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FAQs

  • During school terms: Wednesday to Sunday, 9am - 4pm
  • Open public holidays and every day during NSW school holidays: 9am - 4pm
  • During school terms we are closed on Monday and Tuesday.
  • We are closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and Good Friday.

The only dogs allowed in the Garden are those registered and trained by an accredited organisation such as The Guide Dogs or Assistance Dogs Australia.

We want our visitors and wildlife to stay safe and we also don’t want your dog to be put at risk of a tick or snake bite.

Yes, there are no restrictions for private photographers.

If you're a keep photographer, you can also take part in our annual photographic competition and exhibition.

The Manager must approve all commercial photography.

Flying drones for recreational use is strictly not allowed.

The Manager must approve any commercial use.

No, you are not allowed to ride a bike in the Garden.

We want to keep all of our visitors and wildlife safe, and our paths are not designed for bikes.

Cyclists must dismount before crossing the bridge to the Garden's entrance.

No, vehicles are not allowed beyond the designated parking areas.

If you're hiring the Spotted Gum Pavilion, you can drop off and pick up your supplies adjacent to the pavilion.

If a guest attending your function has limited mobility, you can also drop them off or pick them up adjacent to this venue.

We offer free walks on the first Sunday of each month at 11am with our volunteer guides.

For a small fee, you can also book a private guided walk. To book a private walk, get in touch with us:

Yes, we can help you with that. We suggest you pre-book the wheelchair and contact our Visitor Centre before you visit:

Animals and plants

We share the Garden with many native animals including snakes, lizards and goannas.

We appreciate visitors alerting us to sightings of snakes so that we can monitor or close areas if required.

It is illegal to kill or harm a snake and you could be prosecuted.

No, this is not allowed.

Yes, you'll find a list of plant species you can buy at the Garden's shop. We propagate the plants we sell from seeds and cuttings sourced throughout our region, and the Garden's own collection.

The stock available for sale does vary seasonally and we can also grow to order.

Yes, the selection of plants varies depending on availability of stock in our nursery.

Yes, just drop your plant specimen into our Visitor Centre. We will take some details from you and pass the specimen on to our Herbarium staff. We provide this service for free.

We would love to but can’t - looking after our Garden is a full-time job.

You could contact a local horticulturist or Eurobodalla Council's Natural Resource Team to see if you're eligible to take part in their bush-friendly garden visit program:

Events

We have several areas throughout the Garden you could use for your special event.

Speak to our Visitor Centre staff and they will help you find the perfect place.

You can also hire the Banksia Function Room in the Visitor Centre or the adjacent Spotted Gum Pavilion for your event.

Yes, the Mossy on Gardens Cafe is open Wednesday to Sunday, and every day during the NSW school holidays and public holidays, except Good Friday, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day.

To make a booking, please phone the café on 4471 2400.

Yes, get started by chatting with our Visitor Centre staff and completing a Venue Booking Form.

You can also check out some of the venue spaces we offer.

Yes, these items are available when you hire the Banksia Function Room.

Maybe, you can only set up a marquee in certain areas with prior permission.

A site fee will also apply.

No, jumping castles set up privately by visitors are not allowed in the Garden.

No, but barbecues are available in the:

  • Spotted Gum Pavilion, which you can hire for your own special event
  • Snotty Gobble Pavilion, next to the play space, which you can share with other Garden visitors.

Public address systems and amplifiers are not allowed in the Garden, but quiet pre-recorded music or a small live ensemble is allowed.

No, confetti or other scattered decorations are not allowed in the Garden.

Alcohol may be consumed on the premises without a liquor licence, provided it is not sold.

If you are hiring our facilities and want to serve alcohol at your event, you must meet all requirements of responsible serving of alcohol.

You will be responsible for your visitors' behaviour and ensuring there is no underage drinking at your event.

History and commemorations

The Garden was established in 1986.

Friends of Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Garden in partnership with Eurobodalla Council.

No, you can no longer do this.

No, the Botanic Garden is not a memorial garden and spreading ashes is not allowed.

Donations, volunteering, and complaints

Ideally, we would hope to resolve any problems straight away.

If you want to formalise your complaint, please submit it in writing by:

  • email: Michael Anlezark
    or
  • post: The Manager
    Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Garden
    PO Box 1014, Batemans Bay NSW 2536

Thank you, that would be amazing.

You can:

The first step to become a volunteer is to attend an induction session. We hold these sessions every two months.

To get started, give us your contact details and we'll let you know the next induction date:

You can subscribe to our regular email newsletter, The Garden Path. This newsletter includes upcoming events, gardening tips, news and announcements, and regular features from our staff and volunteers.

If you join Friends of the Garden, you'll also receive their quarterly newsletter, which provides up to date information on everything happening at the Garden.

Complete an application form or pick up a copy from our Visitor Centre to join Friends of the Garden.

More information

Please contact us with any requests or questions not covered here: