Reunion Sunshine Coast

Reunions bring together people who may not have seen each other in years, so the room has to make conversation easy. Central Sunshine Coast venues around Mooloolaba and Buderim suit this well, with function rooms in pubs and restaurants close to plenty of places to stay.

Costs are friendly for big class or family groups. Pub function packages start from $24 per person, while a heritage dining room with one long table starts from $88 per person.

Planning points for a reunion on the coast:

• Large school or workplace reunions suit a pub function room with standing space, a bar area and room for name tags and memorabilia.
• Small family or friendship reunions fit a private dining room set around one table, where everyone can hear each other.
• A Mooloolah River setting at Mooloolaba gives guests a marina to wander along before or after.
• Buderim sits up on the hill with coastline outlooks and a slightly calmer feel than the beachfront strip.
• Book the room around school holidays and summer, when Mooloolaba fills up and accommodation is harder to find.

Guests flying in for the weekend often add a second outing, such as a boat trip or a casual lawn bowls afternoon.