Experts' Choice Award Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
What the experts agree on
A harborside oasis beside the Opera House, with sweeping views, thousands of plant species, cockatoos, and even flying foxes—experts call it one of Sydney's most beautiful green escapes.
“Over the years, this 30-hectare oasis has withstood fires, cattle grazing, invasions of flying foxes, a windmill, an aviary, and even a zoo. ”
– Time Out
Fodor's "More than 80 acres of sweeping green lawns, groves of indigenous and exotic trees, duck ponds, greenhouses, and some 45,124 types of plants—many of them in bloom—grace these gardens." Full review
Concierge "This undulating series of gardens wrapped around the southeastern edge of Sydney Harbour was the site of the city's first farm."
Condé Nast Traveler "Set on Sydney Harbor next to the Opera House, this 30-hectare oasis is at the heart of the city." Full review
Travel + Leisure "One of Sydney's best spots for a romantic ramble,." Full review
On the Grid "A fantastic viewpoint over the Opera House sails across to the Harbour Bridge." Full review
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Potentially the best picnic spot you could choose or lunchtime nap under a native Australian gumtree.
On the Grid "Located in the Royal Botanic Gardens, the eel pond is surrounded by flower gardens, picturesque scenery and picnics." Full review
Atlas Obscura "Come for the flowers, stay for the bats! " Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The nearly 40ha of the Royal Botanic Gardens contain over 10,000 varieties of plants, a true nature sanctuary for its flora and fauna." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Enjoy a lovely stroll through the Sydney Royal Botanic Gardens, a (30 ha) oasis of greenery in the heart of town." Full review
Time Out "Stingless bee colonies, climbing Moreton Bay fig trees and juicy Davidson plums are just a few of the natural wonders you’ll see (and taste) on this tour of Sydney’s harbourside horticultural oasis." Full review
