Finding the right venue is one of the biggest decisions when planning your work Christmas party, and on the Sunshine Coast, there are plenty of great options.

Waterfront cocktails in Noosa, a rooftop celebration in Mooloolaba, a relaxed long lunch, a Christmas cruise or a large-scale themed event. The venue sets the scene for everything that follows.

The trick is choosing a space that suits not only your guest numbers, but how you want the party to feel.

After more than 20 years styling events across the Sunshine Coast and Noosa, we’ve worked across many of the region’s venues and seen just how differently each space can come to life.

Here are some of our favourites for an end-of-year celebration.

Noosa Boathouse

Three spaces, one incredible Noosa River setting

Noosa Boathouse gives you three very different ways to celebrate, all with those iconic Noosa River views.

The River Room is the main event space and works beautifully for both seated dinners and larger cocktail parties. For something more intimate, the Eastern Deck is perfect for a private sit-den there’s the Sunset Bar, ideal for a relaxed cocktail party or sunset drinks. You can also use it to start the celebration with drinks and canapés before guests move through to the River Room or Eastern Deck for the main event.

Whether you’re planning an intimate dinner, a cocktail party or a larger styled Christmas celebration, the different spaces give you plenty of flexibility to create an event that feels very Noosa.

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort

From relaxed outdoor celebrations to large-scale gala events

Few Sunshine Coast venues offer the variety of Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort.

You can keep things relaxed with a tipi celebration on the lawn or lagoon beach area, create a beautiful dining experience by the water, host cocktails or dinner outdoors, or move inside for a completely styled Christmas party.

For larger companies, Novotel also has the space and facilities for large-scale gala dinners, themed events and entertainment, with plenty of opportunity to transform the room through furniture, lighting, florals, tablescapes and installations.

Whether you’re picturing a relaxed outdoor celebration or a full-scale gala night, there’s plenty of scope to create something completely different.

Palm Creek Estate

An outdoor setting made for something memorable.

Surrounded by nature and with plenty of open space to work with, Palm Creek Estate gives you the freedom to create a Christmas party that feels completely your own.

Host a sit-down dinner or cocktail party under the stars, create relaxed outdoor lounges and bars, or bring in a marquee for a larger celebration.

It’s also a venue that lends itself brilliantly to theming. Furniture, lighting, florals, installations, bars and entertainment can transform the property into anything from an elegant garden party or long-table dinner to a bold, immersive theme.

Wharf Events, Mooloolaba

A flexible event space you can completely make your own

Wharf Events is a great option when you want a large, flexible space with the freedom to create your Christmas party from the ground up.

It works equally well for a cocktail party or seated dinner, but where the space really comes into its own is when you want to transform it. Furniture, bars, lounges, lighting, florals, installations and themed décor can completely change the look and feel of the room.

From a sophisticated Christmas dinner to a colourful cocktail party or a fully themed event, Wharf Events gives you a blank canvas to create something that feels completely different.

Yandina Station

A country setting with plenty of character

The historic Dairy Barn and surrounding grounds at Yandina Station provide a beautiful backdrop for an end-of-year celebration.

It works particularly well for events that move through the day or evening. You might start with drinks outside, followed by dinner in the barn and dancing later.

The setting works beautifully with rustic and country styling, or you can take it further with a full Yellowstone-inspired theme. Think timber, leather, warm lighting, long tables, statement florals and plenty of atmosphere.

Whether you keep it relaxed or go all-in on the theme, Yandina Station gives you plenty to work with.

Sunshine Beach Surf Club

Ocean views and a distinctly Sunshine Coast Christmas

There aren’t many better backdrops for a summer Christmas party than Sunshine Beach.

With beautiful ocean views and a dedicated function space, Sunshine Beach Surf Club works beautifully for both a sit-down Christmas lunch or dinner and a relaxed cocktail party.

The coastal setting gives you plenty to work with when it comes to styling. Keep it fresh and summery with beautiful linen, florals and coastal furniture, add bold colour for a more vibrant celebration, or bring in a theme and make the space completely your own.

Gusto Riverfront Restaurant

Flexible celebrations overlooking the Noosa River

Gusto offers a beautiful riverfront setting with three different spaces to suit your celebration, from the private dining room to the terrace and main restaurant.

A real highlight is the flexibility around the food, with the team able to tailor the menu to suit everything from a sit-down Christmas lunch or dinner to a canapé-style cocktail party.

Add florals and beautiful table styling and you have a relaxed but polished Noosa Christmas celebration.

Elysium Noosa

For an elevated Noosa celebration

Elysium Noosa offers plenty of scope for a Christmas party that feels a little more elevated, from sophisticated indoor events to alfresco and poolside celebrations.

For larger gatherings, the indoor spaces can be reshaped around a theme. Furniture, lighting, florals and installations come together to create an atmosphere entirely of its own. For something more restrained, layered linen, considered tablescapes and fresh florals are often all that is needed.

With indoor, outdoor and poolside options, your Christmas celebration at Elysium Noosa can take whatever form you imagine, from an evening of cocktails to a themed gala dinner, or a long lunch poolside catered by Cibaria Noosa.

Waterfront Restaurant by Zibros

Riverfront dining made for a beautifully styled Christmas

Waterfront Restaurant by Zibros is a beautiful option for a Christmas lunch or dinner, with flexible bookings from groups of up to 40 guests through to exclusive use of the restaurant.

For a sit-down celebration, the tablescape can become the styling feature. Think statement florals, layered linen, candles, menus, place cards and personalised details, creating anything from a sophisticated coastal Christmas to something colourful, festive or completely on-brand.

With menu options for both intimate and larger celebrations, it’s an easy choice for businesses wanting great food, a waterfront setting and a Christmas party that still feels special.

Catalina Noosa

For a Christmas party that’s ready to party

If your team wants a Christmas celebration with plenty of atmosphere, Catalina Noosa is an easy choice.

Cruising the Noosa River with drinks flowing, a DJ on board and other Christmas groups joining the celebration, this is less about a traditional corporate function and more about getting everyone together for a genuinely fun afternoon or evening.

The Noosa River provides the backdrop, the music sets the mood, and you’ll want a team that’s prepared to hit the dance floor.

Maroochy Surf Club

Ocean views with plenty of room to celebrate

The Black Swan Function Room at Maroochy Surf Club offers sweeping ocean views through floor-to-ceiling windows and works beautifully for either a sit-down Christmas lunch or dinner, or a relaxed cocktail party.

The space can be styled to suit the celebration, from beautiful tablescapes and florals to cocktail furniture, lighting and a more complete Christmas theme.

Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel

The stylish new arrival for a Christmas party with impact

One of Mooloolaba’s newest five-star hotels, Avani brings a fresh option to the corporate Christmas party scene. Its dedicated events floor offers contemporary, light-filled spaces for seated lunches, dinners and cocktail celebrations, with the Avani Ballroom accommodating up to 200 guests cocktail-style.

The setting calls for styling with personality. Think elegant tablescapes and statement florals for a seated celebration, or a striking entrance and styled bar for cocktails. Splash Events can take the look in a sophisticated festive direction or create something colourful and tailored to your brand.

Found Your Venue?

Once you’ve found the right venue, the fun part begins.

Explore our Christmas Party Styling Ideas for inspiration, themes and ideas for your celebration.

Ready to start planning?Get in touch with Splash Events