The Gardens are temporarily closed because of storm damage

Defence Families

Free Entry and Events at Hunter Region Botanic Gardens

Defence Family Pass

Hunter Region Botanic Gardens offer FREE entry to local Defence Families to encourage them to visit and explore the beautiful gardens, enjoy nature, engage in a cultural or botanic program, or even volunteer! With a wide variety of events, guided walks and tours, workshops and programs, we offer interesting options for both adults and children throughout the whole year.

To collect your free annual pass, simply visit Hunter Region Botanic Gardens and let us know you are a Defence family upon entry.

Alternatively, you can email events@huntergardens.org.au to organise your pass to be posted for free!

Scroll below to see what events and workshops we offer.

Free Entry into the Gardens

With so much to see and do, what's stopping you from visiting?

Free Guided Walks & Tours

We have 25 themed gardens to explore!

Free Entry to our Workshops

Check out our calendar below to see what workshops we have on offer!

Free Entry to our Events

Check out our calendar below to see what events we have on offer!

Volunteer

You can even volunteer at the Gardens! Admin, Events, Gardening, Cafe, Maintenance + more!

Free Coffee

For a limited time only, receive a free coffee or free children's milkshake when you visit the Gardens with your pass!

Get Your Annual ADF Pass

Hunter Region Botanic Gardens offer FREE entry to local Defence Families to encourage them to visit and explore the beautiful gardens, enjoy nature, engage in a cultural or botanic program, or even volunteer! With a wide variety of events, guided walks and tours, workshops and programs, we offer interesting options for both adults and children throughout the whole year.

To collect your free annual pass, please enter your details below and a member of staff will post it out for free!

Please visit our website, Facebook page or email events@huntergardens.org.au for more information.

Are you a local Defence Family?
Have you received an ADF/HRBG Pass previously?
i.e. High Tea, native plant tours, various craft or plant workshops, family events.
How did you hear about this program?