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Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney

Imagine a giant, beautiful garden right by the sparkling blue harbour – that's the Royal Botanic Garden!

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雞骨常山 Alstonia yunnanensis -悉尼植物園 Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney- (46406036422)

雞骨常山 Alstonia yunnanensis -悉尼植物園 Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney- (46406036422)

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Tobacco, Nicotiana tabacum - family Solanaceae at the Royal Botanical Garden, Sydney, Australia.
Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney
Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney
Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney
Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney
'Satyr' A Statue By Frank ‘Guy’ Lynch, Royal Botanical Gardens, Sydney
Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney
Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney
Slit drum from Vanuatu in Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney
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Key Facts

Location
Sydney Harbour, Sydney, Australia.
Area
30 hectares (74 acres).
Opened
1816.
Fun Fact
It's Australia's oldest scientific institution!

A Garden by the Big Blue Sea!

This amazing garden is like a super-duper big park right next to Sydney Harbour, where the big boats sail. It's so big, it covers 30 hectares! That's like having 30 football fields all filled with plants. It's a special place where you can see all sorts of trees, flowers, and even learn about them. It's a happy place for people and for nature, right in the middle of the busy city.

When Did This Garden Grow?

This garden is super old! It started way back in 1816. That's older than your grandparents, and even older than your great-grandparents! It's Australia's oldest science place. People have been taking care of it and planting new things for hundreds of years. It's like a living history book, but with lots of pretty flowers and tall trees instead of just words.

Who Loves This Garden?

Everyone! People love to visit this garden because it's beautiful and free to enter. You can walk around, have a picnic, and see amazing views of the harbour and the famous Sydney Opera House. It's a place where families go, friends meet, and people learn about plants. It's also a home for many different kinds of plants that are special and need looking after.

A Special Place for Plants and People

This garden is like a treasure chest for plants! It's a scientific place, which means scientists study the plants here. They make sure the plants are healthy and learn how they grow. It’s also a place for everyone to enjoy. You can see plants from all over the world! It’s a very important place for learning and for having fun, all at the same time.

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