What I say: This is a little patch of Eden in the middle of the city. You could wander around for a whole day and not see everything, so lush and extensive these gardens. You need to pay to get into the tropical centre - which is very good, full of beautiful and unusual plants, but if you just wanted to stick to the free stuff there would be more than enough to amuse you and all members of the family.
Wherever you enter the gardens (and there are many gates) make sure you wend your way to 
where the gardens meet the harbour. Possibly one of the best photo opportunities in Sydney - the harbour bridge and Opera house in full sun drenched glory. Fantastic.
where the gardens meet the harbour. Possibly one of the best photo opportunities in Sydney - the harbour bridge and Opera house in full sun drenched glory. Fantastic. The gardens are broken into regions- The Middle Garden contains Wollemi Pine, are and threatened plants, ferns, begonias, camellia's and the palm house. The palace gardens bring you the tropical centre and the rainforest walk whilst the Lower Gardens have herbs and orientals.
If you take a picnic you will be in good company, the lawns are littered with couples and families enjoying the space and greenery. If you like more visual then edible meringues then come in the spring and summer and sticky beak at the many outdoor weddings taking place. The only disappointment was the Gardens shop - I had perhaps expected more plants, seeds etc, but it was a fairly mixed bag of tourist fare.
Where: Mrs Macquaries Road, Sydney NSW 2000
When: The Domain is open 24 hours a day every day. The Botanic gardens are open 7am to 5pm in the winter and until 6pm in the spring and 8pm in the summer. Check the website before you go.
How much: Free (other than access to the Tropical Centre which is $5.50 for an adult.
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