Caves Coastal
ProHighlights
- Three event spaces opposite Caves Beach, each with its own deck
- Mawson and Nautilus rooms each seat 160 or hold 250 standing
- Bungalows, villas and townhouses on site for overnight guests
About Caves Coastal
Caves Coastal is a bar, restaurant and accommodation resort on Mawson Close, across the road from Caves Beach. Its event team hosts gatherings from about 10 guests up to 250. There are three private spaces. The Mawson Room has an exclusive deck, a long bar and a sandstone feature wall, with views over the park to the ocean, and the Nautilus Room has its own indoor and outdoor areas. Each of those two rooms seats up to 160 guests or holds about 250 for a cocktail party. The Pacific Deck, on the left side of the building, takes up to 80 standing on its private ocean-facing deck. Food ranges from platters for small groups to canapé packages with substantial items, alternate-drop set menus and share-style feasts. Drinks packages run for three or four hours, with a standard and a premium wine list and tap beer. The venue also hosts weddings, with ceremonies on the boardwalk, on the beach or on the hilltop, and receptions in the Mawson or Nautilus rooms. Conference groups have a projector, screens and rooms that divide into breakout spaces. Guests can stay over in 18 bungalows, 20 villas or 10 townhouses linked by timber boardwalks. Send an enquiry with your date and numbers to start planning.
Inclusions & amenities
Venue type
Budget
Food & drinks
Features
Facilities
Pricing
Wedding receptions carry a $2,000 venue hire fee plus food and drink minimum spends, with a ceremony fee of $2,500 and a reception package of $165 per person. Micro weddings on the Pacific Deck start at $6,000 for 15 guests, Monday to Thursday.
Food
Share-style menus pair roast chicken, salmon or sirloin with three sides, and platters cover antipasto, seafood, pizzas, cheese and sliders. Dietary needs can be catered for when confirmed at least seven days ahead.
Beverages
Packages run for three or four hours, and extra hours can be added.
Availability
Frequently asked questions
How many guests can Caves Coastal host?
The Mawson Room and the Nautilus Room each seat up to 160 guests and hold about 250 cocktail style. The Pacific Deck holds up to 80 standing, or 30 to 40 seated.
What are the function food options and prices?
Canapé packages are $60 per person for eight canapés and one substantial item (minimum 30 guests) or $75 per person for ten canapés and two substantial items. Alternate-drop menus are $70 per person for two courses (minimum 20 guests) or $80 per person for three. Share-style menus are $75 per person for two courses or $85 per person for three, and platters for 8 to 12 people run from $70 to $250.
What drinks packages are available?
The standard package is $52 per person for three hours or $63 per person for four, with sparkling, white and red wine, tap beer and a light beer. The premium package is $72 per person for three hours or $83 per person for four. An extra hour can be added to either package.
Can we hold a wedding ceremony and reception here?
Yes. Ceremonies can be held on the boardwalk, on the beach or on the hilltop, with a ceremony fee of $2,500. Receptions take a Mawson or Nautilus room for five hours, with a $2,000 venue hire fee and food and drink minimum spends. The reception package is $165 per person and includes a two-course menu, grazing or canapés plus a five-hour drinks package.
Is there AV for presentations?
Yes. The venue has a data projector, a screen and portable plasma TVs, and the Nautilus Room has a dropdown projector and screen built in. Its walls can be moved to create breakout spaces for conferences.
Where we are
Suitable occasions
Sharon Padberg
2 months ago
We had lunch at the bistro & there is a lot of tables, indoors & outdoors, with a view of the ocean. The menu had great choices, the meals were good and the chips! The chips are the best. Service was friendly, quick and…
S. McMahon
3 months ago
We had a great lunch here, bar services is very slow and need attention as it was not a one off experience. Food was great and options oat the venue to engage with enough. Greta for a weekend lunch or afternoon sessions.
Adam Cavanagh (Wedding Photographer)
4 months ago
I’ve photographed a bunch of weddings at Caves Coastal over the years, and it’s always such a great venue for couples wanting a relaxed coastal wedding. The location is the big drawcard, with Caves Beach right there, bea…
Ella Palozzi
7 months ago
My now husband and I chose Caves Coastal Bar and Bunglows to host our big day. From the moment we had a tour with Asha we felt so at ease and comfortable. Asha and Taylin looked after us the whole day and were present al…
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