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Celebrate New Year's Eve in Sydney with the best views of the NYE fireworks display across Sydney Harbour.

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We’ve tested 200 cultivars of plants from breeders across the globe, searching for those that are best suited to our local climate.

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First look at designs for the new National Herbarium of NSW

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New Garden Explorer lets you find and engage with over 28,000 individual plants found at Sydney’s Botanic Garden

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Enjoy spectacular harbour views and relax in Sydney's favourite garden.

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Discover the surprising world of plants in our Branch Out podcast.

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Daily 10 AM - 4 PM dail Hello Koalas at The Calyx

Come in and meet three of the Hello Koalas sculptures. They are staying with us a little longer following the much-loved Hello Koalas Sculpture Trail.

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Daily 10 am - 4 pm dail Plants with Bite Exhibit

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

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5 & 19 Dec, 24 Jan, 13 & 27 Feb date|11/01/2019|08/02/2019|08/03/2019|12/04/2019|10/05/2019|15/02/2019|10/01/2019|22/03/2019|17/05/2019|29/03/2019|14/06/2019|12/07/2019|09/08/2019|23/08/2019|26/07/2019|28/06/2019|13/09/2019|27/09/2019|11/10/2019|25/10/2019|08/11/2019|22/11/2019|05/12/2019|19/12/2019|13/02/2020|27/02/2020|24/01/2020 Ghostly Garden

Spine-tingling night tours in the Garden.

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Tuesday 31 December date|31/12/2019 New Year's Eve 2019

Five spectacular harbourside locations, Sydney’s most iconic view. Register your interest now.

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16 & 17 Jan 2020 date|20/02/2019|21/02/2019|22/02/2019|16/01/2020|17/01/2020 Murder in the Garden

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

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4 Feb date|16/01/2019|13/03/2019|10/04/2019|09/05/2019|11/06/2019|11/07/2019|06/08/2019|04/09/2019|08/10/2019|05/11/2019|04/02/2020 Astronomy at The Calyx

Join us at The Calyx for a night of stargazing over a glass of wine.

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The best parties with a view this NYE in Sydney

We've got the best parties and the best views - here are our picks to get the party started for 2020!  

Shining the light on women in garden design

Brought to you by the Foundation & Friends of the Botanic Garden, the 2020 Garden Design Series shines a spotlight on women in the industry with the theme ‘Leading Ladies of Landscape and...

Can’t decide where to go this New Year's Eve in Sydney?

The ultimate guide to ringing in the new year at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney and the Domain

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Daily 10 am - 4 pm Plants with Bite Exhibit

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

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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.
 

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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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