Mrs Macquarie's Chair

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(1.2K) · Historical landmark in Sydney, Australia
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Located by the Royal Botanic Gardens, the bench known as Mrs. Macquarie's Chair was carved out of sandstone in the early 1800s for Govenor …

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Jan 11, 2025
This is the best location to see Opera House and Harbour Bridge in one frame. Also good place to see sunset in Sydney. To reach this place we have to walk about 15-20 minutes through Botanic Gardens.…Full review by Samuelpas
May 3, 2024
Very interesting marker celebrating the completion of of a road including a carved area purporting to be the chair of Mrs Macquarie. Her actual chair is carved out a bit to the left of the monument.Full review by TAMAN1951
Apr 1, 2024
Directly across the Harbor from Opera house with perfect views, sits this sort of chair dating back from the 1800's where Mrs Macquarie sat & watched the boats come in. Part of the Botanical Gardens …Full review by tammyBaltimore_Md

Questions & answers

Q:
do I have to buy a ticket for entry?
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agree, it's completely fee
Q:
Is there free parking at Mrs Macquarie's Chair?
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No, all spaces have parking meters, though many are 4P allowing 4 hours limit, between 8.00 am and 8.00 pm weekdays and 6P or 6 hours parking on weekends.
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Answer by Andrew W · Apr 10, 2017
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