The Tropic of Capricorn is the most southern circle of latitude where the sun can be directly overhead. Its northern equivalent is the Tropic of Cancer, and together they form the borders of the tropical world. The two tropics are about latitude 23, which is why Latitude 23 is the name of the tropical glasshouses at the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney.

On the Behind-the-Scenes Glasshouse Tour at the Botanical Gardens in Sydney, you will discover the wonders of their tropical plant collection and rare plants not normally seen by the public. This tour is a must for orchid fans, aroid freaks, and all those who appreciate the joy of growing plants indoors.

This tour begins at the The Calyx, the horticultural display centre where the cafe is open from 8am and toilets are available. This is a walking tour in a behind the scenes workplace where our horticultural staff are working hard to maintain these gems of our plant collection. Enclosed footwear is preferred, participants need to follow the directions of their guide and during the tour we will be entering hot, humid tropical environments in relatively confined spaces within the glasshouses.

The tour finishes at the Fernery in the upper gardens near the Woolloomooloo gate opposite the Art Gallery of NSW on Mrs Macquarie’s Road.

Do join us for this, ‘behind the scenes’, outing.

DATE: Thursday 11 September

TIME: 11.00 am – 12.45 pm. Please stay afterwards for coffee at a nearby café if you are able.

VENUE: Meet at 10.55am at the Calyx
Coffee/Lunch is at you own expense and you can choose to join us after the tour.

COST: $20.00

RSVP to. [email protected]   Attn. Caren Trafford, Out N’ About Organiser,

Places are limited.

Address: The Calyx : Botanical Gardens : Sydney

PAYMENT OPTIONS: Please quote Out N’ About Glasshouse tour

Payment Option 1 (Preferred):
By Credit Card through the Payments section of the website

Payment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account

Account Name: SWIC Inc.

BSB No: 062-005

Account No: 11889493