Bennelong Lawn

Ideal for: 

• Cocktail Functions
• Wedding Receptions
• Gala Dinners
• Balls 

Hirer access
Approved vehicles (for deliveries only) may access Bennelong Lawn via Government House Delivery Gate off Macquarie Street. Prior to your event, a schedule of your access requirements will need to be provided to the Functions Coordinator.

Guest access
Via Tarpeian Pathway off Macquarie Street 

Bennelong Lawn (Lawn 64) 

450 Cocktail
250 Banquet 

The site must be left clean and tidy with all furniture, equipment and rubbish removed. 

Decorations or other items cannot be attached to trees, buildings, heritage features or other fixed structures. Party streamers, confetti, sparklers and fireworks are not permitted.  

It is the Hirer’s responsibility to hire any marquee structures, furniture or equipment required. The Trust does not have these items available for hire.

*Minimum three day site occupation

*Minimum three day site occupation

NB:

1. All fees are quoted GST inclusive.
2. The Trust recommends engaging a professional event organiser to assist with the event.
3. Additional Miscellaneous Charges may apply.
4. The above rates include Site Hire Only - Marquee and facilities to be arranged by the hirer.
5. Fees valid 1 July 2017 - 30 June 2018.

Bump in / Bump out
7.00 am – 6.00 pm (or 30 mins prior to Gardens closing time, whichever occurs first).

There are lights illuminating the trees at Bennelong Lawn. There is no additional
permanent lighting.

Marquees must be weighted, not pegged and must not impose on any garden bed or touch any trees or cover any pathways. Maximum marquee size is 25 m x 25 m.
Limited back of house area available for a caterer’s marquee, toilets and generator.

Parking is available in nearby parking stations including the Sydney Opera House Car Park. Limited one hour parking is also available on Macquarie Street (managed by City of Sydney). Supplier and guest parking arrangements are the responsibility of the Hirer. 

Limited 3 phase power and single phase power are available on the site. It is likely that you will need to supply an additional generator for your event.

Hirer to provide all extension leads. 

Train: The closest train stations are Martin Place Station and Circular Quay Station.
Taxi: Taxi pick up from Mrs Macquaries Road. Client to arrange if required. 

The Hirer is responsible for organising all aspects of the event including:

• Event management & production
• Marquee & other structures
• Catering
• Toilet facilities
• Staging, lighting & audio
• Theming & decoration

A representative of the hirer must be present on site at all times during bump in, the event and bump out. 

A representative of the Trust and a deliveries monitor are required to be present
throughout bump in, the event and bump out at the Hirer’s expense. Event Security is mandatory. Overnight asset security is optional, however strongly recommended.

Refer to the Fee section. 

As per the Trust’s E.P.A. Notice of Preventive Action, the sound emanating from amplification equipment must not exceed 55 db or 5 db above ambient background levels outside the structure between 7.00 am and Midnight. 

There is no permanent toilet block near Bennelong Lawn. Temporary toilets must be arranged by the Hirer. 

Waste management is the Hirer’s responsibility. Recycling procedures are mandatory. 

Access to mains water is available. The Hirer is responsible for supplying a tap key and all hoses required to fit a 19 mm standard tap connection.