Christmas Party in Port Stephens

Planning a Port Stephens Christmas Party

End-of-year parties in Port Stephens lean towards the water. December evenings stay light late, so a charter out of Nelson Bay or a veranda dinner beside a farm pond makes the most of the warm weather.

Holiday-makers arrive from mid-December and fill the restaurants, so lock in a Friday early in the year.

Options for a work, club or family Christmas:

A catamaran charter from d'Albora Marina, from a sailing cat for up to 60 to larger boats that cater for a couple of hundred
A farm restaurant at Bobs Farm with an air-conditioned room seating over 200 and a covered veranda beside a lily pond
A bowling club at Soldiers Point with two-course set menus from $50 per person and a raised stage for speeches and a few thank-yous to the team
A golf club event room in Medowie bushland, with canapé packages from $20 per person for a stand-up party

A cruise suits a team that wants a change of scene, while a club or farm restaurant is easier for a mixed crowd with partners and children.

More rooms are on Christmas party venues, and the corporate event page covers conferences and offsites.

The first three Fridays of December go first, so a Thursday or a lunch can be easier to land
Ask whether the venue runs shared Christmas nights or keeps your room private
A January or February thank-you party avoids the rush once the holiday crowds thin out
Confirm final numbers and dietary needs with the kitchen a week or two ahead

Taking the party onto the bay

Ask charter operators whether catering and drinks packages are included or arranged separately
Check the boarding point at the marina and the return time, so guests can plan lifts home
Ask the skipper how an afternoon sea breeze changes the route, and whether an evening departure is calmer
A sailing cat with a licensed bar and a covered foredeck keeps a group of 60 together in one space

Christmas Parties: Your Questions Answered

Can a Port Stephens Christmas party be held on a boat?

Yes. Catamarans leave d'Albora Marina in Nelson Bay for private charters, from a sailing cat for 60 to larger vessels catering for up to 200.

What does a club Christmas dinner cost at Soldiers Point?

Two-course set function menus start at $50 per person, and larger seated groups can sometimes have the room fee waived.

Is there a Port Stephens Christmas venue for 200 or more?

The farm restaurant at Bobs Farm seats over 200 and holds 300-plus for cocktails, and the larger charter catamarans cater for up to 200.

How early should a December party in Nelson Bay be booked?

Hold the date by the middle of the year, since December Fridays overlap with school holidays and tourist season around the bay.

Can a Medowie Christmas party be a stand-up event?

Yes. The golf club event room takes up to 200 for cocktails, with canapé packages from $20 per person.

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