Acknowledgment of Country
We honour and respect all Elders and Traditional Custodians of the lands the Botanic Gardens of Sydney stand on. We acknowledge the lands as significant historical, ceremonial and traditional trade grounds.
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An EOI for our inaugural Writers in Residence program went out in late 2025 and attracted a highly competitive field of applicants from across Australia. Cheryl Leavy and Jess Harwood have been selected for the pilot program and will undertake their residencies between May and July, 2026.
Two writers will create new works inspired by the Gardens, with behind-the-scenes access to collections and world-leading science facilities during a three-month residency.
Explore a vibrant tapestry of life! Step inside this immersive, sensory exhibition featuring spectacular rare and unusual tropical and subtropical rainforest plants.
Join a private private buggy tour of the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney.
The Australian Botanic Garden is home to vast landscapes, stunning horticultural displays and The Australian PlantBank,
Parkrun is a free, weekly, community event where participants can walk, jog, run, volunteer, or spectate a 5km course through the scenic garden trail.
Join a dedicated volunteer guide for a walking tour of the magnificent Blue Mountains Botanic Garden.
Learn about the traditional uses of Indigenous bush foods and how they have adapted to the modern palate and plate.
Learn how to bring full awareness to the present moment while being immersed in a natural garden setting.