Father’s Day special: Royal Botanical Garden and Government House

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Father’s Day special: Royal Botanical Garden and Government House

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4 Sep, Sun 9:30AM Father’s Day special: Royal Botanical Garden and Government House
Grade:2/6 Length 8km  ↑50m Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longFirst time friendly | A trip that is perfect for most new members (assuming you have a reasonable level of fitness)Photography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.LEADER: LINH QUACH We start from Circular Quay and walk around the Opera House to the Royal Botanical Gardens.  If you are lucky, we will see the seal on the foreshore.  Spring is a wonderful time to visit the Gardens when Rock orchids are in bloom. Paper daisies, tulips, and other flowers are also in bloom. The Calyx is alive with exhibition and colours. Visit the herb gardens and the ponds. At 11:30 am, we will join the Government House tour to see its spendour with modern and old world decorations. See the magnificent modern carpet recreation of the original from 200 years ago. The dining room is flooded with light and warmth from the sun. Learn about the architecture and the history from the tour guide. See two very Grand pianos. The ornate windows all have lovely views of the garden. The tour ends at the garden of the Government house. We will walk around the beautiful garden before heading back to Circular Quay via the sculptures and the footbridge. Please rsvp by 1 September so that I can book you in the tour
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From: 4 Sep 2022, 9:30AM 2022-09-04 09:30:00 Australia/Sydney NPA Walk, Father’s Day special: Royal Botanical Garden and Government House Please check and update times and meeting location. Get latest information at https://bushwalk.npansw.org.au/?activities=fathers-day-special-royal-botanical-garden-and-government-house LEADER: LINH QUACH We start from Circular Quay and walk around the Opera House to the Royal Botanical Gardens.  If you are lucky, we will see the seal on the foreshore.  Spring is a wonderful time to visit the Gardens when Rock orchids are in bloom. Paper daisies, tulips, and other flowers are also in bloom. The Calyx is alive with exhibition and colours. Visit the herb gardens and the ponds. At 11:30 am, we will join the Government House tour to see its spendour with modern and old world decorations. See the magnificent modern carpet recreation of the original from 200 years ago. The dining room is flooded with light and warmth from the sun. Learn about the architecture and the history from the tour guide. See two very Grand pianos. The ornate windows all have lovely views of the garden. The tour ends at the garden of the Government house. We will walk around the beautiful garden before heading back to Circular Quay via the sculptures and the footbridge. Please rsvp by 1 September so that I can book you in the tour Meet at Circular Quay Wharf 2 at 9:30 am Father’s Day special: Royal Botanical Garden and Government House NPA | Esther

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