Welcome to the Friends of Old Parliament House Rose Gardens (FOPHRG) website.

The Friends of Old Parliament House Rose Gardens organisation was launched in November 2010.

We aim to support and promote the gardens – as a National Treasure. Their origins relied on the generosity of the Australian community and through continuous patronage, the gardens will thrive. The sense of belonging and strong associations of the Canberra community, in particular, with the rose gardens will be nurtured and tendered to through the efforts of the Friends.

This website contains the wonderful history of the gardens, botanical and horticultural information, images, the stories of people associated with the gardens, and of course our friends’ events.

We hope you will join us in supporting these heritage gardens by becoming members of the Friends and coming along to the events we organise.

– Our Latest Event –

Melbourne Cup at the Mercure

Tuesday 5 November, 2024

Prizes for Best Dressed
Sweeps, Trivia, Best Hat, Best Tie

12:30pm to 4:00pm

Our Latest Event

Carols in the Gardens

Please join us for light refreshments and music in the gardens

On Friday, the 5th of December 2025

At the Old Parliament House, House of Representatives Rose Garden

Book Now

https://www.trybooking.com/DGUTX

Annual General Meeting

Tuesday  14 October 2025 – 4:30pm

Meeting at the NCA Building, Parkes.

Opposite the National Library where there is plenty of paid parking.
The NCA is directly opposite as you walk out of the car park. Map.

We look forward to seeing you at our AGM.

Please consider standing for a committee position.

– Save the Date –

Carols in the Gardens
Friday, the 5th of December 2025

FRIENDS OF THE OLD PARLIAMENT HOUSE ROSE GARDENS

We are always looking for new ways to promote the Old Parliament Rose Gardens and Friends.

We would like to invite you, to offer any ideas for events and activities that can be held within the gardens that would interest yourself, family and friends.

We are looking forward to hearing your ideas and suggestions.

Please contact us via email with your ideas.

friendsophrosegardens@gmail.com

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