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Sydney Parks, Sydney Gardens and Sydney Arboretums
(Sydney, New South Wales - NSW, Australia AU)



Sydney has an excellent selection of parks and gardens, both in the heart of Sydney city centre and also on the outskirts of Sydney. These Sydney parks include a number of impressive National Parks, Sydney's Centennial Park, the Sydney Royal Botanic Gardens and the popular Hyde Park. You would never imagine that the vast city of Sydney would have so much green and open space throughout, including many mature trees and shrubs, native wildlife, central gardens and floral displays.

Many areas and districts of Sydney have at least one park or garden, whether it is just a small pool with surrounding trees, a square in central Sydney with seating areas, or a vast parkland in the suburbs of Sydney covering many hectares. Here are some of the most popular parks and gardens in and around Sydney, providing invaluable areas for relaxation and recreation in the city of Sydney.




Sydney Gardens and Parks: Centennial Park - Between Oxford Street and Alison Road, Paddington, Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), 2021, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 9339 6699
Centennial Park, in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs, is the largest park in Sydney and is located to the south of Woollahra, at the eastern end of Oxford Street. Popular with joggers, cyclists and horse riders in Sydney, Centennial Park also features barbecue facilities, picnic areas, sports fields, walking trails and seating areas.
Sydney gardens open: daily, March to April, September to October - 06:00 to 18:00, May to August - 06:30 to 17:30, November to February - 06:00 to 20:00
Sydney gardens admission: free

Sydney Gardens and Parks: Royal Botanic Gardens - Mrs. Macquarie's Road, Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), 2000, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 9231 8111
The Royal Botanic Gardens is situated in Sydney's Central Business District and is home to a number of important horticultural collections. Attractions at Sydney's Royal Botanic Gardens include landscaped gardens, the Sydney Tropical Centre, the spectacular contemporary Pyramid Glasshouse, a peace Oriental garden, a large cactus garden, picnic areas, scenic views of Sydney harbour and some native wildlife. The Royal Botanic Gardens is one of Sydney's favourite spots for relaxing, strolling, jogging and the gardens were originally founded in 1816. A free guided tour of the Sydney Royal Botanic Gardens is available each day at 10:30.
Sydney gardens open: daily - 24 hours
Sydney gardens admission: free

Sydney Gardens and Parks: Chinese Garden of Friendship - Pier Street, Darling Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), 2000, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 9281 0111
Sydney's much loved Chinese Garden of Friendship, in the heart of the Sydney Central Business District covers around 10 hectares / 40 acres. Designed in the 1980s by architects from Sydney's sister city of Guangdong, in China, the Chinese Garden of Friendship features beautifully landscaped gardens, the tranquil Lake of Brightness, waterfalls, mini-mountains, pavilions, a Chinese tea house, courtyards and lush planting.
Sydney gardens open: daily - 09:30 to sunset
Sydney gardens admission: charge, discounts available for children and senior citizens

Sydney Gardens and Parks: Featherdale Park - 217 Kildare Road, Doonside, Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), 2767, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 9622 1644
The Featherdale Park, in the Greater West district of Sydney, contains the largest private collection of native fauna in the whole of Australia. There are also more than 200 species of native birds in Sydney's Featherdale Park, including many colourful parrots and cockatoos. Other attractions at Featherdale Park include guided tours, where you get to see kangaroos, penguins, crocodiles, koalas, wombats and reptiles.
Sydney gardens open: daily - 09:00 to 17:00
Sydney gardens admission: charge, discounts available for children, senior citizens, students and families

Sydney Gardens and Parks: Hyde Park - Elizabeth St. and College St, Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), 2000, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 9286 0111
Hyde Park is a particularly pleasant green space in the heart of central Sydney. Popular with locals and workers in Sydney, Hyde Park provides the perfect place to escape busy Sydney life and is a popular spot for picnics. At the northern end of Sydney's Hyde Park is the impressive Art Deco Archibald Memorial Fountain, with statues from ancient Greek mythology. Other attractions at Hyde Park include seating areas, mature trees and views of the city.
Sydney gardens open: daily - 24 hours
Sydney gardens admission: free

Sydney Gardens and Parks: Ku-Ring-Gai Chase - Ku-Ring-Gai Chase Road, Mount Colah, Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), 2079, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 9457 9322
Sydney's Ku-Ring-Gai Chase, on the Upper North Shore of Sydney, is full of interesting walking trails and is simply vast, covering around 15,000 hectares / 60,000 acres. With wild bushland, guided tours, important historic Aboriginal artefacts, native Sydney wildlife, boat trips and scenic views, Ku-Ring-Gai Chase is a National Park and is located 24 km / 38 miles north of Sydney city centre and also borders Broken Bay.
Sydney gardens open: daily - dawn to dusk
Sydney gardens admission: charge per car

Sydney Gardens and Parks: Lane Cove National Park - Lady Game Drive, Chatswood, Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), 2067, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 9412 1811
Lane Cove National Park is situated in Sydney's Lower North Shore and covers more than 600 hectares / 2,400 acres. Featuring a popular visitors' centre, gift shop, café area, picnic facilities, walking and cycling trails, rowing boats, and peaceful seating areas, this large bushland area is well-known for its large amount of wildlife.
Sydney gardens open: daily - 09:00 to sunset
Sydney gardens admission: charge per car

Sydney Gardens and Parks: MacKillop Park - Lumsdaine Drive, Harbord, Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 9977 1088
Located in Sydney's Northern Beaches area, MacKillop Park is full of native Sydney wildlife, including many colourful parrots and cockatoos. With excellent picnic facilities, scenic views of the ocean, peaceful walking trails and mature trees, MacKillop Park is close to Sydney Harbour.
Sydney gardens open: daily - 24 hours
Sydney gardens admission: free

Sydney Gardens and Parks: Nielsen Park - Graycliffe Avenue, Vaucluse, Sydney, New South Wales, 2030, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 9255 1788
Nielsen Park can be found in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs, south-east of Vaucluse Point, within easy reach of central Sydney. Featuring a secluded beach known as 'Shark Beach', picnic facilities, seating areas, gentle walking trails, stunning views across Sydney's Port Jackson, the highly regarded Nielsen Park Kiosk, a café and a restaurant, Nielsen Park is one of the most popular parks in this area of Sydney. Other attractions at Sydney's Nielsen Park include a couple of excellent diving spots on the reef, located either side of the park.
Sydney gardens open: daily - 24 hours
Sydney gardens admission: free

Sydney Gardens and Parks: Royal National Park - Farnell Avenue, District of Royal National Park, Audley, Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), 2232, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 9542 0666
Sydney's Royal National Park, in the south of Sydney, is one of the largest parks in the whole of Sydney, covering more than 7,500 hectares / 30,000 acres. With popular beaches, excellent water sports facilities, wildlife trails, breathtaking waterfalls, picnic area and seats, the Royal National Park is full of native plants, trees and animals, and is within easy reach of central Sydney. This beautiful coastal park also features some dramatic cliffs, lush rainforest and is actually the world's oldest gazetted national park.
Sydney gardens open: daily - 09:00 to sunset
Sydney gardens admission: charge

Sydney Gardens and Parks: Sydney Harbour National Park - Southern and Northern Rims, Sydney Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), 2000, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 9337 5355
The stunning Sydney Harbour National Park is located in Sydney's Central Business District and is a popular tourist attraction. Featuring landscaped gardens, mature trees and shrubs, quiet beaches, scenic seascape views and many walking trails, the Sydney Harbour National Park is a peaceful oasis in the heart of busy Sydney life. The Sydney Harbour National Park protects the scattered areas of bushland around Sydney Harbour and also includes a number of small islands.
Sydney gardens open: daily - 24 hours
Sydney gardens admission: charge

Sydney Gardens and Parks: Waratah Park - Namba Road, Terrey Hills, Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), 2084, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 9450 2377
Waratah Park, on Sydney's Upper North Shore, is one of Sydney's most famous parks, being the film location for the well-known Australian television series 'Skippy the Kangaroo'. Other attractions at Sydney's Waratah Park include a large amount of friendly, native Sydney wildlife, including emus, koalas, wallabies and cockatoos.
Sydney gardens open: daily - 10:00 to 17:00
Sydney gardens admission: charge, discounts available for children and families

 
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