The Old Melbourne Observatory, Royal Botanic Gardens
The Old Melbourne Observatory, Royal Botanic Gardens Function Rooms
Barrachi Room
The room is ideal for intimate dinners and small board meetings.
Ellery Suite
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 a...
Eastern Transit Room
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 10...
Outdoor Lawn Areas
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 backd...
Tennyson Lawn
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...
Taxodium 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, ...
Rose Pavilion
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.
Nymphea Lake East
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 ...
Nymphea Lake West
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 ...
Tecoma Pavilion
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...
Picnic Point
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 ca...
Princes Lawn
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.