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Venue hire

There are a number of locations throughout the Desert Park that are able to host your memorable occasion.

For more information download the Venue Information Sheet PDF (14.0 MB).

Corporate events

During the day stories of plants, animals and local Aboriginal culture can be seen and heard through entertaining and educational presentations, guided tours and team building exercises. At night dine amongst Central Australian wildlife, vibrant wildflower or in the foothills of the MacDonnell Ranges under a bed of stars.

Download the venue hire booking form with terms and conditions PDF (390.6 KB).

Fill in and submit the venue hire and event enquiry form.

Courtyard

Sweeping views of the spectacular West MacDonnell Ranges, mixed with seasonal wildflowers and striking foliage provide an open canvas for a welcome cocktail event, casual roving barbecue or seated banquet. Take delegates on a desert discovery with an afternoon of exploring the Desert Park before returning to the Courtyard for evening celebrations.

Nocturnal House

The Nocturnal House provides an exclusive opportunity to mingle with the animals from the desert in the darkness of the night either it be a cocktail or dinner party.

Amphitheatre

A versatile outdoor theatre with tiered seating, surrounded by natural woodlands in the foothills of the West MacDonnell Ranges. Take your delegates on an ancient journey to modern day with an Aboriginal cultural presentation or watch in awe as Australian raptors captivate you they fly millimetres from your head with their hunting moves.

Madigans Function Centre

A purpose built function room with uninterrupted views of Alhekulyele (Mt Gillen) and the MacDonnell Ranges. Surrounded by nature, it provides an inspiring location for any conference or event especially at sunrise and sunset.

Themed from ‘Desert to Plate’, the extensive menu from Reality Bites Catering ranges from cocktail functions to sit down meals. Specialising in catering for most dietary requirements, there is always vegan, gluten and/or diary free options.

Personalise your event with a special menu and theming by contacting Reality Bites Catering at info@realitybitescatering.com.au.

Madigans Function Centre

Red Mulga Event Centre

Located within the entry courtyard and surrounded by botanic gardens the Red Mulga Event Centre provides a versatile venue for small conferences, workshops or exhibitions.

Chairs and tables set up in the event room

Awaye Flat

The ultimate desert story telling place. Perfect for a small exhibition or pre-dinner drinks by the camp fire where cultural stories come to life.

Lhere Ilthe Shelter

On the banks of a dry river bed, the Desert Rivers Shelter creates a tranquil setting to experience and discover a desert river eco-system with view of the MacDonnell Ranges and Mt Gillen.

Cinema

With its 5.6 x 14 metre big screen lowered to reveal an uninterrupted view of the MacDonnell Ranges, the Cinema is the perfect for first impressions.

Meeting Room

A versatile indoor space for casual meetings, training sessions or lectures located within the main Courtyard of the Desert Park.

Venue seating capacities

LocationBanquetCocktailTheatre
Amphitheatre n/a 50 200
Awaye Flat 80 100 80
Cinema n/a n/a 137
Courtyard 800 600 1500
Lhere Ilthe Shelter 100 80 60
Meeting Room n/a n/a 30
Nocturnal House 180 200 n/a
Red Mulga Event Centre 100 150 100

To contact our Event Coordinator and discuss your event fill in and submit the venue hire and event enquiry form.

Please note all services and venues are subject to availability at the time of confirmation of your booking. Terms and conditions must be signed and returned before bookings are confirmed.

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