Groups

Caribbean Gardens is the ideal place to hold your next group function. Whether is for a Birthday, Work Christmas Function, Social Outing or Family Gathering, Caribbean Gardens has so much to offer. The Gardens cover an area of approximately 100 acres surrounding the beautiful Lake Caribbean. Throughout the picnic grounds are BBQ’s (free wood supplied) and plenty of picnic tables under the shade of beautiful elm, gum and pine trees.

Young, old, or somewhere in-between we’ve managed to cater for everyone. You can shop, have lunch, stroll around the lake, watch the kids on the rides/playground or perhaps just sit back, relax, and soak up the wonderful atmosphere Caribbean Gardens creates.

When planning your next group outing, why not visit Caribbean Gardens. Bargains Galore, family fun, something for everyone, you’ll love it!

School Excursions

Caribbean Gardens and Market is the perfect venue for when you are planning your next fun but educational school excursion. Caribbean Gardens and Market has so many areas of interest that are sure to fit in with your curriculum:

Farming and Nutrition

• Information on where the fruit and vegetables come from
• The journey of how the fruit and vegetables get to the market
• The importance of eating fruit and staying healthy
• Have your own healthy eating day at school using fruit and vegetable products purchased from the market

Learn about, distinguish and debate the different ways of purchasing goods from a:

• Supermarket
• Convenience store
• Market
• General Auction

Learn about Economics

• Negotiating the price of a product before purchasing
• Learning how to exchange money in return for a product
• Working out how much money to give the stallholder and counting change

Market experience

Interview a stallholder and learn about their market routine and experiences
Set up your own “Market day” at your school as a fundraiser

No matter what year level, the students will love all the exciting activities Caribbean Gardens and Market has to offer.

• Japanese gardens to explore
• Large bird aviaries
• Army tanks to climb on and take photos
• Numerous playgrounds and grass areas for the kids to play on or have a snack/lunch
• Huge undercover market complex with hundreds of stalls and products to discover
• Free train rides between 9 and 11am

Plus the best part about an excursion to Caribbean Gardens is that admission is free!! There is plenty of coach parking on the grounds which is in close proximity to all of our attractions!

Students also have the option of purchasing one of our Caribbean Packages for their special day at the market which include:

$10 School Package:*

• $5 worth of Market Vouchers which can be used to purchase products from any of our stallholders
• Train ride
• Child’s ride pass, valid on Sunday’s and includes a free Chairlift, Jungle Cruise and Train ride
• Caribbean Gardens Environmentally friendly bag
• Stall holder talk if required/requested

$15 School Package:*

• $5 worth of Market Vouchers which can be used to purchase products from any of our stallholders
• Train Ride
• Boat Ride
• Child’s ride pass, valid on Sunday’s includes a free Chairlift, Jungle Cruise and Train ride
• Caribbean Gardens Environmentally friendly bag
• Stall holder talk if required/requested

School excursions can be arranged for Wednesday markets. If you believe that this is something that could be beneficial to your students or would like more information, please don’t hesitate to call us on 9756 5000.

We look forward to helping organise your next school excursion here at Caribbean Gardens.

* Price is per child. Bookings must be confirmed 2 weeks prior to the excursion date. An invoice will be raised with the number of students that must be paid to confirm the booking. Minimum booking for this package is 20 children. Schools that cancel with more than 48 hours notice will be refunded 100%. Schools that cancel within a 48 hour period will be offered an alternative date or refunded 80% of the total invoice.

Seniors Group Special

Caribbean Gardens and Market is a great place to visit for a day out. On market days we are happy to invite seniors groups or clubs into the café for a wonderful lunch experience after their browse around the market.

For just $12 on Wednesdays – your group of 10 or more people can enjoy a special lunch deal. A deposit for the booking is essential please contact us for further information.

To book this exception deal please click here (Not available during school holidays.)

Group Bookings

We are happy to discuss your group booking options and requirements with you. Please submit a request through our booking system with as much detail as possible and we will respond to your request. Café Booking Form.