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Built on a foundation steeped in legacy, on a site restored to epic proportions, The Timber Yard is an iconic venue delivering extraordinary scale, flexibility, and inspiration; an event space for hire in Melbourne that is unlike anything else you have experienced before.
Positioned in the heart of the Port Melbourne industrial precinct, the setting of a former timber storage and fabrication facility, The Timber Yard is a landmark warehouse venue in Melbourne that has played host to some of the city’s most high-profile functions. Set on a sweeping 6000m2 of usable indoor and outdoor area, The Timber Yard is Melbourne’s premiere venue hire space for events you’ll never forget.
Shaped on a philosophy that puts recycling, upcycling and togetherness at its core, The Timber Yard is an urban sanctuary designed to bring the rustic flavour and personality of the country into the city. Discover the ultimate Port Melbourne venue hire for events that are only capped by your imagination.
Scalable spaces for up to 1,500 guests in all event formats
10am – 11pm, Sun – Thu
10am – 1am, Fri & Sat
External catering and Food Trucks welcome
Indoor & Outdoor Spaces
Spaces
Our largest enclosed event space, with unprecedented flexibility, the warehouse can be transformed to suit any of your upcoming corporate events from gala dinners, conferencing and awards, product launches, family fun days and EOY celebrations. The warehouse can be sectioned off using our permanent full height drape at either the half or ¾ mark to create a more intimate setting.
Capacities
| Seated | Cocktail | Conference | |
| Half Room | 100-250 | 300-600 | 100-400 |
| ¾ Room | 250-600 | 600-1000 | 400-800 |
| Full Room | 600-900 | 1000-1500 | 800-1200 |
*Capacities are dependent on infrastructure in the room ie furniture, stage, dancefloor, food service & activation areas
Our lush, turfed outdoor area complete with umbrellas and modern cocktail furniture is perfect for any outdoor event all year round. Ideal for networking events, product launch, car show or beer garden/cocktail styled events.
Make each space as big or small as you like to suit your event. All spaces are customisable with maximum capacities shown below.
Capacities
| Seated | Cocktail | Conference | |
| Half Yard | 50-200 | 100-450 | 100-250 |
| ¾ Yard | 200-400 | 450-750 | 250-500 |
| Full Yard | 400-600 | 750-900 | 500-750 |
*Capacities are dependent on infrastructure in the room ie furniture, stage, dancefloor, food service & activation areas
Our long, thin, undercover structure where wood was once stored to dry. Ideally suited to conference style, long table seated, or fashion runway events.
Make each space as big or small as you like to suit your event. All spaces are customisable with maximum capacities shown below.
- Seated: 100-250
- Cocktail: 100-400
- Theatre: 100-300
*Capacities are dependent on infrastructure in the room ie furniture, stage, dancefloor, food service & activation areas
Our smallest enclosed space, where all the furniture fabrication used to occur. Ideally suited to smaller cocktail functions or as a breakout room when hiring the entire venue.
Make each space as big or small as you like to suit your event. All spaces are customisable with maximum capacities shown below.
- Seated: 0-100
- Cocktail: 0-180
- Theatre: 0-150
*Capacities are dependent on infrastructure in the room ie furniture, stage, dancefloor, food service & activation areas
Our smallest green room, equipped with couches, kitchenette, adjoining toilet and shower. Ideal for keynote speakers, performers or key staff.
Make each space as big or small as you like to suit your event. All spaces are customisable with maximum capacities shown below.
*Capacities are dependent on infrastructure in the room ie furniture, stage, dancefloor, food service & activation areas
Our large upstairs meeting room, perfect for a VIP space, boardroom, private dining or bridal/groom suite. It has the most amazing view of the rear warehouse.
Make each space as big or small as you like to suit your event. All spaces are customisable with maximum capacities shown below.
- Seated: 40
- Cocktail: 60
- Theatre: 40
*Capacities are dependent on infrastructure in the room ie furniture, stage, dancefloor, food service & activation areas
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Location
351 Plummer St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207
Public Transport:
Bus Route 234 & 235
5 min on foot
Time to Airport:
20-25 min by car
Time to CBD:
10 min by car
Closest Accom:
6 min by car
Parking:
200+ unmetered and untimed spaces on Plummer & Smith St
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FAQ's
When you’re searching for the perfect event space for hire in Melbourne, it can be hard to know where to start. Before you tackle the hunt, it’s a good idea to determine what you need from a venue hire in Melbourne in terms of capacity, location, facilities, and of course budget. The key considerations for planning your next event should include:
- Dates and Availability
- Location and accessibility
- Size and capacity
- Budget
- Services and facilities
- Venue design, style and aesthetic
Once you have established your requirements for an event venue hire in Melbourne, scoping out the ideal space becomes a much simpler process. At the Timber Yard, we have multiple unique venue hire spaces that are perfect for events of all kinds. Our team takes the hassle out of creating memorable, impressive functions. Contact us today by submitting your details in our enquiry form, and we’ll prepare a bespoke package estimate that aligns perfectly with your vision.
Finding the right venue for your event is arguably the most important factor for any successful function. The ideal Melbourne event space sets the scene for your vision and creates the backdrop for an atmosphere that leaves a lasting impression on your guests. Of course, the practical components are also critical, such as the venue’s location, capacity, facilities and costs.
The Timber Yard is positioned centrally in the industrial precinct of Port Melbourne, a well-connected and easily accessed location that makes serviceability a breeze. With unique, interconnecting spaces spanning a huge 6000m2, you won’t find a better Port Melbourne venue for hire than The Timber Yard.
The Timber Yard is a scalable warehouse event space in Melbourne with capacity for as few as 40 guests, and as many as 1500 people, in all event formats. Our unique Port Melbourne event spaces provide indoor and outdoor venue hire options with uncapped versatility for all seasons, styles and functions. Each space can be tailored as large or as small as your event requires, from elaborate galas and product launches to intimate boardroom meetings and exclusive, high-end private dinners. Explore our event spaces for rent in Melbourne to find the perfect fit for your function.
When you’re looking at venues for hire in Melbourne, budget plays a key role. Just like every other component, costs vary dramatically depending on the unique requirements of your event. The Timber Yard is an extraordinarily flexible event space for hire in Melbourne, versatile enough to accommodate functions of almost any scale. Our venue hire costs are determined by the individual requirements of your event and the specific areas booked on an exclusive-hire basis, with packages available to cover half-day, full-day or bespoke hire periods. For pricing guides specific to your needs, submit an enquiry form on our website.
