The Royal Botanical Garden in Sydney’s CBD has 30 hectares of carefully kept parkland to explore but it’s also home to some of the city’s most postcard-worth views of the harbour – the point at Mrs Macquarie’s Chair is a particular highlight. Artist Wendy Whiteley’s self-cultivated public garden is another garden that’s truly a hidden gem – on the very edge of North Sydney’s Lavender Bay, it’s a small but lush oasis exceptionally close to the Harbour Bridge, made especially for the enjoyment of passers-by.