The Royal Botanic Garden SydneyArt and Sculpture RBGS Fauna RBGS Flora

The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney occupy one of Sydney’s most spectacular positions located around Farm Cove on the edge of Sydney Harbour. Also known as the Sydney Royal Botanic Garden, it was established in 1816, and is the oldest scientific institution in Australia.

Sulphur-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua galerita)
Sulphur-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua galerita), Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, NSW

Tourists and locals can enjoy the many spaces to explore and to just sit and commune with with nature, relax with family and friends, whilst overlooking the beauty of Sydney Harbour. The botanic garden is easily accessible from different entrances, and visitors can walk into the botanic garden from via the Opera House forecourt.

Apis mellifera on Echinacea purpurea, The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney NSW
Apis mellifera on Echinacea purpurea, The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney NSW

There are guided tours, the Gardens Shop and some delightful eating places in and around the gardens. There is plenty of space and areas where visitors can bring the family and a picnic to enjoy a great days outing.

Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea media), The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney NSW
Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea media), The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney NSW

The only remains of the Garden Palace are the carved Sydney sandstone gateposts and wrought iron gates, located on the Macquarie Street entrance into the Royal Botanical Garden Sydney.

The Garden Palace entrance to the Royal Botanic Garden on Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW
Garden Palace sandstone gateposts and wrought iron gates, located on the Macquarie Street.

The botanic garden is home to sculptural exhibits, some are travelling exhibitions, other are permanent displays.

Huntsman and dogs by Henri Alfred Marie Jacquemart c1879, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney NSW
Huntsman and dogs by Henri Alfred Marie Jacquemart c1879, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney NSW
Huntsman and dogs by Henri Alfred Marie Jacquemart c1879, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney NSW
Huntsman and dogs by Henri Alfred Marie Jacquemart c1879, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney NSW
Earth Mother by Helen Leele (1993), Royal Botanic Garden Sydney NSW
Earth Mother by Helen Leele (1993), Royal Botanic Garden Sydney NSW
Earth Mother by Helen Leele (1993), Royal Botanic Garden Sydney NSW
Earth Mother by Helen Leele (1993), Royal Botanic Garden Sydney NSW
Slit-drum from the island of Ambrym, Vanuatu, Australian Friends of Vanuatu
Slit-drum from the island of Ambrym, Vanuatu, Australian Friends of Vanuatu
Slit-drum from the island of Ambrym, Vanuatu, Australian Friends of Vanuatu
Slit-drum from the island of Ambrym, Vanuatu, Australian Friends of Vanuatu
Wurrungwuri (This Side Of The Water) by Chris Booth 2011, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney NSW
Wurrungwuri (This Side Of The Water) by Chris Booth 2011, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney NSW
Wurrungwuri (This Side Of The Water) by Chris Booth 2011, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney NSW
Wurrungwuri (This Side Of The Water) by Chris Booth 2011, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney NSW
Wurrungwuri (This Side Of The Water) by Chris Booth 2011, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney NSW
Wurrungwuri (This Side Of The Water) by Chris Booth 2011, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney NSW
Royal Botanic Garden with Sydney skyline and sculpture Wurrungwuri (This Side Of The Water) by Chris Booth 2011
Royal Botanic Garden with Sydney skyline and sculpture Wurrungwuri (This Side Of The Water) by Chris Booth 2011
Sensory Fountain, artist Tim Jones, Art Foundry (Elphinstone, VIC), Royal Botanic Garden Sydney NSW
Sensory Fountain, artist Tim Jones, Art Foundry (Elphinstone, VIC), Royal Botanic Garden Sydney NSW
Sensory Fountain, artist Tim Jones, Art Foundry (Elphinstone, VIC), Royal Botanic Garden Sydney NSW
Sensory Fountain, artist Tim Jones, Art Foundry (Elphinstone, VIC), Royal Botanic Garden Sydney NSW
Memorial to Henry Kendall was provided under the bequest of Mrs A M Hamilton-Grey (1940), Royal Botanic Garden Sydney NSW
Memorial to Henry Kendall was provided under the bequest of Mrs A M Hamilton-Grey (1940),
Memorial to Henry Kendall was provided under the bequest of Mrs A M Hamilton-Grey (1940), Royal Botanic Garden Sydney NSW
Memorial to Henry Kendall was provided under the bequest of Mrs A M Hamilton-Grey (1940), Royal Botanic Garden Sydney NSW
Temple Dogs / Bronze Lion from Thailand, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, NSW
Temple Dogs / Bronze Lion from Thailand, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, NSW
Temple Dogs / Bronze Lion from Thailand, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, NSW
Temple Dogs / Bronze Lion from Thailand, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, NSW
Sculptural works in the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney — click image to view full screen

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Footnote & References

  1. The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, https://www.botanicgardens.org.au/royal-botanic-garden-sydney

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