Events & Venue Hire
Do you need to secure venue hire in Wollongong NSW for your next social or business event?
We cater to all manner of business and social events, from conferences to baby showers, corporate retreats and special engagements. With state-of-the-art facilities, breathtaking views, private bars, balconies and an abundance of natural light, our architecturally designed event space is certain to impress.
We take all the guesswork out of planning your event, with all-inclusive events packages and a dedicated events team to streamline the planning process. Headlands offers a holistic approach, with over 50 self-contained serviced apartments on-site, complimentary secure parking, complimentary Wi-Fi and full audiovisual technology to compliment your function.
Our Head Chefs Jake & Terry will create an exquisite dining experience for you and your guests using fresh, seasonal produce, while our dedicated events team takes care of every detail, bringing your dream event to life!
Headlands Austinmer Beach is a multi-award-winning venue located on the picturesque south coast of NSW located just 20 minutes north of Wollongong and 60 minutes south of Sydney.
An exclusive seaside space for your special occasion.
Hire an oceanfront venue for your intimate gathering or lavish celebration.
Any of our diverse dining areas can be made exclusive to you and your party. Catering to all kinds of special occasions, we will ensure your social event is both sensational and seamless in one of our relaxed Wollongong function rooms. With ocean views on offer and endless styling options, our function rooms and private spaces are available for venue hire for your next social event!
From birthdays to bachelorettes, anniversaries to graduations and everything in between, celebrate your milestones in style at Headlands! With a range of set menu options on offer, whether you want canapes, shared plates, or seated meals, event planning is easy with our Social Event Packages that you can configure to suit your needs.


All-inclusive Corporate Events & Retreats
Create an experience to remember with your next business event or conference.
Located only an hour south from Sydney, Headlands Hotel offers a welcoming, coastal escape situated on a beautiful headland, surrounded by beaches and expansive nature reserves. Our experienced event coordinators can help you coordinate your business events and conferences through our customisable business and corporate event packages, to streamline your planning and booking experience.
Headlands offers self-contained apartments in a perfect beachside location, with the option of incredible ocean views. Make the most of your conference and events with on-site accommodation, ensuring your team are never far from the action.
Our 50+ serviced apartments were designed with ocean views and sun-drenched balconies in mind and are fully equipped to ensure your team have everything they need during their stay. With a range of room configurations and views available, talk to our expert events team about the perfect accommodation solution for your business events and conferences.
Our spaces have been designed specifically for business events and conferences. Created with conferencing in mind, our Ocean View Room can be configured into north and south spaces to suit smaller groups or separate sessions, or a larger combined space for larger seminars and workshops. Located on the top level of the Hotel, the room ensures complete privacy and ease of access, with a generous balcony, two bars, audio-visual equipment and amenities. Providing the perfect blend of formal function and relaxed elegance, our Ocean View Room is the perfect private venue hire for your next Wollongong business event or conference!
Prefer a more intimate space? Our Sundowner Lounge is the perfect space for breakaway sessions and smaller team meetings.
Scheduling team building activities for your corporate group is easy at Headlands. Whether you want to make the most of Sharkey’s Beach with surfing lessons, explore the Royal National Park, or make the most of Headland’s relaxed facilities with wine tasting, sunrise yoga or onsite cocktail making, we have a range of adventures and activities available to suit your group of professionals.
Talk to our dedicated event coordinator about the perfect team building sessions for your business events and conferences!
Discover our Event Venue locations
We offer an elegant collection of exclusive spaces for you and your guests. Featuring panoramic ocean views, our versatile venues can accommodate social bookings and business events of all sizes. Plus, personalise your experience with a variety of menu selections, beverage options and event enhancements.

Sundowner Lounge
Perfect venue hire option for intimate celebrations.
Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Little Austinmer Beach, the Sundowner Lounge offers a semi-private dining setting against a breathtaking backdrop. This indoor space is ideal for intimate social gatherings and smaller corporate sessions.

Ocean View Room
Perfect venue hire option for every occasion.
Experience your next business event or special social occasion in our exclusive Ocean View Room, located on the top level of Headlands Hotel. Boasting north and south-facing panoramas, this laidback yet sophisticated space is complete with a large balcony and two bars and is the perfect venue hire option for your Wollongong event!

Sundowner Terrace
Perfect venue hire option for relaxed social events.
Enjoy cocktails and canapés on our south-facing Sundowner Terrace, a scenic and serene setting for social events. Serving sweeping vistas of the Pacific Ocean, this blissful outdoor venue embodies Headlands’ relaxed resort atmosphere.

Beer Garden
Perfect venue hire option for an indoor/outdoor experience.
Our flexible Beer Garden blends indoor and outdoor entertaining, providing guests with the option to enclose its northern windows or enjoy the fresh ocean breeze. Celebrate under cover in this effortlessly elegant alfresco space.