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Royal Botanic Gardens
Take a break from the bustle of downtown Sydney in the colorful Royal Botanic Gardens. With visually stunning flower plots, intriguing artworks spread throughout the gardens and easy access to nearby attractions, it makes a great addition to any itinerary.
Located on land that was deemed too infertile for farming, the environment is testament to the determination of 19th-century botanist Charles Fraser, who is most famous for naming thousands of Australian plants. He developed the infertile soil and collected and studied the fauna that turned the plot into a world-renowned garden. Come to see the fruits of his labor with such early plantings as the majestic Moreton Bay figs that now dominate the landscape.
Take a stroll through one of the garden’s flower exhibitions, such as the Camellia Garden that hosts many different Australian-bred species of the beautiful bloom. Don’t miss out on the Begonia Garden, where you can learn how to grow your own begonias. Walk through the Palace Rose Garden with its 1,800 roses. Signs give information on the species and benches are provided for relaxing.
See some of Australia’s most beautiful native tree life on the rainforest walk. The Palm Grove has one of Australia’s best collections of palm trees. The rare Wollemi pine and the formally manicured gardens of Government House in the gardens’ northwest are also well worth a visit.
Eat lunch at the central garden shop and restaurant.
Take a guided tour of the gardens on Monday to Friday to learn about the Aboriginal heritage of the site. Alternatively, pick up a map from the central information center and take a self-guided tour of the garden’s spectacular art installations, including the over-scaled seed sculptures by Bronwyn Oliver located near the central main pond.
The Royal Botanic Gardens are located on the Sydney Harbour, a short walk from Circular Quay in downtown. Come by ferry or catch the train to Martin Place, a 10-minute walk away from the gardens. If you come by car, pay to park in the surrounding streets.
The gardens are open daily and entry is free.
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Top Royal Botanic Gardens Hotel & Accommodation Deals
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16 Aug. - 17 Aug.
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
199 George St., Sydney, NSWThis family-friendly Sydney hotel is located in the historical district, just steps away from Circular Quay and Museum of Contemporary Art. The Rocks Markets and Sydney Opera House are also within 15 minutes. Sydney Circular Quay Station is only a 3-minute walk and Wynyard Station is 7 minutes.
Per night/room
10 Aug. - 11 Aug.
Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney
176 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, NSWLocated in Sydney Central Business District, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Museum of Contemporary Art and Circular Quay. The Rocks Markets and Sydney Observatory are also within 10 minutes. Wynyard Station is 6 minutes by foot and Sydney Circular Quay Station is 7 minutes.
Per night/room
10 Aug. - 11 Aug.
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney
27 O'Connell Street, Sydney, NSWLocated in Sydney Central Business District, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Pitt Street Mall and Circular Quay. The Domain and Royal Botanic Gardens are also within 15 minutes. Wynyard Station is only a 5-minute walk and Martin Place Station is 5 minutes.
Hilton Sydney
488 George Street, Sydney, NSWLocated in Sydney Central Business District, this luxury hotel is steps away from Queen Victoria Building, The Galeries and Sydney Town Hall. Westfield Shopping Centre and Strand Arcade are also within 5 minutes. Town Hall Station is only a 2-minute walk and St. James Station is 8 minutes.
Per night/room
13 Aug. - 14 Aug.
Rydges Sydney Harbour
55 George Street, The Rocks, NSWLocated in Sydney Central Business District, this hotel is steps away from The Rocks Markets, Circular Quay and Overseas Passenger Terminal. Sydney Harbour Bridge and Australia Square are also within 10 minutes. Sydney Circular Quay Station is 7 minutes by foot and Wynyard Station is 12 minutes.
Per night/room
10 Aug. - 11 Aug.
Oaks Sydney Goldsbrough Suites
243 Pyrmont Street, Darling Harbour, Pyrmont, NSWLocated in Darling Harbour, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Harbourside, Australian National Maritime Museum and International Convention Centre Sydney. Chinese Garden of Friendship and Chinatown Night Market are also within 15 minutes. Convention Light Rail Station and Exhibition Light Rail Station are within a 5-minute walk.
Per night/room
11 Aug. - 12 Aug.
Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour
61 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSWLocated in Sydney Central Business District, this luxury hotel is steps away from Circular Quay, Customs House and Government House. Sydney Opera House and Museum of Sydney are also within 5 minutes. Sydney Circular Quay Station is only a 4-minute walk and Martin Place Station is 11 minutes.
Per night/room
30 Aug. - 31 Aug.
The Grace Hotel
77 York Street, Sydney, NSWLocated in Sydney Central Business District, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Pitt Street Mall, Theatre Royal and SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium. Westfield Shopping Centre and Queen Victoria Building are also within 10 minutes. Wynyard Station is only a 4-minute walk and Town Hall Station is 7 minutes.
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