Mrs Macquarie's Chair
Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Mrs Macquarie's Chair is a historic site in Sydney, New South Wales, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 9,596 visitor reviews. It ranks #8 of 21 landmarks in Sydney.
Mrs Macquarie's Chair at a glance
- Category
- Historic Sites
- State
- New South Wales
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5
- Reviews
- 9,596
- Sydney rank
- #8 of 21
- National rank
- #39 of 489
About Mrs Macquarie's Chair
Mrs Macquarie's Chair is one of 21 catalogued landmarks in Sydney, New South Wales, sitting within the historic sites category. Among Sydney's landmarks it currently ranks #8 by visitor review volume, putting it comfortably inside the city's top ten.
Visitors rate Mrs Macquarie's Chair 4.6 out of 5 across 9,596 reviews — an exceptional rating that puts it in the top tier of Australian landmarks. Within the historic sites category nationally it ranks #1 by review volume. Ratings on this site come from Google Maps visitor data and are refreshed periodically, so the figure above reflects recent visitor experience rather than a one-off snapshot.
On the national stage, Mrs Macquarie's Chair ranks #39 of 489 Australian landmarks by review volume — the top 8%, putting it well ahead of most Australian landmarks for visitor attention. Within New South Wales it sits at #12 of 111, and within the historic sites category it holds #1 of 67 Australia-wide. Its 4.6 rating runs just below the historic sites average of 4.61, right in line with what visitors expect of this type of attraction.
Mrs Macquarie's Chair is located at Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia. The official website, linked above, is the best source for current opening hours and any entry requirements. Use the directions link for navigation, and the nearby and similar landmark lists below to fill out the rest of your time in Sydney. For the wider context, the Sydney city page ranks all 21 local landmarks side by side, and the Historic Sites category page compares Mrs Macquarie's Chair with similar attractions across Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Mrs Macquarie's Chair worth visiting?
- Mrs Macquarie's Chair is a historic site in Sydney, New South Wales, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 9,596 visitor reviews. It ranks #8 of 21 landmarks in Sydney.
- Where is Mrs Macquarie's Chair?
- Mrs Macquarie's Chair is located at Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia.
- What type of landmark is Mrs Macquarie's Chair?
- Mrs Macquarie's Chair is categorised as historic site. You can explore more historic sites across Australia on Landmarks Australia.
- How highly is Mrs Macquarie's Chair rated?
- Mrs Macquarie's Chair holds a 4.6 out of 5 rating from 9,596 visitor reviews — placing it among the highest-rated landmarks in Australia.
- How popular is Mrs Macquarie's Chair?
- By visitor review volume, Mrs Macquarie's Chair ranks #39 of 489 landmarks in Australia (top 8%), #12 of 111 in New South Wales, and #8 of 21 in Sydney.
- How does Mrs Macquarie's Chair compare to other historic sites?
- Among 67 historic sites catalogued across Australia, Mrs Macquarie's Chair ranks #1 by review volume, and its 4.6 rating sits just under the category average of 4.61.
- What landmarks are near Mrs Macquarie's Chair?
- The closest landmarks to Mrs Macquarie's Chair are Sydney Opera House (744 m away), Royal Botanic Garden Sydney (748 m away), The Calyx (967 m away). All six nearest landmarks are listed in the distance table below.
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Rankings based on visitor ratings and review counts. Last updated October 2026.