The Royal Botanic Gardens are located directly across the street from the Art Gallery of New South Wales. It is the oldest scientific institution in Australia. I probably covered only about 20% of the extensive gardens, but I had a very enjoyable walk, especially since no bicycles are allowed in the Gardens. While several areas like the Rose Gardens were dormant as it was early spring “down under”, there were a number of flowers, flowering trees and bushes reminiscent of North Carolina in April. As you’ll see in the photos, the Sydney skyline, Conservatorium of Music, Opera House and Harbour Bridge can be seen at certain vantage points in the gardens.

Angel’s trumpet

Wisteria

Macquarie Culvert

Dusky moorhen

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I’ve tentatively identified this bird (two different angles) as a Pied Currawong.

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Tropical Centre – historic photo as it has since been demolished and will be replaced by the Biome during 2016

The Boxers statues

Australian White Ibis

Succulent Garden

Huntsman and Dogs statue

Bird of paradise

Wishing Well Fountain

Desert Mounted Corps Memorial

Governor Phillip Fountain

Australian White Ibis

Rose Garden and Pavilion

King Edward VII statue