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Mrs Macquarie's Chair
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Mrs Macquarie's Chair

Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney

4.6★★★★★★★★★★9.6K reviews

Sandstone bench carved by convicts in 1811 for the then-governor's wife, offering harbour views.

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Why it's in the ranking

We blend the rating (4.6) with the volume of 9,565 reviews to compute a confidence score of 4.58 (out of 5).

Opening hours

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  • Monday: 24h
  • Tuesday: 24h
  • Wednesday: 24h
  • Thursday: 24h
  • Friday: 24h
  • Saturday: 24h
  • Sunday: 24h

Approximate location

Address: Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

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What visitors say

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  • ★★★★★★★★★★Basit Hakim· 3 months ago

    A beautiful spot with one of the best views in Sydney. From here, you get a stunning panoramic view of both the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. We visited around sunset, and the golden light reflecting over the harbour made th…

  • ★★★★★★★★★★Satyam Gupta· 5 months ago

    Extremely beautiful walk. It's a long walk so be prepared with water. The views are extremely beautiful and totally worth it. It usually is about a 20 minutes walk from Opera house through the botanical gardens.

  • ★★★★★★★★★★Luis Sebastian Ramirez Amelia· 3 months ago

    Mrs Macquarie’s Chair is one of the greatest locations in Sydney to appreciate the beauty of the city, the harbour, and everything this incredible place has to offer. The views are breathtaking, especially across the Opera House, Harbour…

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