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Located at the heritage listed Old Observatory Building within the elegant surrounds of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Blakes Feast accommodates all of your event requirements, providing exquisite tailored meals, beverages and up to date AV equipment, all in the serene backdrop of Melbourne&rsquo;s most exclusive gardens.Blakes Feast offers a complete package for weddings, private events, corporate affairs and intimate dinner parties, with restaurant quality food cooked by their team of talented chefs and delivered by their professional wait staff.&nbsp;

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50th Birthday Party

Awards Dinner

Bar Mitzvah

Birthday Party

Christening

Christmas Party

Cocktail Party

Conference

Corporate Function

End of Financial Year Party

Engagement Party

Gala Dinner

Meeting

Networking Event

Product Launch

Wedding

Dinner

Baby Shower

Breakfast

Wedding Ceremony

There are a number of ways you can get in contact: 1) Call the VenueNow team on 1300 647 488 during business hours AEST 2) Contact the VenueNow team via our online chat in the bottom right of the screen 3) Submit an enquiry via the form on the page The VenueNow team usually reply within a few hours during Australian business.

Events at The Old Melbourne Observatory, Royal Botanic Gardens start from 15000.00. This may be subject to change due to seasonality, day of the week, duration and your specific requirements. For an accurate quote for your event please send an enquiry or contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.

The following types of events can be held at The Old Melbourne Observatory, Royal Botanic Gardens: - Wedding - Networking Event - Meeting - Engagement Party - End of Financial Year Party - Corporate Function - Conference - Cocktail Party - Christmas Party - Christening - AGM - 50th Birthday Party - 40th Birthday Party - 30th Birthday Party - Awards Dinner - Baby shower - Ceremony - Private Dining - Birthday Party - 18th Birthday Party - 21st Birthday Party - Bar Mitzvah - Bat Mitzvah - Gala Dinner - Product Launch If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if The Old Melbourne Observatory, Royal Botanic Gardens is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.

The best way to find out if The Old Melbourne Observatory, Royal Botanic Gardens is available for your event date is to send an enquiry through or get in contact with one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts. Availability at many venues around the country is limited so if your date is flexible, please let the VenueNow team know and the venue may be able to provide a range of dates that suit your needs.

The following food and beverage / catering options are available for guests at The Old Melbourne Observatory, Royal Botanic Gardens: - Coffee / Tea - Inhouse Catering For more information regarding food and beverage / catering options, please contact a VenueNow Event Booking Expert.

There are a few steps involved in booking an event at The Old Melbourne Observatory, Royal Botanic Gardens and the VenueNow team are here to do the heavy lifting for you. Firstly, contact the VenueNow team by submitting an enquiry or speaking to one of our team members online or over the phone. We'll need to collect a few details from you, such as your: - Event type - Number of people attending - Preferred event date & time (and if this is flexible) - Budget (per person or total) - Room layout - Food and beverage / catering requirements - Any other requirements Once we've gathered these details, the VenueNow team will contact the team at The Old Melbourne Observatory, Royal Botanic Gardens to check: 1) Can they host the event on your preferred date / time? If not, what are some alternate dates / times? 2) What is the estimated cost based on your event requirements? This process tends to take around 1 business day on average to receive a response from the venue. Once we've received a response, the VenueNow team will contact you as soon as possible. If you're happy with the proposed price and dates / times, the VenueNow team will connect you with The Old Melbourne Observatory, Royal Botanic Gardens to finalise your booking (which may include a site visit if you choose to do so). VenueNow provides this service free of charge to you as we are paid a small fee by The Old Melbourne Observatory, Royal Botanic Gardens if you book via us.

A very interesting experience and tour taking you through the history of Astronomy in Melbourne, in addition to seeing (relatively) nearby planets and constellations from the telescope. You of course need good weather, but it was really interesting nonetheless listening to the staff and seeing the various different telescopes at different sites. Very good tour and would highly recommend to occupy an evening!

This 200 year-old facility is interesting to see. The Astronomy Society of Victoria organised a guided tour for this building offering plenty of historical insight, and interesting astronomical knowledge, handon telescope view for the general public. The tour is very much recommended.

It's a curious group of old buildings near the gate of the Royal Botanic Garden. Nice place to walk around and explore.

Barry Clarke, who showed us around during the Open House Melbourne 2017, was phenomenal. He's extremely knowledgeable, funny, and interesting. I truly enjoyed my tour - thanks Barry!!

A wonderful tour full of interesting insights and fun. Great to look at the stars through telescopes, with plenty of time for each person to gaze.

The Old Melbourne Observatory

Book The Old Melbourne Observatory, Royal Botanic Gardens for events. Capacity up to 360. Enquire for pricing & availability. Browse photos and amenities provided.

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 The room is ideal for intimate dinners and small board meetings.

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Barrachi Room

Two breakout spaces and outdoor courtyard, the Ellery suite has an abundance of natural light and dedicated entrance.

In the event of wet weather, you have the option to reserve the Eastern Transit Room or the Ellery Suite, both of which are within the Old Observatory Building.

Ellery Suite

With stunning 20 foot ceilings and baroque windows at either end, this is a flexible event space for wedding ceremonies, seated dinners, cocktail events and corporate workshops. Space can accommodate up to 70 guests for a seated event or 100 for stand up. It has a dedicated external entrance and adjoining room available upon request.

Eastern Transit Room

We have a range of lawn areas & pavilion spaces available throughout the venue that have capacities from 10-200 guests. 

Whether a corporate Christmas party, bridal shower, birthday celebration or wedding the lawns provide a stunning backdrop to all events. Food & beverage packages along with furniture hire & styling can all be arranged so you simply need to turn up & enjoy the day.

Outdoor Lawn Areas 

This lush green lawn is perfect for ceremonies that require close gate access in luscious surrounds — providing a natural shade canopy for guests. Alongside its beautiful trees and natural setting, it is conveniently located near B Gate and restrooms.

Tennyson Lawn

Popular with those having a reception at the terrace, taxodium lawn is an ideal breakout area for your event. Named after the beautiful taxodium distichum tree beside
the ornamental lake, this space is home to our resident swans and ducks, offering a perfect combination of nature and wildlife.

Taxodium Lawn

This is a romantic pavilion in which to make your vows, particularly when it is covered with blooms around November and March. It is an intimate space centrally located within the gardens available for ceremonies of up to 45 people.

Rose Pavilion

Nymphaea lake acts as a showcase for the gardens’ collection of water lilies, Japanese irises and other aquatic plants. The peak time for this location is in high summer when the multicoloured lilies are in bloom; however, the lake and its surrounding lawns are gorgeous year round. The east side of the lake is expansive with undulating hills;
and the west more intimate for those seeking privacy. 


Nymphea Lake East

Nymphea Lake West

Available for ceremonies of up to 60 people, Tecoma Pavilion provides shelter and the ideal outdoor setting. With views to government house and the city skyline, it has a garden feel with an impressive backdrop. 

Tecoma Pavilion is located near C Gate, enabling guests easy
access to your event.

Tecoma Pavilion

Located opposite the gardens shop, lakeside and the terrace, this popular lakeside space offers an expansive lawn and palm trees — adding to the picturesque garden
surrounds. Larger than its opposite neighbour taxodium lawn, picnic point can comfortably fit a large guest list for a ceremony. 

Picnic Point

With a sweeping view out over central lake, princes lawn cuts a manicured green swathe through to the centre of the gardens. princes lawn is sheltered by many of the garden’s oldest trees and is located right next to the rose pavilion.

Taxodium Lawn at The Old Melbourne Observatory

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