Hyde Park

Amid all the din of the central business district, Hyde Park is a sanctuary of sprawling lawns, shady picnic spots, flowers, fountains, and fig trees. Like a mini Central Park, named after Hyde Park in London. At the north end of Hyde Park, in Queens Square, are three fine Georgian buildings, masterpieces of the convict architect Sir Francis Greenway: Hyde Park Barracks, St. James’ Church, and the Supreme Court. On the east side of Hyde Park is the Australian Museum, with the largest natural history collection in the country.