The Old Melbourne Observatory

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.