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

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21 March, 11 April, 9 May, 13 June, 6.15pm - 8.15pm date|21/03/2019|11/04/2019|09/05/2019|13/06/2019 Garden Design Series - Full Series

Take your garden to the next level with practical and inspirational advice from our four outstanding experts at the 2019 Garden Design Series

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Thurs 21 March, 6.15pm - 8.15pm date|21/03/2019 Garden Design Series with Mark Hovane

Having spent 30 years in Japan, Mark is a leading expert on Japanese culture and garden history.

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VARIOUS DATES IN AUTUMN date|21/03/2019|18/04/2019|16/05/2019|06/03/2019|13/03/2019|03/04/2019|10/04/2019|01/05/2019|08/05/2019 Helping Hands Autumn 2019

Get your hands dirty gardening with the horticulture staff in your three Botanic Gardens

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22 March – 21 April 2019 date|22/03/2019|23/03/2019|24/03/2019|25/03/2019|26/03/2019|27/03/2019|28/03/2019|29/03/2019|30/03/2019|31/03/2019|01/04/2019|02/04/2019|10/04/2019|03/04/2019|04/04/2019|05/04/2019|06/04/2019|07/04/2019|08/04/2019|09/04/2019|11/04/2019|12/04/2019|13/04/2019|14/04/2019|15/04/2019|16/04/2019|17/04/2019|18/04/2019|19/04/2019|20/04/2019|21/04/2019 West Side Story on Sydney Harbour

This year, the landmark musical takes the iconic stage at Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour.

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8 flora facts about dazzling Dahlias

Dahlias are considered one of the most spectacular garden flowers because of their unbelievable variety.

Love your nature

Botanic Gardens and Centennial Parklands took part in the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade and hosted the first 500 Queer Scientists visibility event in Australia.

Steps towards a healthy lifestyle

The Campbelltown City Challenge Walk returns to the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan.

This week in the Garden

13 - 28 April 2019 Tinkerbell & The Dream Fairies

The critically acclaimed production is returning to the Garden in the Easter holidays from 13th to 28th April.

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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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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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