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Discover. Learn. Relax. Whatever your mood, there's always something to do in the Garden. You'll find all you need to know about community festivals, exhibitions, plant sales and special events here.
See what's on
Foundation & Friends
Art & Lifestyle
Talks, Walks & Workshops
Exhibitions
Tours
Horticulture
Family
Health & Fitness
Events and tours
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Events and tours
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Aboriginal experiences
Enjoy a unique cultural experience in the heart of the city. Learn about foraging for Aboriginal bush foods, explore Cadigal country and see the Garden with new eyes.
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Aboriginal experiences
Enjoy a unique cultural experience in the heart of the city. Learn about foraging for Aboriginal bush foods, explore Cadigal country and see the Garden with new eyes.
Find out more
Visit
Visit
Make a day of it with the family, train in the Domain with friends or enjoy some 'me' time in the Garden. You'll find essential information about our hours, getting here, parking and facilities here.
Find out more
Connect with us
History and facts
Map
Plan your visit
Shop in the Garden
The Calyx
Things to see & do
Tour and activities
Things to see & do
Take a free tour, learn about Aboriginal culture or relax and enjoy the view. Whether you’d like to explore our themed gardens, learn about plants or catch up with friends, we’ve got you covered.
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Things to see & do
Take a free tour, learn about Aboriginal culture or relax and enjoy the view. Whether you’d like to explore our themed gardens, learn about plants or catch up with friends, we’ve got you covered.
Find out more
Aboriginal experiences
Enjoy a unique cultural experience in the heart of the city. Learn about foraging for Aboriginal bush foods, explore Cadigal country and see the Garden with new eyes.
Find out more
Aboriginal experiences
Enjoy a unique cultural experience in the heart of the city. Learn about foraging for Aboriginal bush foods, explore Cadigal country and see the Garden with new eyes.
Find out more
Science
Science
Visit Australia’s oldest scientific institution to learn about our latest scientific discoveries. We've been studying and documenting plant life in New South Wales and Australia for over 200 years.
Find out more
Australian Institute of Botanical Science
Australian PlantBank
Daniel Solander Library
Herbarium digitisation & relocation
National Herbarium of New South Wales
Our Science Staff
Our Services
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What the Flora?!
Prepare to be amazed by plants and the cutting-edge research that goes into saving them in our new science video series that’ll have you saying: What the Flora!?
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What the Flora?!
Prepare to be amazed by plants and the cutting-edge research that goes into saving them in our new science video series that’ll have you saying: What the Flora!?
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Australian Institute of Botanical Science
Our world leading reasearch and collections advance fundamental knowledge of plants and drive effective conservation.
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Australian Institute of Botanical Science
Our world leading reasearch and collections advance fundamental knowledge of plants and drive effective conservation.
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Plants
Plants
The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney is home to thousands of different plants. Learn more about our displays and the people that put them together.
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Find a Plant
With the Garden Explorer you can find out exactly where your favourite plant is located within the Botanic Garden.
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Find a Plant
With the Garden Explorer you can find out exactly where your favourite plant is located within the Botanic Garden.
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Plant trial winners
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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Plant trial winners
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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Learn
Our team of educators are skilled at engaging students with the curriculum via hands-on learning. We offer Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, International and Remote Learning options.
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We've made learning fun! Discover online activities and resources designed for families, schools and communities.
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Living learning
We've made learning fun! Discover online activities and resources designed for families, schools and communities.
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Primary Programs
A world of discovery awaits primary students at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney. We offer a range of unique learning activities designed to engage and delight both you and your students.
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Primary Programs
A world of discovery awaits primary students at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney. We offer a range of unique learning activities designed to engage and delight both you and your students.
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Stories
Stories
Keep up with our latest discoveries, breaking news and stories about the people and plants in the Garden.
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Construction underway on new National Herbarium of NSW
NSW Ministers announced the commencement of construction of a new National Herbarium of NSW following an official sod turning at the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan during National Science Week.
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Construction underway on new National Herbarium of NSW
NSW Ministers announced the commencement of construction of a new National Herbarium of NSW following an official sod turning at the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan during National Science Week.
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The Australian Institute of Botanical Science
Discover how the new Australian Institute of Botanical Science will advance fundamental knowledge of flora and drive effective conservation solutions to ensure the survival of plants, and all life that depends on them.
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The Australian Institute of Botanical Science
Discover how the new Australian Institute of Botanical Science will advance fundamental knowledge of flora and drive effective conservation solutions to ensure the survival of plants, and all life that depends on them.
Find out more
Venue hire
Venue hire
The Royal Botanic Garden and Domain offer indoor and outdoor venues for special events, only minutes from Sydney's CBD.
Find out more
Weddings
Picnics & garden parties
Filming & photography
Indoor functions
Outdoor functions
Outdoor public events
Exhibitions
Team building
Weddings
The Garden has 12 breathtaking locations for weddings and receptions. Whether you desire an intimate garden setting, timeless elegance or a lawn with views, we have something for any taste and budget.
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Weddings
The Garden has 12 breathtaking locations for weddings and receptions. Whether you desire an intimate garden setting, timeless elegance or a lawn with views, we have something for any taste and budget.
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Outdoor functions
Located within the Sydney CBD, surrounded by verdant gardens and boasting dramatic views of the Sydney skyline and Harbour, the Garden is the perfect location for your next event.
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Outdoor functions
Located within the Sydney CBD, surrounded by verdant gardens and boasting dramatic views of the Sydney skyline and Harbour, the Garden is the perfect location for your next event.
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