Palace Rose Garden
Palace Rose Garden is a rose garden inside the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, opened in November 2006 to display about 2000 roses grown with sustainable, organic methods. Its standout feature is that rose collection, set alongside a 19th century pavilion. Entry is free.
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About Palace Rose Garden
Rose Collection at Palace Rose Garden
Palace Rose Garden is built around a rose collection of about 2000 flourishing roses. The garden was opened in November 2006 to grow and display healthy, vigorous roses, and it cultivates them using sustainable, organic methods. Roses at Palace Rose Garden are in bloom from September to May, so the display runs for most of the year. The collection is the central subject of Palace Rose Garden, which forms part of the wider Royal Botanic Garden Sydney grounds, making it a focused stop for anyone who wants to see roses up close.
Pavilion and Pergola at Palace Rose Garden
Palace Rose Garden includes a 19th century pavilion and a pergola. The Palace Rose Garden and Pavilion can host up to 200 guests, which makes the venue suited to larger gatherings. Palace Rose Garden has quickly become a popular place to hire for weddings and other important celebrations, and the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney promotes it for end-of-year events. The pavilion regularly hosts a variety of events and gatherings throughout the year.
Facilities at Palace Rose Garden
Visitor tips for Palace Rose Garden
- ✓Food is available at a cafe just outside the gardens, across the street.
- ✓Entry is free, so a short visit to see the roses costs nothing.
Getting to Palace Rose Garden
Mrs Macquaries Road, Sydney NSW 2000, off Macquarie Street, within the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney. A car park serves the wider Royal Botanic Garden and Domain.
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- 📍Macquarie Street
Frequently asked questions about Palace Rose Garden
Are there picnic tables and shaded spots at Palace Rose Garden?
Shaded grassy spots and park benches are available for picnicking. The lawns offer a relaxed place to sit under the trees.
What are the opening hours for Palace Rose Garden?
Palace Rose Garden is open daily from 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
How accessible is Palace Rose Garden for people using wheelchairs or prams?
The garden has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible seating, and it welcomes people with access needs.
What makes Palace Rose Garden different from other parks in Sydney?
It is a rose garden with about 2000 roses grown using sustainable, organic methods, set within the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney.
Are there any events or markets held at Palace Rose Garden?
The pavilion hosts weddings, celebrations and end-of-year events, and it can accommodate up to 200 guests.