Birthday Party Venues in Nunawading

Choosing the Right Birthday Party Venue

Whose birthday it is settles most Nunawading plans. A young child's party belongs at MiniTown, the indoor play centre in Silver Grove, while a 40th, 50th or 60th points to Springwoods, the function room inside the Burvale Hotel.

The choice mostly comes down to who the guest of honour is and whether the day is about play or about a bar, a dance floor and speeches.

How the two Nunawading options line up:

Little ones up to nine: MiniTown runs parties in five private themed rooms, with the slides, ball pits, foam pit and ride-on train open to every guest for the booking.
Theme of their choosing: MiniTown's VIP Room can be dressed as anything the birthday child picks, from unicorns to superheroes, with helium balloons and themed decor included.
Grown-up milestones: the Burvale Hotel's Springwoods room pairs a private bar with a dance floor and AV, and holds a 200-strong cocktail crowd.
Food for the adults: MiniTown lays on pizza, pasta, sliders and sushi for parents, while the pub's function platters stretch to yum cha, seafood and vegan choices.
Budget guide: MiniTown has weekday party packages from $588, and the Burvale Hotel starts from $1,500 room hire.

Both venues price their packages by headcount, so have a rough number ready before you send an enquiry. Families can bring their own cake to MiniTown, and a roast carvery at the Burvale Hotel suits a seated dinner.

Session times: a morning or an afternoon slot of two hours, or an evening takeover of the whole centre for a crowd of up to 100.
On the kids' plates: chicken nuggets or fish fingers and chips, with yoghurt, juice or waffles on the side.
Room sizes: Space and Dino suit a small group of friends, and Forest and Ocean fit a slightly bigger class.
Bring your own touches: a homemade cake, costumes or extra decorations are all fine, and allergies can be catered for with notice.

An adult milestone at the Burvale Hotel

What the package covers: five hours of room time with staffing, linen, platters and a starting bar tab already counted in.
Sitting down: seated layouts take somewhere between 100 and 140 guests, depending on how the tables are arranged.
Music and slides: a Bluetooth connection plays your own playlist, and the AV handles a photo slideshow before the toasts.
Staying over: relatives coming from further away can take one of the hotel's 28 guest rooms after the party.

Common Questions About Venues for Birthday Parties

What age suits a MiniTown birthday in Nunawading?

MiniTown caters for kids aged nine and under, and a ride on its play-centre train is part of every package.

Can a Nunawading birthday have its own bar and dance floor?

Yes. Springwoods at the Burvale Hotel keeps its bar, dance floor and pool table inside the room, and guests come in through a separate door rather than the public bar.

Are parents fed at a kids' party at MiniTown?

Yes. Each package includes food for adults as well as children, with pasta, pizza, sushi and sliders laid on for the parents.

Is there parking at the Burvale Hotel for birthday guests?

Yes, guests can park for free at the hotel, which sits where Springvale Road meets Burwood Highway, and trams and buses reach it too.