Herbarium Forecourt

Enjoy the tranquillity of the Australian Botanic Garden on the Forecourt of the National Herbarium of New South Wales. Not only is it a work of art, the Herbarium homes more than one million essential historical and scientific specimens.

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Location

The Herbarium Forecourt, Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan

Price

See full rate card below

Hire capacity

1,500

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Garden accessibility

Further information

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Contact

02 4634 7935

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Modern design meets award-winning architecture.

The Herbarium Forecourt offers you the best the Australian Botanic Gardens has to offer; views of the scenic bushland, exceptional architecture and manicured lawns.

Create the backdrop of your dreams amongst the majestic concrete seed vaults and know that your special event will happen no matter the weather.

This award-winning space is accessible and offers ample area for both small and large celebrations, day or night.

Book the Herbarium Forecourt

Features:

Free on-site parking
Access to power (extension leads required)
Exclusive use
Nearby toilets

Perfect for:

Wedding ceremonies
Cocktail events
PR events

Map view
List view

Rate card

July 2023 to June 2024

Venue hire

Description	Standard fee
3-hour hire	$1,250
Additional hours	$417.50 per hour
Ceremony package 20 white gladiator chairs Signing table and two chairs (additional chairs can be added for $14 each) Black carpet aisle runner	$760

Description

Standard fee

3-hour hire

$1,250

Additional hours

$417.50 per hour

Ceremony package

20 white gladiator chairs
Signing table and two chairs (additional chairs can be added for $14 each)
Black carpet aisle runner

$760

Note:

Your Venue Hire includes a complimentary wedding photography permit, allowing access for your photos right across the gardens for 2 hours post-ceremony.

All set up and pack down of your event must take place during your booking hours.

A $1,000 refundable bond is applicable for this venue.

Security, cleaning and other fees

Description	Standard fee
Event Ranger (4 hour minimum) Event Rangers can be added to your booking to manage RSA and conduct vehicle escorts Event Rangers are mandatory if you wish to have the rope bollards removed at this venue and for all after-hours events Ratio is 1 Ranger to every 100 guests	$67 per hour
Waste management Clients are to take all waste off-site at the conclusion of the event but if you'd like to save the hassle, red bins can be added to your booking	$146

Description

Standard fee

Event Ranger (4 hour minimum)

Event Rangers can be added to your booking to manage RSA and conduct vehicle escorts
Event Rangers are mandatory if you wish to have the rope bollards removed at this venue and for all after-hours events
Ratio is 1 Ranger to every 100 guests

$67 per hour

Waste management

Clients are to take all waste off-site at the conclusion of the event but if you'd like to save the hassle, red bins can be added to your booking

$146

Note: pricing depends on the scope of your event, please email our Venues team to discuss your needs.

Herbarium Forecourt

Modern design meets award-winning architecture.

Herbarium Forecourt

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Venue hire

Security, cleaning and other fees

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