Tamarind Events
ProHighlights
- Covered timber deck seats 80 banquet style, with about 120 standing across deck and gardens
- Hire from $125 an hour with a four-hour minimum, or $1,500 for a full day
- Commercial kitchen and serving window available for your own caterer
About Tamarind Events
Tamarind Events is a garden venue on McCabe Crescent on Magnetic Island, run by sisters Hilary and Meredith, who spent decades in food, textiles and design. The site is built around a stand of old tamarind trees that shade the whole block. A path through tropical planting leads to a large raised timber deck under a roof with ceiling fans. It seats 80 banquet style, and with the gardens included the venue holds about 120 for a cocktail-style event. Beyond the deck, the gardens open into smaller breakout areas and quiet corners, so a day can move from a ceremony or presentation to drinks among the trees. There is ramp access and accessible amenities. Next to the deck is a fully equipped commercial kitchen with a double oven, fridges, freezer, gas cooktop and commercial dishwasher, plus a wide serving window. Hirers can use it with their own caterer, or ask for a quote from the venue's recommended catering partner. The venue hosts micro weddings, private celebrations, corporate and leadership days, wellness events and community gatherings. Hire is by the hour or the full day, and an events manager is on site to help with setup.
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Hire includes setup access on the day and an events manager on site.
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Frequently asked questions
How many guests can Tamarind hold?
The covered deck seats 80 guests banquet style. Using the deck and gardens together, a standing cocktail event takes about 120.
How much does hire cost?
Hire is $125 an hour with a four-hour minimum. A full day of up to 12 hours is $1,500 for private and community events, or $1,800 for corporate and government groups.
Can we bring our own caterer?
Yes. The commercial kitchen next to the deck is available for your own catering. The venue can also arrange a quote from its recommended catering partner.
Is the venue accessible?
Yes. The venue has ramp access and accessible amenities, so guests with limited mobility can reach the deck and facilities.
Is there time to set up on the day?
Yes. Access on the day of hire is included for setup, and an events manager stays on site to help things run smoothly. On-site parking is available, with more parking close by.
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Daniela Ceccarelli
5 months ago
There's no better place for yoga, meditation and movement-based events on Magnetic Island than Tamarind. The spacious back deck with timber floor, looking out onto a lush tropical garden immediately invites a sense of re…
Diane Cotter
a month ago
Went to the last day of the Annual Magnetic Island Photography competition exhibition at Tamarind the venue was exactly right for the exhibition- huge shady trees overarching the roofed space .Cleared garden paths wen…
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