Abberley Park Hall, situated in a heritage park at 15 Abberley Crescent, is a small hall ideal for public meetings, dance/exercise classes, birthday parties, weddings and other social functions.

Booking and enquiries

For regular hirers (who want to book for six or more dates) please complete an online Council community facility request(external link).

For a casual hire, please call us on 03 941 8999.

Abberley Park Hall has the following capacities:

Room Capacity
Hall 60
  • 60 standing and 40 seated

Hours of hire

  • Available for hire Monday to Sunday, 8am to midnight.

Access

  • This centre has wheelchair access via a ramp at the rear of the building.
  • No off-street parking.
  • On-street parking is available on Abberley Crescent.

The below pricing takes effect from 1 July 2024.

Hall hire

  • $16.00 per hour for not-for-profit community groups where the booking is for community benefit and does not charge attendees.
  • $25.00 per hour for not-for-profit community groups where the booking is for a community group and charges fees or takes payment.
  • $40.00 per hour for commercial, business, private or celebration hire. This includes auctions, meetings, birthdays, weddings, private events, funerals etc.

Cleaning fees

  • Hall: $70.00 to ensure the facility has been left fit for purpose. 
  • Additional cleaning charges may apply if required. The cost will be confirmed at the time of booking. 

General fees

  • Cost recovery up to $88 for after-hours building inspection and security charge for all bookings where the hire is:
    • Booked after 6pm Monday to Friday for 4 hours and longer.
    • Booked after 5pm Saturday, Sunday or Public holiday for 4 hours and longer.
    • At the discretion of Council staff and not limited to the events above.
  • $60.00 replacement charge for lost or damaged keys/access cards.

Floor plan

Main room

  • 2 power points
  • 1 heat pump
  • 50 single chairs
  • 6 trestle tables
  • 7 children's chairs
  • 2 round children's tables

Kitchen

  • Zip water heater
  • Standard oven
  • Wash up sink and benchtop
  • Hirers are required to supply their own crockery, tea towels, wash-up cloths, rubbish bags and cleaning liquids. Cleaning equipment (vacuum cleaner, broom, mop and bucket) are available

Conditions of hire

Health and safety

  • As part of the rental agreement, you accept legal responsibility to meet evacuation plans, health and safety responsibilities and to act as the facility warden.
  • All users are required to complete a pre-use form. These must then be signed, dated and left in the dropbox in the foyer of the centre.

Alcohol

  • The consumption of alcohol is permitted in this facility.
  • In general, bringing your own alcohol (BYO) is permitted at private functions such as weddings or birthdays.
  • A special alcohol licence may be required if alcohol is part of your event, or if you are selling alcohol. Find out more about special alcohol licencing for events. Applications for special licences must be made with the alcohol licencing team at least 20 working days before the date of your event.
  • Regardless of whether your event requires a special licence or not you still have the responsibility to ensure that you are providing a safe drinking environment at your event. Please read host responsibility guidelines and tips.