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Christmas Gifting at the Royal Botanic Gardens


The Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust have a variety of gifts and experience perfect for Christmas.

  1. Honey from the garden   
  • Suitable for all consumers and real foodies who appreciate quality ingredients. 
  • The honey comes from the Garden’s own hives and bees so it is the purest honey on the market. 
  • The honey is unheated, 100% raw and produced by The Urban Beehive 
  • Every jar sold at the retail price of $15.50 goes back to the Garden’s plant conservation programs. 
  • Product can be purchased online form The Urban Beehive or at The Calyx.
  1. Lumira Candle
  • Suitable for women and men who appreciate sensory gifts made from Australian botanicals
  • Vegan friendly, cruelty free and made in Australia
  • Proceeds from this candle will help protect the natural environment by supporting the Garden’s ground-breaking science, horticulture and conservation work.
  • Every candle is $80 before shipping costs
  • Sustainably sourced fine fragrances infused in soy wax that will enhance any space, presented in a beautiful recyclable and reusable vessel.
  • Product can be purchased from the Lumira website here.
  1. Paint and sip
  • Suitable for couples or friends who enjoy arts and crafts
  • Enthusiastic artists from Outer Island will guide you step-by-step in creating a painting of a Gardens-inspired Australian bird to take home at the end of the night
  • Each ticket is $95 per person
  • Purchase tickets here: Thursday 10 February Art Class or Friday 11 February Art Class

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