Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Royal Botanic Garden Sydney is a parks and garden in Sydney, New South Wales, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 25,564 visitor reviews. It ranks #3 of 21 landmarks in Sydney.
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney at a glance
- Category
- Parks And Gardens
- State
- New South Wales
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5
- Reviews
- 25,564
- Sydney rank
- #3 of 21
- National rank
- #9 of 489
About Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Located in Sydney, New South Wales, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney is catalogued as a parks and garden — one of 101 parks and gardens tracked across Australia. Among Sydney's landmarks it currently ranks #3 by visitor review volume, placing it among the city's most visited attractions.
Visitors rate Royal Botanic Garden Sydney 4.7 out of 5 across 25,564 reviews — an exceptional rating that puts it in the top tier of Australian landmarks. Within the parks and gardens category nationally it ranks #4 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, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney ranks #9 of 489 Australian landmarks by review volume — the top 2%, placing it firmly among Australia's landmark elite. Within New South Wales it sits at #4 of 111, and within the parks and gardens category it holds #4 of 101 Australia-wide. Its 4.7 rating runs above the parks and gardens average of 4.55, right in line with what visitors expect of this type of attraction.
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney 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 Parks And Gardens category page compares Royal Botanic Garden Sydney with similar attractions across Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Royal Botanic Garden Sydney worth visiting?
- Royal Botanic Garden Sydney is a parks and garden in Sydney, New South Wales, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 25,564 visitor reviews. It ranks #3 of 21 landmarks in Sydney.
- Where is Royal Botanic Garden Sydney?
- Royal Botanic Garden Sydney is located at Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia.
- What type of landmark is Royal Botanic Garden Sydney?
- Royal Botanic Garden Sydney is categorised as parks and garden. You can explore more parks and gardens across Australia on Landmarks Australia.
- How highly is Royal Botanic Garden Sydney rated?
- Royal Botanic Garden Sydney holds a 4.7 out of 5 rating from 25,564 visitor reviews — placing it among the highest-rated landmarks in Australia.
- How popular is Royal Botanic Garden Sydney?
- By visitor review volume, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney ranks #9 of 489 landmarks in Australia (top 2%), #4 of 111 in New South Wales, and #3 of 21 in Sydney.
- How does Royal Botanic Garden Sydney compare to other parks and gardens?
- Among 101 parks and gardens catalogued across Australia, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney ranks #4 by review volume, and its 4.7 rating beats the category average of 4.55.
- What landmarks are near Royal Botanic Garden Sydney?
- The closest landmarks to Royal Botanic Garden Sydney are The Calyx (223 m away), Customs House (584 m away), Macquarie Place Park (600 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.