Next place is SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA...

A trip to Sydney is an essential part of any Australian holiday, and the country's largest city is often labeled as one of the most beautiful in the world due to its idyllic balance of architecture, iconic landmarks, beautiful harbour, botanic gardens and impressive skyline.

THE BOTANIC GARDEN.

The Botanic Gardens in Sydney, New South Wales, is the most central of the three major botanical gardens open to the public in Sydney. The gardens were opened in 1816 and are managed by the same trust that manages the adjoining The Domain. the gardens are open every day of the year, and access is free. Situated east of the Sydney Opera House and overlooking Farm Cove, the gardens occupy 30 hectares in area and are bordered by the Cahill Expressway to the south and west, Art Gallery road to the east and Sydney Harbour to the north.


The Botanic gardens are a rarity in that they provide such a cavalcade of natural floral beauty beauty while also being so close to the sydney CBD and the lovely panorama and landmarks of Syney Harbour. One of the best ways to simply enjoy nature as the world passes you by all within the midst of one of the world's busiest cities, at the Botanic Gardens you can absorb amazing views of the harbour while walking through the immaculately-maintained greenery to view the endless array of plants, trees and more all of which are accompanied by signs with detailed information on each species of flora on display.

The trees of the gardens are also often filled with birdlife such as cockatoos, as well as sleeping bats and flying foxes hanging from the branches, adding an extra layer of nature to what is already a spectacular facility and a natural oasis with a size of over 30 hectares in total. Divided up into a series of specialised gardens, each of which emphasise a different area of the world of plant life, from Begonias to Palms, Roses to Ferns, the range of displays on offer at the Royal Botanic Gardens is truly spectacular and changes from season to season so that visiting multiple times throughout the year will often produce a bevy of new natural sights to see.

Depending on your level of enthusiasm for all things floral, it is easily possible to spend anywhere from an hour to half a day here without becoming bored. The gardens can be accessed by train (the closest station of which is Martin Place), ferry (with an easy walk from Circular Quay), and bus .

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