Some of our services are closed or have different hours over the Christmas and New Year period.

Alexandra Gardens is a popular place for:

  • weddings
  • picnics
  • end-of-year events
  • other celebrations.

The decorative rotunda overlooks a lily pond. It's a beautiful spot for wedding ceremonies and photography, and other celebrations.

For more information about the gardens, visit our Alexandra Gardens page.

Before you book
You can book a grass area in the garden and the rotunda for your exclusive use.

We require at least 5 full business days notice.

You can apply to bring: 
– up to 10 chairs and 2 tables for events. 

You can't bring a marquee, arbour or other shade structure.

Visit our Before you book an outdoor space page for more information.

Public facilities

  • Barbecue
  • Parking
  • Seating and tables

Public facilities are free for all park visitors to use. They are not included as part of a booking.

There are no public toilets at Alexandra Gardens.

Capacity

Gardens: 80 people

Rotunda: 10 people

Parking and transport

There is street parking available along Cotham Road and Gellibrand Street.

The gardens are 400 m from Kew Junction shopping centre.

Booking times

7 days including public holidays.

April to October: 8 am to 6 pm.

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

 

View all bookable spaces

Booking information

Booking fees

SpaceFee
Alexandra Gardens, Canterbury Gardens, Surrey Gardens$164.50 per hour (includes exclusive use of the rotunda)
Central Gardens and Maranoa Botanic Gardens$164.50 per hour 
All other parks and gardens$164.50 per 4-hour block
Event bondminimum $200

Terms and conditions

Please read our terms and conditions of hire before booking. 

See Before you book an outdoor space for more information about: 

  • general booking information
  • fees and bonds
  • marquees and other temporary structures. 

If a vendor is supplying any equipment, they need to provide public liability insurance.

Visit our Weddings in our gardens page for information about wedding bookings.

Contact us

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


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