The Banksia Room at Waltzing Matilda Hotel

Function Room in a Hotel
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Private space
856-868 Heatherton Road, Melbourne, 3172 –
South East Melbourne

About this space

The Banksia Room is a Function Room in the Waltzing Matilda Hotel that provides a single open-plan space where dining, presentations and social activity coexist.

Design: The Banksia Room presents a practical hotel-function aesthetic with patterned carpet, a muted purple accent wall and round banquet seating. Recessed downlights and a shallow coffered ceiling deliver even, controllable illumination across the space.

Features: The room includes a staffed bar area, a permanent PA system and speakers, and permission to bring an external DJ or connect own music. Wi‑Fi and air conditioning are available, and the layout contains a dedicated timber dancefloor area. Step-free access and accessible toilets ensure wheelchair access.

Ideal for: The Banksia Room is ideal for mid-sized groups seeking a relaxed, social format that combines seated dining and standing receptions with music or presentations.

What sets it apart: A fixed raised stage with a ceiling-mounted projector and pull-down screen provides a ready presentation and performance area.

What guests say: The Banksia Room has a welcoming atmosphere and consistent on-site staff support during private events.


Event offers and packages

Meeting Offers

Run your conference in The Banksia Room with the Full Day Delegate Package including morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea plus 8-hour hire.
Full Day Delegate Package – The Banksia Room (Min. 10 Guests)
$53 per person
• 8 hour room hire
• Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea
• Iced water and mints on tables
• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector and screen
• Flexible room set up
• Free Wi‑Fi

ON ARRIVAL
1. Tea and coffee
2. Selection of biscuits

MORNING TEA
1. Danish pastries
2. Scones with jam and cream

LUNCH
1. Assorted wraps
2. Assorted hot finger food
3. Fresh seasonal fruit
4. Soft drinks and assorted juices

AFTERNOON TEA
1. Chef's selection of cakes and slices

Prices

Sunday
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $300 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $300 + $2500 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Monday
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $200 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $200 + $2500 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $200 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $200 + $2500 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $200 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $200 + $2500 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Thursday
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $200 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $200 + $2500 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Friday
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $300 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $300 + $2500 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
Saturday
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $300 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
10:00 am – 12:00 am
from $300 + $2500 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include GST.
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Capacity

Standing
up to 250
Dining
up to 140
Theatre
up to 120
Boardroom
up to 40
Cabaret
up to 62
U-Shaped
up to 30
Classroom
up to 40

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Complimentary water
Australian cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
PA system / speakers
Air conditioner
Natural light
Dance floor
Accommodation is available on-site
Free parking is available on-site
Private Bar
Private Amenities
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
No wedding licence
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

Any additional equipment/entertainment/decorations or props required, other than those supplied/recommended by the venue, must be confirmed with management a minimum of two weeks before the date of the function.


Waltzing Matilda Hotel is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.


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Meet your host

Chloe Jaeger
Member of Tagvenue since July 2022
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