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Annual membership to Foundation and Friends of the Botanic Gardens gives you a range of great discounts and access to exclusive events and experiences.

 

Join our community and support the Gardens!

Contributing to Conservation

Foundation and Friends of the Botanic Gardens is a not-for-profit organisation that is devoted to supporting, protecting and enhancing the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, the Domain, the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan and the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah.

As a member of Foundation & Friends your support is invaluable. It will allow your Botanic Gardens to protect their unique plant life from an uncertain future, inspire the community to invest in plant conservation and help combat the spread of disease, as well as enable scientists to continue their vital research in plant science to fight the threat of extinction.

Together we can make a difference!
 

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Membership types
Type Price
Individual Standard - $70
Concession - $60
Student - $60
Household* Standard - $95
Concession - $80
Registered Clubs & Associations** Standard - $140
Need to know*
* Two adult individuals plus their children (0-15 years) residing at the same address. Two cards issued under adult names.
** Three cards issued in the name of the registered club or association. One member of the club or association at any one time can use each card.

A concession membership rate is available for Commonwealth of Australia Pension card holders only. Seniors cards are not accepted. Students must be currently studying. To receive a Household Concession Membership rate both adults must hold a valid Australian Pensioner card, or be current students. When applying pension numbers or student numbers and place of study will be requested. If you are 16 years and over you need to purchase an individual membership. Household memberships can include children aged 0-15 years.
Become a Waratah Member
Waratah Members are special supporters of the Botanic Gardens, who make annual donations alongside their Foundation & Friends membership renewals each year. These donations support the important scientific, horticultural and educational projects of your Botanic Gardens.

Bronze Waratah: Foundation & Friends membership plus donation of $1,000 -$2,499
Silver Waratah: Foundation & Friends membership plus donation of $2,500 -$4,999
Gold Waratah: Foundation & Friends membership plus donation of $5,000+

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How to join or renew
Become a member today!
Thank you for joining Foundation and Friends of the Botanic Gardens. Join today:
  • Online: Click here
  • Mail: Click here
  • Call: Foundation & Friends Office on (02) 9231 8182. Office hours 9am-3pm, Monday to Thursday.
  • Visit: Foundation and Friends of the Botanic Gardens, Cottage 6, Mrs Macquaries Road, Sydney NSW 2000. Office hours 9am-3pm, Monday to Thursday.
  • Shop: You can also buy memberships at the Growing Friends Plant Sales in the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, and in the Visitor Centres in the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan and the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah.
Renew your membership online: You will need your membership number which is located on your renewal reminder or membership card. When entering your membership number online, please include the letters and numbers without spaces. Click here

You can also give the gift of membership!
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Member benefits

Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
  • 10% discount at Botanic House (excluding public holidays),Terrace on the Domain, The Calyx cafe, Fellr Garden of Fizz at Victoria Lodge and Piccolo Me on Macquarie Street
  • 10% off retail items in the Garden Shop and The Calyx Shop.
  • 20% off plants from Growing Friends Plant Sales
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Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan
  • 10% off retail items in the Garden Shop
  • 20% off plants from Growing Friends Plant Sales at the Garden Shop
  • Access to garden outside daylight opening hours
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Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah
  • 10% off retail items in the Visitor’s Centre Shop
  • 20% off plants from Growing Friends Plant Sales at the Visitors Centre
  • 10% discount on accommodation at The Jungle Lodge and Camellia Cottage
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More member benefits

The Gardens Magazine
Members receive a complimentary subscription to The Gardens magazine which is full of fascinating articles about new discoveries, updates on Garden projects and plans, information about upcoming exhibitions and tours and gardening tips you can try at home.
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Volunteering
Join one of our diverse volunteering programs in your Gardens. Our generous and passionate volunteers support from office assistance to catering, visitor engagement, propagating and selling plants, helping with our program of events... plus so much more!
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Growing Friends Plant Sales
Shop for a great range of native and exotic, rare and hard-to-find plants at the Growing Friends Plant Sales in the Botanic Gardens. Members receive 20% off all plant sales.
 
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Helping hands
Get your hands dirty gardening with the horticulture staff in your three Botanic Gardens. Discover the work that goes into maintaining the Gardens and learn from horticulture staff, taking direction from the team.
 
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Garden events
Members receive discounts on Foundation & Friends events, including: walks, talks workshops, art classes, behind-the-scenes tours and more. Plus discounts on selected events hosted by the Garden.
 
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Travel with Friends
As a member you are given first access to our various special interest tours we host all over the world. Whether you're looking for a short holiday or an extended tour; in Australia or overseas; a luxury tour or unique adventure - we have something for you!
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Annual exhibitions
Foundation & Friends host multiple exciting art exhibitions a year, including Botanica, Artisans in the Gardens . Get first access to Opening Night tickets and the chance to purchase exquisite artworks.
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New Year’s Eve picnic
Experience New Year’s Eve at our member only water-front picnic. Situated on the Mare and Foal Lawn within the stunning Royal Botanic Garden, one of the best vantage points in town!
 
 

Terms & Conditions

Foundation & Friends membership is only valid during the period up to and including the date of expiry on your membership card. Your membership card is not transferable and no refunds will be issued for membership. For further details please see Foundation and Friends of the Botanic Gardens Constitution.

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