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From 1 October 2018 dail Plants with Bite

The Calyx presents to you the most devious specimens of the plant world. 

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20, 21 and 22 February 2019 date|20/02/2019|21/02/2019|22/02/2019 Murder in the Garden

A crime has been committed and we need your help to solve the mystery! 

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Daily, 10 AM - 7.00 PM dail Busby's Bar @ Victoria Lodge

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1 Dec 2018 - 28 Feb 2019 dail Cookaroo Flow art installation

Cookaroo Flow, an inventive new artwork just installed at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney celebrates the poetry in language created by First Nations students from Sydney and the Northern Territory.

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Each night throughout the St.George OpenAir Cinema season, more than 2000 patrons gather from early evening at Mrs Macquarie’s Point for the world’s most beautiful cinema.

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Every Tuesday & Friday at 11 AM week|2|6 Behind the Scenes Sensory Tour

Prepare to be surprised as you take a guided journey through the Garden and explore hidden stories through taste, touch and smell.
 

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Foodie heaven on the foreshore

Sydney’s favourite harbourside foodie festival, the Tomato Festival Sydney is this weekend!

Growing community support

Eastlakes local, Marion Cartwright, knows firsthand how Community Greening gardens can bring people together.

Cassowaries in Sydney?

A unique pair of birds are hidingwithin the Garden but where are they!?

This week in the Garden

Monday - Saturday | 10AM to 11.30AM Aboriginal Heritage Tour

Join your Aboriginal tour guide to learn about the Cadigal people – the traditional owners of the Sydney city area. Depending on the season you'll forage and eat Australian Bush Foods as you walk and talk.

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Our Connected Garden

The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney and The Domain, Sydney are now Australia’s most extensive and digitally-connected spaces with 40 ‘smart-nodes’ providing free high-speed WiFi throughout the Garden and Domain for visitors, plus we have a brand-new app.
 

Join and Support
Did you know that the we rely on people just like you for 50% of our funding? Help us to ensure a greener future for your Gardens and become a member, volunteer or donor today.
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Our Scientists
Did you know that the Garden is Australia’s oldest scientific institution? Learn more about the latest scientific research being undertaken by the Garden’s team of world-renowned scientists here.
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Venue Hire
Dazzle your guests with spectacular harbour views in a lush garden setting. The Garden is a verdant oasis only 5 minutes from Sydney's CBD, learn more about our indoor and outdoor garden venues here.
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Education
The Garden’s team of experienced educators will capture your students’ imaginations with hands-on learning experiences, practical gardening activities and awe-inspiring exhibitions at The Calyx.
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