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Getting a Canberra Reunion Organised

A reunion needs room to wander and talk more than a dance floor, and the headcount is often uncertain until late. Pick a space that works at 60 and still feels right at 200.

School and university reunions in the ACT often draw people who have moved across town, so somewhere central and easy to find helps.

The main reunion settings around the lake:

  • A lakeside function room on the Black Mountain Peninsula at Acton seats 160 at rounds or holds 220 standing.
  • A glass-walled pavilion at the National Arboretum suits a smaller year group, with room for 80 seated or 138 standing.
  • Licensed clubs in Deakin and Queanbeyan offer large rooms, with set menus at the Deakin club from $40 per person.
  • A Red Hill golf club or a Manuka pub upstairs bar suits a relaxed afternoon catch-up, with the pub's menus from $60 per person.

Ask each venue how late you can confirm final numbers, since reunion RSVPs trickle in. Browse more venues by area.

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Running the guest list

  • Set an RSVP date a few weeks out and confirm numbers with the venue straight after.
  • Ticketing through a set menu price makes it simple to split costs fairly.
  • Name tags with a year or class photo help when faces have changed.
  • A shared photo wall or slideshow gives people an easy way to start talking.

Beyond a function room

  • A winery tour suits a small group catching up over a day out, with hop-on hop-off tours from $89 per person.
  • An event planner can take on the venue, styling and run sheet for a big milestone reunion.
  • A photographer for the first hour captures the group shot before people drift off.

Seasons and timing

  • Late autumn and winter suit indoor rooms with heating, as nights are frosty.
  • Warm, dry summers suit a garden or balcony, though hot afternoons favour evening starts.
  • A Saturday afternoon gives families with children a chance to come and still get home early.

What People Ask About Reunion Parties

How big a room does a school reunion in the ACT need?

Plan for your likely top number and ask whether the room still feels full at the low end. Rooms on this page range from around 80 seated up to clubs holding 300.

What does a reunion cost per head at a club?

The Deakin club on this page starts set menus from $40 per person, and the Manuka pub from $60 per person. Check what drinks are included.

Can a reunion be held on the Black Mountain Peninsula?

Yes. A lakeside room at Acton seats 160 at round tables or holds 220 for a stand-up party.

Is a winery tour a good idea for a small reunion?

For a group of old friends, a day visiting cellar doors gives plenty of time to talk. Tours run to Murrumbateman and include transport, so nobody has to plan the trip home.

Should we hire a planner for a big milestone reunion?

For a 20 or 25-year reunion with a large guest list, a planner can handle the venue, styling and run sheet, leaving the committee to chase RSVPs.

When should a Queanbeyan or Inner South reunion confirm final numbers?

Ask each venue for its cut-off. Most need final numbers a week or so out for catering.

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