Summer at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

Overview

Summer in the Harbour City is the perfect time to explore the city's many and varied outdoor spaces — and there's perhaps none more impressive than the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney. There are plenty of ways to experience the inner city space this season, from hands-on workshops and immersive exhibitions to free outdoor gigs backed by some of the best views in town.

The Calyx will be hosting Inside the Tide, an exhibition that explores the fascinating world of marine plant life. Open daily from 10am–4pm with entry by donation, Inside the Tide presents a surreal, under-the-sea experience that combines theatre and horticulture. With over 20,000 plants on display and a remarkable green wall, this exhibition will inspire all ages.

Elsewhere, book a spot on an Aboriginal Bush Tucker Tour for a fascinating experience that'll expand the palate and the mind. This one-hour tour will take you through the Garden while your First Nations guide teaches you about Indigenous bush foods. You'll also find out how Indigenous foods have been cultivated traditionally as well as learn more about their growing place in contemporary cuisine. It'll set you back $30 per person, and you'll even get to taste some goodies along the way.

If you're looking to get creative, be sure to head to the Art Kintsugi Workshop with Yoko Kawada. This hands-on workshop will guide you through the traditional Kintsugi mending method, leaving you with your very own artwork to take home. Practice the centuries-old Japanese art of repairing ceramic objects with lacquer and gold dust, transforming objects into new pieces that embrace the beauty in imperfection. Tickets for the workshop, which will be held on Tuesday, February 8 at the Maiden Theatre, are priced at $190 per person, with lunch also included.

For those just wanting to kick back and enjoy the view, The Garden Social is back to give you the ultimate summer destination to do just that. Settle into the sunshine with a lineup of live music, spanning jazz to electronic, while enjoying great food and drinks all set to sweeping views of Sydney Harbour and the Opera House. The best part? Entry is free.

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