Parks and Gardens for Ceremonies
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Parks and Gardens for Ceremonies Elizabeth Farm, 70 Alice Street, Rosehill. Features glorious gardens with grand 19th century carriageway, shady verandahs, lawn areas, paved courtyard and Australia's oldest European building. Ceremonies are held in the gardens and photos can be taken throughout the gardens and the home. Fees: apply for both ceremonies and photographs. Contact: Historic Houses Trust on 9635 9488. Lake Parramatta Reserve, 28 Bourke Street, North Parramatta. Features lake, picturesque parkland and trees. Experiment Farm Reserve, 9 Ruse Street, Harris Park. Features one of Australia's oldest cottages and landscaped grounds planted with authentic 19th century plants. A lovely location. George Kendall Riverside Park, Spurway Street, Ermington. Features open, grassed areas, established trees and views across the Parramatta River to Sydney Olympic Park. Fees: no fees are payable for groups of under 50 people. Contact: Parramatta Council on 9806 5140. Old Government House, Pitt & Macquarie Streets, Parramatta. Features riverside location, historic buildings and grand driveway. Fees: apply for ceremonies and photographs. Contact: National Trust on 9635 8149. Parramatta Park, Pitt & Macquarie Streets, Parramatta. Features the Rumsey Rose Garden with a heritage rose garden, arches and lawn. Also the Governor's Bath House, the Dairy Precinct, Old Government House, the Boer War Memorial, six stunning gatehouses, lawns, established trees and a meandering Parramatta River. Fees: apply for ceremonies and photographs. Contact: Parramatta Park Trust on 8833 5000. Hambledon Cottage Reserve, Purchase Street, Parramatta. Features historic cottage, open lawn and established trees. Contact: Parramatta & District Historial Society on 9635 6924. Burnside Heritage Centre, 9 Blackwood Place, North Parramatta. Features historic buildings in a garden setting. Available for photos only. Contact: 9768 6866. Harborne, 21 Boundary Street, Parramatta. Features garden setting and historic buildings. Contact: 9687 8988. Wisteria Gardens, off Bridge Road, North Parramatta. Features blossoms, flowers, river and an historic building. Spring only. Contact: Cumberland Hospital on 9840 3000. Garden Chapel, Blacktown Hospital, Blacktown Road, Blacktown. Features chapel seating 25 plus standing room for 20, air conditioning and set next to a rockery with water fountains. Fees: apply. Contact: 9881 8193. Nurragingy Reserve, Knox Road, Doonside. Features three wedding gardens, pavilions and a waterfall. Alpha Park, Alpha Street, Blacktown. Features large established trees and extensive lawns. Chifley Park Wedding Garden, Parkside Street, Lalor Park. Features mature trees, gazebo and beds of fragrant flowers. Fees: apply. Contact: Blacktown City Council on 9839 6000. Auburn Botanic Gardens, Chisholm & Chiswick Roads, Auburn. Features stunning speciality gardens - traditional Japanese Gardens, Sunken Rose Garden, Zen Garden, Scented Garden and a large Wedding Pavilion. Fees: apply for ceremonies and photographs. Contact: Auburn City Council on 9735 1222. Central Gardens Nature Reserve, Merrylands Road, Merrylands West. Features sparkling cascades and large ornamental lakes with waterfalls. Fees: apply for ceremonies. Contact: Holroyd City Council on 9840 9840. Rouse Hill Estate, Guntawong Road, Rouse Hill. Features historic garden remnants, Georgian sandstone house, original farm buildings, summer house, cottage and rusting 1940's Humber Super Snipe cars. Fees: are payable. Contact: Historic Houses Trust on 9232 3488. Cumberland State Forest, 95 Castle Hill Road, West Pennant Hills. Features native tree arboretum and sensory bushwalks. Contact: 9872 0107. Alfred Henry Whaling Memorial Reserve, Roxborough Park Road, Baulkham Hills. Features beautiful rose gardens and a pavilion. Castle Hill Park, Old Northern Road, Castle Hill. Features parkland areas. Contact: Baulkhams Hills Council on 9843 0555. Blues Point Reserve, Blues Point Road, McMahons Point. Features amazing views of the city and the Harbour Bridge. A very popular ceremony and photo site, especially for night photos with a city backdrop. Cremorne Reserve, Milson Road, Cremorne. Features city and harbour views, two jetties, and a lighthouse at Robertsons Point. Watt Park, Lavender Crescent, McMahons Point. Features a lovely, secluded location with established jacaranda and pine trees and a railway tunnel leading to the foreshore walk to Kirribilli. Fees: apply for ceremonies at a per person rate, plus insurance. There is no charge for photographs. Contact: North Sydney Council on 9936 8100. Luna Park Boardwalk, 1 Olympic Drive, Milsons Point. If you are looking for a harbourside location there is the 15 metre deep boardwalk around Luna Park at Milsons Point. Located almost beneath the Harbour Bridge it has spectacular views of the Opera House, the city, Lavender Bay and Balmain and is available for photographs or ceremonies of less than 60 guests. It is worth noting that it is a very busy area and you cannot have exclusive use of the boardwalk, however there is no charge or time limit. Ashton Park, Bradley's Head Road, Mosman. Features a splendid amphitheatre with stunning views of Fort Denison, the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. An extremely popular site for ceremonies and for photos. Fees: apply for ceremonies. Contact: Sydney Harbour National Park on 9247 5033. Balmoral Foreshore Reserve and Beach, Edwards Bay Road, Balmoral. Features a pretty harbour beach-side location with grassy lawns, established trees, a rotunda and a sandy beach. Balmoral is the area's most popular wedding location. Rocky Point Island, Balmoral Beach, corner of The Esplanade and Mandalong Road, Balmoral. Features a small island with rocky outcrops accessed by bridge from the beach. Clifton Gardens Reserve, Morella Road, Mosman. Features grassy areas with plenty of trees, a harbourside location, and a wharf. Chinaman?s Beach, McLean Crescent, Mosman. Features a large, flat, grassy park with established trees which fronts onto a lovely white, sandy beach. A very popular ceremony location. Parriwi Lighthouse, Parriwi Road, Mosman. Features a bushland reserve with lovely views of Middle Harbour. Fees: apply for cermonies for a two hour booking, with photographs free. Contact: Mosman Council on 9978 4000. Manns Point, Prospect Street, Greenwich. Features panoramic views of Sydney Harbour and the Parramatta River. Aquatic Park, Stuart Street, Longueville. Features a riverside location with a wharf. A popular ceremony spot. Longueville Park, Stuart Street, Longeville. Features a waterfront park nestled amongst established trees with views to the city. Another very popular site for ceremonies. Tambourine Bay Reserve, Tambourine Bay Road, Riverview. Features a pretty foreshore park with a gently sloping grassed area. Contact: Lane Cove Council on 9911 3555. Carisbrook, 334 Burns Bay Road, Lane Cove. Features a historic building with formal, landscaped gardens fronting Burns Bay. Carisbrook is available for ceremonies and photographs. Fees: apply. Contact: 9428 1364. o Royal Botanic Gardens, Mrs Macquaries Road, Sydney. Features a large variety of sites for both small and large weddings and is easily Sydney's most popular outdoor wedding location. There are speciality gardens such as the Greenway, Herb, Succulent and Oriental Gardens, expansive lawns with spectacular city and harbour views. For cover you can book the Rose Garden and Pavilion, Palm House, Maiden Pavilion, Vista Pavilion and Lion Gate Lodge Awning and Garden. Fees: Wedding Ceremony site fees vary according to the area and number of guests. Wedding photography permit is $220.00 (Midweek) and $242.00 (Weekend). Contact: 9231 8172 or [email protected] . o Dickson Road Reserve, Hickson Road, The Rocks. Features a lovely park with palm and fig trees with unrestricted views of the harbour, Harbour Bridge and Opera House. This is an extremely popular location for ceremonies and photos. o Dawes Point Park, Hickson Road, The Rocks. Features a picturesque park under the Harbour Bridge with views of the Opera House and Luna Park. A very popular photo location site, especially at night. o Tumbalong Park & Palm Grove, Darling Harbour. Features harbourside parks with magical views of the city?s lights at night. Fees: are payable for ceremonies. Contact: Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority on 9240 8500. o Fort Denison, Sydney Harbour. Features two special ceremony sites. The Marquee - a clear marquee on the forecourt with unobstructed views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge with a capacity up to 140 guests. The Tea Room - an intimate heritage sandstone building with windows looking out to the Opera House and Harbour Bridge for up to 20 guests. o Clark Island, Sydney Harbour. Small, harbour island with stunning views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Fees: are payable for ceremonies and photographs. Contact: National Parks & Wildlife Service on 9247 5033. o Observatory Hill, The Rocks. Features a grassy, sloping park with spectacular views of Harbour Bridge, Luna Park, Pyrmont and Balmain and has a large rotunda which is ideal for shelter in case of wet weather. o Hyde Park, Elizabeth Street, Sydney. Features beautiful arches, fountains, avenues of trees, fairylights at night and overlooks St Marys Cathedral. o Clyne Reserve, Merriman Street, Millers Point. Features a landscaped native garden park with water views to Balmain. Fees: apply for ceremonies. Contact: Sydney City Council on 9246 7805. o Cook and Phillip