Function Venues SYDNEY | Function Venues MELBOURNE | Function Venues ADELAIDE | Function Venues BRISBANE

LOCATION
The Australis Retreat is located at Wisemans Ferry on the banks of the majestic Hawkesbury River, the longest navigable river in Australia, just an hour’s drive north west of Sydney.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Within the retreat grounds is the Riverbend Restaurant, well known in the local Hawkesbury “food basket” region of Sydney for its award-winning chefs producing an array of culinary delights. Only the freshest and finest seasonal produce is used in this 130-seat licensed restaurant, with many ingredients sourced from local suppliers. Open for lunch on Saturday and Sunday, and dinner 7 days, the menu is modern Australian, complemented by a predominantly Australian wine list.

CONFERENCES
An easy hour’s drive from Sydney, the Retreat is a boutique meetings facility easily accessible yet sufficiently far away from the office. The environment is ideal for training, learning and development programs, team building and business planning sessions.

The Retreat boasts dedicated state-of-the-art conference facilities, including four separate conference suites and a boardroom. The grounds for outdoor activities are extensive, including ropes courses that are perfect for team-building activities.

In addition, there is a wide range of on-site leisure facilities including 9-hole golf course (suitable for corporate and social golf days), pool, tennis, and volleyball just to name a few.

WEDDINGS
With its stunning natural setting nestled in the historic hamlet of Wisemans Ferry, the Retreat at Wisemans has played host to many a perfect wedding. The atmosphere is from a different world yet the venue is merely an hour’s drive from Sydney.

The Retreat is suitable for both wedding ceremony and reception, up to 150 guests. For the ceremony, there is a dedicated Wedding Gazebo with the beautiful Hawkesbury River as a backdrop. A favourite option for the reception is the Riverside Marquee, which is erected in the Wedding Garden right on the banks of the Hawkesbury River, catering for 75-150 guests.

For those seeking an indoor option, the Riverbend Restaurant caters for 40-100 guests, and as an alternative for smaller reception parties of 30-60 guests, the landscaped gardens provide the ideal setting for a more informal feel. A number of catering options prepared by award-winning chefs are available, ranging from cocktail style, to buffet and formal a la carte menus. The Retreat also has a dedicated wedding co-ordinator to work with the bride and groom, to plan every detail of the special day.