The Royal Botanic Gardens of Sydney

Harbour View Lawn

Choose this stunning waterfront venue for your unforgettable outdoor wedding ceremony.

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Bride and groom kiss at a wedding ceremony, with sun setting over Sydney Harbour behind them
Location

Harbour View Lawn, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

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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Contact

02 9231 8111

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Picture perfect

Nestled under a shady fig tree on the waterfront of Farm Cove, this is the perfect location to say ‘I do’.

Harbour View Lawn has spectacular views of Sydney Harbour and the Sydney Opera House.

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Wedding arch and chairs set up under fig tree overlooking Sydney Harbour
Wedding couple walk under fig tree with Sydney Harbour in background
Chairs and wedding ceremony arch set up, under fig tree and overlooking Sydney Harbour
Fig tree near the Sydney Harbour, view of Sydney Harbour Bridge across the water
Lawn set up for a wedding ceremony, view over water to the Sydney Opera House and Bridge
Lawn overlooking Sydney Harbour, three people participating in yoga on the lawn

Harbour View Lawn

Choose the Harbour View Lawn for shady fig trees and fantastic views of the Sydney Opera House and Bridge.

Venue hire

Ideal for:

  • Wedding ceremonies
  • 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. The premium site includes two complimentary supplier escorts and a wedding photography permit. 

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Rate card

July 2024 to June 2025

Events at Harbour View Lawn

DescriptionStandard fee
3-hour hire$1,800
Additional hours$490 per hour

 

Miscellaneous charges

DescriptionStandard fee
Bond (where applicable)POA
Cancellation fee$260

Supplier escort

  • Vehicle access suppliers only
  • Includes entry and exit
$93 per vehicle
Static Ranger (4 hour minimum)$69 per hour
Parking permit$96

 

Note:

  • 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 function hire includes set up and pack down of the event.
  • Additional miscellaneous charges may apply.

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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