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Mrs Macquarie's Chair

New South Wales · Australia

4 story sections

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  1. 1Mrs Macquarie's Chair

    Welcome to Mrs Macquarie's Point, home to one of Sydney's most cherished historical landmarks: Mrs Macquarie's Chair. This site is located on the eastern edge of the Royal Botanic Gardens and offers what many consider to be the…

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  2. 2The Sandstone Bench — Convict Craftsmanship

    As we approach the chair, take a close look at the sandstone. This is the native rock of the Sydney basin, the same 'honey-colored' stone used to build much of the early colony. …

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  3. 3The Northern and Eastern Horizons — Fort Denison and Beyond

    Looking north and east from the point, the geography of the harbor unfolds. You can see Kirribilli House, the secondary official residence of the Prime Minister, across the water. …

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  4. 4Closing

    Standing at Mrs Macquarie's Chair, it is easy to lose track of time. The view of the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge from here is perhaps the most famous image of Australia. …

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What is Mrs Macquarie's Chair?

Mrs Macquarie's Chair is a place in New South Wales · Australia with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationNew South Wales · Australia
TypeHeritage
Story sections4
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates-33.8597, 151.2226
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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