The Royal Botanic Gardens of Sydney

Herb Garden and Pavilion

The sensory delights of the manicured Herb Garden and sandstone pavilion offer a formal, elegant setting for your event.

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Side view of the Herb Garden
Location

Herb Garden Pavilion and Lawn, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

Price

Starting from $1,000.

See full rate card below

Hire capacity

Up to 80 guests.

Pavilion capacity is 20.

Accessibility

Limited wheelchair access. See Garden accessibility for more information and venue options:

Garden accessibility
Further information

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Contact

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02 9231 8111

 

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Timeless elegance

The sensory delights of the manicured Herb Garden and sandstone pavilion offer a formal, elegant setting for your event.

Surrender to the enticing fragrances of the Herb Garden, relax on the lawn and take shade in the sandstone pavilion. If you’re looking for an elegant, formal setting for your wedding ceremony, picnic or garden party, this is the venue for you.

Book the Herb Garden and Pavilion   

Bride and father walking to a sandstone pavilion through manicured garden
Aerial view of green, manicured garden with lawn and pavilion
Compass sculpture in a lush green Garden, child running past
Sculptural fountain with water running gently over the surface of a sphere.

Herb Garden and Pavilion

Immerse yourself in the aromatic pleasures of the Herb Garden. Relax and watch the birds flit around the birdbath and fountain. 

Learn more about the Herb Garden's plants

Venue hire

Ideal for

  • Picnics 
  • Birthday and Christmas parties
  • Corporate parties 
  • Wedding ceremonies

What's included?

This site is a bare site hire. It includes exclusive use of your location, including set-up and pack-down time. 

As the Herb Garden is a sensitive area, limited furniture is permitted on the lawn.

Rate card

July 2023 - June 2024

Events at Herb Garden

 Rate 
Site hire (3 hours)$1,000
Additional hours$335 / hour

 

Miscellaneous charges

DescriptionStandard fee
Bond (where applicable)Price on application
Cancellation fee$260
Supplier escort through Garden (vehicle access suppliers only). Fee per vehicle (includes entry and exit). $90
Ranger fee, per hour$67
Parking permit$90
 
Notes

  • All fees are quoted GST inclusive.

  • The above rates include site hire only – onsite toilet facilities (where applicable) and two supplier escorts. 

  • All other furniture and equipment to be arranged by the hirer.

  • Duration of event booking includes set up and pack up of the event.

  • Additional miscellaneous charges may apply.

  • Fees valid 1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024.
     

Need to know more?

Accessibility at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

Venue hire terms and conditions

Venue hire frequently asked questions

Venues site map

Get in touch

Please contact us to discuss your event further.

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