Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney offers 17 unique indoor and outdoor venues and lawns. We have curated a list of our favourite locations to help you get started.

Exculsive indoor and outdoor venue hire options:

• The Palm House is New South Wales's oldest glasshouse, flooded with natural light and sits in a beautiful garden setting. The Palm House makes for a memorable and unique function venue. This venue offers a wet weather option up to 100 guests at cocktail capacity.
• The Lion Gate Lodge features a large permanent awning providing shade in a paved courtyard surrounded by a tranquil secluded garden; it's perfect for your event, wedding ceremony or reception. The Lodge is hired unfurnished, offering the flexibility to add furniture, styling and a caterer of your own choice.

Waterfront Views

• Harbour View Lawn is the picture perfect setting for your ceremony. The lawn has spectacular views of Sydney Harbour and the Sydney Opera House. Nestled under a shady fig tree on the waterfront of Farm Cove, this is the perfect location to say ‘I do’.
• Tarpeian Lawn is the perfect spot if you’re looking for an outdoor area that can accommodate a large group. With the iconic Harbour Bridge as your ceremony backdrop this venue will wow your guests and create unforgettable memories. It's a convenient location within walking distance of public transport, Sydney Opera House, Circular Quay and The Rocks. This site allows your furry friends to be a part of your special day!

Romantic Garden Ceremony

• Rose Garden & Pavilion is Sydney's best kept secret. In the heart the city you will find a touch of old-world romance and the elegance of its magnificent sandstone pavilion. The versatility of this venue means your possibilities are endless with the option to host up to 200 seated guests.
• Herb Garden & Pavilion is the perfect spot for an intimate affair with your loved ones. This garden and pavilion offers a formal, elegant setting for your event. Surrender to the enticing fragrances of the Herb Garden, toast on the lawn and take shade in the sandstone pavilion.

Please reach out for further venue hire information of all our fabulous sites across Royal Botanic Garden Sydney.

Why you should have your wedding at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney:

• A backdrop of Sydney Harbour and the city skyline
• Located within the CBD and a short drive from Sydney airport
• Speciality gardens, lush lawns, heritage buildings, and romantic pavilions
• 8,000 species of plants, trees, and flowers from around the world
• Welcome to use suppliers of your choice for furniture, styling and catering
• Support from our events and venues teams in lead up to your event day
• All premium sites include your photography permit to rome the Gardens for your wedding photos
• The proceeds from your booking supports the conservation of the living collection at the Botanic Gardens of Sydney

Awards 2023:

• Australian Wedding Awards: Chapels, Churches & Ceremony Locations - WINNER
• Wedding Industry Awards (Wedding Venue: Garden) - WINNER
• Australian Wedding Awards (Wedding Venue: Garden) - TOP 5

About

The Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust is the oldest scientific institution in Australia. We have in our care the Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney, which is the nation's oldest botanic garden, established in 1816 on the site of the first farm in 1788.

Holly McDougall

Venue Sales Manager