Awarded the Best Meetings Venue in NSW at the 2003 Tourism Awards, Mercure Lake Macquarie Raffertys Resort is a unique destination for your conference, function or retreat. Just 90 minutes drive north of Sydney, the resort incorporates deluxe accommodation, state of the art meeting facilities and tantalising food and wine, complimented by a diverse range of recreational facilities and activities.

In Sydney there is no setting more beautiful, no views more sought after than those of the spectacular harbour. Captain Cook's fleet consists of nine vessels, including the prestigious cruising restaurant MV Sydney 2000, catering for 2 to 800 guests on a single vessel, or up to 2,000 guests fleet-wide. All are available for exclusive day, evening or overnight private charter.


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Manly Yacht Club is the perfect waterfront venue for your next party, wedding or conference. Situated on the eastern shore of Manly Cove, Manly Yacht Club offers an uninterrupted waterfront vista of Sydney Harbour from a huge sheltered balcony.

With over 15 years of experience providing 5-star cruises on Sydney Harbour, All Occasion Cruises can make your corporate event, product launch, wedding or next special occasion one to remember. “Bella Vista” (Italian for beautiful scenery) is a vessel with a three level glass ballroom that has been specially designed for high-end corporate, wedding and social events. The Horizon deck is the perfect venue for drinks and canapés with uninterrupted views of Sydney Harbour as your stunning backdrop. If you need to impress, the Bella Vista is guaranteed to leave up to 750 guests in awe.

de Groots Unique Cruise Experiences

If you are stuck for venue ideas and are looking for a unique venue that will keep your clients talking about you long after the event, contact de Groots directly via the Best Venues website. de Groots will provide you with their favourite luxury yacht and dining suggestions in Sydney, certain to please even the fussiest foodie. Start off with champagne and oysters at one of Sydney's best restaurants before being collected by your own chartered yacht for a cruise around the harbour. Or, host your own private dinner party with one of de Groots’ celebrity chef contacts. The possibilities are varied and endless.

Starship Sydney, with its architectural magnificence and sparkling modern interiors is the epitome of sophistication and style. Designed for optimal visibility during Sydney Harbour cruising, Starship features 360° floor to ceiling glass walls. A choice of three spacious levels, each with its own unique characteristics, is ideal for a variety of functions from sit-down to cocktail soirées.

This stylish 62ft motor yacht is available for exclusive charters including breakfast, lunch and dinner cruises. Blue Diamond specialises in corporate cocktail parties, birthday parties and intimate dinners. With open plan entertaining on three levels, Blue Diamond is air-conditioned and stylishly fitted out in teak and leather.

Treat yourself to a spectacular experience onboard the Sydney Showboat. Following a 1.5 million dollar makeover in 2004, Sydney Showboats have emerged as one of the most desired dining venues in Sydney. A great night out to celebrate any occasion, any night of the week - birthdays, anniversaries, hens or bucks nights, Christmas parties or any other excuse to celebrate, with catering for small groups and up to 350 for a larger event. Their extravagant show features glamorous and gorgeous Australian showgirls who have danced their way from the Moulin Rouge in Paris to all the way to Sydney Harbour.

The Shelbourne Hotel comprised of 4 bars, a courtyard, lounge and dining areas can all de adapted to suit the needs of any occasion up to 1000 people cocktail style.

Impress your guests and cruise in style onboard Sydney Harbour's newest and most impressive fleet of $5 million luxury catamarans. Take in the sights of the harbour and enjoy fine cuisine, all freshly prepared on board. Magistic Cruises caters groups of 40 to 350 guests.

Cruise back in time and enjoy the many moods of the majestic and ancient Hawkesbury River on board Macquarie Princess, an ex Sydney ferry which has been converted to an all weather classic. Great fun for groups, offering great food and sociable atmosphere while you cruise a picturesque stretch of the Hawkesbury River.

Enjoy Sydney Harbour in style. Sale the Seawind 1000, an Australian designed and built sailing catamaran which is extremely stable and comfortable, with a large covered cockpit area. The open plan of the vessel enables guests to sit comfortably and enjoy uninterrupted views of the Harbour. In our fleet are three of the newest sailing catamarans on Sydney Harbour.

The Cube Convention Centre is a state-of-the-art conference, exhibition and entertainment facility, capable of catering for up to 1200 people. The possibilities are endless at Campbelltown Catholic Club with four function rooms, each with its own sense of style and first class facilities. The Club is renown for its superb catering and offers a delicious function menu selection.

The ultimate corporate sailing experience, Kookaburra Challenge is an exciting and unique way for conference and incentive groups to enjoy Sydney Harbour! These state-of-the-art yachts are crewed by experienced yachtsman and you can participate as little or as much as you like. Half day or full day racing is available, depending on your group’s requirements.

Shoal Bay Beach Club offers modern one and two bedroom fully self contained apartments. Catering for your every holiday need, these apartments are beautifully appointed with widescreen LCD TV’s, DVD players, granite benchtop kitchens and everything you need to ensure your stay is both memorable and completely relaxing. An array of restaurants, bars and local attractions are all within walking distance, or stroll just 200 meters through Anzac Park to the perfect Sands of Shoal Bay Beach.