Book Read Gardens – garden area | Outdoor wedding ceremony venue

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Read Gardens is a lovely spot for small weddings, picnics, social gatherings and other celebrations.

Capacity

80 people

Book garden area

Large grass area with fallen leaves and scattered mature trees. There is a park bench and walking path to the right and a line of houses in the distance.

Grass area with fallen leaves and several scattered large trees. There is a curved walking path and part of a playground to the right and a line of parked cars to the left.

Large grass area with scattered partly bare trees around its edge. There is a playground in the distance and cars on the far right.

Grass area with fallen leaves and a table and chairs. There is a mix of bare and leafy trees a walking path and house to the far right.

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Bookings

You can book an area in the gardens for your exclusive use.

You can apply to bring up to 20 chairs and 2 tables for events.

No marquees or other shade structures are permitted at this space.

Before you book

Visit Before you book an outdoor space for more information on marquee fees and permitted items.

Booking notice period: 5 business days.

View all bookable spaces Read Gardens page

Booking fees

Space	Fee
Alexandra Gardens, Canterbury Gardens, Surrey Gardens	$170 per hour (includes exclusive use of the rotunda). Commercial hire fee $1800 per day.
Central Gardens, Wallen Road Reserve and Maranoa Botanic Gardens	$170 per hour. Commercial hire fee $1800 per day.
All other parks and gardens	$170 per 4-hour block. Commercial hire fee $1800.00 per day.
Event bond	minimum $200

Booking times

7 days including public holidays.

April to October: 8 am to 6 pm.

November to March: 8 am to 8:30 pm.

Public facilities

Public facilities are free for all park visitors to use and are not bookable.

Parking and transport

Terms and conditions

Contact us

If you have any difficulties using our online booking portal, please contact us on (03) 9278 4444 or email [email protected].