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The Opera House to the Botanic Gardens Walk

Start at East Circular Quay, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (City Centre)
+61 (0)2 9255 1788
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Ranked #4 of 261 attractions in Sydney
Type: Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
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Zakynthos, Greece
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

Worked really well for me starting from Kings X and walking down to Opera House & Harbour through the Gardens. You can take the metro back from Ferry terminal

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Indianapolis, Indiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

This is a stunning walk at any time of day but beautiful at sunset too. I had my wedding reception at the Opera House and our photos done in the Botanic Gardens (many years ago) so this walk is special to me.

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Barry Wales
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

We walked from kings cross down to the harbour through the park and on to the opera house it is stunning you really get a feel for the place see the different rock formations and see lots of different wildlife .

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

amazing view of the harbour, a true sydney experience. You cannot visit Sydney without doing this walk. it's peaceful and the nature along the harbour is stunning.

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Brisbane, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

No matter what time of the day you are around the Opera House it is an amazing experience. Walk around the Opera house and the botanical garden is so peaceful and so relaxing.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

The walk from the Sydney Opera House through the Botanical Gardens and onwards to Mrs Macquarie's Chair and Wolloomooloo Bay is one of the classis Sydney walks on a sunny day. The Botanical Gardens sits on Farm Cove which was landing place for the First Fleet into Sydney Town. The name Farm Cove was given because it was the location... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013

It was just beautiful and the morning breeze was just breathtaking. Had lots of photos taken and make a wonderful memories.

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Burnley, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013

Fabulous. Botanical gardens are great. Lovely cafe where they do great meals or restaurant above but we didn't use that. Beautiful flowers etc and well kept gardens.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013

When we were there in April 2013, there was some reconstruction in progress necessitating a climb over a temporary bridge. However, wait until you have cleared the scaffolding and the view of the Opera House from the Botanic Gardens is excellent. The Gardens themselves are also fine and a pleasant place to sit a while away a few minutes.

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Adelaide
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

It is just a great walk, with water views. Biggest problem is so many people on the path, runners walkers, strollers.....But worth the effort.

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