The Gunyah
Bookings
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Book The Gunyah
All hirers must agree to the Conditions of Hire(PDF, 148KB). You can also email your request to venuehire@woollahra.nsw.gov.au. Have Questions? Check out our Venue Hire FAQ for all you need to know.
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About this venue
Location
335 Old South Head Rd, Watsons Bay. The Gunyah was previously known as Vaucluse Scout Hall.
Uses
Social events, recreational activities, meetings and community groups.
Capacity
Up to 70 people
Floorplan
See The Gunyah Floorplan(PDF, 677KB)
FAQ
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Fees and charges
Fees and charges for The Gunyah hire only (incl. GST - valid to 30 June 2026)
| TYPE OF BOOKING |
DESCRIPTION |
HIRE FEE
|
| Children’s Birthday Parties
|
Weekends Only: morning session 9 - 12:30, afternoon session 1:30 - 5pm
Outside of these times the Private function rate is charged |
$280 per session
|
| Commercial / Private Functions
|
Individuals - closed functions to invited attendees only, private parties (13 years of age and over)
Businesses - all commercial businesses
All political parties and associations which support political candidates. |
$135 per hour
|
| Community / Arts / Recreation
|
Individuals - casual bookings excluding private functions and parties
Businesses – will be assessed on the following:
- Annual turnover less than $150,000 per annum - (provide balance sheet, BAS statement, or letter from an Accountant confirming income)
- Event must be open for members of the public to attend
- Identification of community / social benefit (provide statement regarding benefit of activity)
- Attendance fees must be less than commercial rates (provide list of fees and charges)
- Must have own public liability insurance (provide certificate of currency)
|
$52 per hour
|
| Not for Profit
|
Registered Charities and Not For Profit Organisations, including Educational and Religious Institutions
- Must have an Australian Tax Office (ATO) registered not for profit status ( provide certificate)
- Must have own public liability insurance (provide certificate of currency)
|
$36 per hour
|
| 12-Step programs/Playgroups
|
12-step programs and Playgroups registered with their appropriate governing body
- Must have public liability insurance provided through governing body
|
$19 per hour
|
| Cancellation Fees |
|
Less than 28 days of Event |
$70
|
|
Greater than 28 days of Event
|
Full fees
|
Additional information
Equipment and facilities available:(PDF, 630KB)
- The Gunyah has kitchen facilities including a fridge, microwave, kettle and urn. There are tables (standard trestle table, Dimensions: 1830 (W) x 750 (D) x 730 (H) mm) and chairs available for use.
- Room measures 17m x 5.5m
- There is a small deck area at the rear of the building with ramp access.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair ramp and access throughout the hall
- Accessible toilet located outside hall adjacent to the building
- Accessible parking
- Adult change table
Parking: There is a small public parking area at the front of the hall.
Location
335 Old South Head Rd, Watsons Bay 2030 View Map
-33.8457173,151.2842197
335 Old South Head Rd ,
Watsons Bay 2030
335 Old South Head Rd ,
Watsons Bay 2030
The Gunyah
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