The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney is a highly accessible urban oasis, featuring mostly paved paths suitable for wheelchairs and prams, with free entry to explore its vast landscapes. While perfect for solo exploration at your own pace, free guided volunteer walks and various paid themed tours are available for deeper insights. The Garden is open daily year-round, typically from 7 AM until dusk (closing earlier in winter), with only a few exceptions like Christmas Day. Most of the Garden is free to enter, though special exhibitions or events may incur a cost, and parking is paid. A typical visit duration ranges from 2 to 4 hours to comfortably explore key areas, but longer can easily be spent enjoying its tranquility. Located beside Sydney Harbour, it offers iconic views, several dining options, and is an ideal spot for photography, picnics, and leisurely strolls, though pets are not permitted.