Does your craving for an Australia Tour sound like strolling along fig trees or taking in the beautiful views of Sydney Harbour? Welcome to the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, a paradise where there’s magic in every corner. And guess what? The entry is completely free!If you want to spend time in nature, walk along gardens, and explore exotic plants and trees, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney is the best choice. It is a 30-hectare huge garden situated right next to the sparkling water, Sydney Harbour Bridge, and Sydney Opera House. You’ll find everything from exotic to rare plants, and beautiful rose gardens. With each part of the garden designed thoughtfully, no wonder why it draws worldwide tourists.
Discover the latest and upcoming events hosted by The Royal Garden, the main attractions, the best time to visit, and how to reach Royal Botanic Garden for an unforgettable experience.
Let’s explore the best places in the Royal Garden, which make it unique and interesting: The Cadi Jam Ora Garden shows how both Aboriginal people (the Cadigal) and European settlers used plants in this area long ago. It’s special because it’s located at the exact spot where these two groups first met and interacted. It is one of the remarkable historic sites in Royal Botanic Garden.
The Spring Walk is a path where you can see lots of different plants that bloom when spring arrives. You’ll find small plants that come back year after year, bushes, and trees. All of them fill the area with beautiful flowers. A visual treat to watch.
The Calyx is a beautiful building in the middle of Sydney’s Royal Botanic Garden. What makes it special is its huge wall covered in living plants. It is one of the biggest plant walls you can find in the Southern Hemisphere. The building itself is very eye-catching and impressive to look at.
The Succulent Garden is situated on an interesting spot, where Australia’s first zoo used to be. Today, instead of animals, it has a collection of unusual and pretty succulent plants (these are plants that store water in their thick leaves, like cacti). It’s a place where you can see some of the garden’s most unique-looking plants.
The Trial Garden is like a testing area where gardeners plant many different types of plants to see which ones grow best in Sydney’s weather. It’s basically a plant experiment space!
One of the best things to do at Royal Botanic Garden Sydney is relaxing at the Harbour View Lawn. It is a lovely grassy area where you can see beautiful views of the water and of course the Sydney Opera House. There’s a big fig tree that gives nice shade, and the whole spot is so pretty that many people choose to have their weddings here. It overlooks an area of water called Farm Cove.
It has a peaceful resting spot made of sandstone (a type of rock) where you can sit and enjoy all the nice herb smells and the garden around you.
The Rose Garden is a beautiful place to visit from September to May, exactly when the roses are blooming. You can see lots of colourful roses and enjoy sitting in a pretty shelter made of sandstone rock. It’s called the Palace Rose Garden because it looks fancy and grand like a palace garden.
1. Alchemy Of A Rainforest ExhibitionYou get to experience an amazing display of 18,00 unique rainforest plants including tropical, sub-tropical, and rare to find!
Venue: The Calyx, The Royal Botanic Garden
Date: 14 September 2024 to 14 September 2025
Time: 10 AM to 4 PM
Price: Free
2.The Wind In The Willows
This fun outdoor show has singing, music, and lots of laughs. Both kids and adults will enjoy watching the main rabbit character turn the audience into rabbits by wiggling their ears and nose.
Venue: The Harbour side of the Main Pond Lawn, The Royal Botanic Garden
Date: 4 January 2025 – 25 January 2025
Time: 6 PM to 7 PM
Price: Starts from $30
3. Costa’s Garden Book Launch At The Botanic Gardens
It is a fun garden party at The Calyx Venue, where Costa and his friends launch a new book bout flowers with music and entertainment!
Venue: The Calyx, The Royal Botanic Garden
Date: 7 January 2025
Time: 4 PM to 6 PM
Price: Starts from $30
4. Westpac OpenAir
As the sun starts to set, people come together at this beautiful waterfront spot. You can enjoy drinks, tasty food, and stunning Sydney Harbour views with your friends, and loved ones.
Venue: Fleet Steps, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Date: 9 January 2025 – 18 February 2025
Time: 6 PM to 11 PM
Price: Starts from $39
5. We’re Going On A Bug Hunt
Up for hunting bugs? Look for tiny creatures that live on land and in water! It’ll be a fun day exploring the beautiful garden!
Venue: Meet at Rathborne Lodge, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Date: 13 January 2025 – 24 January 2025
Time: Between 10 AM to 2 PM( timings differ)
Price: Starts from $18.50
6. Alice In Wonderland
Enjoy Glenn Elston’s clever and funny play based on Lewis Carroll’s famous story.
Venue: Pioneer Garden, The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Date: 12 April 2025 – 27 April 2025
Time: 10 AM to 3 PM( timings differ)
Price: Starts from $30
