Located on the upper floor of the Ballina Surf Club, the Gawandii room can accommodate between 41 to 150 people, depending on the layout you choose. 

Room Features

  • Natural light from floor to ceiling windows
  • Balcony breakout space overlooking Lighthouse Beach
  • 25 rectangle tables, 8 round tables, 150 chairs
  • Audio visual system
  • Whiteboard and lectern
  • Air conditioning
  • Carpeted floor

'Gawandii' means 'dolphin' in the local Bundjalung language, and was chosen by the local elders.

  • Banquet
  • The Gawandii Room will accommodate up to 64 people in banquet style.
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  • Boardroom
  • The Gawandii Room will accommodate up to 50 people in boardroom style.
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  • Gawandi Boardroom Mosaic

 

  • Classroom
  • The Gawandii Room will accommodate up to 72 people in classroom style.
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  • Theatre
  • The Gawandii Room will accommodate up to 150 people in theatre style.
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  • Gawandi Theatre Mosaic

 

  • U-Shape
  • The Gawandii Room will accommodate up to 41 people in u-shape style.
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2023/24 Fees and Charges - Function Room 1 (Gawandii)

 

General Rate

25% Discount

50% Discount

Per hour

$99

$75

$49

Half Day (6 hours)

$360

$269

$180

Daily (12 hours)

$599

$448


$300
Full Day (24 hours) leave set up overnight $899 $672 $449

Please note that large event bookings will be required to pay an additional bond and cleaning fee.

The Ballina Surf Club Function Rooms are priced at a General Hire Rate and discounts where applicable may apply

50% Discount

Applies to all not-for-profit, charitable organisations and government departments.*

25% Discount

Regular sessions delivered by instructors that only make a small surplus from each session.*

Private one-off events, eg weddings, birthdays or similar where there is no charge for attending and no financial gain.

* Evidence of suitability may be requested

 

Equipment

included at no extra charge

Equipment

for hire 

Equipment

to be provided by the hirer

6 ft Rectangular Tables 25 Data Projector $36 per day
  • Tea, coffee and catering
  • Crockery and cutlery
  • Whiteboard markers
  • Tablecloths
  • Laptop (dongles/converters as required)
  • Paper and Pens

* There may be other equipment that is not provided. Please check with staff if you are unsure about any equipment required.

6 ft Round Tables 12  
Chairs 200
Whiteboard 1

Kitchenette

  • fridge
  • sink
  • urn

Extension leads and powerboards

Lectern
2 large flat screen televisions with HDMI, AV and USB input
Surround sound, PA integration, and wireless microphones

How to Book

  1. Choose your space
  2. Review the hire fees, terms and conditions
  3. Arrange a site visit (if applicable)
  4. Complete the online booking request 
  5. Our staff will contact you within two business days of receiving your booking request to confirm availability and to complete your booking.

Make a Booking

Payment Options

Once a completed booking form is received, you will be emailed an invoice for your booking. Payment terms are 14 days. Regular hirers may elect to pay monthly.

payment in person trans   In Person

payment online trans   Online

Cash, cheque, eftpos and credit card payments can be made in person at:

Lennox Head Cultural Centre

1 Mackney Lane

Lennox Head NSW 2478

8:30am - 4:30pm Monday – Friday

* A credit card surcharge of 0.4% will apply

Credit card (VISA and MasterCard) payments can be made online at www.bpoint.com.au.

Biller Code: 171717

Invoice Number: Enter the six digit invoice number, printed in the top right hand corner of your invoice.

* A credit card surcharge of 0.5% will apply

payment phone trans   By Phone

payment mail trans   By Mail

 Credit card (VISA and MasterCard) payments can be made over the phone by calling 1300 BPOINT (1300 276 468).

Biller Code: 171717

Invoice Number: Enter the six digit invoice number, printed in the top right hand corner of your invoice.

* A credit card surcharge of 0.5% will apply

Cheques or money orders made payable to “Ballina Shire Council” and mailed to:

Lennox Head Cultural Centre

1 Mackney Lane

Lennox Head NSW 2478

payment eft trans   Electronic Funds Transfer

Direct deposit your payment into our bank account via EFT.

Bank: Commonwealth Bank

BSB: 062-502

Account Name: Ballina Shire Council - Community Facilities

Account Number: 10444189

Description: Enter the six digit invoice number, printed in the top right hand corner of your invoice.

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