Athol Hall

Sydney Harbour National Park

Overview

With breathtaking views of Sydney Harbour, Athol Hall is the perfect venue to celebrate a memorable wedding reception or birthday party against a dazzling backdrop.

Where: 2 Athol Wharf Road, Mosman, NSW, 2088 - in Sydney Harbour National Park
Venue is suitable for: Christenings, corporate and business events, private party or function, wedding ceremonies and wedding reception
Capacity: Maximum people: 200
Facilities: Cafe/kiosk, carpark, toilets
Fees: Contact Athol Hall for fees.
Availability: Venue available for exclusive hire
Bookings: Email Athol Hall or phone 02 8218 8844 or 0425 356 713. Visit the Athol Hall website for further information.
Other Information: Bookings at Athol Hall are for non-exclusive use only, which means other park visitors may be around the area

Wedding photography at other locations in Bradleys Head, for example at the amphitheatre, must be booked by emailing the NPWS Events Team. Requests will be approved pending availability.

Nestled on the harbour foreshore, Athol Hall oozes charm and grandeur with breathtaking views of the city skyline and Sydney Harbour amid a tranquil bush setting. Transform a special occasion into a spectacular event at this historic venue for hire in Sydney Harbour National Park.

Whether you’re keen to impress your visitors with a spot of lunch, looking for the perfect wedding venue, or arranging a memorable birthday party, Athol Hall is the ideal location. With the catering sorted, you can focus on creating priceless memories and beautiful photographs. And, with a large undercover terrace and spacious grassy area, there are plenty of spots to raise a glass and enjoy watching the sun set over Sydney Harbour Bridge. You can also hire Bradley's Head Amphitheatre nearby.

The café makes Athol Hall an ideal spot for a delicious breakfast or lunch with friends or family and is a perfect way to round off a day of exploring the military relics at Bradleys Head .

Nearby

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Middle Head – Gubbuh Gubbuh

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Middle Head Officers Quarters

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Harbour Bridge to The Spit Bridge walking track

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Current alerts in this area

There are no current alerts in this area.

Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/venues/athol-hall/local-alerts

General enquiries

National Parks Contact Centre
7am to 7pm daily
1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au

Park info

in Sydney Harbour National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
Sydney Harbour National Park is open sunrise to sunset but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Park entry fees:
Bradleys Head: $8 per vehicle per day. North Head: $5 per vehicle per day. Tap and pay card or phone payments accepted at pay machines. Coin payment available at Fairfax carpark machines only. Chowder Bay: Monday-Friday: $3 per hour, to a maximum of $16 per day. Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays: $4 per hour, to a maximum of $20 per day. If you hold an NPWS All Parks or Multi Parks Pass, you can park free for up to four hours per day - additional time can be purchased. Car parks operated by Sydney Harbour Federation Trust or Mosman Council are not covered by your pass. Please check signs carefully. Park’nPay: You can also pay for your visit to any area via the Park’nPay app.
Other fees:
Landing fees or tour fees apply to visit Sydney Harbour islands. All public visitors to Shark, Clark or Rodd Island, need to pay a $7 per person landing fee. To arrange, please contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS). Annual NSW Parks Passes do not cover landing fees.
Buy annual pass (//pass.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/).

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Venue info

All the practical information you need to know about Athol Hall.

Terms and conditions

Please email Athol Hall for any special venue hire conditions.

Getting there and parking

Road quality

Sealed roads

Vehicle access

2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

All weather

Parking

There's parking in a sealed bitumen carpark on Bradleys Head Road, a short walk from Athol Hall, including 2 accessible parking spaces.
Guests may use the carpark, however it's not reserved for the event and will remain open to other park visitors.
Pay and display parking fees apply and parking is available on a first-in, first-served basis in designated areas.

Facilities

Please take all rubbish, including plant and food material, with you when you leave.

Toilets

Flush toilets

Cafe/kiosk

Carpark

Maps and downloads

Athol Hall factsheet

Accessibility

Disability access level - no wheelchair access

There are parts of Athol Hall and the surrounding grounds where assistance may be required:

There are around 12 steps leading up to the main entrance of the hall
The side entrance has 5 steps
There's a bitumen pathway that leads from the nearest carpark to the hall, but it has 3 steps going downward just after you cross Bradleys Head Road.
The large grassy area outside the hall has a moderate descending slope.

There are accessible and ambulant flush toilets inside the hall. The doorways are double doors with lever handles.

There are 2 accessible parking spaces in the carpark on Bradleys Head Road.

For more information on accessibility please call Athol Hall on (02) 8218 8844.

Permitted

Food and drink

Catering is permitted on arrangement with Athol Hall.

Plant materials

Petals, flowers and flower arrangements containing no seed material. A florist can arrange this for you on request.

Structures, staging, furniture, amusements and decorations

Weighted free-standing decorative items such as bridal arches, red carpet and columns.
15 chairs with rail-style legs
3 tables no larger than 3m square

Commercial filming and photography

1 photographer, 1 photographer's assistant, 1 videographer and 1 videographer's assistant.
Commercial photography and video requires a small scale photography license

Power, lighting and amplified sounds

1 single speaker portable PA system or music player with an amplifier no greater than 50 watts
Volume must be kept at a level that does not interfere with neighbours or the public
Lighting may be approved on application, however bookings are available during daylight hours only.

Prohibited

Tents and marquees are not permitted

Camp fires and solid fuel burners

Solid fuel barbecues are not permitted

Generators

Pets

Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.

Smoking

NSW national parks are no smoking areas.