Large Conservatory at Tanilba House

Conservatory in an Event Venue · Private space

  5 reviews  – 
32 Caswell Crescent, Tanilba Bay, 2319
Tanilba Bay

About this space

A large 12m X 6m conservatory that formally seats 70-80 guests and caters for 100 people cocktail style. Broad wrap around colonial verandahs extend the space even further.
The conservatory has 190 year old convict built rock walls on one side and 90 year old rock feature walls on the other 3 sides.
Completely weather proof with wood flooring and white beams and surround windows. Filled with 5 chandeliers and strewn with fairy lights.
There is a bar with kitchenette, fridge and bench space at one end.


Event offers and packages

Package per person

$65 per person for light lunch, tea and coffee and 2 hour hire. Minimum numbers apply.

Prices

Sunday
7:30 am – 11:30 pm
from $550 hire fee
Per session
8:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $550 hire fee
Per session
7:30 am – 11:30 pm
from $1650 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Catering pricing varies depending on requirements. We can design a package to suit you.
Monday
7:30 am – 11:30 pm
from $550 hire fee
Per session
8:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $550 hire fee
Per session
7:30 am – 11:30 pm
from $1650 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Catering pricing varies depending on requirements. We can design a package to suit you.
Tuesday
7:30 am – 11:30 pm
from $550 hire fee
Per session
8:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $550 hire fee
Per session
7:30 am – 11:30 pm
from $1650 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Catering pricing varies depending on requirements. We can design a package to suit you.
Wednesday
7:30 am – 11:30 pm
from $550 hire fee
Per session
8:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $550 hire fee
Per session
7:30 am – 11:30 pm
from $1650 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Catering pricing varies depending on requirements. We can design a package to suit you.
Thursday
7:30 am – 11:30 pm
from $550 hire fee
Per session
8:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $550 hire fee
Per session
7:30 am – 11:30 pm
from $1650 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Catering pricing varies depending on requirements. We can design a package to suit you.
Friday
7:30 am – 11:30 pm
from $550 hire fee
Per session
8:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $550 hire fee
Per session
7:30 am – 11:30 pm
from $1650 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Catering pricing varies depending on requirements. We can design a package to suit you.
Saturday
7:30 am – 11:30 pm
from $550 hire fee
Per session
8:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $550 hire fee
Per session
7:30 am – 11:30 pm
from $1650 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Catering pricing varies depending on requirements. We can design a package to suit you.

Capacity

Standing
up to 100
Dining
up to 80
Boardroom
up to 40
U-Shaped
up to 50
Classroom
up to 80

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering
Approved caterers only
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Flatscreen TV
PA system / speakers
Natural light
Storage space
Accommodation available
Free on-street parking
Bar area
Projector
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Air conditioning
Quiet space

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Accessible parking spot available

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking in the building and smoking only allowed in designated smoking garden areas.
No self serve alcohol. All alcohol to be served by RSA qualified staff. Staff service charges apply or drinks can be supplied for a fee.
The property cannot have loud rock music
Food is from approved suppliers only.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

Show cancellation details

Historic Tanilba House (1831) is a beautiful convict built and colonial stone homestead set on 3 acres of stunning gardens overlooking incredible Port Stephens. Tanilba is 2 hours drive North of Sydney.
The house itself has grand proportions and high ceilings with many original elements including various Victorian flourishes. It has 6 bedrooms and 3 reception rooms including a large ball room sized room.
It is furnished with antiques and has 3 original fireplaces and a late 1800's cooker. There is large all weather conservatory and broad colonial verandahs.
The grounds are beautifully kept and feature various historic elements including the oldest olive tree in Australia. There are two grand 160 year old fig trees forming a cathedral sized area, a 30 meter long arbour covered in vines and flowers, an ancient Bunya Pine and many different whimsical garden areas with statues, garden seating and other garden features.
There are substantial stone features across the garden including stone benches, a huge stone circular driveway, the large enclosed conservatory, stone pillars in the arbour etc.
The large field and house has water views from 2 sides. There are large metal gates and there is always something in the garden flowering with key features huge frangipani and jacaranda trees and an extensive heritage listed wisteria vine.
Port Stephens is literally across the road and the front verandah has extensive views of the bay.


Other spaces and event packages at this venue

from $1100
hire fee / per session

Location