Sliced in two by the Cahill Expressway, The Domain is the venue for large-scale events such as Opera in the Park during the Festival of Sydney in January and Carols by Candlelight in December each year. Originally the domain of the state governor, the parkland was set aside in 1788 but was only fully open to the public in the 1860s. Although most of its parkland is located south of the Cahill Expressway, the park stretches northwards along two forks. The main part of the parkland takes in the peninsula on the eastern flank of the Royal Botanic Gardens, just next to Mrs Macquarie's Point. Other features of the peninsula include the Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool and the Fleet Steps that lead down to the Farm Cove shoreline. The other part of the parkland consists of a narrow strip of land between Macquarie Street and the Botanic Gardens. The main part of The Domain includes the sports fields and large open spaces used for special public occasions. On its rim there's a kiosk and the Pavilion on the Park Restaurant, as well as the Art Gallery of New South Wales.

Phone: 02 9231 8111

Website: www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au

Address:
Bet Hospital Road, Art Gallery Road, And Mrs Macquarie's Road
Sydney, New South Wales, 2000

Guest Facilities:
Picnic Area, Shaded Area

Experiences you can enjoy at Domain:
Flora/Fauna, Historic/Heritage