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Mrs Macquarie's Chair
While visiting Sydney Harbour, swing by Mrs Macquarie's Chair for a picture-postcard view of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House. To get a good spot, you may have to compete with numerous wedding couples, who prefer this exposed sandstone rock cut into the shape of a bench to almost any other location in the city for their official wedding photographs. Convicts hand-carved the rock back in 1810, at the request of Governor Macquarie's wife (hence the name). Lore has it that she used to sit on the rock and watch for ships from Great Britain, enjoying the panoramic view of the harbor for hours on end. Two centuries later, you can do the same. By using our Sydney tour planner, you can arrange your visit to Mrs Macquarie's Chair and other attractions in Sydney.
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Reviews
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Kim W
Though the chair itself is nothing to write home about, the story behind it is quite interesting. And the views from this point are quite different than what you see elsewhere, so it is worth the walk... more »
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savuka1958
Beside the great views, an average tourist attraction. However, the cycle ride to visit was great. One visit is suffice more »
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Oz_bong
My favourite spot in Sydney to see the Sydney Harbour. Amazing experience from the tip of botanical garden. Lots of parking and not that crowded with tourists. more »
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Georgianna Coote
Provides great view of opera house and harbour bridge for the must have photo. A small kiosk if you wish to grab some food and a drink. One of the better views of the sydney harbour!
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G L Littleton
A place craved for the governor wife to sit and enjoy the views. A little out of the way but worth the effort. The temperature is cooler here than in the park.
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Kamran Kamran
Best spot for all the amazing views that Sydney has to offer. Walk through the royal botanical gardens took me back in time. Must visit if you happen to be in Sydney.
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Albrecht Ch.
If you have friend visiting take them on a walk from Woolloomooloo bay to Macquarie's Chair and watch their jaw drop as the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge come in sight. Stunning!
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Lewis Lexter Yap
Just a chair. You can skip this place. Although this place has a nice cool breeze in autumn.
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