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Mrs Macquarie's Chair

Mrs Macquarie's Road | The Rocks Visitors Centre, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
61 02 9255 1788
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mrs macquaries chair
ミセスマッコリーズチェアーに座ると、こんな景色でした。微妙・・・^^;
一見、ただの石ですが、ミセスマッコリーズチェアーっって呼ばれていて有名なんですよ
ミセスマッコリーズポイントからの景色。
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Ranked #26 of 302 attractions in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 79 Reviews
Type: Monuments/ Statues, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Fee: No
Owner description: 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 Lachlan...... more » Owner description: 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 Lachlan Macquarie's wife, Elizabeth. It became her favorite spot to look upon the harbour and serves that same purpose today for visitors who take a moment to rest there. « less
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Sydney, Australia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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“Stunning View of Harbour”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

From up towards the heads, to down past the opera House, under the bridge and up Parramatta River. Beware of non-stop bridal parties on weekends and lunch time joggers (seriously if I was a jogger I wouldn't jog anywhere else either). If you're wandering through the Two other places with comparable views: Blues Point, and Bradley's Head. More

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“Great Views”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

This is a great place to see the Sydney Harbour bridge and opera house at night ! Great for photos. Usually no crowds More

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Sydney, Australia
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“Lovely harbour view.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

A lovely spot that can be very peaceful at times, interesting reading about the history of the spot & how it came about. You can hand feed cockatoos & rainbow lorikeets at 3pm (they just turn up at that time every day) which is lovely for visitors & children alike. More

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“New Years in Sydney”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

I visited Mrs Macquarie's Chair a few times. It's a very nice place to unwind and escape Sydney's very crowded inner city. After a stroll through the botanic gardens, you're able to relax on the grass and watch the world go by. It's definitely one of the best spots during New Years, but be there early, very early. Last year... More

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Newcastle, United Kingdom
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72 helpful votes 72 helpful votes
“what a view!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

We stopped here for photo opportunities during an organised city tour (booked through viator) and I'm so glad we did. Some of our most amazing photographs of the opera house and harbour bridge were taken at this very spot - the view is outstanding. Definitely a must visit! More

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Medlow Bath, New South Wales, Australia
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“Spectacular location”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Fantastic views. Great parklands. Close to the city, the opera house, the harbour. Take a picnic! More

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“Great view when you sit in the chair!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Not too far from the Royal Botanic gardens. Provides an excellent view of the harbour bridge and the Opera house. Nice if you can get there when the scene is empty or you'll be waiting a while to get your picture with all the tourists around. The chair has a nice story behind it, for those who are interested in... More

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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Go!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Don't miss this when walking through the botanical gardens. A historical part of Sydney, it provides great views and a nice break from walking. More

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“Wonderful views of the harbour”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

We always enjoy walking around here - so many great places to see across the water. In the summer time we come down to the outdoor movies here which is always very popular. Bring a picnic and sit on the grass and enjoy the views. Parking can be difficult esp when the movies are on and you must pay for... More

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“Great view, if you can see past all the tourists.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

It's a nice spot with an interesting story behind it, and what could be a great view, except for the part where everyone else has heard the same thing. With a road leading up to it, it's a popular place for big bus drop-offs. Best bet? Quick see the chair, then take a five minute walk towards the Opera House.... More

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