Tree of Life at sunset

Terms and Conditions

Conditions of entry

We ask you to help keep McClelland clean and enjoyable for everyone.

To help us take care of the grounds and ensure that everyone can enjoy the park, we request all visitors to McClelland observe the following Terms & Conditions of entry:

  • Obey speed limits, signage, and park in the designated parking bays.
  • Please supervise your children.
  • Do not touch, climb or in any other way, interfere with the sculptures. They are precious works of art.
  • Smoking is not permitted on the premises.
  • Do not walk on tended gardens or remove flowers and/or plants.
  • Do not feed the birds and other animals.
  • Keep dogs on leads and remove any waste.
  • Dogs must be accompanied at all times.
  • No swimming in the lake and ponds.
  • Do not bring alcohol. McClelland is a licensed premises and alcohol is available for purchase from the Café for consumption in designated areas.
  • Barbeques are not authorised.
  • Do not climb trees, play ball games, kites, frisbees or ride skateboards, scooters, or bicycles.
  • Place all rubbish in bins provided or take it with you when you leave.
  • Be careful of snakes, bull ants, spiders and bees and respect all wildlife.
  • Be aware that limbs and branches of trees may fall at any time.
  • Walk with care, McClelland’s paths can be slippery.
  • Tour operators and education groups must book in advance and report to Reception.

When visiting the galleries, all visitors must observe the following:

  • Do not touch, or in any other way, interfere with artwork on display.
  • Always supervise children.
  • Photography is allowed without flash (unless specified otherwise)
  • No eating or drinking in the galleries.
  • No animals are permitted in the buildings, except for fully trained Guide Dogs and other registered assistance animals.
  • Deposit at the Reception, any backpacks, umbrellas, food or drink, large toys or any other object as directed by McClelland staff.
  • Always wear appropriate clothing and footwear.
  • Use a graphite pencil (not pens or paints) when taking notes or sketching in artwork display areas.

McClelland reserves the right to:

  • Exclude or remove any person from the grounds or any building managed or controlled by McClelland.
  • Inspect any bag, luggage, or object upon entry to and before leaving McClelland; and
  • Use security closed circuit television cameras across the venue.

Whenever you are on McClelland premises you must:

  • Comply with McClelland’s rules and policies.
  • Conduct yourself in a manner which, in the reasonable opinion of McClelland’s staff, does not interfere with, disrupt, or offend other persons on the premises.
  • Comply with any reasonable request, including signage, by McClelland staff in relation to your entry and continued presence at the venue.
  • Request permission before videoing or photographing McClelland’s staff or volunteers.

Visitors enter the premises at their own risk. McClelland will not accept responsibility for:

  • Any loss of damage to any property (including any vehicle or contents) brought onto the premises; or
  • Any injury to visitors or associates of visitors whilst on the property.

Upon entering the premises of McClelland, you agree to:

  • Indemnify McClelland in respect of all claims made in connection with your visit to McClelland, except where such claim arises as a result of a negligent or willful act, omission or otherwise, or an act or omission that is intended to cause damage or loss, by McClelland; and
  • To the full extent permitted by law, release and discharge McClelland from all claims and demands on McClelland and any loss or damage whatsoever and whenever caused, arising from your visit to McClelland.

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