What’s the best kind of party to host? A garden party, of course! In Melbourne, you’ll find an array of fantastic garden party venues that will level up your event and make it unforgettable. After all, who doesn’t like soaking up the sun?! Everyone will be more than happy to come once they find out that you’re having an outdoor party in a beautiful garden. Sounds convincing? Then don’t linger and start browsing our exciting list now! You’ll be spoiled with fantastic garden spots in St Kilda, Brunswick, Southbank and South Yarra and you’ll be picking the perfect one in just a few minutes.
The cost of garden party venues in Melbourne averages around $1000 minimum spend per event. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in Melbourne, based on Tagvenue data from October 2025:
From $1000 | to $2000 | minimum spend per event |
From $19 | to $80 | per person |
From $1500 | to $5500 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2025), the best options include:
Garden at The Potterage
in South East Melbourne - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Linda was absolutely lovely and her space is wonderful!’
Garden at Olinda Tea House
in Melbourne - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Rebeca is an excellent communicator and very professional in organising the events at Olinda tea house.’
Rooftop Indoors at Two Hands Rooftop Bar
in Abbotsford - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Nice open windows, nice space with disco lights and speakers available...’
You'll find garden party venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Melbourne, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2025):
Small garden party venues | up to 60 guests | prices average $1000 minimum spend per event |
Medium garden party venues | between 80 and 120 guests | prices average $1000 minimum spend per event |
Large garden party venues | over 150 guests | prices average $2500 minimum spend per event |
Garden party venues can be found all across Melbourne, from St Kilda to Brunswick and Clifton to Southbank. You will find many options with a gorgeous riverside view of the Yarra, as well as other waterside options near the beachfront in St Kilda. When looking for a venue to suit your event, make sure and check for any opportunity for indoor cover in case of rain as Melbourne weather can be fickle.
In Melbourne, you should book an outdoor party venue at least 3 months in advance. Why? Because you want to give yourself plenty of time to plan, prepare, and organise the event from scratch! You don't want to be short on time or rush through the process and run the risk of not enjoying the process. Remember, the more time you have leading up to your event, the more likely it is that everything will go smoothly. You'll also have a better chance of getting an early bird price if you book early enough.