Mrs Macquarie's Chair

This carved sandstone bench sits on a headland reaching into Sydney Harbour at the tip of the Royal Botanic Garden. It was cut by convicts in 1810 for Elizabeth Macquarie, wife of the colonial governor, who is said to have watched ships arrive from this point. The spot commands one of the city's most famous views, framing both the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge in a single sweep. Today it draws steady streams of photographers, particularly at sunrise, and marks the end of a scenic waterfront walk around Farm Cove from the city.