The 5 Best Parks & Sights in Sydney

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The 5 Best Parks & Sights in Sydney

Our travel editors hand-pick, rank, and curate the most spectacular parks & sights in Sydney.

โ€œDiscover our local editors' hand-picked checklist of the absolute finest parks & sights in Sydney.โ€
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
#1
4.7 Score
Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
$$

Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

Harbourside haven for city wildlife with a rose garden, fernery and 'Jurassic Jungle' for kids.

Why Our Editors Love It

โ€œRanked #1 locally with a spectacular 4.7/5 rating on Google Maps (25296 reviews).โ€

Observatory Hill Park
#2
4.7 Score
1001 Upper Fort St, Millers Point NSW 2000, Australia
$$

Observatory Hill Park

Grassy park with sweeping harbour & bridge views, plus public artwork, a rotunda & tennis court.

Why Our Editors Love It

โ€œRanked #2 locally with a spectacular 4.7/5 rating on Google Maps (3048 reviews).โ€

The Calyx
#3
4.6 Score
Entry via Morshead Fountain Gate (Gate A, Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
$$

The Calyx

Modern glass-&-wood building for floral exhibitions, with a huge green wall plus a cafe & shop.

Why Our Editors Love It

โ€œRanked #3 locally with a spectacular 4.6/5 rating on Google Maps (2515 reviews).โ€

Broughton Street Lookout
#4
4.8 Score
Milsons Point NSW 2061, Australia
$$

Broughton Street Lookout

A magnificent local favorite, widely celebrated for its exceptional parks & sights experiences in Sydney.

Why Our Editors Love It

โ€œRanked #4 locally with a spectacular 4.8/5 rating on Google Maps (642 reviews).โ€

Botanic Gardens of Sydney
#5
4.8 Score
Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
$$

Botanic Gardens of Sydney

A magnificent local favorite, widely celebrated for its exceptional parks & sights experiences in Sydney.

Why Our Editors Love It

โ€œRanked #5 locally with a spectacular 4.8/5 rating on Google Maps (269 reviews).โ€