Venues and Events

Offering one of the largest venues in Newcastle through to small meeting rooms, your conference, team meeting, school graduation, expo or gala dinner can be hosted in the bushlands of the Callaghan Campus or with harbour views in the city.

Businesses of all sizes can find a suitable venue to fit their needs. With three caterers to choose from and a range of approved event suppliers, using our venues enables you to be in charge of your own event planning with the support of university campus facilities and services. Browse the venues to consider which of the 15 venues might be a good fit.

Talk details with the venue hire team to narrow it down to the perfect venue.

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Essential Information

We partner with NUServices, Gather and Sprout Catering to provide you with a number of catering options for events on each campus. All catering services use fresh ingredients, for a quality catering experience. Below is information on each catering service; click the links to find out which service will suit your event best.

NUServices Catering

NUServices Catering Image NUServices catering has a range of delicious canapes & lunch or breakfast menu's suitable for your corporate meeting through to formal dinners and events. NUServices will accommodate specific catering needs to ensure that you experience quality food and service for any occasion, no matter the size. NUServices focus on using local, seasonal produce to elevate your dining experience.

Explore NUServices catering packages.

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Sprout Catering

Experience the finest in catering with Sprout Catering, where we specialise in transforming every occasion, from morning teas to formal dinners, into unforgettable events. Whether you're hosting 12 or 800 Guests, our dedicated team promises impeccable service and exquisite cuisine tailored to your specific needs & budgets. Trust us to make your gathering a resounding success, no matter the scale.

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Gather by Cater Care

Catering with connection. We ensure that community is at the heart of operations, while still delivering a high-quality service. It’s the people that make the experience, and Gather is wholly focused on bringing people together.

View Gather's catering package.

榴莲成人app下载 of Newcastle Venue Hire Agreement Terms and Conditions can be found here

It is critical you have the right insurance for your event. You will need to provide the Venues and Events team with a certificate of currency (Public Liability Insurance) to the value of $20 million. The Public Liability Insurance is to be in the same name as the applicant or organisation.

A Workers Compensation Insurance policy provides an employer coverage in the event one of their employees suffer a work related injury or illness. You will need to provide the Venues and Events team with a certificate of currency (Workers Compensation Insurance). The Workers Compensation Insurance is to be in the same name as the applicant or organisation.

If you or your organisation is a Charity or a Not for Profit organisation and your event is raising money on behalf of a Charity then you may be eligible for a reduced application fee. You will need to supply a Certificate of Charity or Not for Profit Status and/or a Letter of Authority to Fundraise.