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Sea Life Sydney Aquarium vs Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Both are rated highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Royal Botanic Gardens scores significantly better than Sea Life Sydney Aquarium. Royal Botanic Gardens comes in at 88 with positive reviews from 6 sources such as Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and concierge.com.
Sea Life Sydney Aquarium
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Aquarium Pier, Darling Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
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Fodor's
"The larger and more modern of Sydney's public aquariums presents a fascinating view of the underwater world, with saltwater crocodiles, giant sea turtles, and delicate, multicolor fish."
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Concierge
"Giant stingrays, sharks, huge turtles, and thousands of fish swim right over your head as you walk through this aquarium's feature attraction, an underwater glass tunnel."
Time Out
"Highlights include Shark Valley, the Great Barrier Reef exhibit, Japanese Spider crabs and the Bay of Rays."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The star attractions are the Shark Walk, a 165m tunnel submerged at the bottom of a tank housing sharks, rays and Queensland groper, and an immersive "penguin expedition" by boat."
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Afar Magazine
"Aquariums are a must for ocean lovers. Yes, Sydney's Sea Life Aquarium is located in the touristy hub of Darling Harbour, but the unique species and ecosystems that you can view make it..."
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Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
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Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
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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."
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Concierge
"This undulating series of gardens wrapped around the southeastern edge of Sydney Harbour was the site of the city's first farm."
Travel + Leisure
"Set just east of Bennelong Point and the Opera House (translation: right alongside sweeping views of the harbor), this sprawling 75-acre park is one of the city’s most beautiful places."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Enjoy a lovely stroll through the Sydney Royal Botanic Gardens."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Set on Sydney Harbor next to the Opera House, this 30-hectare oasis is at the heart of the city."
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