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Kids in the Garden

Come and get your garden on! See what creative, fun, outdoor school holiday activities are on offer for your kids at the Botanic Gardens.

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Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

Our guided walks are the perfect way to experience the very best of the Garden over a 1.5-hour stroll.

Daily
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Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

Discover the beauty and history of Sydney Harbour through the lens of the Gadigal on this one hour tour.

Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday (excl. public holidays)
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Join a private private buggy tour of the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney. 

Selected Fridays
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Take a twilight adventure through the Garden in this spine-tingling storytelling event.

31 Jan, 28 Feb, 28 Mar and 30 May 2025
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Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

Join experienced Early Years nature educators from the Garden who will facilitate play-based activities and nature experiences with you and your little one.

11 Feb – 3 Apr 2025
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Learn about butterflies, watercolour and ink techniques with scientist and botanical artist Anna Voytsekhovich.

12 – 14 Feb 2025
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When we speak of trees, I wear my heart on my sleeve.  Then I paint them to share with you what I see.

13 – 27 Feb 2025
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Be amazed by fascinating and fun plant stories.

14 Feb and 14 Mar 2025
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Celebrate their new book Plantology: The Essential Guide to Better Gardens with horticulturists Teena Crawford and Lisa Ellis.

6 Mar 2025
Painting of persimmons by Charlotte Thodey
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Explore your individual style within the 'still life' genre with an emphasis on composition, tone and colour.

18 – 19 Mar 2025
Sculpture in the Gardens
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From neoclassical nudes carved in marble to plants sensually represented in woven copper, the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney is home to more than 70 statues and sculptures. 

22 Mar 2025
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Join us for a night of astronomy and star gazing.

2 Apr, 3 June, 1 Sep and 30 Oct 2025