The Royal Botanic Gardens of Sydney

Mare and Foal Lawn

This sweeping lawn is situated on the Harbour's edge with views overlooking the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge.

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View of harbourside from sunlit lawn
Location

Mare and Foal Statue Lawn, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

Price

Starting from $375.

See full rate card below.

Hire capacity

Up to 150 guests

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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Iconic Sydney views

If you’re looking for a location with unforgettable, iconic views, this is the venue for you.

This sweeping lawn is situated on the Harbour's edge with views overlooking the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge.

Mare and Foal Lawn is the perfect location to host your alfresco event, whether it’s a picnic, wedding ceremony or reception, family gathering, birthday party, corporate party or Christmas party.

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View of lawn looking towards Sydney city skyline
Bride and groom exchange wedding vows with celebrant on lawn overlooking Sydney Opera House
Lawn set up for a wedding ceremony, view over water to the Sydney Opera House and Bridge
Statue of a horse and a foal
Wedding Ceremony at Mare & Foal Lawn
Wedding Ceremony at Mare & Foal Lawn
Wedding Ceremony at Mare & Foal Lawn
Bride and groom pose on lawn overlooking Sydney Harbour

An unforgettable location

The Mare and Foal Lawn boasts sweeping views of Sydney Harbour.

Venue hire

Ideal for:

  • Picnics 
  • Birthday parties 
  • Corporate parties
  • Christmas 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. 

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 Mare and Foal Lawn

 Number of peopleRate 
Unreserved0-20$0
Site hire (3 hours)21+
 		$375
Additional hours$125 / hour

 

Miscellaneous charges

DescriptionStandard fee
External caterer surcharge$155
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.
     

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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