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Parks / National Parks / Gardens: Green Respite from the City's Hustle & Bustle
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  • By aussiedoug on December 18, 2004
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  • Archibald Fountain thru' to ANZAC War Memorial - Sydney
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    HYDE PARK It's funny how you see something so often ,yet know so little about it so yesterday I decided to undertake a decent exploration of Hyde Park. What I've discovered, to your benefit dear reader, is that this is a really worthwhile place to enjoy over a couple of hours. It has some fascinating history that you have to put your imagination hard to work to envisage as it's not evident at all. It's hard to believe that when Governor Lachlan Macquarie developed this park in 1810(named after its counterpart in London) as a part of his grand plan for Sydney it began as an exercise & recreation area for his 73rd regiment & the officers actually laid out a racetrack that ran for just over 2Km. Apparently there was a grandstand that I believe would be pretty well where Bar Quattro & St James Station is.This was so successful that it continued (except for a 5 year break after the 73rd was transferred out) until around March 1825. I found it difficult to conjure up images of any of this, but there is plenty to enjoy without having to relive the history. That's why you can allow yourself a couple of hours. You can use it to relax & recharge the batteries after busy sightseeing &/or shopping. You can take a picnic lunch or a simple couple of sandwiches & a drink (as so many of the city workers do) & just relax if you want. There are many ways to enjoy this lovely place. There are a number of statues with different stories & of course there is the not to be missed ANZAC War Memorial which I will add as a stand alone tip because I believe it to be worthy of such. You can start at Bar Quattro with a coffee & a snack or you could finish there for lunch, but be warned it would be best to book your table that morning as I went the other day for lunch & couldn't get a table. Hyde Park is bounded by Elizabeth St in the west, College St in the east, St James Rd (which turns into Prince Albert Rd at the sthn end of Macquarie St) in the north & Liverpool St in the south.

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  • Address: Elizabeth Street (
  • Directions: If riding a train on the city circle line you can alight at either St James (best spot I think) or Museum (better for the ANZAC War Maemorial) stations. If riding the Sydney Explorer Bus then Stop 15.

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    Parks / National Parks / Gardens: Take the time to visit the ANZAC War Memorial.
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  • Updated By aussiedoug on January 19, 2005
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  • The Calmness of Water - Sydney
    The Calmness of Water
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    This follows on logically from the last Must See of Hyde Park because you will find this place almost at the southern end of Hyde Park with Liverpool Street right behind it. This marvellous memorial particularly for the memories of our ANZAC heroes fallen in battle also contains displays & information about all conflicts Australian forces have been involved in since the Boer War in the late 1890's up till the first Gulf War. There are two ways you can access this Memorial. I'd strongly suggest climbing the stairs & entering from the higher top level as there is a striking scuplture that is most dramatic in appearance by looking down on it initially. Also at that level there is a panel in each section of the interior of the wall dedicated (& named for) the different campaigns in the different wars. The building itself is, I believe & feel, a wonderful piece of architecture. It was designed in what is described as an Art Deco style by Bruce Dellit who was only 29 years of age at the time & apparently caused an uproar amongst his contemporaries by the design he won the competition with & I guess the fact that he was only 2 years into his career. It is beautiful stone & I believe he has really captured the essence of what I feel is important about this Memorial & it is not the glorification of war itself, but the selfless sacrifice of the many young men & women who lost their lives in these different conflicts in the hope that our lives might be better. I must admit I was close to tears on a couple of occasions. I had a Great , Great Uncle in the Light Horse & also my father had been in New Guinea in WWII then in Japan with the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces so I could see elements of both of them in certain parts of the displays. Well worth a visit for some thoughtful contemplation.

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  • Address: Hyde Park South, but read my recommendation below
  • Directions: I'd recommend approaching it from the nthn end of Hyde Park as you can walk in a straight line, down what amounts to a tree lined avenue that ends at the War Memorial.
  • Website: www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/hs_hb_anzac_war_memorial.asp

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    Parks / National Parks / Gardens: Royal Botanic Gardens and the Domain
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  • Updated By Gypsystravels on December 15, 2007
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  • Hiding behind this wooden statue - Sydney
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    Located behind the Opera house the Botanic Gardens & Domain was a fantastic treat! With great views of the Opera House and a jogging path this park is a wonderful location to just explore and get lost in. The gardens are jammed packed with rare and exotic plants and flowers. Some of the more rarer plants can be found behind metal fences to keep individuals from stealing them. The "Wollemi Pine" is one of the most protected and endangered of the trees found here in the garden. In 1994 one Wollemi Pine was discovered in the Blue Mountain range after being thought extint. You can find a few of the Wollemi Pines planted in the garden. The first tree was grown from a seedling. One of the highlighs to the garden for me were the "flying foxes". Flying Foxes are fruit bats and there were hundreds of them flying in the garden during daylight time making these horrible screaking sounds. The park ranger informed us that our visit coincided with their mating season. (More info on my Botanic Gardens travelogue). We also encountered many indegenious birds just going about their business. There is so much to see and do in the Gardens. You can have a picnic on one of the many lawns. Throughtout the gardens you will find signs encouraging you "touch trees and step on the grass".

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  • Address: Mrs Macquaries Road, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia
  • Phone: 61-2-9231 8111
  • Directions: The Domain and Royal Botanic Gardens are free except for special events. The Domaini s open 24/7 all year and Royal Botanic Gardens are open every day as well. Check the website for more information.
  • Website: www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au

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    Parks / National Parks / Gardens: Botanical Gardens
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  • Updated By RedEaredPanda on September 8, 2005
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  • Parks / National Parks / Gardens - Sydney
    by RedEaredPanda
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    The Royal Botanic Gardens, which are just a short walk around the water's edge from the Sydney Opera House, is one of the most breathtakingly beautiful settings you will see anywhere, with the gardens filling an area of land between the harbour and the eastern part of the central business district. The gardens sit on the side of an undulating piece of land and the harbour views from up on the hill are superb. There are large trees with a wonderful shade canvas and this makes the best spot imaginable to stop and have lunch - sitting on the grass and taking in the harbour views. A walkway skirts around the harbourfront at the lower part of the gardens and is popular for lunchtime walks or jogs. The gardens have more than one million specimens and there is even a hop-on hop-off "train" for the less energetic. The gardens are an excellent place to escape the noise of the city and are situated quite close to some of the major city hotels around Hyde Park. They open daily at 6.30am and close at sunset. Entry to the gardens is free.

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  • Address: Macquarie Street, the Cahill Expressway
  • Phone: 02 9231 8111

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    Parks / National Parks / Gardens: Royal Botanical Garden
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  • By ATXtraveler on May 8, 2005
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  • Sydney Royal Botanical Garden - Sydney
    Sydney Royal Botanical Garden
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    If you are looking for a little exercise or a nice leisurely stroll near the harbour, I would recommend taking a walk through Sydney's Royal Botanical Garden. Located just a little south of the Opera House and along the harbour from downtown, the garden is the home to many beautiful species of plant. It also seemed to be a great place to hang out and read a book, or throw a frisbee. From here you can walk to many different vantage points of the Southern portion of the harbour and there are plenty of seats to sit down in case your legs get weary! November-February: 7 am to 8 pm March and October: 7 am to 6.30 pm April and September: 7 am to 6 pm May and August: 7 am to 5.30 pm June and July: 7 am to 5 pm Entry is free, except for the Tropical Centre (open daily 10 am to 4 pm) where an entry fee is charged.

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  • Address: Mrs Macquaries Road, Sydney NSW
  • Phone: 02 9231 8111
  • Website: http://www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/
  • Other Contact: feedback@rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au

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    Parks / National Parks / Gardens: the lungs of sydney
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  • By willy_wonka on March 16, 2005
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  • trees, big trees! - Sydney
    trees, big trees!
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    hyde park is small, but beautiful, with lovely treelined promenades, lots of grassed areas and some fountains, statues etc. a popular place to sit down during lunch break for the workers, or for us tourists, to rest our weary feet!

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  • Directions: macquarie street at the north, liverpool street at the south

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    Parks / National Parks / Gardens: Talking about parks and gardens
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  • By unravelau on November 13, 2003
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  • Oriental Garden flower - Sydney
    Oriental Garden flower
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    I have just returned from a five day trip to Sydney where I got up to a bit of mischief but also took some photos......ha, ha. On Monday, I took a walk after hopping off a bus at Circular Quay. Among those things that I saw, like the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House, was the Oriental Gardens within the Botannical Gardens in Sydney. This flower was alongside a yellow one which is the same variety as one that I have at home. Glorious colour don't you think?

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  • Address: The Botannical Gardens in Sydney
  • Directions: Turn towards the Opera House at Circular Quay, pass it and continue walking.

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    Parks / National Parks / Gardens: Royal Botanic Gardens
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  • Updated By martin_nl on November 29, 2003
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  • Rainbow Lorikeet in the Royal Botanic Gardens - Sydney
    Rainbow Lorikeet in the Royal
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    The Royal Botanic Gardens in my opinion is one of the main sights in Sydney. The gardens are beautiful and very varied. You can walk to a sort of rain forest vegetation, huge gardens with big green carpets and there are many animals to be found. Some of the animals I saw were bats, cockatoos and the Rainbow Lorikeet. You can see one of these parrots on the picture right in between the three red flowers from the Bottlebrush bush. In the gardens you can also see the Government House.

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  • Directions: The green area east of the Opera House.

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    Parks / National Parks / Gardens: Royal Botanical Gardens
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  • By bijo69 on March 27, 2006
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  • Jacaranda Tree - Sydney
    Jacaranda Tree
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    The Botanical Gardens are one of my favourite places in Sydney. They were established in 1816 and stretch along the water from the Opera House to Lady Macquarie's Chair. The gardens are especially nice in spring when the Jacaranda trees are in full blossom. It's also a place where you can spot cockatoos.

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  • Website: http://www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/

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    Parks / National Parks / Gardens: Cockatoos
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  • By leffe3 on February 4, 2004
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    Exotic they may be - until they open their beaks! These noisy critters descend on the Botanic Gardens at dusk. For those of us from the northern hemisphere, cockatoos are more associated with hot houses and aviaries. They are an amzing site, swooing in great flocks into the gardens. But you can certainly hear them before you seen them - an almighty racket of screeches from the skies forewarn you of their imminent arrival.

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