The Royal Botanic Gardens of Sydney

Residence Lawn

Immerse yourself in a breathtaking scene as pink blooms cascade from cherry trees, maples move through a kaleidoscope of colours, and vibrant camellias, azaleas and rhododendrons explode in radiant hues.

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Bride under cherry blossom tree
Location

Residence Garden, Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah

Price

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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Frequently asked questions
Contact

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Surround yourself in nature's splendour

The gentle slope of the Residence Lawn offers a picturesque location for your picnic party surrounded by the splendour of the Garden's cultivated beds.

The Residence Lawn is perfect for spread out picnic parties and family gatherings.

There is plenty of open space for the kids to run around, bordered by some of the Garden's beautiful flowers.

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Woman wearing traditional kimono and with a parasol, among red-leaved maples
Bride under cherry blossom tree
Woman in traditional Chinese Han attire, rests among spectacular golden maples
Cherry blossom tree in flower
Lawn painted with red hearts, garden path and trees

Four seasons at the Residence Garden

In autumn, the Residence Garden's Japanese maples create a patchwork of gold, russet, and merlot. In winter, the garden's camellias add vibrancy to the landscape. In springtime, cherry blossoms make a carpet of petals. 

Venue hire

Ideal for:

  • Wedding receptions
  • Wedding ceremonies
  • Outdoor functions

What's included?

  • Exclusive use of the venue space for your booking period, including set-up and pack-down time.

Rate card

July 2023 to June 2024

Events at the Residence Lawn

DescriptionStandard fee
Picnic or garden party (3 hours)$300
Wedding ceremony (2 hours)$600
Ceremony package$1,030
Wedding reception (5 hours)$815
Additional site time (per hour)$155

  • Residence Lawn is suitable for a cocktail reception only.

  • Ceremony package includes: Venue hire (2 hr) plus photography permit, Car Park 3, directional signage and venue liaison for bump-in and bump-out (max 1 hr).  

Marriage proposals

DescriptionStandard fee
Proposal site hire 

$385

Proposal package (venue hire & photography permit)

$600

 

Wedding photography

DescriptionStandard fee
Wedding photography (ceremonies & receptions)  

$315

Wedding photography (ceremony & reception held offsite)

$285

Marriage proposals photography$285

 

Security, cleaning and other fees


Description 
 		Standard fee
Additional site hire time (per hour)     $155
Car park 3 $90

Ranger escort

$90

Waste removal

$150

Static ranger, per hour (4 hours minimum)

$67
Venue representative, per hour (4 hours minimum) $105
  • The Blue Mountains Botanic Garden is open between 9 am – 5 pm. If you wish for your event to extend outside of these hours additional fees will apply. Please contact us to discuss your event requirements further.

Need to know more?

Venue hire frequently asked questions

Accessibility at the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah

Venue hire terms and conditions

Get in touch

Please contact us to discuss your event further.

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