The Royal Botanical Gardens and Domain Trust 

Whether it is for your next corporate function or a special celebration, the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney has a range of truly magnificent venues, offering a unique combination of historic sophistication and modern functionality. Located within the Sydney CBD and surrounded by lush green gardens and dramatic views of the Sydney skyline and Harbour, the Royal Botanic Garden is the perfect location for your next event.
Surrounded by private landscaped gardens and courtyards, our unique heritage venues allow you to create your own layout and design with flexible catering options. 

Marquee Function Locations

Choose between three breathtaking marquee locations that are sure to impress your guests.  Bennelong Lawn and Fleet Steps offer unobstructed views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House, while the Rose Garden boasts a romantic setting surrounded by blooming roses.


Bennelong Lawn

Bennelong Lawn is an intimate marquee location, seated above the Sydney Opera House Forecourt and within the boundaries of the Royal Botanic Garden. Bennelong Lawn offers iconic views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House and is arguably the most sought after marquee location in Sydney. 

Fleet Steps

Fleet Steps is the largest of the marquee sites offered by the Royal Botanic Garden & Domain Trust. It offers unsurpassed views of Sydney Harbour, the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and the city skyline. These amazing views are complemented by the historic Fleet Steps, providing a stunning entrance for your guests upon arrival. The overall effect is one of grandeur that never fails to impress.


Rose Garden

A gorgeous marquee location surrounded by an abundance of roses with sweeping vistas of manicured lawns and gardens. Blooming from October through to May. 

 


        
    

						

						

							

        
Capacities 



    
        

            Function room
            Cocktail
            Theatre
            Sit-down
        

        

            Lions Gate Lodge
            150
            n/a
            80

            		
        

        

            Palm House
            120
            80
            80

            		
        

        

            Rose Garden Pavilion
            80
            n/a
            40

            		
        

        

            Rose Garden Lawn (Marquee)
            300
            n/a
            
            300
            

            		
        

        

            Maiden Theatre
            120
            80
            60

            		
        

        

            Bennelong Lawn (Marquee)
            450
            n/a
            250

            		
        

        

            Fleet Steps
            800
            n/a
            550

            		
        

    


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Location


The Royal Botanical Gardens and Domain Trust 

Mrs Macquaries Road