{"id":51219,"date":"2019-10-01T08:13:40","date_gmt":"2019-09-30T21:43:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/?p=51219"},"modified":"2025-04-21T14:47:43","modified_gmt":"2025-04-21T04:17:43","slug":"christmas-party-venues-in-illawarra-and-shoalhaven","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/christmas-party-venues-in-illawarra-and-shoalhaven\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Party Venues in Illawarra and Shoalhaven"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row header_feature=&#8221;yes&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;90&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;50&#8243; margin_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]You may be surprised to know that venues are already being booked for Christmas Parties and leaving it to the last minute can mean not getting your preferred date or missing out completely.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not just about getting a date that works for your business or group but getting the right venue. You don\u2019t want to end up crammed into a venue for 10 when you\u2019ve got 30 people or vice versa. The office Christmas party is about celebrating the year that was with your team, so it&#8217;s important that it feels festive and fun.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve put together a list of venues that are sure to hit the mark:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row section_type=&#8221;fullwidth&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"grve-element grve-gallery grve-isotope grve-with-gap\" style=\"\" data-columns=\"3\" data-columns-tablet-landscape=\"2\" data-columns-tablet-portrait=\"2\" data-columns-mobile=\"1\" data-layout=\"fitRows\" data-gutter-size=\"40\">  <div class=\"grve-isotope-container\"><div class=\"grve-isotope-item grve-gallery-item \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vennu.com.au\/en-AU\/listings\/111-wollongong-tennis-club-court-view-function-room\" target=\"_self\"><div class=\"grve-isotope-item-inner grve-zoomIn\">    <figure class=\"grve-hover-style-1 grve-image-hover grve-zoom-none\">      <div class=\"grve-media\">        <div class=\"grve-hover-overlay grve-bg-light grve-opacity-80\"><\/div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wollongong-Tennis-Club-7-600x600.jpg\" class=\"attachment-blade-grve-small-square size-blade-grve-small-square\" alt=\"Wollongong Tennis Club Court View Function Room\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wollongong-Tennis-Club-7-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wollongong-Tennis-Club-7-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wollongong-Tennis-Club-7-1120x1120.jpg 1120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>      <\/div>      <figcaption>        <div class=\"grve-gallery-content\"><h6 class=\"grve-title grve-text-dark\">Wollongong Tennis Club Court View Function Room<\/h6><span class=\"grve-caption grve-text-dark\">The Wollongong Tennis Club Court View Function Room has stunning views of the courts and surrounding parklands.\n\nThis space is perfect for Birthday Parties, Engagements, Weddings, Celebrations, Special Events, Work Functions, Social Gatherings, the list goes on\u2026<\/span>        <\/div>      <\/figcaption>    <\/figure><\/div>  <\/a><\/div><div class=\"grve-isotope-item grve-gallery-item \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vennu.com.au\/en-AU\/listings\/413-vikings-rugby-club\" target=\"_self\"><div class=\"grve-isotope-item-inner grve-zoomIn\">    <figure class=\"grve-hover-style-1 grve-image-hover grve-zoom-none\">      <div class=\"grve-media\">        <div class=\"grve-hover-overlay grve-bg-light grve-opacity-80\"><\/div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vikings-1-600x600.jpg\" class=\"attachment-blade-grve-small-square size-blade-grve-small-square\" alt=\"Vikings Rugby Club\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vikings-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vikings-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vikings-1-1120x1120.jpg 1120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>      <\/div>      <figcaption>        <div class=\"grve-gallery-content\"><h6 class=\"grve-title grve-text-dark\">Vikings Rugby Club<\/h6><span class=\"grve-caption grve-text-dark\">Vikings Rugby Club is Wollongong&#8217;s oldest and most recognised rugby club, offering a well-maintained hall seating 80 people comfortably (120 standing). Vikings Rugby Club offers a fully appointed kitchen for all your catering requirements<\/span>        <\/div>      <\/figcaption>    <\/figure><\/div>  <\/a><\/div><div class=\"grve-isotope-item grve-gallery-item \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vennu.com.au\/en-AU\/listings\/357-the-event-centre-whole-space\" target=\"_self\"><div class=\"grve-isotope-item-inner grve-zoomIn\">    <figure class=\"grve-hover-style-1 grve-image-hover grve-zoom-none\">      <div class=\"grve-media\">        <div class=\"grve-hover-overlay grve-bg-light grve-opacity-80\"><\/div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/The_Event_Centre-600x600.png\" class=\"attachment-blade-grve-small-square size-blade-grve-small-square\" alt=\"University of Wollongong - The Event Centre\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/The_Event_Centre-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/The_Event_Centre-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>      <\/div>      <figcaption>        <div class=\"grve-gallery-content\"><h6 class=\"grve-title grve-text-dark\">University of Wollongong &#8211; The Event Centre<\/h6><span class=\"grve-caption grve-text-dark\">This large, modern, impressive space features floor-to-ceiling windows along two walls, providing views over the Innovation Campus and its gardens.<\/span>        <\/div>      <\/figcaption>    <\/figure><\/div>  <\/a><\/div><div class=\"grve-isotope-item grve-gallery-item \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vennu.com.au\/en-AU\/listings\/270-cwa-berry-branch\" target=\"_self\"><div class=\"grve-isotope-item-inner grve-zoomIn\">    <figure class=\"grve-hover-style-1 grve-image-hover grve-zoom-none\">      <div class=\"grve-media\">        <div class=\"grve-hover-overlay grve-bg-light grve-opacity-80\"><\/div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tiny-Seeds-X-CWA-28-2-2-600x600.jpg\" class=\"attachment-blade-grve-small-square size-blade-grve-small-square\" alt=\"CWA Berry Branch Exterior\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tiny-Seeds-X-CWA-28-2-2-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tiny-Seeds-X-CWA-28-2-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tiny-Seeds-X-CWA-28-2-2-1120x1120.jpg 1120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>      <\/div>      <figcaption>        <div class=\"grve-gallery-content\"><h6 class=\"grve-title grve-text-dark\">CWA Berry Branch<\/h6><span class=\"grve-caption grve-text-dark\">The CWA Berry Branch meets in a historic listed building in the heart of Berry, NSW.\n\nThere is a small light-filled hall with a modern kitchen, disabled access toilet, with wheelchair (or stroller) ramp access to the building.\n\nOpening onto a large outdoor space suitable for outdoor functions and a safe playground. Across the road from Berry Historic Showground.<\/span>        <\/div>      <\/figcaption>    <\/figure><\/div>  <\/a><\/div><div class=\"grve-isotope-item grve-gallery-item \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vennu.com.au\/en-AU\/listings\/166-eagles-function-center\" target=\"_self\"><div class=\"grve-isotope-item-inner grve-zoomIn\">    <figure class=\"grve-hover-style-1 grve-image-hover grve-zoom-none\">      <div class=\"grve-media\">        <div class=\"grve-hover-overlay grve-bg-light grve-opacity-80\"><\/div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/ArticleHeaders\/eaglesfunction-600x600.jpg\" class=\"attachment-blade-grve-small-square size-blade-grve-small-square\" alt=\"Eagles Function Center\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/ArticleHeaders\/eaglesfunction-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/ArticleHeaders\/eaglesfunction-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/ArticleHeaders\/eaglesfunction-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/ArticleHeaders\/eaglesfunction-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/ArticleHeaders\/eaglesfunction-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/ArticleHeaders\/eaglesfunction-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/ArticleHeaders\/eaglesfunction.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>      <\/div>      <figcaption>        <div class=\"grve-gallery-content\"><h6 class=\"grve-title grve-text-dark\">Eagles Function Center<\/h6><span class=\"grve-caption grve-text-dark\">The Eagles Function Centre at the Croome Road Sporting Complex is a modern large space, that overlooks the green playing fields <\/span>        <\/div>      <\/figcaption>    <\/figure><\/div>  <\/a><\/div><div class=\"grve-isotope-item grve-gallery-item \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vennu.com.au\/en-AU\/listings\/109-kiama-tennis-club\" target=\"_self\"><div class=\"grve-isotope-item-inner grve-zoomIn\">    <figure class=\"grve-hover-style-1 grve-image-hover grve-zoom-none\">      <div class=\"grve-media\">        <div class=\"grve-hover-overlay grve-bg-light grve-opacity-80\"><\/div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/VenueImages\/Kiama-Tennis-Club-600x600.png\" class=\"attachment-blade-grve-small-square size-blade-grve-small-square\" alt=\"Kiama Tennis Club\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/VenueImages\/Kiama-Tennis-Club-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/VenueImages\/Kiama-Tennis-Club-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/VenueImages\/Kiama-Tennis-Club-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/VenueImages\/Kiama-Tennis-Club-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>      <\/div>      <figcaption>        <div class=\"grve-gallery-content\"><h6 class=\"grve-title grve-text-dark\">Kiama Tennis Club<\/h6><span class=\"grve-caption grve-text-dark\">The Kiama Tennis Club Clubhouse with kitchen facility includes an axpansive outdoor deck with sail covers, seven beautiful tennis courts, and open grassed area.\n<\/span>        <\/div>      <\/figcaption>    <\/figure><\/div>  <\/a><\/div><div class=\"grve-isotope-item grve-gallery-item \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vennu.com.au\/en-AU\/listings\/219-shoalhaven-heads-surf-life-saving-club\" target=\"_self\"><div class=\"grve-isotope-item-inner grve-zoomIn\">    <figure class=\"grve-hover-style-1 grve-image-hover grve-zoom-none\">      <div class=\"grve-media\">        <div class=\"grve-hover-overlay grve-bg-light grve-opacity-80\"><\/div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/vennu_shslc_print_23-1-600x600.jpg\" class=\"attachment-blade-grve-small-square size-blade-grve-small-square\" alt=\"The Shoalhaven Heads Surf Life Saving Club Hall\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/vennu_shslc_print_23-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/vennu_shslc_print_23-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/vennu_shslc_print_23-1-1120x1120.jpg 1120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>      <\/div>      <figcaption>        <div class=\"grve-gallery-content\"><h6 class=\"grve-title grve-text-dark\">The Shoalhaven Heads Surf Life Saving Club Hall &#8211; Shoalhaven Heads<\/h6><span class=\"grve-caption grve-text-dark\">The Shoalhaven Heads Surf Life Saving Club is situated in a prime location, on Seven Mile Beach. This is a great wedding reception venue, close to holiday house accommodation and with access to many local event caterers and suppliers. The venue is also suitable for memorial\u200b\/\u200bwakes, private social and small business events.<\/span>        <\/div>      <\/figcaption>    <\/figure><\/div>  <\/a><\/div><div class=\"grve-isotope-item grve-gallery-item \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vennu.com.au\/en-AU\/listings\/185-woonona-surf-life-saving-club\" target=\"_self\"><div class=\"grve-isotope-item-inner grve-zoomIn\">    <figure class=\"grve-hover-style-1 grve-image-hover grve-zoom-none\">      <div class=\"grve-media\">        <div class=\"grve-hover-overlay grve-bg-light grve-opacity-80\"><\/div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Woonona_SLSC-1-600x600.jpg\" class=\"attachment-blade-grve-small-square size-blade-grve-small-square\" alt=\"Woonona Surf Life Saving Club\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Woonona_SLSC-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Woonona_SLSC-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Woonona_SLSC-1-1120x1120.jpg 1120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>      <\/div>      <figcaption>        <div class=\"grve-gallery-content\"><h6 class=\"grve-title grve-text-dark\">Woonona Surf Life Saving Club<\/h6><span class=\"grve-caption grve-text-dark\">The Woonona Surf Life Saving Club offers a spacious, modern function room with outstanding Beach and Ocean views. We are close to public transport and the ocean.\n\nWe are perfect for Weddings, Engagements, Milestone Birthdays and Events. Our space is sure to make your next function one to remember!<\/span>        <\/div>      <\/figcaption>    <\/figure><\/div>  <\/a><\/div><div class=\"grve-isotope-item grve-gallery-item \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vennu.com.au\/en-AU\/listings\/195-windang-surf-club\" target=\"_self\"><div class=\"grve-isotope-item-inner grve-zoomIn\">    <figure class=\"grve-hover-style-1 grve-image-hover grve-zoom-none\">      <div class=\"grve-media\">        <div class=\"grve-hover-overlay grve-bg-light grve-opacity-80\"><\/div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Windang_SLSC-20-600x600.jpg\" class=\"attachment-blade-grve-small-square size-blade-grve-small-square\" alt=\"Windang Surf Life Saving Club\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Windang_SLSC-20-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Windang_SLSC-20-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Windang_SLSC-20-1120x1120.jpg 1120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>      <\/div>      <figcaption>        <div class=\"grve-gallery-content\"><h6 class=\"grve-title grve-text-dark\">Windang Surf Life Saving Club<\/h6><span class=\"grve-caption grve-text-dark\">Windang Surf Club is situated right on the beach with water views. It is perfect for a range of events, including Birthday Parties, Baby Showers, Celebrations, Community Events, Work Functions, social gatherings, and engagement parties\u2026<\/span>        <\/div>      <\/figcaption>    <\/figure><\/div>  <\/a><\/div>  <\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row header_feature=&#8221;yes&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;90&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;50&#8243; margin_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]You may be surprised to know that venues are already being booked for Christmas Parties and leaving it to the last minute can mean not getting your preferred date or missing out completely. It\u2019s not just about getting a date that works for your business or group but getting [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":12164,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[212],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-51219","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-guests"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51219","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=51219"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51219\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12164"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=51219"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=51219"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=51219"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}