Community Spaces - Function Room 2: Gawandii

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
22 rectangle tables, 8 round tables, 150 chairs
Audio visual system: 1 large flat screen televisions with HDMI, AV and USB input
Whiteboard and lectern
Air conditioning
Carpeted floor

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

* Please note when the Gawandii room is booked on its own there is no direct access to the kitchenette. Please request assistance from the Community Spaces team.

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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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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U-Shape
The Gawandii Room will accommodate up to 41 people in u-shape style.
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2025/26 Fees and Charges - Function Room 1 (Gawandii)
	General Rate	25% Discount	50% Discount
Per hour	$107	$81	$53
Half Day (6 hours)	$389	$291	$194
Daily (12 hours)	$648	$486	$324
Full Day (24 hours) leave set up overnight	$972	$727	$486

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 (exluding 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	22	Data Projector	$37 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

Choose your space
Review the hire fees, terms and conditions
Arrange a site visit (if applicable)
Complete the online booking request
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.

In Person	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
By Phone	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
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.