The Boatbuilders Yard

Wednesday: 12 pm – 7 pm

Thursday: 12 pm – 7 pm

Friday: 9 am – 9 pm

Saturday: 9 am – 9 pm

Sunday: 9 am – 7 pm

(Except public holidays)

Waterfront

Waterfront is perfect for corporate events as well as parties and receptions. The space has a gritty, industrial feel with stunning views of the river from both inside and outside by day or night. It can host anywhere between 10 to 125 guests depending on what kind of event you're having!

Includes: House background music, ceiling & free-standing heaters & retractable weather protection awnings.

Dukes

The Dukes space is a semi-private area that has the perfect ambience for any event. The CBD building tops pop above giving you an amazing view of Melbourne's skyline, festoon lights zigzag to highlight the open sky and lush vines wrap around one of our outdoor gazebo areas where there are many types of furniture available so everyone can enjoy themselves in comfort

Includes: Private Bar, house background music, festoon, ceiling feature & garden up-lights. Slight covering, free-standing heaters, retractable awnings & umbrellas. City skyline views, picnic & cocktail high tables, plants & foliage, bocce pit and wheelchair accessible.

The Decks

The Decks is a modern, stylish and impressive function space located on the banks of the Yarra River. Its unique structure allows it to morph from an open-air outdoor space into a fully enclosed heated room that's ideal for corporate events, weddings or Christmas celebrations. The award-winning architects behind this magnificent building designed its versatility so that you can let your imagination run wild with decoration options - if you want something more formal than chic then leave it as a bare-bones design while using their expertise to go all out!

Includes: Internal sound system, a wireless mic, wifi, TV. Live music license or house options. Ceiling heaters & fans.

Enjoy an amazing array of drink options, coupled with a delicious food offering. You can review the delicious food and drink menu for The Boatbuilders Yard restaurant here.

Events at The Boatbuilders Yard start from 500.00.
This may be subject to change due to seasonality, day of the week, duration and your specific requirements. For an accurate quote for your event please send an enquiry or contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.

The following types of events can be held at The Boatbuilders Yard:
- Function
- Hens Night
- Wedding
- Ceremony
- Private Dining
- Bridal shower
- Engagement Party
- 21st Birthday Party
- 30th Birthday Party
- 40th Birthday Party
- 50th Birthday Party
- Birthday Party
- Bar Mitzvah
- Christening
- Christmas Party
- Cocktail Party
- Corporate Function
- Corporate Offsite
- Networking Event
- Product Launch
- Trivia Night
- Seminar
- Baby shower
- Awards Dinner
- Meeting
- School Formal
- University Ball
- End of Financial Year Party
- Conference
- AGM
- Gala Dinner
- Trade Show
- Workshop
- Training
- Bat Mitzvah
- 18th Birthday Party
- Exhibition

If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if The Boatbuilders Yard is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.

The best way to find out if The Boatbuilders Yard is available for your event date is to send an enquiry through or get in contact with one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.

Availability at many venues around the country is limited so if your date is flexible, please let the VenueNow team know and the venue may be able to provide a range of dates that suit your needs.

There are a few steps involved in booking an event at The Boatbuilders Yard Melbourne and the VenueNow team are here to do the heavy lifting for you.

Firstly, contact the VenueNow team by submitting an enquiry or speaking to one of our team members online or over the phone. We'll need to collect a few details from you, such as your:

- Event type

- Number of people attending

- Preferred event date & time (and if this is flexible)

- Budget (per person or total)

- Room layout

- Food and beverage / catering requirements

- Any other requirements

Once we've gathered these details, the VenueNow team will contact the team at The Boatbuilders Yard, South Wharf to check:

1) Can they host the event on your preferred date / time? If not, what are some alternate dates / times?

2) What is the estimated cost based on your event requirements?

This process tends to take around 1 business day on average to receive a response from the venue. Once we've received a response, the VenueNow team will contact you as soon as possible.

If you're happy with the proposed price and dates / times, the VenueNow team will connect you with The Boatbuilders Yard to finalise your booking (which may include a site visit if you choose to do so).

VenueNow provides this service free of charge to you as we are paid a small fee by The Boatbuilders Yard, South Wharf Promenade if you book via us.

There are a number of ways you can get in contact:
1) Call the VenueNow team on 1300 647 488 during business hours AEST
2) Contact the VenueNow team via our online chat in the bottom right of the screen
3) Submit an enquiry via the form on the page

The VenueNow team usually reply within a few hours during Australian business.

The DFO car park at South Wharf has 3000 car spaces available.

It is located at 23 South Wharf Promenade, South Wharf 3006, Australia. It is conveniently located on the edge of Melbourne’s CBD, which means the venue is on the doorstep of the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and only a short stroll to DFO shops and Southern Cross train station.