Trial Bay Gaol
Arakoon National Park
Venue info
All the practical information you need to know about Trial Bay Gaol.
Getting there and parking
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Vehicle access
Vehicles can enter the venue to unload, but this must be pre-arranged.
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available at Trial Bay Gaol, including designated bus parking.
Facilities
- We recommend you organise commercial catering as there are no cooking or reheating facilities at this venue.
- A raised timber stage is available for use if you're hiring the venue for a wedding reception
Amenities
Toilets
- Flush toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
- Wood barbecues (bring your own firewood)
- Gas/electric barbecues (coin-operated)
Boat ramp
Drinking water
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - hard
Permitted
Food and drink
- Commercial catering is permitted and recommended
- Alcohol must be served and supplied by a company that holds a liquor licence
- We encourage plastic-free events. Where possible, please use biodegradable plates, cups and cutlery (paper, corn starch, bamboo).
Plant materials
Flower arrangements containing no seed material. A florist can arrange this for you on request.
Structures, staging, furniture and amusements
- Weighted free-standing decorative items such as bridal arches, red carpet and columns.
- Tables, chairs and weighted marquees are permitted for wedding receptions only.
Commercial filming and photography
Commercial photography and video requires a small scale photography license
Power, lighting and amplified sounds
- 3 single speaker portable PA system or music player with an amplifier no greater than 70 watts
- Volume must be kept at a level that does not interfere with neighbours or the public
- Amplified sounds must cease by 10pm
- Lighting may be approved on application
Prohibited
Balloons, plant materials and animals are not permitted, including:
- Decorations consisting of flowers or plant materials containing seeds, vines or exotic plants.
- Throwing paper confetti, rice or petals or streamers
Candles and open flames are not permitted.
Horse-drawn carriages are not permitted at this venue.
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.
Park info
- in Arakoon National Park in the North Coast region
Arakoon National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.