Christmas Party Venues in Darling Point

What to Know Before Booking Christmas Party Venues

Pair the office Christmas party with a race on the harbour: the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia runs corporate sailing on its Elliott 7m keelboats, and a function in the clubhouse can follow. The club's rooms sit over the Rushcutters Bay marina at 1 New Beach Road, Darling Point, around three kilometres from the CBD.

That short hop from the city makes it an easy trip for a team heading over after work.

Rooms for the end-of-year function:

A board or leadership dinner: the training room for 20
Team drinks for up to 60: the Rani Room
A seated division dinner for 84: the Freya Room
The whole company: Freya and Morna combined, 120 seated or 200 for a cocktail party
Informal drinks: the Members Bar, on request

The club's dedicated events team handles corporate bookings, and events wrap up at midnight.

Drinks can run on consumption or as a beverage package
Packages can be lifted with premium wine, cocktails and spirits for a client-facing night
Swapping the entrée for canapés costs nothing extra
Food and drinks both come from the club, so the booking sits with one team

The day itself at Darling Point

Keelboat sailing gives the team an activity before dinner
The marina and harbour sit outside every function room
A dance floor and live music can close out the night
Lifts and accessible bathrooms suit a mixed workforce

Venues for Christmas Parties: Your Questions Answered

Can a Christmas party include sailing at the CYCA?

Yes. The club runs corporate sailing on its fleet of Elliott 7m keelboats, which can be paired with a function in the clubhouse.

How far is the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia from the CBD?

About three kilometres, beside the marina at Rushcutters Bay.

Which room suits a mid-sized team at Darling Point?

The Freya Room seats 84 or holds 125 for cocktails, and the Rani Room takes cocktail events of up to 60.

Do drinks have to be a package at the CYCA?

No. Drinks can run on consumption, or a beverage package can be upgraded with premium wine, cocktails and spirits.