Sydney Parkland
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East of the Sydney Opera House is Farm Cove, surrounded
by the Royal Botanic Gardens which were established in 1816. The Royal Botanic Gardens host a tropical
plant display inside the Pyramid greenhouses, and also marks the
site of the colony's first vegetable patch. From the Royal Botanic
Gardens you can wander around Farm Cove towards Mrs Macquaries
Point. Here you will find the famous Mrs Macquaries Chair which
offers fabulous views across the Sydney
Harbour, Sydney
Harbour Bridge and the Sydney
Opera House. The Royal Botanic Gardens also features a
wonderful Open Air Cinema over the summer.
East of Macquarie
Street is the Domain, a large grass area perfect for getting
away from the city, cycling, rollerblading and even just relaxing
with a picnic. The Domain is the place to go in December and January
with a whole host of live performances, concerts and music. There
are also a number of historic buildings along Macquarie Street
worth visiting.
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The first racetrack and cricket pitch
is in Hyde Park, east of the city centre and just south
of the Domain. A giant chessboard is set amongst trees and
fountains, along with Anzac Memorial. To the west of the
park is the Great Synagogue which you can
tour around, and the wonderful State Theatre
which offers fabulous interior design.
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You will also find the 305 metre high
AMP Tower Centrepoint. You should definitely
take a look at the remarkable views from the tallest observation
tower in the Southern Hemisphere.
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To the east of the park is St Mary's Cathedral
which has a remarkable flooring within the crypt
which offers tours around the Cathedral, and the Australian Museum which hosts a number of informative displays on
the history of Australia. You will also come across the small
Cook and Phillip Park which opened recently in 1999. Along with
its attractive gardens, there is also a fitness centre and swimming
pool within the park.
The largest park in Sydney is Centennial Park,
offering plenty of activities from running and cycling to horse
riding. Around the park you can hire horses, as well as bikes
on Clovelly Road, and inline skates on Oxford Street. If you'd
prefer to relax you can sit around the duck ponds, or cook at
one of the barbie sites. During the summer Centennial Park also
hosts the Moonlight Cinema.
Various sport areas, a golf course, the Fox Film
Studio and Entertainment Complex, Sydney Football Stadium and
Sydney Cricket Ground can be found in Moore Park, to the West
of Centennial Park. For fishing visit Pyrmont Point Park, bushland
visit Davidson Park and walks visit the Lane Cove National Park.
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