Christmas Party Venues in Nelson Bay & Tomaree

What to Know Before Booking Christmas Party Venues

Tomaree workplaces planning a December party in the Nelson Bay & Tomaree area have a choice is between a club on the water at Soldiers Point and a farm venue at Bobs Farm. Both cater for large groups, but they suit different kinds of night.

Comparing the two Tomaree Christmas venues:

Menus at the club: Soldiers Point Bowling Club serves plated or buffet Christmas menus, with function menus from $50 per person.
Menus on the farm: Cookabarra Restaurant and Function Centre cooks modern Australian and Mediterranean food using barramundi farmed on site.
Transport: Soldiers Point runs a courtesy bus, and Cookabarra can help organise coaches.
Size: the Soldiers Point club takes 20 to 400, while Cookabarra holds 300-plus for cocktails.
Presentations: both venues have a projector for the year-end speeches.

A club suits a straightforward seated dinner, while the farm suits a team wanting a change of scene.

Nelson Bay & Tomaree Christmas Party Venues

Choose Soldiers Point for waived room hire on larger seated functions.
Choose Bobs Farm for a covered veranda beside a lily pond.
Choose Soldiers Point for a dance floor in Seascapes.
Choose Bobs Farm if the team needs breakout space for a planning session first.

Running a Christmas function around Nelson Bay & Tomaree

December brings holiday crowds, so plan guest transport ahead.
Both venues allow a DJ, so the night can end with dancing.
Ask each venue about dietary options when choosing the menu.
Long summer evenings suit drinks before the meal.

Venues for Christmas Parties: Your Questions Answered

Which Tomaree Christmas venue has buffet menus?

Soldiers Point Bowling Club offers its Christmas menus plated or as a buffet.

Can staff get home safely from a Nelson Bay & Tomaree Christmas party?

Soldiers Point runs a courtesy bus from late afternoon, and Cookabarra can help arrange coach pick-ups.

How many guests fit at a Christmas party at Bobs Farm or Soldiers Point?

Soldiers Point caters for 20 to 400, and Cookabarra takes 300-plus standing.

Is there a farm venue for a Port Stephens Christmas party?

Yes. Cookabarra Restaurant and Function Centre at Bobs Farm sits on a 48-acre property with its own barramundi farm.