Walk the Gardens in the Autumn

It's mid-autumn in Sydney and, although there may be a shower or two, the weather's usually fine enough for long garden strolls by the sea.

If you're going down to the Quay, and then to the Opera House, the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney are just a short walk away. Take a leisurely stroll through this oasis of green in the heart of Sydney: a paradise of flora.

The cool-climate garden of the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney is located at Mt Tomah in the World Heritage region of the Blue Mountains west of Sydney. Drive up on a daytrip.

• Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney
• Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne
• Australian Garden Cranbourne
• Kings Park and Botanic Garden Perth
• Australia's Floral Emblems

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