Wyong Creek Hall hosts weddings, birthdays, family functions, business conferences, public meetings, art shows and theater performances for up to 110 seated guests. The heritage-listed hall stands at 791 Yarramalong Road in Wyong Creek, in the Yarramalong Valley on the Central Coast of New South Wales, about an hour's drive from Sydney or Newcastle.
Seminars and company events
The hall is available for business conferences and public meetings as well as private events. Hire runs by the day and covers a 24-hour period, which leaves time to set up before an event and to clear the room afterwards. Stage lighting and an audio system are installed, which covers presentations, speeches and live music. Community groups can contact the hall about flexible arrangements. The hire agreement can be downloaded from the website before booking, so an organizer can check the conditions in advance.
Weddings and receptions
Weddings are a main use of the hall, and the venue presents it as suited to boutique and rustic-style celebrations. A three-day wedding package gives couples time to decorate, hold the reception and pack up without rushing. Ceremonies can take place at St Barnabas Church in the nearby village of Yarramalong, with the reception at the hall afterwards. The floor leaves plenty of room for dancing. Birthday parties for guests aged 18 to 21 are not accepted.
Rooms and capacities
The main hall seats up to 110 guests, and tables and chairs are provided. A large outdoor entertainment deck and a verandah extend the space for drinks before dinner or a break in the open air. The hall has wheelchair access and accessible facilities, which matters for family celebrations with older guests.
Accommodation
The hall has no bedrooms. Farm stay accommodation is available across the road at Yarramalong Valley Farmstay, which can house the couple, the family or part of the guests close to the reception.
Catering
A modern kitchen is available to hirers, so a caterer or the hosts can prepare and serve food on site. The hall does not advertise a catering service of its own, so organizers should confirm the arrangements for their chosen caterer when booking.
History and setting
The hall was built in 1914 on land donated by local farmer Frederick Salmon, and the community supplied the materials and the labor. It opened on August 21, 1914, with a party of more than 200 people that lasted until about 5 a.m. For decades it hosted balls and dances with live bands and suppers, and the Wyong Creek Public School still uses it for its functions. Around its centenary in 2014, the hall received a new fascia, deck, verandah and part of its wheelchair ramp, along with a new color scheme inside and out. Ceiling fanlights, the kitchen, stage lighting and the sound system were added over the years. The current president, Paul Salmon, is a grandson of the original landowner. Each year the hall also hosts a Harvest Festival, a scarecrow competition and an art show.
Getting there
The hall is at 791 Yarramalong Road, Wyong Creek NSW 2259, in the Yarramalong Valley. It is about one hour by car from Sydney or from Newcastle.
