Birthday Party Venues in the Megalong & Hartley Valleys

Choosing the Right Birthday Party Venue

The two valleys below the western escarpment swap hotel ballrooms for farm buildings. In the Megalong Valley a working farm estate hosts birthdays in an old stable block, while a restored barn at Hartley Vale keeps things small and off-grid.

Choosing a valley for a birthday:

Megalong Valley for a crowd: The Old Stables at LOT 101 seat up to 100 for dinner or hold the same number standing.
Hartley Vale for close friends: Long Alley Barn takes 2 to 30 guests across the barn, verandah, terraces and garden.
Farm-grown food: the Megalong Valley estate caters in-house from its own market garden and orchard.
Choose-your-caterer style: the Hartley Vale owners put you in touch with local caterers to build a menu.
Staying over: six cottages on the Megalong farm sleep 22, and the Hartley Vale barn sleeps four in a king loft and queen bedroom.

Long Alley Barn's pricing guide starts from $2,095 room hire, while the stables are quoted to suit each event.

Megalong & Hartley Valleys Birthday Party Venues

Size settles it: the stables suit up to 100, and the barn tops out at 30.
Season matters at Hartley Vale: the garden and studio host events from mid-October to mid-May, while the barn works all year for up to 20.
Access: the stables are on ground level with no stairs, while the barn's paths are flat but unsealed and its bathroom is up five steps.
Add-ons: a farm tour pairs well with a stables birthday in the Megalong Valley.

Valley birthday party practicalities

Cold nights: the stables are heated, and the barn has a stone fireplace for dinners of up to 10.
Finishing time: garden hire at Hartley Vale runs until 10pm in season.
Drinks: alcohol on the Megalong farm is served in-house.
Weekends at the barn include at least one night's stay for two.

Common Questions About Venues for Birthday Parties

Which valley venue suits a birthday for 100 people?

The Old Stables at LOT 101 in the Megalong Valley, which seats 100 for dinner or holds 100 standing.

Is there a small birthday venue in Hartley Vale?

Long Alley Barn hosts birthdays for up to 30 outdoors in season, or up to 20 inside the barn all year.

Can birthday guests stay in the Megalong & Hartley Valleys?

Yes. The Megalong Valley estate has six cottages sleeping 22, and the Hartley Vale barn sleeps four.

How much does a birthday in the Hartley Valley cost?

Long Alley Barn's pricing guide is from $2,095 room hire, and weekend events include at least one night's stay for two.

Birthday Party Venues in Megalong & Hartley Valleys

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