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Ballroom

Formed by combining the King, Macquarie and Hannell rooms together for a total of 200 square metres, the Ballroom is the ideal space for the grandest events.

The Ballroom can host up to 160 guests in its banquet setup, 240 in a theatre configuration and 220 for cocktail style events.

It also opens on the pre-functions foyer, allowing your guests to relax before or after your main event.

Capacity
  • Banquet 160
  • Cocktail 220
  • Classroom 72
  • Theatre 240
  • Cabaret 128
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Standing capacity 50
Area: 60 m2
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Seating capacity 200
Standing capacity 250
Max Capacity: 250
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Seating capacity 60
Standing capacity 55
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