Outdoor venues
The Australian National Botanic Gardens in Canberra has a variety of beautiful outdoor function venues set among themed gardens.
Our outdoor venues provide a beautiful backdrop for:
- weddings
- anniversaries
- engagements
- birthday parties.
COVID-19 Update
The Gardens has developed protocols to ensure the continued comfort and safety of clients, visitors and staff, adhering to current ACT Government regulations and requirements. Please see our COVID-19 Information for Venue Hires and COVID Safety Plan for more information.
Rock Garden
A green lawn set among a rocky outcrop with a waterfall backdrop. It’s the perfect venue for a small to medium event such as a wedding ceremony, kids’ party or family gathering.
- Capacity 200 people.
- Located 460 metres from the car park.
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Power is available.
Red Centre Garden
The red sand of Central Australia offers a unique setting for a special function, cocktail party or wedding ceremony.
The staged area on the Black Mountain side overlooks the entire garden, giving guests a different viewpoint.
- The Red Centre Garden has a COVID-19 restricted capacity of 15.
- Located 500 metres from the car park.
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Lighting and power are available.
Ducrou Pavilion
The Ducrou Pavilion is perfect for a small performance or private gathering. Surrounded by an expanse of grass, it has ample shelter and views of a pristine lawn and giant gum trees.
- Capacity 150 people.
- Located 500 metres from the car park.
- Sheltered site.
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Power is available.
Eucalypt Lawn
A mass of green grass surrounded by giant gums, the Eucalypt Lawn is suitable for large events and concerts.
The Eucalypt Lawn has a COVID-19 restricted capacity of 2000* people.
*Groups of 200 – 500 are required to notify ACT Health of the event and submit a COVID Safe Plan via the online form.
*Events of over 500 people will require an exemption and organisers must complete a COVID 19 Restricted Activities - Event Exemption Request.
Burbidge Amphitheatre
Located at the top of the Eucalypt Lawn, this tiered venue provides a picturesque setting for intimate events (such as saying “I do”).
The amphitheatre is set among tall gum trees and has lovely rock walls and a lush lawn .
- Capacity of 200 people.
- Located 500 metres from the car park.
- Shaded site.
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Power is available.
Brittle Gum Lawn
Perfect for small to medium gatherings such as family picnics, parties and special ceremonies, this venue offers a lovely private setting with green lawns and a diversity of Australian plants.
- Capacity of 280 people.
- Located 230 metres from the car park.
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Shaded site.
Crosbie Morrison Amphitheatre and Lawn
The amphitheatre is directly outside the Crosbie Morrison Room and overlooks a lawn and ponds surrounded by she-oaks. It’s a great spot for launches, parties, celebrations and open days.
- The Crosbie Morrison Amphitheatre and lawn has capacity of 980 people
- Located 100 metres from the car park.
- Sheltered site.
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Power available.
Function catering
Hosting a special event in the Gardens? Make life easier with catering from the award-winning Pollen cafe and restaurant.
Pollen will provide a variety of modern, delicious and healthy food and drink options to wow your guests.
