Wollongong Botanic Garden - escape the everyday!

Immerse yourself in nature at Wollongong Botanic Garden (rated #1 on Trip Advisor by travellers of things to do in Wollongong!), with an excellent network of paths to explore and hidden treasures to discover.

Kids will love spotting the wildlife, exploring the trails, the all abilities playground, visiting the duck pond and the sustainable garden.

In addition to the many garden collections displaying plants from Australia and from around the world, the Garden is home to a range of wildlife including Bower Birds, native bees, Ring Tail Possums, Kookaburras, plenty of mini beasts, and so much more. You can escape on the Go Slow for a Mo’ nature wellness trail or with a walk through one of the largest rainforest collections in Australia, featuring a broad collection of Illawarra Rainforest species.

Activities and events

There’s something for everyone with activities and experiences for visitors of all ages throughout the year. Some popular activities include:

• Greenplan Plant Sales - on the 3rd Friday of the month - learn more here.
• Guided buggy and walking tours
• Nature Fix (self-guided nature wellness trail)
• Budding Bookworms story time sessions
• Bird-spotting and nocturnal walks
• Educational excursions for schools
• Sunset Cinema program every Summer

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Weddings & Commitment Ceremonies

Wollongong Botanic Garden sets the stage for a wedding infused with nature and is the quintessential location for a couple who adores the great outdoors.

No matter the season, let the stunning landscape of Wollongong Botanic Garden create the perfect setting for your wedding or commitment ceremony.

In the spring, let the soft sounds of the creek accompany your ceremony, and in summer, surround yourself with the exquisite roses in our splendid formal English Rose Garden. In autumn, the vibrant foliage will set the stage for a wedding filled with colour, and in the winter, imagine a dramatic red desert backdrop for your wedding photography.

You'll find the perfect setting for your outdoor ceremony – from intimate to grand gatherings, and everything in between. The Garden’s most popular spaces include the Rose Garden, the Australia Arid Collection, Temple Garden, Turpentine Lawn and Woodland Garden.

The Garden’s beautiful and varied landscapes guarantee a picturesque wedding album you’re cherish with the one you love.

Event pricing: $670 per hour (includes an extra 1hr either side for set up and pack down). The Garden has the one hire price per hour, with the option to hire an equipment package at a small extra cost if the ceremony is in their Rose Garden.

Visit wollongongbotanicgarden/weddings for more details or ring their team on (02) 4227 7667.

Hold your next private event or celebration at the Botanic Garden!

Wollongong Botanic Garden offers a beautiful range outdoor spaces that create the perfect backdrop for your wedding or commitment ceremony, or private function like a christening, naming day ceremony or bridal show. Picnic spaces and BBQs are available.

Opening hours
Open daily from 7am (except Christmas Day and Good Friday). Check the website for seasonal opening hours.

Entry to the Garden is FREE. Wollongong Botanic Garden is a service of Wollongong City Council.