Become a member
Become a Foundation & Friends member and be part of something special at the Gardens. Enjoy discounts, exclusive events, and the knowledge that you're part of a passionate community making a difference.
Become a Foundation & Friends member and be part of a community that helps to protect the Botanic Gardens' unique plant life from an uncertain future.
Enjoy discounts, exclusive events and experiences, and the knowledge that you are part of a passionate community making a difference.
Your annual membership is your front-row access to the Botanic Gardens of Sydney. As an independent, not-for-profit organisation, Foundation & Friends is committed to building a thriving and connected community that supports the growth, sustainability and impact of the Gardens.
Your membership is invaluable and allows the Botanic Gardens to inspire the community and actively conserve our beautiful environment.
Choose from memberships for individuals, students, households, and clubs/associations.
Member benefits
- Member experiences – at our talks, walks, lectures series, workshops, art classes, behind the scenes tours, exhibitions and garden-inspired trips.
- Members-only volunteering and hands-on experiences.
- Members priority viewing of the horticultural displays at The Calyx, accessing tickets to our seasonal events and the New Year’s Eve Picnic at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney.
- Members receive a 20% discount on plant sales, grown from the Botanic Gardens' Living Collection.
- Discounted tickets to events at the three Gardens.
- As a preferred accommodation partner of the Botanic Gardens of Sydney, InterContinental Sydney is pleased to offer members a 15% discount on the Best Flexible Rate for stays at the hotel. To redeem, visit this InterContinental Sydney members booking page, choose stay date, then click on 'book now'. Subject to availability.
Behind the scenes experiences 
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney display
Types of memberships
Standard annual memberships
| Type | Annual price | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | $80 | N/A |
| Concession | $70 | Concession membership rate is available for recipients of an Australian Government pension. Senior’s cards are not accepted. |
| Student | $70 | Concession rate is available for students who are studying in Australia. |
| Household | $110 | Two adult individuals plus their children (0-15 years) residing at the same address. Two cards issued under adult names. If you are 16 years and over, you need to purchase an individual membership. Household memberships can include children aged 0-15 years. |
| Household Concession | $90 | To receive a Household Concession Membership rate both adults must be in receipt of an Australian Government pension within Australia. |
| Registered Clubs and Associations | $165 | Three cards issued in the name of the registered club or association. One member of the club or association at any one time can use each card. |
Waratah annual membership
Waratah members are Botanic Gardens supporters who make an additional annual donation alongside their Foundation & Friends membership renewal each year.
Our Waratah community supports the critical scientific, horticultural and educational projects run by Botanic Gardens of Sydney, sustaining the life of your Gardens and contributing to evolving plant science globally.
| Bronze Waratah | Foundation & Friends membership plus donation of $1,000 - $2,499 |
| Silver Waratah | Foundation & Friends membership plus donation of $2,500 - $4,999 |
| Gold Waratah | Foundation & Friends membership plus donation of $5,000+ |
Join, renew or gift a membership
Join or gift a membership here
If you’re renewing, you’ll need your membership number which is located on your renewal reminder or membership card. When entering your membership number online, please include the letters and numbers without spaces.
To join or renew by mail, fill out this membership form and return to: Foundation and Friends of the Botanic Gardens, Cottage 6, Mrs Macquaries Road, Sydney NSW 2000.
Call us on 02 9231 8182 between 9am and 3pm, Monday to Thursday.
Visit us in person at our head office or at the Growing Friends Plant Sales.
Head office:
- Cottage 6, Mrs Macquaries Road, Sydney NSW 2000
- Monday to Thursday, 9am and 3pm
Growing Friends Plant Sales:
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
- Weekdays, 11am - 2pm and weekends, 10am - 2pm
Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan
- Visitor Centre
- Daily, 9am - 4pm
Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah
- Visitor Centre
- Daily, 9am - 5:30pm
Terms and conditions
Your Foundation & Friends membership is only valid during the period up to and including the date of expiry on your membership card. Your membership card is not transferable, and no refunds will be issued for membership. For further details please see Foundation and Friends of the Botanic Gardens Constitution (PDF, 136 KB)
Other ways you can support
Learn about how you can support the Botanic Gardens and help continue vital work in science, sustainability and horticulture.
