Canterbury Gardens – garden area and rotunda

Canterbury Gardens is suitable for:

small intimate weddings
picnics
social gatherings
other celebrations.

The rotunda offers magnificent views of the gardens with its mature trees and lush lawns. Another highlight is the path and bridge, which move through an avenue of weeping cherry trees.

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

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

We require at least 5 full business days.

You can apply to bring:
– up to 20 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.

Rotunda cleaning‌ schedule

Our staff check the historic rotunda every Friday, and on Saturday and Sunday mornings to remove litter, debris and hazards and report any damage or graffiti.

We aim to keep our facilities in pristine condition. However, as they are open to the elements and public access, we can’t guarantee that your facility will be free from damage.

We recommend that a member of your party does a last-minute check before your booking is due to start.

Public facilities

Barbecue
Seating and tables
Toilets

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

Capacity

Gardens: 80 people

Rotunda: 10 people

Book garden area and rotunda

Large slightly sloped grass area with a small garden in the middle and trees around the edge. There is a rotunda and footpath on the far edge.

Large grass area which slopes into a small valley with a walking bridge, among mature trees. There is a light post and table with two bench seats to the left.

Table with two bench seats next to a light post and barbecue, in a grass area with mature trees. There is a small valley and walking bridge to the right.

Steps up to dark red rotunda with white balustrades and roof, located in a grass area. There are mature trees are in the distance.

Inside view of round outdoor rotunda located in grass area, with trees in the distance. The columns and bench seats are dark red and the roof and balustrades are white.

Inside view of round outdoor rotunda with steps down to path and large trees. The columns and bench seats are dark red and the roof and balustrades are white.

Inside view of round outdoor rotunda in grass area, with trees nearby and a white house to the right. The column, roof and balustrades are white, and the floor and bench seats are dark red.

Content components

Parking and transport

There is limited parking and public transport access at Canterbury train station, which is across the road from the gardens.

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

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

Terms and conditions

Please read our terms and conditions of hire and parks, gardens and open spaces special conditions before booking.

Before you book an outdoor space has 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].