Maiden Pavilion and Band Lawn

Enjoy a picnic or garden party under the cool shade of the historic sandstone pavilion and surrounding trees.

picnic shelter and shady lawn
Where

Maiden Pavilion and Band Lawn, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

Price

Starting from $525.

See full rate card below.

Hire capacity

Up to 300 guests.
Pavilion capacity is 30.

Accessibility

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

Garden accessibility
Further information

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Contact

[email protected]

02 9231 8111

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Lush lawns and water views

Your guests will love the shade of the Maiden Pavilion and stunning views of Farm Cove and Sydney Harbour.

This venue is the largest bookable outdoor space plus pavilion within The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney.

Enjoy a picnic or garden party on this large, open lawn. Book the Maiden Pavilion and Band Lawn to host your alfresco event, whether it’s a picnic, family gathering, birthday party, corporate party or Christmas party.

Book the Maiden Pavilion

Lush lawn with palms and bright bushes

Venue hire

The Maiden Pavilion is a great option if you’re looking for a space with cover.

Ideal for:

  • Picnics 
  • Birthday parties 
  • Corporate parties
  • Christmas parties

What's included?

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

Hire periods

The minimum booking period is 3 hours, with the option to add on further hours during Garden opening times.

Rate card

July 2023 - June 2024

Events at Maiden Pavilion and Band Lawn

 Number of peopleRate 
Unreserved0-20$0
Site hire (3 hours)21+
 
$525
Additional hours$175 / hour

 

Miscellaneous charges

DescriptionStandard fee
Supplier escort through Garden (vehicle access suppliers only). Fee per vehicle (includes entry and exit). $90
Ranger fee, per hour$67
Alfresco event photography permit$265
 
Notes
  • All fees are quoted GST inclusive.
  • Ranger fees are subject to a minimum of four hours.
  • Bookings outside of the Garden opening times will incur an additional ranger fee.
  • Duration of event booking includes set up and pack up of the event.
  • Maximum of two supplier escorts per booking.
  • Additional miscellaneous charges may apply.
  • Fees valid 1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024.