Lion Gate Lodge
An enchanting venue offering indoor and outdoor spaces with private entry for your guests, Lion Gate Lodge is conveniently located on Mrs Macquaries Road.

Lion Gate Lodge, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
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Up to 160 guests
Wheelchair accessible
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A secluded setting for your event
Lion Gate Lodge features a large permanent awning providing shade in a paved courtyard surrounded by a tranquil garden; it's perfect for your event, wedding ceremony or reception.
The Lodge is hired unfurnished, offering the flexibility to create your own theme and select your own caterer. The lawn also offers an alternative venue set-up, with the possibility of adding a marquee.

Lion Gate Lodge is an intimate setting for your garden wedding.






Historical Lion Gate Lodge
Built in 1878, Lion Gate Lodge is a stunning Victorian sandstone building with a private cottage garden, large permanent awning and paved courtyard.

A stunning Victorian sandstone venue with a private cottage garden, large permanent awning and paved courtyard.
Venue hire
Lion Gate Lodge is conveniently located near public transport, and parking is available nearby on Mrs Macquaries Road.
Ideal for:
Cocktail functions
Product and media launches
Wedding ceremonies and receptions
Seated lunch or dinner
Christmas and birthday parties
Wakes
What's included?
- Exclusive use of your indoor venue for your booking period, including set-up and pack-down time
- Large covered outdoor area
- Private garden
- Warming kitchen
- Internal bathroom with shower
- Rubbish and recycling bins
- Up to three supplier escorts
- Wedding photography permit for use within the Garden
Lion Gate Lodge is hired as an empty venue with no furniture. This means that you will need to hire all event services and infrastructure required to run your event such as, catering, furniture and décor.
Rate card
July 2024 to June 2025
Events at Lion Gate Lodge
Description | Standard fee |
---|---|
Day hire (8am – 4pm) | $2,453 |
Evening hire (5pm – midnight) | $2,486 |
Full-day hire (8am – midnight) | $4,233 |
Additional hours | $336 per hour |
Miscellaneous charges
Description | Standard fee |
---|---|
Bond | $1,000 |
Cancellation fee | $269 |
Supplier escort
| $93 per vehicle |
Static Ranger (4 hour minimum) | $69 per hour |
Cleaning fee | $150 |
Parking permit | $96 |
Note:
- All fees are quoted GST inclusive.
- The above rates include site hire only, all furniture and equipment need to be arranged by the Hirer.
- 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 down of the event.
- Maximum of three supplier escorts per booking.
- Additional miscellaneous charges may apply.

Lion Gate Lodge has a permanent awning, providing a shady spot for you and your guests to dine or mingle in.
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