Sydney, day 3

I started my last day in Sydney at the Central Station walking direction to the Botanical Gardens to see the rest of it I haven't seen before. On my way there I walked through Hyde Park, the oldest public parkland in Australia, a 16.2-hectare park in the central business district of Sydney. Hyde Park is on the eastern side of the Sydney city centre. It is the southernmost of a chain of parkland that extends north to the shore of Sydney Harbour via The Domain and Sydney's Royal Botanic Gardens. Hyde Park is approximately rectangular in shape, being squared at the southern end and rounded at the northern end. It is bordered on the west by Elizabeth Street, on the east by College Street, on the north by St. James Road and Prince Albert Road and on the south by Liverpool Street. 

I entered St. Mary's Cathedral, the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney and the seat of the Archbishop of Sydney. It has the greatest length of any church in Australia (although it is neither the tallest nor the largest overall). It is located on College Street in the heart of the City of Sydney where, despite the high rise development of the Sydney central business district, its imposing structure and twin spires make it a landmark from every direction. In 2008, St Mary's Cathedral became the focus of World Youth Day 2008 and was visited by Pope Benedict XVI. Very impressive cathedral and beautiful.

After visiting the cathedral I made my way to the Botanical Gardens. The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney is a major botanical garden located in the heart of Sydney. Opened in 1816, the garden is the oldest scientific institution in Australia and one of the most important historic botanical institutions in the world. It is open every day of the year and access is free. Its stunning position on Sydney Harbour and immediately adjacent to the Sydney CBD, the Sydney Opera House and the large public parklands of The Domain ensure it is one of the most visited attractions in Sydney.

I made my way back to Melbourne the next morning.