Australian Rockery Lawn

Nestled among the trees, this intimate lawn looks out across Sydney Harbour, making it a uniquely Australian setting for your event.

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Chairs lined up on lawn, overlooking Sydney Harbour with view of Opera House

Location

Australian Rockery Lawn, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

Price

Starting from $375.

See full rate card below.

Hire capacity

Up to 100 guests

Accessibility

Limited wheelchair access. See Garden accessibility for more information and venue options:

Garden accessibility

Further information

Find answers to the top venue hire questions

Frequently asked questions

Contact

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02 9231 8111

Celebrate with iconic harbour views

This intimate lawn looks out across Sydney Harbour, making it a uniquely Australian setting for your event.

The garden includes towering Gymea lilies, Red Flowering Gum trees, Grass Trees, nectar filled Grevilleas and seasonal displays of Australian wildflowers.

The lawn is within walking distance to the Opera House making it easily accessible for your guests. It is the perfect location to host your alfresco event, whether it’s a picnic, wedding ceremony , family gathering, birthday party, corporate party or Christmas party.

Chairs lined up on lawn, overlooking Sydney Harbour with view of Opera House

Yellow and pink paper daisies

Red waratah flower, Sydney Harbour and Opera House in background

Bride and groom walk across lawn holding hands, the Sydney Opera House behind them

Australian Rockery Lawn

Nestled among the trees, this intimate lawn looks out across Sydney Harbour, making it a uniquely Australian setting for your event.

Map view
List view

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 2023 - June 2024

Events at Australian Rockery Lawn

	Number of people	Rate
Unreserved	0-20	$0
Site hire (3 hours)	21+	$525
Additional hours	21+	$175 / hour

Miscellaneous charges

Description	Standard fee
External caterer surcharge	$155
Supplier escort through Garden (vehicle access suppliers only). Fee per vehicle (includes entry and exit).	$90
Ranger fee, per hour	$67
Alfresco event photography permit	$265

Notes

All fees are quoted GST inclusive.
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 up of the event.
Maximum of two supplier escorts per booking.
Additional miscellaneous charges may apply.
Fees valid 1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024.