G is for Gardens

So even though the weather has been unusually cool, it is still springtime and a perfect time for stepping out and discovering some of the beautiful gardens that Sydney has to offer. 

I have mentioned the Chinese Gardens in Darling Harbour and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney in my earlier posts but if you are after something special why not jump onto the Open Gardens website to see which beautiful gardens are open near you. With a low entry fee and gardening talks Open Gardens offers a gardens enthusiast with a cheap and unique day out.

This weekend, 8th & 9th of October, there are four gardens open across Sydney at:

Sherwood - 45 Parklands Avenue, Lane Cove

Botanica Lodge - 70 Wattle Tree, Drive, Theresa Park, 

Silky Oaks - 140 Russell Lane, Oakdale

Litchfield Park, 19 Murray St, Jewells 

Each garden has something different to offer so why not see them all for a relaxing way to spend a weekend. Be sure to find out all the details you need and garden opening times on the Open Gardens website. 

C is for Chinatown

Sydney has by far the best Chinatown in the country. Dixon Street is guaranteed to satisfy your tastebuds with a huge range of restaurants to choose from and plenty of places to pick up a dumpling on the run.

Be sure to check out Market City and Paddy’s Markets with everything from Bananas to Boomerangs for sale at a great price and to recover pay a visit to the Chinese Garden in Darling Harbour a stunning Chinese sanctuary in the heart of the city.

Better yet, why not plan your day in the city to align with the Expo of Chinese Tea from the 14th to the 16th of October at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour.

For more details on upcoming events in Sydney’s Chinatown visit http://www.chinatown.com.au/eng/.