The Domain, Art Gallery & Botanic Gardens
The Domain is a large grassy area east of Macquarie St which was set aside by Governor Phillip for public recreation. Today it is used by city workers for lunchtime sports and as a place to escape the bustle of the city. On Sunday afternoons, it’s the gathering place for impassioned soapbox speakers, who do their best to entertain or enrage their listeners. It is also the venue for free events held during the festival of Sydney in January and the popular Carols by Candlelight at Christmas. The Art Gallery of New South Wales is in the northeast corner of the Domain. It has excellent permanent exhibitions of Australian, European, Japanese and tribal art, and has some inspired temporary exhibits.
The Royal Botanic Gardens encompass Farm Cove, the first bay east of Circular Quay, and include the site of the colony’s first vegetable patch. They contain a magnificent collection of South Pacific plant life, tropical displays in the Arc and Pyramid glasshouses, and a beautiful, old-fashioned formal Rose Garden. The spectacularly located gardens are a favoured spot for family picnics and wedding photographs.
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Botanic Gardens
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Australian National Botanic Gardens
The Australian National Botanic Gardens maintains a scientific collection of native plants from all parts of Australia. These gardens offer a unique opportunity to enjoy the vast differences in Australian flora. The rainforest is a favorite, as are the rock gardens and eucalyptus lawn. The plants are displayed for the enjoyment and education of visitors and are used for research into plant classification and biology. A herbarium of preserved plant specimens is closely associated with the living collection.
The Gardens also cultivates plants threatened in the wild. This helps protect them against extinction and provides information which
Goldfields Aboriginal Art Gallery
Australian Aboriginal art is the oldest living art tradition of Australia, with paintings in
rock shelters dating back 25,000 years. Contemporary Aboriginal art is a vital part of the world's oldest continuous cultural tradition. It is also one of the most brilliant and exciting areas of modern art. This art gallery quality paintings and limited edition prints by Aboriginal artists - together with information and comment to help understand these art works
The oldest civilization known to man, Aboriginal Art has no written language and consequently relies on story telling (through paintings, song and dance) to pass on
Norman Lindsay Gallery & Museum
Visit the Gallery Shop and view our extensive collection of Norman Lindsay Limited Edition Facsimile Reproduction Etchings, Limited Edition Watercolour Prints and Original Woodblock Prints. You can see here some of his famous oil paintings, water colours, etchings, sculptures, ship models and memorabilia. Open 1100 to1700, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Public Holiday's. This gallery is a discovery of historical and educational talent. Norman Lindsay Gallery also feature a photographic tour of the Gallery and the 40 acres of Garden.
Mount Tomah Botanic Gardens
Mount Tomah Botanic Garden is the spectacular cool-climate garden of the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney. Located in the northern Blue Mountains the Garden features plants from the southern hemisphere and many beautiful regions of the world. At 1,000 metres Mount Tomah overlooks the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area with stunning panoramic views. Relax to the sounds of native birds and cascades of the rock garden. Enjoy peaceful garden walks, see rare Wollemi Pines in lush Rainforest or take a guided tour to discover the beauty of every season. A walk around this 28 hectare garden takes
