Melvilles
ProHighlights
- Country-style tavern on 20 private acres, booked by one group at a time
- Seats 200 under roof, with more room on the lawns under festoon lights
- Extras include tractor hay rides, an animal farm and rides in a 1926 Chevy
About Melvilles
Melvilles is a country Australiana event venue on 20 acres of family-owned land at Alligator Creek, on the southern fringe of Townsville. The property looks out to the foothills of Mount Elliot. The heart of the venue is a large open-sided shed styled as an Aussie tavern, with heavy timber framing and a rustic fit-out. It seats 200 guests under roof, and the surrounding lawns take many more, with festoon lighting strung overhead for evenings outdoors. Every function is booked on an exclusive basis, so a group has the whole farm to itself. Hosts can decorate or theme the space as they like, and buses can be arranged from two pick-up points in town. For birthday and engagement parties, guests usually arrive in the early evening to background music from the in-house PA, a hired DJ or a live act. Wood-fired pizzas are a popular food choice, and drinks run through the bar on a tab or paid by each guest. Corporate nights follow a fuller format, with welcome drinks and canapés, country-style meals, presentations on the data projector and themed entertainment such as whip cracking and duck racing before the dance floor opens. Weddings are also held here in rustic, country chic, vintage and more traditional styles. Optional extras across all events include tractor hay rides, an animal farm and rides in a 1926 Chevy.
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Frequently asked questions
How many guests can Melvilles hold?
The venue seats 200 guests under roof. The lawns around the tavern can take a much larger crowd for outdoor events.
Do we get the venue to ourselves?
Yes. Every event and function is booked on an exclusive-use basis, so the whole 20-acre property is reserved for one group.
What food is served at parties?
Birthday and engagement parties usually have a choice of wood-fired pizzas. Corporate functions can run to canapés, country-style meals with a choice of menus, and apple pie with ice-cream for dessert.
How do drinks work?
Drinks are served at the bar. Hosts can set up a bar tab, or guests can buy their own drinks.
Can guests get there by bus?
Yes. Bus transport can be arranged, with a choice of two pick-up points in town, and buses usually leave the farm around 11.30pm to midnight.
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TERESA COWLEY
3 months ago
Great place for kids to also visit
N R
4 years ago
What a nice place for special parties or meetings. Certainly with a lot of space to accommodate a decent amount of people. Petting farm is so much loved by the kids as well as the train and vintage trucks. The view at ni…
David Vagg
8 years ago
We had a nice time here for dinner. The kids enjoyed seeing the animals and running around with their friends. The food was good quality at a decent price. The staff were friendly and helpful. All transactions are in cas…
Madeleine Prince
5 years ago
Went to 2021 Halloween event. $60 admission fee for 2 adults 3 kids seemed quite steep so called a week ahead to talk about the event further. It seemed there would be alot of activities. Hundreds of people were interest…
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