Lilianfels hosts conferences, leadership offsites, celebrations and weddings for up to 120 guests, in four event rooms on a heritage-listed estate with 89 guest rooms. The resort stands in Katoomba, in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, on a ridge above the Jamison Valley, about 90 minutes by road from the Sydney CBD.
Seminars and company events
The resort lists four event venues. The largest, the Banksia Room, is a 120-square-meter ground-floor room for groups of 30 to 120 people. A divisible wall splits it into two rooms of roughly 7 by 8 meters each, so a plenary can turn into two workshops without moving the group. The Wollemi Pine Room, 65 square meters on the ground floor with a 3.6-meter ceiling, suits a board meeting of up to 15 or serves as a breakout room during a larger conference. Food for events comes from the resort's own restaurants, and the venue offers chef-hosted tastings as part of an event program. With guest rooms on site, a two- or three-day offsite can run without transfers once the group has arrived.
Weddings and receptions
Lilianfels hosts weddings and private celebrations, with a dedicated wedding inquiry process separate from conferences. The largest functions take up to 120 guests. The resort's restaurants, lounge and gardens give a wedding party several settings across the estate.
Rooms and capacities
The Banksia Room measures 120 square meters on the ground floor, takes groups of 30 to 120 and divides into two rooms of about 7.4 by 8.1 meters. The Wollemi Pine Room measures 65 square meters on the ground floor, with a 3.6-meter ceiling, for up to 15 people or as a breakout room. The resort publishes a capacity chart with figures by layout for each room.
Accommodation
The resort has 89 guest rooms. Categories include Signature Rooms with a king bed, Estate Twin Rooms for up to four guests, and The Cottage, which sleeps four. A wellness offer is available to guests on site.
Catering
Catering is in-house. Darley's Restaurant, the main dining room, occupies a former summer house on the estate. Miss Lilian serves Southeast Asian-inspired dishes, The Lounge has a mahogany bar, and the resort serves high tea. The Orangery is also used for seasonal events.
History and setting
Lilianfels has Victorian origins and is listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register. Its main buildings and gardens sit high above the Jamison Valley, one of the Blue Mountains' best-known landscapes, which gives an offsite an outdoor setting for breaks and walks.
Getting there
The address is 5-19 Lilianfels Avenue, Katoomba, NSW. The drive from the Sydney CBD takes about 90 minutes, and Sydney Airport is the nearest airport for groups flying in.
