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The Best Patch of Grass

February 20th 2009 00:05
please walk on the grass

I do love a place which has a Visitor’s Code as follows:

Please walk on the grass! We also invite you to smell the roses, hug the trees, talk to the birds and picnic on the lawns.

There is nothing quite like the feeling of one’s bare feet sinking into a luxurious carpet of cool grass on a hot day, and a place where you are invited to walk on such heavenly grass is none other than the Royal Botanic Gardens in the heart of Sydney.


Sydney Botanic Gardens shady path

The Botanic Gardens was established in 1816 and is home to the largest and most diverse continuously cultivated plant collection in Australia. It currently has 18 Feature Gardens including the Cadi Jam Ora: First Encounters garden where visitors can learn about the Indigenous inhabitants, the Cadigal.

Native wildlife and numerous artworks can be found throughout the gardens and there is a Gardens Shop and Visitor Information area at the Palm Grove Centre. Other facilities include guided tours and wheelchair hire. Restaurants, cafes and kiosks are also available at the Gardens.


Sydney Botanic Gardens sunny seat tall trees

Entry into the Royal Botanic Gardens is free except for the Tropical Centre. For opening hours, please see the Planning Your Visit page. For admission fees into the Tropical Centre, please see the Feature Gardens page.

Botanic Gardens Woolloomooloo Gate
Woolloomooloo Gate


Website: Botanic Gardens Trust - Sydney, Australia
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Comment by Kleonaptra

February 20th 2009 01:27
Grass is a precious commodity at my place. A bit of green fuzz appeared after the recent rain - wont be long til the horses eat it!

Comment by Janet Collins

February 20th 2009 02:31
I was recenty in the Botanic Gardens and thought how little I go there. They are a beauful place to just wonder about and take in all the lovely surroundings.

Comment by The Rusty Can

February 20th 2009 02:54
Kleo, your horses would love the grass at the Gardens... wonder if they'd mind if I dug up a patch...

Comment by The Rusty Can

February 20th 2009 03:20
Totally agree, Janet. I want to go again. I was only passing through the last time I was there and I didn’t get a chance to enjoy the surrounds. I managed to take quite a few photos (will post later), but I’d like to take more .

Comment by James Rickard

February 20th 2009 05:12
There is nothing quite like the feeling of one’s bare feet sinking into a luxurious carpet of cool grass on a hot day So true!!!!! Nice pictures.

Comment by The Rusty Can

February 21st 2009 04:08
Thanks, James! I had my shoes off most of the time I was in the gardens - not lady like at all, but a good patch of grass is so rare these days. Thanks for dropping in!

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