The Royal Botanic Gardens of Sydney

Herb Garden and Pavilion

The sensory delights of the manicured Herb Garden and sandstone pavilion offer a formal, elegant setting for your event.

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Side view of the Herb Garden
Location

Herb Garden, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

Price

See full rate card below

Hire capacity

Up to 80 guests.

Pavilion capacity is 20.

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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Timeless elegance

The sensory delights of the manicured Herb Garden and sandstone pavilion offer a formal, elegant setting for your event.

Surrender to the enticing fragrances of the Herb Garden, relax on the lawn and take shade in the sandstone pavilion. If you’re looking for an elegant, formal setting for your wedding ceremony, picnic or garden party, this is the venue for you.

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Bride and father walking to a sandstone pavilion through manicured garden
Aerial view of green, manicured garden with lawn and pavilion
Compass sculpture in a lush green Garden, child running past
Sculptural fountain with water running gently over the surface of a sphere.

Herb Garden and Pavilion

Immerse yourself in the aromatic pleasures of the Herb Garden. Relax and watch the birds flit around the birdbath and fountain. 

Learn more about the Herb Garden's plants

Venue hire

Ideal for

  • Picnics 
  • Birthday and Christmas parties
  • Corporate 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. The premium site includes two complimentary supplier escorts and a wedding photography permit. 

As the Herb Garden is a sensitive area, limited furniture is permitted on the lawn.

Rate card

July 2024 to June 2025

Events at the Herb Garden and Pavilion

DescriptionStandard fee
3-hour hire$1,035
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

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Get in touch

Please contact us to discuss your event further.

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