WOLLONGONG BOTANIC GARDEN

A Natural Wonderland for Wedding Memories

Nestled at the base of Mount Keira, the Wollongong Botanic Garden is one of the Illawarra’s most enchanting locations for wedding photography and videography. This lush, meticulously landscaped haven offers a stunning variety of scenery — from manicured lawns and vibrant floral displays to charming stone bridges, tranquil duck ponds, and hidden rainforest paths.

Every section of the garden provides a new, romantic backdrop to explore. Whether you’re exchanging quiet glances beneath a canopy of flowering trees, strolling through the fragrant rose garden, or posing along the curved wooden bridges, the garden offers a picturesque, fairytale setting that feels both elegant and naturally effortless.

At Cole Studios, we’ve photographed countless weddings at the Wollongong Botanic Garden and know exactly how to capture the best light, angles, and seasonal blooms. It’s a location that adapts to your style — perfect for timeless, classic portraits or more candid, whimsical shots that showcase your personality.

If you’re searching for a versatile outdoor wedding photography location in Wollongong, filled with beauty, romance, and variety, the Botanic Garden is the perfect place to tell your love story.

Scenic park with a gazebo over a pond, surrounded by lush trees and a clear blue sky.
A white gazebo in a garden surrounded by lush greenery and trees on a sunny day.
A serene landscape featuring a red arched bridge over a small pond surrounded by lush green trees and foliage under a clear blue sky.
Desert landscape with various types of cacti and succulents under a blue sky.
A diverse botanical garden landscape with various types of succulents, cacti, and lush green trees under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
Insect hotel surrounded by trees and plants in a garden setting.
Two men wearing suits, one pinning a red rose boutonniere onto the other, standing in a garden setting.
Family posing outdoors, man in suit holding a child in black dress, woman in brown dress, green foliage background.
A woman in a red dress holding a microphone stands next to a man in a black suit with a red rose boutonniere, both under a gazebo surrounded by lush greenery and red flowers.
A woman in a black dress holding a bouquet walks with two boys in black outfits with red bow ties on a garden path.
Outdoor wedding ceremony in a garden gazebo with a couple holding hands and an officiant in a red dress.
Wedding ceremony outdoors with a couple holding hands, a man in a black suit and a woman in a black dress with a black veil. A woman in a red dress is officiating.
A group of people at a wedding, with a bride and groom seated at a table with flowers and candles, surrounded by children and an older woman, in a garden setting.
A couple exits a gazebo during a wedding ceremony in a garden surrounded by red and pink flowers. They are dressed formally, with the bride in a black dress holding a bouquet and the groom in a black suit. Guests in colorful attire applaud.
A couple standing in a gazebo, with the woman wearing a black dress holding a bouquet of red flowers and the man in a black suit with a red rose boutonniere, surrounded by lush greenery and red flowers.
A couple in wedding attire kisses in a desert garden setting, with a woman in a burgundy dress and two boys in black suits nearby. The scene is surrounded by cacti and other desert plants.
A family of five dressed in formal attire, walking outdoors on a path. The man wearing a dark suit is holding a bouquet of red flowers. The woman wears a black dress with a bouquet, and two children in black shirts with red bow ties flank them. A gir
A couple dressed in formal black attire standing in a garden beside a rustic woodpile structure, surrounded by greenery.
A couple in formal attire smiling at each other outdoors with greenery in the background. The man is wearing a black suit with a red tie and a rose boutonniere. The woman is wearing a black dress and has long dark hair.
Outdoor wedding ceremony with a couple under a gazebo, bridesmaids in navy dresses, and groomsmen in dark suits, surrounded by lush greenery and flowers.
Bride in white dress and bridesmaids in purple dresses holding bouquets, posing playfully outdoors."
A bride and six bridesmaids in lavender dresses standing in a garden, holding bouquets of flowers.
Groom and groomsmen in formal attire posing outdoors in a park-like setting with a large tree in the background.
Bride with bridesmaids in lavender dresses holding bouquets, outdoor setting.
Bride and groom posing in a garden setting, with trees and a wooden bridge in the background. The bride is holding a bouquet of flowers.
Bride and groom kissing on a red wooden bridge in a garden setting.
A family portrait with five people standing in a garden. They are dressed in coordinated attire with black and red accents. The woman is holding a bouquet of red flowers, and a young girl in a flower dress holds a similar bouquet. The background show
Two tattooed individuals holding hands, one wearing a silver ring, with a background of yellow flowers.
Bride and groom holding hands under a white gazebo in a garden setting.
Bride and groom holding hands near a pond with a red bridge in the background.
Bride and groom walking through a garden with a red bridge in the background.
Bride and groom kissing on a red bridge with greenery in the background; bride in a white dress holding a bouquet of white roses.
Bride and groom walking on a bridge towards a gazebo over a pond, surrounded by bare trees.
A wedding party posing outside in a garden. The couple is kissing in the center, surrounded by bridesmaids in burgundy dresses and groomsmen in gray suits, all holding bouquets.
Wedding couple kissing in a garden, bride in a white gown and groom in a gray suit, surrounded by greenery and flowers.
Bride and groom in wedding attire, bride wearing tiara, groom kissing her cheek, greenery background.
Bride and groom kissing in garden, bride in white gown and veil, groom in light gray suit.
A smiling couple in wedding attire standing together in a gazebo surrounded by a garden with red flowers and hedges.
Bride and groom in a garden, close and affectionate, bride holding a bouquet of purple flowers.
Bride and groom kissing on a red bridge in a green park setting.
Bride and groom on a red bridge in a garden.
Wedding party posing playfully in a garden; bride in a white gown, bridesmaids in purple dresses, groomsmen in gray suits; gazebo in the background.
A group of people at a wedding, including a bride and groom, embracing and smiling outdoors in formal attire.
A couple on their wedding day posing outdoors in front of a small red bridge with yellow foliage in the background. The bride is holding a bouquet of white flowers.
Bride and groom sitting outdoors, bride in strapless white gown and tiara, holding a bouquet of purple and white flowers, groom in purple shirt and vest, smiling.
Wedding party posing outdoors, featuring a bride in a white dress holding a bouquet, a groom in a dark suit, two bridesmaids in teal dresses with lace sleeves holding matching bouquets, and two groomsmen in light gray suits with teal ties.
Bride with two bridesmaids holding floral bouquets, posing outdoors.
Bride and groom sitting on a wooden picnic table under a tree in a garden, smiling.
Bride and groom kissing outdoors by a gazebo surrounded by lush greenery.
Wedding party with bride in white dress and groom in gray suit, accompanied by bridesmaids in green dresses and groomsmen in gray suits, standing outdoors with greenery in the background.