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Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

New South Wales · Australia

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Enjoy a beautiful walk through one of Sydney's most beautiful gardens

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  1. 1Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

    Welcome to the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, a verdant sanctuary of immense scientific and historical significance nestled on the edge of one of the world’s most beautiful harbors. This site is far more than a public park; it is…

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  2. 2Section 1 — The Calyx: A Fusion of Art and Botany

    We begin our tour at the Calyx, a striking piece of contemporary architecture that represents the modern face of the Royal Botanic Garden. Completed in 2016 for the garden’s bicentenary, the building is a breathtaking fusion of…

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  3. 3Section 2 — Palm Grove: A Jurassic Journey

    Leaving the modern lines of the Calyx, we move into the Palm Grove, one of the oldest and most atmospheric sections of the garden. Stepping into this area is like entering a portal to a prehistoric world. …

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  4. 4Section 3 — Mrs. Macquarie's Chair: A Colonial Perspective

    We now head to the eastern edge of the garden to visit one of Sydney's most famous historic sites: Mrs. Macquarie's Chair. …

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  5. 5Section 4 — The Wollemi Pine: A Living Fossil

    In a quiet corner of the garden, we encounter one of the most remarkable botanical stories of the twentieth century: the Wollemi Pine. Often referred to as a 'botanical zombie' or a 'living fossil,' this tree was thought to be…

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  6. 6Section 5 — The Australian Rainforest Garden: Ancient Biodiversity

    As we move into the Australian Rainforest Garden, the atmosphere shifts again to a cool, shaded environment that showcases the incredible biodiversity of the continent’s north and east coasts. This lush ecosystem is home to some…

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  7. 7Section 6 — The Rose Garden and Morshead Fountain Gate

    Our tour concludes as we approach the southern end of the garden, passing through the vibrant Rose Garden and exiting via the Morshead Fountain Gate. The Rose Garden is a sensory delight, especially in the spring and summer…

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  8. 8Closing

    As we conclude our walk through the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, take a moment to look back at the emerald expanse we have explored. From the cutting-edge technology of the Calyx to the ancient secrets of the Wollemi Pine and the…

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What is Royal Botanic Garden Sydney?

Royal Botanic Garden Sydney is a place in New South Wales · Australia with 8 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 sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates-33.8643, 151.2166
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within a 5-minute walk
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