Mare and Foal Lawn

This sweeping lawn is situated on the Harbour's edge with views overlooking the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge.

View of harbourside from sunlit lawn
Location

Mare and Foal Statue 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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Frequently asked questions

Iconic Sydney views

If you’re looking for a location with unforgettable, iconic views, this is the venue for you.

This sweeping lawn is situated on the Harbour's edge with views overlooking the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge.

Mare and Foal Lawn is the perfect location to host your alfresco event, whether it’s a picnic, wedding ceremony or reception, family gathering, birthday party, corporate party or Christmas party.

Book the Mare and Foal Lawn

View of lawn looking towards Sydney city skyline

Venue hire

Ideal for:

  • Picnics 
  • Birthday parties 
  • Corporate parties
  • Christmas 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. 

Hire periods

The minimum booking period is 3 hours, with the option to add on further hours during Garden opening times.

Rate card

July 2024 to June 2025

Events at Mare and Foal Lawn

DescriptionStandard fee
Unreserved (0 – 20 pax)Free
3-hour hire (21+ pax)$388
Additional hours$130 per hour

 

Miscellaneous charges

DescriptionStandard fee

Supplier escort 

  • Vehicle access suppliers only
  • Includes entry and exit
$93 per vehicle
Static Ranger (4 hour minimum)$69 per hour
Alfresco event photography permit$295

 

Note:

  • All fees are quoted GST inclusive.
  • Ranger fees are subject to a minimum of four hours.
  • Duration of event booking includes set up and pack down of the event.
  • Maximum of two supplier escorts per booking.
  • Additional miscellaneous charges may apply.