​Council looks after a wide range of parks, reserves and beaches including the North Coast Regional Botanic Gardens that the community can book for weddings, events and activities.

The community can also book Council's sports fields and community venues.

To enquire about booking a wedding or event please call us on 02 6648 4000. Before you call us please have ready information such as your preferred location, date and time, and the number of attendees you are expecting. You can view the fees associated with these bookings here.

Keep in mind that, if you are booking these areas for events or business activities you will be required to provide proof of your insurance ($20Million Public Liability Insurance that notes all of the interested parties).

Wedding bookings have insurance included in their approval.

Once we receive your request we will contact you to confirm availability, provide you with a letter of approval, which includes the terms of use, and a risk assessment.

Long term or regular bookings

If you wish to book a park, reserve, beach or space at the North Coast Regional Botanic Gardens for longer than 10 days, or for a regular activity such as running a food van, bootcamp or market, you will require a licence. Fees associated with these licences can be found here.

To enquire about a licence please call us on 02 6648 4000. Before you call please have information such as your preferred location, details of the activity to be undertaken, and the date and time that the activities will be undertaken.

Keep in mind that you will be required to have $20Million Public Liability Insurance that notes all of the interested parties before we can issue a licence.