Banksia Garden Picnic Shelter 2
The Banksia Garden is set within a cool, moist and sheltered gully. It is a lush garden that features well-known Australian plant groups including grevillias, waratahs, banksias, hakeas and rainforest species.

Banksia Garden, Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan
See full rate card below
Up to 100 guests
Banskia Garden Picnic Shelter 2 includes the hire of the shelter and adjacent grassed area for your exclusive use. As part of this hire you can bring with you:
- Your own gas BBQ
- Up to four tables
- Up to 60 chairs (chairs must be broad feet chairs)
- No more than three 6m x 3m pop up shade structures (weighted, not pegged)
For an additional fee, bookings at this site can also have:
- Children’s entertainer (e.g. a face painter, clown, entertainer, character)
- A caterer delivering food (not food truck)
- A live accoustic ensemble of up to four people
- A commercial photographer
- Other commercial activities by approval
Please refer to our Picnic Site Comparison Table (PDF, 100 KB) for what you can bring to your event and other special restrictions that may apply to your booking.


The Banksia Garden is set within a cool, moist and sheltered gully.
Rate card
July 2023 to June 2024
Venue hire
| Description | Standard fee |
|---|---|
3 hour hire | $360 |
| Additional hours | $40 per hour |
Security, cleaning and other fees
| Description | Standard fee |
|---|---|
| Static Ranger - per 100 people (4 hour minimum) | $67 per hour |
| Ranger - public holidays (4 hour minimum) | $87 per hour |
Mobile Ranger (4 hour minimum) Applies to commercial film/photography | $77 per hour |
Waste removal This fee will be charged for any venue hire where waste has either been left in the area or if excessive waste has been left in the provided bins | $146 |
Cleaning This fee will be charged if you have not left your venue hire area in the condition it was found | POA |
Note: pricing depends on the scope of your event, please email our Venues team to discuss your needs.
Get in touch
Please contact us to discuss your wedding reception or for questions not covered on this page. Instant bookings are available for picnic, ceremony, photography and other venue hire requests.