Acknowledgment of Country
We honour and respect all Elders and Traditional Custodians of the lands the Botanic Gardens of Sydney stand on. We acknowledge the lands as significant historical, ceremonial and traditional trade grounds.
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Prepare to be amazed by plants and the cutting-edge research that goes into saving them.
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.
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.
Visitors to the Summer Meadow can immerse themselves in a world of colour and texture as they walk along the pathway dividing the display.
The only botanic garden in Australia surrounded by a UNESCO World Heritage Area, and less than 2 hours drive from Sydney.
The Garden features many rare species, spectacular cool climate trees, seasonal colour, historically significant plantings and tranquil spaces for picnics or forest bathing.
The only botanic garden in Australia surrounded by a UNESCO World Heritage Area, and less than 2 hours drive from Sydney. Find out how to get here.
Learn about parking and facilities for people with access requirements.
The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney’s history is no ordinary tale, despite the name, it wasn’t until 1959 that it became ‘Royal’. There is much more to the Gardens than just flowers and stunning horticultural displays.
Our rapidly changing world requires rapidly evolving science-based solutions. We use innovative science and technology to investigate the factors impacting the distribution and assembly of plant species.