Let us set the stage for a wedding or commitment ceremony, with a backdrop like no other. You'll find the perfect setting for your outdoor ceremony – from intimate to grand gatherings, and everything in between.
The soft sounds of the flowing water provide the soundtrack in spring, be surrounded by the perfume of roses in summer, enjoy vibrant colour from autumn foliage, or even opt for a red desert backdrop in winter with the varied landscapes offered in the Garden.
Locations
Explore our most popular locations below. The Garden is home to many spaces, so if there's another space you have your heart set on, please contact us to discuss availability.
You can download our Garden Ceremony Map for an overview of locations.
Hire Fees
You can opt to just hire a space and bring your own decorations or pay extra for our equipment package with 30 white chairs, a signing table and white cloth. This package is available at selected sites in the Garden (detailed in each location above).
Enquiries and bookings
Use the button below or call us on (02) 4227 7667. We can provide advice on selecting a location suitable for your needs.
Wedding photography
Wollongong Botanic Garden is a photographer's paradise.
Our many collections make a fantastic backdrop for special occasions, such as weddings, family gatherings and other celebrations.
We welcome photography throughout the Garden. No fees, permits or bookings are needed for personal or wedding photography. Please note: restrictions apply around the Wollongong Conservatorium of Music (Gleniffer Brae Manor House) so please contact us if you would to use this area.
If you're posting photos on social media, we'd love to see them! Use the hashtag #WollongongBotanicGarden or tag our accounts in your posts:
Facebook: Wollongong Botanic Garden
Intagram: @wollongongbotanicgarden
Filming and photography FAQs
Absolutely! Visitors are welcome to take photos throughout the Garden, however drones are not permitted. See our filming and photography page for more information.
Be sure to tag us or use #WollongongBotanicGarden for your chance to be selected for our Feature Friday on Facebook and Instagram.
Wedding groups are welcome to drop into the Garden for photos any time during our opening hours. A permit is not required.
See our filming and photography page for more information.
We welcome bridal parties to take photos in the Garden at any time during opening hours.
There are some restrictions around the Wollongong Conservatorium of Music (Gleniffer Brae Manor House) so please contact us if you would like to use this area.
No photography permits are needed, and there is no cost involved. However , we do ask that you follow the below rules for filming and photography.
- Make sure your filming and photography doesn't disrupt any other Garden visitors, including wedding ceremonies or other events being held in the Garden.
- No vehicles may enter the Garden. The wedding party can be dropped off at the main entrance, but your driver will need to park within our car park, or on-street.
- No throwing of confetti, rice, petals, etc.
- No alcohol on site.
- Do not disturb or climb on or into any trees, shrubs or garden beds in the Botanic Garden.
- Decorations or other items cannot be attached to trees, plants or other structures in the Botanic Garden.
- Any props need to be removed after the photo shoot.
- Do not use flash photography near any of our wildlife as you may distress them.
See the Rules section on our FAQs page for other conditions that apply to all visitors.
If you want to take photographs or video footage for commercial purposes in the Botanic Garden, you will need to apply to Wollongong City Council for a permit at least 10 working days before your proposed shoot date.
Photographers will need to hold Public Liability Insurance to the value of $20 million. You will need to provide a copy of your Certificate of Currency.
Personal and family photo shoots with a professional photographer do not require a permit, payment or booking.
Drones are not permitted within Wollongong Botanic Garden. The Garden is within an area identified by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) as a no-fly zone for drones.
For detail, please visit CASA's website.