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Venue & open spaces hire
- Hiring a venue or open space in Waverley
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Venue & open spaces hire
Waverley Council has a diverse range of venues and open spaces that cater to the various needs of the community, cultural organisations, businesses and individuals.
Indoor venues range from small rooms for meetings and training to large community halls for multisport activities, exercise classes and children’s parties. There is even a modern theatrette available for seminars or large meetings at Waverley Library.
Waverley’s outdoor spaces for hire include parks and reserves that provide stunning backdrops for events, weddings, filming and photography. For commercial activations and fitness training, there are a range of options on offer in prime locations.
Whether you’re planning a small meeting or a large ‘high impact’ event, Council is bound to have the perfect venue or space to suit your needs.
Find out more about hiring a venue or open space in Waverley and browse Council’s range of venues below.
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Hiring a venue or open space in Waverley
Learn about permits needed for outdoor events and activities, support offered to not-for-profit organisations, and browse useful resources.
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Staging an event in a public space
From world-famous beaches to parks and sport facilities, there are a range of outdoor spaces suitable for public, private and commercial events.
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Filming and photography
Waverley boasts some of the world’s most iconic beaches and picturesque parks that are ideal for filming and photography.
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Commercial activations
Council offers permits for on-site activations, new product launches and product sampling and giveaways.
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Commercial health and fitness training
Council has a permit system in place for commercial fitness trainers to manage equity of use, impact on open spaces and public liability concerns.
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Weddings and private ceremonies
Waverley has many spectacular beaches with views along the coast as well as large parks and reserves ideal for ceremonies.
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Bondi Pavilion
From courtyards to grand function rooms, Bondi Pavilion has a number of indoor and outdoor spaces available for hire.
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Margaret Whitlam Recreation Centre
Popular community and recreation hub with two indoor venues that can be utilised for a range of activities.
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Hugh Bamford Reserve Hall
Large hall suitable for recreational activities, playgroups, low-impact exercise, dance classes and children’s parties.
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Wairoa Community Centre Hall
Small hall suitable for small meetings, children’s birthday parties and low impact activities.
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Thomas Hogan Reserve Community Hall
Large hall suitable for recreational activities, low-impact exercise classes and children’s birthday parties.
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Kimberley Reserve Community Hall
Small hall suitable for children’s birthday parties, arts and craft classes, small meetings and playgroups.
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School of Arts
The School of Arts has two indoor spaces, a large community hall and a small room, available for hire.
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Waverley Library (Ron Lander Centre)
In addition to housing Waverley Library, the Ron Lander Centre also has a number of multifunction venues available for hire.
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Amenity Building Waverley Park
Small indoor venue suitable for children’s birthday parties and activities, small meetings, art classes and low-impact exercise classes.
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General hire conditions
View the conditions for use of indoor venues and outdoor spaces.