A versatile event space with modern buildings, landscaped gardens, and riverside views at Tailrace Centre.
An event venue with long banquet tables, hanging greenery, and floor-to-ceiling windows at Tailrace Centre.
An outdoor event venue with a grass lawn, tall trees, and white folding chairs at Tailrace Centre.
An event venue with long banquet tables, floral centerpieces, and draped fabric ceiling at Tailrace Centre.

Tailrace Centre

Event Venue

1 Waterfront Drive, Riverside, 7250 –
Riverside
From $1200
hire fee + per person
Up to 350
seats
Up to 650
standing
Venue offers catering
Parking available
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Spaces for hire at Tailrace Centre

The Tamar Room at Tailrace Centre
The Tamar Room
Function Room
·
Private space
90 seats
150 standing
The Tamar Room is a beautiful function and conference space. It perfectly combines both beauty and functionality with large panoramic views of the surrounding area. The size of the room and the acoustics allow for easy hearing. This makes the interaction between facilitators and delegates ideal. The Tamar room allows flexibility for a number of r...
Wedding licence available
Air conditioner
Projector
PA system / music speakers
from $38 per person
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The Willow Lawn at Tailrace Centre
The Willow Lawn
Outdoor Space
·
Private space
30 seats
80 standing
The Willow Lawn is a private outdoor space in the Tailrace Centre that provides a flat, open grass lawn used as an outdoor gathering area. Design: A simple, level grass plane sits beneath an open sky and a low horizon, finished in natural tones and offering uninterrupted sightlines across the lawn. Features: A flat lawn suited to temporary seatin...
Wedding licence available
PA system / music speakers
from $1300 hire fee
Enquire now
The Freycinet Room at Tailrace Centre
The Freycinet Room
Event Space
·
Private space
350 seats
650 standing
The Freycinet Room is an event space in the Tailrace Centre characterised by its auditorium-scale volume and an adaptable formal layout for seated configurations. Design: The room presents dark acoustic wall panels, a neutral low-pile carpet and high-level recessed lighting. The fitted table layout uses white linens and covered chairs, and simple ...
Wedding licence available
Air conditioner
Projector
PA system / music speakers
from $38 per person
Enquire now
The Chapel at Tailrace Centre
The Chapel
Function Room
·
Private space
80 seats
100 standing
Architecturally designed function room, featuring beautiful wooden ceilings, glass walls on the southern and western sides surrounded by an award-winning feature water garden. With its unique circular shape, it provides a warm ambiance for both day and evening occasions. The Chapel room allows for a number of room layouts that can facilitate your ...
Wedding licence available
Air conditioner
Projector
PA system / music speakers
from $38 per person
Enquire now

Prices and opening hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
from $1200 hire fee + per person
The Chapel
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
from $1200 hire fee + per person
The Tamar Room
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
from $1200 hire fee + per person
The Freycinet Room
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
from $1200 hire fee + per person
The Willow Lawn
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
from $1300 hire fee
Tuesday
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
from $1200 hire fee + per person
The Chapel
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
from $1200 hire fee + per person
The Tamar Room
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
from $1200 hire fee + per person
The Freycinet Room
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
from $1200 hire fee + per person
The Willow Lawn
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
from $1300 hire fee
Wednesday
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
from $1200 hire fee + per person
The Chapel
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
from $1200 hire fee + per person
The Tamar Room
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
from $1200 hire fee + per person
The Freycinet Room
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
from $1200 hire fee + per person
The Willow Lawn
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
from $1300 hire fee
Thursday
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
from $1200 hire fee + per person
The Chapel
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
from $1200 hire fee + per person
The Tamar Room
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
from $1200 hire fee + per person
The Freycinet Room
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
from $1200 hire fee + per person
The Willow Lawn
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
from $1300 hire fee
Friday
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
from $1200 hire fee + per person
The Chapel
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
from $1200 hire fee + per person
The Tamar Room
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
from $1200 hire fee + per person
The Freycinet Room
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
from $1200 hire fee + per person
The Willow Lawn
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
from $1300 hire fee
Saturday
Closed

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 650
standing
Up to 350
seats
In-house catering
Parking available
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: Alcohol provided
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Tailrace Centre

Tailrace Centre is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

Tailrace Centre is a community events centre with adaptable function rooms and an adjacent outdoor lawn, defined by its riverside outlook.

Venue highlights: The centre provides multiple hireable rooms that can be arranged for conferences, training days or receptions. The venue operates in-house catering and offers an optional staffed bar. The venue provides on-site event support and AV/IT assistance for corporate bookings, and the grounds include an outdoor lawn and terrace-level balconies plus free on-site parking.

Best for: Weddings, conferences and corporate training sessions, and community gatherings.

Location: Launceston waterfront provides a riverside setting and nearby promenades and parkland that suit post-event walks and outdoor photos.

What guests say: The staff are responsive and helpful during event planning and on-site operations, including technical support for conferences. The catering is consistently praised for quality and presentation, and the on-site service team manages staffed bars and functions attentively.

FAQ

Cancellations 60 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 60 days to 30 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 30 days are non-refundable.

At Tailrace Centre, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

  • Free parking is available on-site

Tailrace Centre is located at 1 Waterfront Drive, in Riverside.

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