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Enquire about bookings – Geelong Botanic Gardens

The Geelong Botanic Gardens can be booked for Weddings, Elopement Ceremonies, Naming Ceremonies, some special occasions and public events. 
 

For weddings and special occasions

Please note: It will take 10 working days for us to process a booking for weddings and special occasions so please allow sufficient planning time for this process.

When you contact us we will need to know the following information:

  • the date and time of your planned event     
  • your preferred lawn area  
  • your name address and contact number.

For more information about fees permitted equipment and other aspects of hosting your event read the venue hire conditions. 

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For public events

To organise a public event you must apply for a permit through Events Geelong. The time it takes to organise will vary depending on the size and complexity of your event. Please allow for this in your planning.

Choosing an area

If you are not sure which area will best suit your needs visit the gardens and inspect the 12 different areas for yourself or look at the links below.

You can also check out the Geelong Botanic Gardens Visitor Map.

Rose Garden Lawn 50 people
Oak Lawn 50 people
Flag Lawn 50 people
The Forgotten Garden 50 people
The Temperate Garden 100 people
Walnut Lawn 100 people
Conifer Lawn 100 people
Fern Lawn 100 people
Bunya Lawn 150 people
21st Century Garden 150 people
Camellia Lawn* 150 people
Visitor Centre* 150 people

* When you book either the Camellia Lawn or the Visitor Facility you have access to both areas as they are part of the one space.

  • Geelong Botanic Gardens is close to the Geelong Waterfront within Eastern Park. Please see our visitor map.  The gardens are within walking distance of Geelong train station. Take a stroll along the watefront. If using GPS the gardens entrance is at the intersection of Podbury Drive and Eastern Park Circuit
  • Arriving by car There is a disabled car park at the entrance to the gardens on Eastern Park Circuit near the Podbury Drive intersection. There is a ramp to access the main entrance gate. Garden paths People in wheelchairs or with prams can access some parts of the gardens. Some paths are asphalt and relatively easy grades.  Other paths are not as accessible as they have steps. Some paths are gravel which you may need assistance with.
  • Dogs are welcome at the gardens but need to on a lead and supervised at all times. Please do the following: pick up the poo bring water for your dog.
  • A booking is not required for taking special occasion photos (for example: wedding debutante family) in the gardens. However if you want to take commercial photography you require a permit.  Information can be found on our filming in Geelong page.  
  • Geelong Botanic Gardens is close to the Geelong Waterfront within Eastern Park. Please see our visitor map.  The gardens are within walking distance of Geelong train station. Take a stroll along the watefront. If using GPS the gardens entrance is at the intersection of Podbury Drive and Eastern Park Circuit
  • Arriving by car There is a disabled car park at the entrance to the gardens on Eastern Park Circuit near the Podbury Drive intersection. There is a ramp to access the main entrance gate. Garden paths People in wheelchairs or with prams can access some parts of the gardens. Some paths are asphalt and relatively easy grades.  Other paths are not as accessible as they have steps. Some paths are gravel which you may need assistance with.
  • Dogs are welcome at the gardens but need to on a lead and supervised at all times. Please do the following: pick up the poo bring water for your dog.
  • A booking is not required for taking special occasion photos (for example: wedding debutante family) in the gardens. However if you want to take commercial photography you require a permit.  Information can be found on our filming in Geelong page.