New Year's Eve Picnic + Membership Ticket Bundle

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Terms & Conditions

All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Any ineligible ticket purchases will be cancelled and you will be notified. It will then be the member’s responsibility to re-book the tickets correctly. For more information about T&Cs call (02) 9231 8182.

Ticket Information 
Tickets can only be purchased by Members of Foundation & Friends, and they will be emailed to the purchasing email address upon booking. Membership must be financial on 31 December 2025.

A maximum of 10 tickets can be purchased per membership i.e. if you have a Household Membership you are entitled to two (2) member priced tickets, plus eight (8) non-member tickets, plus additional children’s tickets. If you have an Individual Membership you are entitled to one (1) member priced ticket, plus nine (9) non-member tickets, plus additional children’s tickets

Please be respectful of other attendees and do not hold more space than that of a standard picnic rug.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I join as a Foundation & Friends of the Botanic Gardens (Foundation & Friends) member?
If you are not already a member please purchase a membership + ticket bundle, which includes a Foundation & Friends Membership, as well as ticket/tickets to the NYE Picnic Event.

If I change my mind or my circumstances change can my tickets be refunded?
No. Once the tickets have been issued, there will be no refunds. Tickets are non-transferable.

I am a member and have purchased one set of tickets. How do I purchase extra tickets?
For additional tickets, please call Foundation & Friends office at (02) 9231 8182 between Monday – Friday, 9am – 3pm.

Will tickets be sold at the event?
No. There will be no ticket sales at the event. All attendees must present a ticket to gain entry. 

Where is the entrance for the event?
Entry is via the Woolloomooloo Gate on Mrs Macquaries Road. Exit will be via the same point. The Picnic site is approximately 500m from the entry gates.

When will the event open?
Entry is via the Woolloomooloo Gate will open at 5pm. Woolloomooloo Gate will close at 8.30pm. If you would like early access to the site, you can purchase a priority queuing ticket. This will give you first access to the site, from 4.30pm – 5pm.

Only ticket holders that have paid for priority queuing will be able to be in the priority queue. 
Priority queuing ticket numbers are limited. Once the allocation is exhausted, there will not be any more priority queuing tickets available. 

What do I get if I pay for a priority queuing ticket? 
If you pay for a priority queuing ticket, between 4.30pm – 5pm you will have first access to the site. 

Priority queuing tickets will have separate queue access. Only those tickets with priority queuing purchased and marked on the ticket should utilise this queue, others in your group will not be provided access if priority queuing has not been purchased for each ticket. You will have prioritised access to the site from 4.30pm. After 5pm priority queuing ticket holders will need to join the standard queue with all other ticket holders

Priority queuing ticket numbers are limited. Once the allocation is exhausted, there will not be any more priority queuing tickets available.

Is there accessible access and facilities? 
The whole Foundation & Friends Picnic site is accessible. There is an accessible gate without stairs at the entry and the lawn areas are accessible via the designated pathways. Accessible toilets are also available at the Picnic site. 

If you require extra assistance to access the Picnic site, please book a buggy transfer through the Royal Botanic Gardens - https://www.botanicgardens.org.au/whats-on/new-years-eve/nye-buggy-transfer-bookings.  

You do NOT need to enter the accessible venue application ballot if you have purchased Foundation & Friends tickets.

My partner and I have a Household membership, how many tickets can we buy?
You can purchase a maximum of 10 tickets in total, including 2 member tickets at $215 each, 8 member’s guest tickets at $265 each plus additional children’s tickets at $70 or free tickets for children 5 and under.

Can I buy food at the event?
No, this is a self-catered event with only limited snacks available for purchase. We recommend that all food and drinks are brought to the event. You can pre order a hamper to pick up at the event here. Please note that sharp knives are not permitted and we recommend bringing reusable plastic utensils and cups. 

Can I bring alcohol into the event?
Yes. The amount of alcohol permitted per person must fit into the equivalent of a small handheld esky. We encourage the responsible consumption of alcohol. Please also note that the only glass permitted is wine bottles (including sparkling wine). No other glass is allowed. With this in mind, please make sure to bring all beer, soft drink and other items in cans or plastic containers. Help us reduce waste by choosing reusable plastic and avoiding single use plastics where possible.

What type of event is this?
It is an open-air family-friendly picnic on the grass overlooking Sydney Harbour and the bridge.

Can I bring my own chairs to this event?
Yes. Please bring picnic rugs and beach chairs with rounded metal frames that will not harm the lawn. Please do not bring chairs that can dig into the ground as they are not permitted. We will have Foundation & Friends branded picnic rugs available for pre-order and bean bags to be hired for the night. Put in your pre order here.

I have lost my ticket, what do I do?
First, you may wish to check your e-mail account ‘junk’ or ‘spam’ folder.

You could also find your ticket purchase by accessing the Ticketbooth website: https://events.ticketbooth.com.au/, and entering your email address and password (if you've set one), otherwise the option to reset your password can be found just below your login on the website.

If you are still experiencing difficulties, you can contact the Ticketbooth support team at any time at [email protected] with your name, the event for which you have purchased tickets to and any other supporting purchase information (eg. Booking ID).

Is there anything else I should bring?
There are no pass outs once in the event, so please bring everything you need when you arrive. As this is a BYO picnic event with very limited snacks available for purchase, we recommend bringing a picnic blanket and your favourite snacks and refreshments. For additional entertainment, board games and card games are encouraged. We also recommend bringing a warm top, jacket, or a rug as it can be a bit colder next to the harbour. 

Anything that is not allowed?
You are NOT allowed to bring aerosols like insect sprays, sharp knives, camping or shade structures, drones, poppers, or sparklers. Projectile outdoor games such as balls, frisbees, and toss games are not permitted. No glass is allowed other than wine bottles (including sparkling wine). Please do not bring chairs that can dig into the ground as they are not permitted.

Are you Booking from Overseas?
Due to the risk of fraudulent transactions, some transactions may be restricted from countries other than Australia.

If you tried to process transactions on our website and have failed, please email our office on foundation.friends@botanicgardens.nsw.gov.au, stating your name and address and what quantity, by category, of tickets you would like to purchase.

How much space can I hold and occupy?
Please be respectful of other attendees by not reserving large areas for people who have not yet arrived and limit the space held to a standard picnic rug.

We would like to ensure all of our guests have a fun and relaxed time, therefore, we ask that when you are setting up your picnic you are respectful of those around you and consider the overall site capacity. As a guide, we ask that groups with a density of approximately four (4) adults occupy a standard picnic rug.

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