Ballarat Botanical Gardens
Gillies Street North
Lake Wendouree VIC 3355
Postal Address : PO Box 655 Ballarat VIC 3353
Phone: (03) 5364 2764
Facsimile: (03) 5320 5133
Application for the use of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Buninyong Botanic Gardens, Eureka Stockade Gardens and Lake Foreshore must be made on the approved Booking Application form.
Specified areas of the garden are available for weddings :
Garden opening hours
7.30am - 6pm | April to September
7.30am - 9pm | October to March
The Robert Clark Horticultural Centre opening hours
8am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday
Closed – Public Holidays
Seating
Should you source chairs from an external provider, and City of Ballarat (Lake and Gardens Precinct) staff need to be advised in writing of details including the type and number of chairs you intend to hire.
Approval for the provision of additional seating must be sought by Lake and Gardens Precinct Management prior to the event date in writing.
Motor vehicles will not be allowed into the Gardens for the purpose of setting up chairs.
Music
Battery-operated PA systems and CD players are permitted, but please respect other garden users and keep noise volumes to a reasonable level.
Amplified music and Electrical PA systems are not permitted within the Gardens.
Structures
Structures, including but not limited to, shade structures, marquees and arches are not permitted to be erected within the Gardens.
Clean Up
The Gardens must be left in a clean and tidy condition and all rubbish should be disposed of appropriately. All cleaning should be completed immediately following the ceremony.
The use of confetti (of any product type or material) is not permitted within the Gardens.
The Gardens must be left in their original condition.
Parking and Vehicle Access
No vehicles are permitted to enter the Gardens for the purpose of dropping off or picking up guests and/or equipment.
Horses and carriages are not permitted in the Gardens.