Friends of Geelong Botanic Gardens

The Friends Tea House

The Friends Tea House in summer, under a canopy of shady trees

The Friends Tea House has been open since 1992 and remains a busy, vibrant place, popular with local residents, regional, interstate and overseas visitors.

The Tea House is open daily from 11am to 4pm (except for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Good Friday) providing light lunches, refreshments and selected gifts and plants from the Friends' Nursery.

Group bookings can be catered for including light lunches, assistance with parties/weddings and afternoon teas - (bookings need to be made at least 2 weeks in advance).

For group bookings and information please contact the Tea House co-ordinator during opening hours on 0409 031 358, or the Friends Office.

Friends Tea House Volunteers

The Tea House is managed by a co-ordinator supported by members on a voluntary basis. Volunteers work in pairs during mornings and/or afternoons. Members are rostered monthly, or more frequently as they desire.

The Tea House co-ordinator provides training in Tea House routine, food service requirements, and new members will start their roster with an experienced volunteer.

If you enjoy meeting people, working in a beautiful environment and can commit to a regular roster, the Friends' Tea House would welcome your participation.
(please contact the Tea House co-ordinator on 0409 031 358)