Unmissable gardens

Whether you’d like to learn more about native and exotic plants, lose yourself in one of our spectacular themed gardens or enjoy a picnic with friends and family, we’ve got you covered.

Cadi Jam Ora – First Encounters

Visit Cadi Jam Ora – First Encounters Garden to walk the 50 metre storyline which tells the story of the Cadigal people of the Eora nation, the traditional custodians of the land we stand on.

Australian Rainforest Garden

Stroll amongst some of the most primitive flowering plants and trees in the world. This garden includes ancient, rare and threatened palms, ferns and orchids found only in Australia.

Palace Rose Garden

Indulge in the sensory pleasures of the rose garden! Our 'Formal,' Flamboyant' and 'Romantic' roses are mingled with other flowering plants, creating a vibrant display that will delight you.

Immerse yourself in the aromatic pleasures of the Herb Garden! This is the perfect spot to relax and watch the birds flit around the birdbath while the kids play with the sensory fountain.

Feast your eyes on the stately grandeur of the giants of the plant world in the Palm Grove. One of the oldest trees in the garden, the Weeping Lilly Pilly, was planted here in 1828.

Experience tranquility in the fernery! Enter the intimate, walled garden to cool down, learn about these ancient wonders of the plant world and be dazzled by the orchids and begonias.

HSBC Oriental Garden

Take a relaxing walk in the HSBC Oriental Garden to see more than 2,000 wild and cultivated plants from China, Japan, Vietnam, Korea, Taiwan and Bhutan.

Australian Native Rockery

See a uniquely Australian flower garden! The Native Rockery is full of plants found only in Australia, including the flannel flower, Gymea lily and grevilleas.

The Succulent Garden

Visit the Succulent Garden and gaze in wonder at the different ways these amazing plants have adapted to survive some of the driest regions on earth.

Living Collections

Immerse in your passion! In addition to themed gardens we have a range of collections based around entire families of plants. Learn more about these collections here.

The Calyx is Sydney's new living art gallery, set in the magnificent grounds of Australia's oldest Botanic Garden. Click here to learn more about What's On.

The Bicentenary Garden

Discover the Bicentenary Garden! Planted in 2016 to celebrate our 200th birthday, this uniquely Australian flower garden is sure to delight and inspire you.

The Pioneer Memorial Garden

Relax in a tranquil sunken garden only minutes from the hustle and bustle of Sydney’s CBD. The Pioneer Memorial Garden is a lovely spot to escape to in your lunch break.

The Tropical Garden

Step off the Garden's well-worn paths and immerse yourself in the sensational aromas, textures and shapes of these remarkable plants from the tropics!

Horticultural Trial Beds

Discover what's next in the plant world in our Horticultural Trial Beds, where we gather information about new breeds. Visit to choose your new lawn! Grasses for home gardens grow side-by-side here.

We would like to acknowledge the Cadigal people of the Eora Nation within Sydney and pay our respect to Elders past, present and future.