Popular Gardens in Manly

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Popular Gardens in Manly

Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
4.7 (23639 ratings)4.5 (8743 ratings)
Harbourside haven for city wildlife with a rose garden, fernery and 'Jurassic Jungle' for kids.
Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Botanical gardenNature & ParksParkResearch instituteGardens
Mentioned by Time Travel Turtle
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"The Royal Botanic Garden has one of the most beautiful locations in Sydney – on the harbour, next to the Opera House, bordering the central business district. For visitors, it’s a stunning location that gives views of the Harbour Bridge and across to the north shore of the city. But it’s also one of the most important botanical institutions in the world with about 9000 species of plants."
Mentioned by Sydney 7 days itinerary
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"Royal Botanic Gardens Just past the Opera House, you will enter into these beautiful gardens. It’s full of stunning displays and hosts different events each week. It’s the perfect spot to take a break and watch the world go by or choose one of the paths and see some of the beautiful displays."
Chinese Garden of Friendship
Chinese Garden of Friendship
4.6 (4521 ratings)4.5 (2739 ratings)
Walled Chinese garden featuring pavilions, exotic plants, ponds & waterfalls, plus a teahouse.
Pier Street, Cnr Harbour St, Darling Harbour NSW 2000, Australia
GardenNature & Parks
Mentioned by Touropia
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"Set at the southern end of Darling Harbour, the scenic and serene Chinese Garden of Friendship is a treat to stroll around. An oasis of calm in the city, its lovingly landscaped water features, rock gardens and pavilions shine a light on Chinese heritage and culture with the gardens having been designed in Guangzhou; Sydney’s sister city. Symbolizing the bond between the two countries, the gorgeous garden was first opened in 1988 to celebrate Australia’s bicentennial."
Mentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
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"Built according to Taoist principles, the Chinese Garden of Friendship is usually an oasis of tranquillity – although one increasingly dwarfed by assertive modern buildings. Designed by architects from Guangzhou (Sydney’s sister city) for Australia’s bicentenary in 1988, the garden interweaves pavilions, waterfalls, lakes, paths and lush plant life. There's also a tea house."
Mentioned by Get Out with Kids
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"The walled Chinese Garden respectfully recreates the philosophy and harmony of a traditional Chinese garden in its waterfalls, lakes, exotic plants, pavilions and hidden pathways…once you’ve discovered this secret garden, you’ll never want to leave!"
Vaucluse House
Vaucluse House
4.5 (630 ratings)4.5 (182 ratings)
Surrounded by its original gardens, this 19th-century mansion is now a museum & serene picnic spot.
69A Wentworth Rd, Vaucluse NSW 2030, Australia
History museumSights & LandmarksEvent venueGardenRestaurantHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Chalk & Cheese Wedding Photography & Videography Sydney
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"Lone Pine Lawn at Vaucluse House is another beautiful garden wedding ceremony venue for those who love nature and want to have some old world charm with the Vaucluse House as the backdrop with the gardens. The estate is away from the busy city so you and your guests can feel like you’re in a different world without being too far away from home."
Mentioned by Expedia Blog
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"The Vaucluse House is a heritage-listed home and country estate with a museum. It’s one of the few 19th-century mansions still surrounded by its original woodland and gardens. The museum has been in operation for over a century, showcasing the original 19th-century estate, home, kitchen, stables and buildings on formal gardens."
Mentioned by Åvontuura
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"Built between 1803 and 1839 in the Gothic Revival style, the Vaucluse House is a 19th-century estate surrounded by 11 hectares (28 acres) of formal gardens and grounds. It is one of the only remaining houses of the period that has retaining a significant part of its original setting."
Fig Tree Lawn - Royal Botanic Garden
Fig Tree Lawn - Royal Botanic Garden
4.8 (17 ratings)4.5 (8743 ratings)
Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Botanical gardenNature & ParksGardens
Mentioned by Sydney 7 days itinerary
7 Days in Sydney Itinerary- for Those Who Want a Bit of Everything!
"Royal Botanic Gardens Just past the Opera House, you will enter into these beautiful gardens. It’s full of stunning displays and hosts different events each week. It’s the perfect spot to take a break and watch the world go by or choose one of the paths and see some of the beautiful displays."
Wendy Whiteley's Secret Garden
Wendy Whiteley's Secret Garden
4.7 (2218 ratings)5 (354 ratings)
Local artist’s small, romantic oasis, open to the public for picnics, walks & harbour views.
Lavender St, Lavender Bay NSW 2060, Australia
GardenNature & ParksPark
Mentioned by Sydney Uncovered
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"One of Sydney’s worst kept secrets is Wendy’s Secret Garden, a green oasis of native plants, fig trees, beautiful flowers and a thriving community of birds. The garden is a beautiful place for office workers and local residents to wind down, eat their lunch, read a book or to simply enjoy the views. Wendy’s Secret Garden is now part of the Lavender Bay Parklands, a collection of green spaces and parks in and around Lavender Bay, such as Clark Park, Watt Park, Quibaree Park and also the Lavender Bay Foreshore."
Mentioned by Inspired By Maps
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"Ok, it is not really a secret – but Wendy Whiteley’s Secret Garden is still very much an underrated attraction in Sydney often overlooked by locals and tourists alike. A free place to visit, this delightful Lavender Bay garden on the lower North Shore of Sydney Harbor has charming views and a unique feeling of peace and tranquility. A public garden and much-loved oasis formed on railway land at the bottom of Wendy’s Garden, the site has an intriguing history and is well explained by signboards dotted around."
Auburn Botanic Gardens
Auburn Botanic Gardens
4.4 (4051 ratings)4.5 (104 ratings)
Sizable, scenic locale featuring a sunken rose & Japanese garden, plus a fauna reserve & aviary.
Chisholm Rd &, Chiswick Rd, Auburn NSW 2144, Australia
Botanical gardenNature & ParksGardens
Clifton Gardens
Clifton Gardens
4.5 (45 ratings)
Clifton Gardens is an urban locality in the suburb of Mosman in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Clifton Gardens is located in the local government area of the Municipality of Mosman and is part of the Lower North Shore. Clifton Gardens is adjacent Chowder Bay.
Mosman NSW 2088, Australia
Nature & ParksGardens
Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden
Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden
4.6 (182 ratings)4.5 (29 ratings)
420 Mona Vale Rd, St. Ives NSW 2075, Australia
ParkNature & ParksCounty government officeGardenNature preservePlant nurseryVisitor center
Paddington Reservoir Gardens
Paddington Reservoir Gardens
4.5 (748 ratings)4.5 (69 ratings)
Urban sunken garden in an old reservoir, with arches of salvaged masonry & modern steel boardwalks.
251-255 Oxford St, Paddington NSW 2021, Australia
ParkNature & ParksHistorical landmarkGardens
Mentioned by Inspired By Maps
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"The incredible Paddington Reservoir Gardens is an award-winning public park sunken below Oxford Street in the inner eastern Sydney suburb of Paddington. Occupying a reservoir that was once a vital source of water for a growing Sydney, this park is an artistic transformation of the heritage-listed site that invokes comparisons with the ancient Baths of Rome and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. The original brick, timber, and iron components of the reservoir were rescued and seamlessly blended with contemporary and sustainable elements."
Mentioned by IHG Travel Blog
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"Located below bustling Oxford Street is one of the best hidden gems in Sydney: the Paddington Reservoir Gardens. From the street, it looks like a hodge-podge of columns, plants and graffiti art. Upon closer look, travelers see the beauty of its $10 million restoration."
Government House
Government House
4.5 (378 ratings)
This 1800s mansion is the official residence of the New South Wales governor & offers house tours.
Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Historical landmarkGarden

Best Vegan Restaurants in Manly

The Font Cafe
The Font Cafe
4.2 (114 ratings)
Shop 2/8 Central Park Ave, Chippendale NSW 2008, Australia
CafeBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantCoffee storeVegan restaurantVegetarian cafe and deli
Bad Hombres
Bad Hombres
4.3 (495 ratings)
Vegan restaurant with a laid-back vibe featuring Mexican dishes, sharing plates & cocktails.
40 Reservoir St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
Mexican restaurantRestaurantTaco restaurantVegan restaurant
Mentioned by Thrillist Australia
Best Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurants In Sydney | 2021
"Surry HillsThis Mexican inspired vegan eatery will make you rethink your taco choices. The dimly lit, artsy space with exposed brick sets the scene for the casual dining experience, with not so casual flavours. Because everything on the menu is vegan, expect mushroom Peruvian ceviche instead of kingfish and quesadillas stuffed with creamy “Oaxaca cheese.” The tacos are a crowd pleaser and come in four flavours including baja jackfruit, miso eggplant, chipotle potato, and mushroom with cashew cream."
Mentioned by Sitchu
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"We love a good greasy delivery as much as the next person but, sometimes it can be nice to have a break and move onto something plant-based. Bad Hombres and Chef Greg Molinaro have designed a delicious plant-based, vegan, gluten free menu which doesn’t skimp of flavour. Make sure you order up their delicious charred chipotle corn, Bad Hombres cauliflower with cashew crema, and their eggplant crocante with delicious sauces."
Lal Qila Darling Harbour
Lal Qila Darling Harbour
4.1 (1944 ratings)
30 Lime St, Darling Harbour NSW 2000, Australia
Pakistani restaurantFunction room facilityHalal restaurantIndian restaurantVegan restaurantVegetarian restaurant
Mentioned by delicious.com.au
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"The plush red décor at this restaurant serving Pakistani-Indian dishes from the Mughal tradition takes its cue from the name, which means ‘red fort’. Toss poppadums aside and go with the exotic Paani Poori and Paneer Tikka for starters, then try Lal Qila’s specialty Handie – meat of your choice slow-cooked in clay pots, or the Sultani Nalli – tender baby lamb shanks with meat falling off the bone. Soak up the gravy with basmati pulao or biryani or breads served piping hot from the tandoor (try the delicious cheese and chili naan)."

Free Museums in Manly

Sydney Observatory
Sydney Observatory
4.6 (3176 ratings)4.5 (1687 ratings)
Historical, hilltop site with harbor views featuring an observatory & planetarium with films.
1003 Upper Fort St, Millers Point NSW 2000, Australia
ObservatoryMuseumsObservatories & Planetariums
Mentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
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"Built in the 1850s, Sydney’s copper-domed, Italianate sandstone observatory squats atop Observatory Hill, overlooking the harbour. Inside is a collection of vintage apparatus, including Australia’s oldest working telescope (1874), as well as background on Australian astronomy and transits of Venus. Also on offer (weekends and school holidays) are child-focused tours (adult/child $10/8), including a solar telescope viewing and planetarium show. Bookings are essential for night-time stargazing sessions, which come in family-oriented (adult/child $22/17) and adult (adult/child $27/20) versions."
Mentioned by Inspired By Maps
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"Speaking of underappreciated places, the Sydney Observatory is not something you should overlook. There’s nothing more calming and inspiring than gazing at the stars and just enjoying the vastness of space at night. This can also be a great learning experience for your little ones as they learn about science, technology, and so much more."
Mentioned by Time Travel Turtle
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"Sydney Observatory was built in 1858 on a hill above The Rocks and was used for decades for research into astronomy and weather conditions. It was also crucial for navigation, meteorology and timekeeping. The observatory is still an important scientific site but is used mainly as a museum these days."
Carriageworks
Carriageworks
4.5 (3099 ratings)4.5 (55 ratings)
Diverse arts spaces & a Saturday farmers' market in a 19th-century railyard & blacksmith workshop.
245 Wilson St, Eveleigh NSW 2015, Australia
Art centerMuseumsArts organizationEvent venuePerforming arts theaterSpecialty Museums
Hyde Park Barracks
Hyde Park Barracks
4.5 (681 ratings)4.5 (1053 ratings)
Former prison providing a glimpse into the lives of convicts & orphans who dwelt there in the 1800s.
Queens Square, Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Heritage museumMuseumsHistorical landmarkHistory museumSpecialty Museums

Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Manly

Hare Krishna Movement
Hare Krishna Movement
5 (13 ratings)4.5 (16 ratings)
180 Falcon St, North Sydney NSW 2060, Australia
Place of worshipSights & LandmarksSacred & Religious Sites
Gelatissimo
Gelatissimo
4.1 (244 ratings)
Relaxed parlour chain serving classic and inventive ice cream flavours churned in-store.
C2 Alfred St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Ice cream shopCoffee shopDessert restaurantDessert shop
Mentioned by ellaslist.com.au
Best Gelato In Sydney For Kids
"This gelato mecca has been around for 17 years and they're always trying something new, whether it's a new flavour, new healthy range or a mash-up you didn't see coming, like the new Brown Sugar Bubble Milk Tea gelato. This limited edition flavour is made up of organic Assam tea, a robust, black tea with notes of malt, which is brewed and infused with the decadent creamy gelato, and finished off with a swirl of rich brown sugar syrup. Each scoop of Brown Sugar Bubble Milk Tea is then topped with extra soft and chewy tapioca pearls for an added layer of texture and to remain true to its dessert inspiration."
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"A post shared by the AU review (@theaureview) on Nov 18, 2015 at 9:52pm PST. Beaches and ice cream are an undeniably appealing combination and Gelatissimo at Cronulla treats this winning formula with all due respect by serving up over 30 flavours of freshly made gelato, including truly tempting salted caramel, peanut butter fudge and macadamia nut. Alongside the superb scoops, there are also plenty of incredible eat-in dessert options like their heavenly gelato doughnuts."
Obelisk Beach
Obelisk Beach
4.4 (77 ratings)3 (1 ratings)
Tiny, hidden cove bordered by rocks & vegetation, popular for swimming & nude sunbathing.
New South Wales, Australia
BeachNature & Parks

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Manly

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