Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
BOTANIC GARDENS
AND THE DOMAIN
This tranquil part of Sydney
open, grassy space, was originally
set aside by the colony's first
governor for his private use.
Today it is a democratic place
with joggers and touch foot-
ballers sidestepping picnickers.
In January, during the Festival of
Sydney, it hosts outdoor concerts
with thousands of people enjoying
fine music. The Botanic Gardens,
which with The Domain was
the site of Australia's first park,
is a haven where visitors can stroll
around and enjoy the extensive
collection of native and exotic flora.
can seem a world away
from the bustle of the city
centre. It is rich in the remnants
of Sydney's convict and colonial
past: the site of the first farm, and
the boulevard-like Macquarie
Street where the barracks, hos-
pital, church and mint - bastions
of civic power - are among the
oldest surviving public build-
ings in Australia. This street
continues to assert its dominance today
as the home of the state government
of New South Wales. The Domain, an
Wooden angel,
St James Church
SIGHTS AT A GLANCE
Islands
Fort Denison
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Historic Streets and Buildings
Conservatorium of Music
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Government House
3
Woolloomooloo Finger
Wharf
6
State Library of NSW
9
Parliament House
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Sydney Hospital
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The Mint
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Hyde Park Barracks
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Monuments
Mrs Macquaries Chair
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Parks and Gardens
Royal Botanic Gardens
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The Domain
8
Museums and Galleries
Art Gallery of New South
Wales pp108-11
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Churches
St James' Church
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GETTING THERE
Visit on foot, if possible. St
James and Martin Place train
stations are close to most of
the sights. The 311 bus from
Circular Quay runs near the
Art Gallery of NSW and past
the Woolloomooloo Finger
Wharf. The Sydney Explorer
also stops at several sights.
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Succulents and cacti from the Succulent Garden in the Royal Botanic Gardens
