MAC 02

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Capacity: 3000 guestsCategory: VenuesLocation: 18 Hunter St, Hobart TAS 7000

Highlights

Former wharf shed on Hunter Street with ceilings rising to 13.5 metres
Holds 1,000 guests as standard, or up to 3,000 with a temporary permit
Dry hire: you bring the caterer, bar, styling and production

About MAC 02

MAC 02 is a former cargo shed on Hunter Street, right on the Hobart waterfront and a short walk from the CBD and its hotels. The building once held cement and later cold-stored apples and hops, before being turned into a cruise terminal. Its owner, TasPorts, hires it out for large events outside the cruise season. Inside is one big open hall with concrete floors, ceilings that rise to 13.5 metres and long glass walls facing the wharf. The main hall gives about 1,700 square metres of usable floor, and a second flexible area of roughly 1,000 square metres can work as back of house. Standard capacity is 1,000 guests plus 100 event staff, and a temporary occupancy permit lifts that to 3,000. Published layouts include theatre seating for 1,700, conference dinners for 1,300 and trade shows of around 110 booths. The hall is hired dry, so catering, bar, styling, entertainment and production all come from suppliers you choose. TasPorts handles cleaning, waste and security, and can suggest preferred suppliers it has worked with. Every event needs a signed hire agreement, public liability insurance and a risk assessment, and some also need permits for assembly, traffic, food or liquor. The hall is not available from November to April each year because of cruise ship bookings, and a ship berthed alongside can block part of the water view.

Inclusions & amenities

Venue type

Function Venue

Features

Cocktail/StandingBanquet/Sit-DownIndoorWaterfrontExclusive Venue Hire

Facilities

WIFIWheelchair Accessible

Pricing

TasPorts does not publish a hire fee for MAC 02, and each event is quoted separately. Catering, drinks, styling and production are arranged and paid for directly with your own suppliers.

Food

There is no in-house catering. Food is brought in by an external caterer of your choice, and TasPorts can recommend preferred suppliers. A food permit may be needed depending on the event.

Beverages

Drinks are served by your own licensed bar operator or caterer. A liquor licence may be required depending on the type of event.

Availability

Events run between May and October, as the hall serves cruise ships from November to April. A booking needs a hire agreement, public liability insurance and a risk assessment, arranged with the TasPorts events team.

Frequently asked questions

How many guests can MAC 02 hold?

The standard limit is 1,000 guests plus 100 event staff. With a temporary occupancy permit the hall can take up to 3,000 guests, and published layouts include theatre seating for 1,700 and conference dinners for 1,300.

Does MAC 02 supply catering or a bar?

No. MAC 02 is a dry-hire venue, so you organise your own caterer, bar, styling, entertainment and production. TasPorts can recommend preferred suppliers, and a liquor licence or food permit may be needed depending on the event.

When can MAC 02 be booked?

The hall is used for cruise ships from November to April each year, so events can only be held between May and October.

What equipment comes with the hall?

There is no AV apart from a permanent projector screen. Power outlets, including three-phase supply, are spread along the side walls, water is available, and Wi-Fi can be arranged on request.

Is MAC 02 accessible, and where do guests park?

All entrances have level access, there is an accessible toilet and assistance animals are welcome throughout. There is no public parking on site, but voucher parking can be found nearby on Hunter and Evans streets and along Franklin Wharf, with coach and taxi bays out front.

Where we are

Suitable occasions

Corporate Event Wedding Reception

Reviews

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Jeff Roubal

7 months ago

Easy boarding for the Crown Princess. Lots of friendly staff available to assist if necessary. Easily walkable.

portdatabase

a year ago

Easy access. Professional personnel. Souvenir stands inside of the Terminal. Free wi-fi for pax & crew. Spacious, clean and organized. 5 minutes walk to the city.