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

Yes, there are no restrictions for private photographers.

You can also take part in our photographic competition and exhibition.

Commercial photography by consent of the Manager only.

Flying drones for recreational use is strictly prohibited.

Commercial use must be approved via application to the Garden Manager.

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.

Vehicles are not allowed beyond the designated parking areas.

Drop off and pick up is available adjacent to the Spotted Gum Pavilion for supplies and for those with limited mobility when hiring that facility.

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

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

• phone: 4471 2544
• email: contact@erbg.org.au

Yes, we can help you with that. We suggest you pre-book this by contacting our Visitor Centre before you visit:

• phone: 4471 2544
• email: contact@erbg.org.au

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

We appreciate visitors alerting us to sightings of snakes so that areas can be monitored or closed if required.

It is illegal to kill or harm a snake and prosecution may result.

No, this is not allowed.

Yes, there is a list of plants available on our shop page.

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 where staff will take some details and pass it on to our Herbarium. This is a free service.

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 Environment Team on 4474 1000 to see if you are eligible to participate in their garden visit program.

We have several areas throughout the Garden that can be used 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 and the Spotted Gum Pavilion opposite for your event.

Yes, bookings can be made by phoning the café on 4471 2400.

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

Yes, we have these available when hiring the Banksia Function Room.

Marquees can only be set up in certain areas and 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 BBQs are available in the:

• Spotted Gum Pavilion, which you can hire for your own special event
• Snotty Gobble Pavilion, which can be shared 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 permitted to be used within 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 the conduct of any visitors either invited or uninvited and to ensure underage drinking does not occur.

The Garden was established in 1986.

• Read more about the Garden's history.

The Friends of the Eurobodalla Native Botanic Gardens in partnership with Eurobodalla Shire Council.

• Find out more about the Friends.

No. This is no longer available.

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

Ideally, we would hope to resolve any problems immediately.

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

• email: michael.anlezark@esc.nsw.gov.au
• post: The Manager
  Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Garden
  PO Box 1014, Batemans Bay 2536

Thank you, that would be amazing.

You can put your donation in our donation box in the Visitor Centre foyer, look at our donations and bequests page or contact the Botanic Garden Manager to discuss:

• email: michael.anlezark@esc.nsw.gov.au

The first step to becoming 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 will let you know the next induction date and confirm your attendance:

• phone: 4471 2544
• email: contact@erbg.org.au
• in person: at our Visitor Centre.

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.

• Subscribe to receive the Garden Path.

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

Download and complete the application form or pick up a copy from the Garden's Visitor Centre.