Please ensure you have fully read and understood the following terms and conditions. These are your responsibilities as the hirer when booking Christchurch Botanic Gardens or Mona Vale.
Conditions for the use of facilities and/or grounds of the Christchurch Botanic Gardens and Mona Vale apply to photography:
- No vehicles are permitted. Walking access only.
- At the Botanic Gardens, no photographs are to be taken in the Conservatories, the central Rose Garden or other sites in the Gardens which have been booked for other wedding ceremonies.
- At Mona Vale, no photographs are to be taken in the Fernery, Rose Garden, Bath House or other sites in Mona Vale which have been booked for other wedding ceremonies.
- All people, including photographers, must keep to the pathways and lawn areas and must not stand on or among any of the plant collections.
- Items must not be attached to trees, buildings or other fixed structures.
- Marquees and other structures, including free-standing umbrellas, are not permitted.
- Christchurch City Council bylaws apply across the Botanic Gardens and Mona Vale under all conditions.
- Printed confirmation of your booking must be carried by your photographer on the day. We advise all photo session parties to book alternative back-up wet-weather venues.
Our parks are public spaces
The Botanic Gardens and Mona Vale are public gardens, no area may be hired exclusively. As a site hirer or user, the organiser should be aware that other non-related activities may be occurring in or near the booked area during your period of use. Some of these non-related activities may impact car parking availability.
Botanic Gardens and Mona Vale staff aim for high standards within the grounds. However, sometimes there may be maintenance work within or near the areas booked. Last-minute bookings may mean that the area booked might not have been recently maintained.
Cancellations
The Christchurch City Council also reserves the right to cancel any bookings due to circumstances beyond its control. In the event of severe weather conditions – particularly high winds, the Botanic Gardens or Mona Vale may be closed at short notice.
To receive confirmation of any cancellation you must contact the Council within 48 hours of your booking time. Phone 03 941 8999 or email info@ccc.govt.nz.