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.

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.

Elysium Noosa

For an elevated Noosa celebration

Elysium offers a very different style of Christmas party, with options ranging from sophisticated indoor events to alfresco and poolside celebrations.

It lends itself beautifully to a more refined approach to Christmas styling, with layered tablescapes, beautiful linen, florals and warm lighting rather than anything overly traditional.

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 has plenty of personality of its own while still giving you room to create a completely different look through furniture, florals, lighting and styling.

Pavilion Mooloolaba Rooftop

For cocktails, sunset and a relaxed rooftop atmosphere

For something less traditional, Pavilion’s rooftop brings together Mooloolaba views, cocktails and a great end-of-year atmosphere.

The venue already has plenty going for it, so the styling doesn’t need to be complicated. Florals, signage and a few statement details can personalise the space while allowing the rooftop setting to remain the hero.

Palm Creek Estate

For an end-of-year celebration that feels like a getaway

Palm Creek Estate is a beautiful option for a Christmas party surrounded by nature, with the freedom to create the event around your group.

Host a sit-down dinner or cocktail party under the stars, create relaxed outdoor lounge areas, or bring in a marquee for a larger or more elaborate celebration.

With plenty of open space to work with, you can build the event around your own style, from long-table dining and cocktail bars to lighting, florals, furniture and entertainment.

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, Sunshine Beach Surf Club works particularly well for businesses wanting something relaxed and coastal while still having a dedicated space for their celebration.

We’d lean into the location with fresh summer florals, beautiful linen, coastal furniture and colour rather than traditional winter Christmas styling.

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.

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