The Outterside Centre



The Outterside Centre, set on the Parramatta River

Aerial view of The Outterside Centre

Views across the balcony at The Outterside Centre

Looking out from The Outterside Centre function rooms
Located on stunning water frontage in Sydney’s inner
west, The Outterside Centre has 180 degree water views and glimpses of the
Harbour Bridge. The Outterside Centre is set to become one of the most sought
after waterfront venue locations in Sydney.
The Outterside Centre is currently unavailable for hire. We appreciate your consideration and interest and hope to host your business at a later time.
The venue has been newly refurbished and offers a diverse
range of facilities which are ideal for conferences, cocktail parties, elegant
dinners and other events. The facility includes 2 rooms with spectacular
water views as well as outdoor and balcony areas. The first-class rowing
facility makes it ideal for corporate team building activities.
Capacity
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Theatre Style - 110
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Boardroom - 32
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U-Shape - 32
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Classroom - 60
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Dinner - 90
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Cocktail - 120
Access & Parking
Located at 5 Teviot Avenue, Abbotsford (at the end of Great
North Road), The Outterside Centre has its own private jetty so guests can
arrive by water taxi. Alternatively, the Centre is a mere 15 minutes by Rivercat
from the city with the Rivercat stop literally on the doorstep. Parking is
limited to the surrounding streets with a few spaces available on-site (subject
to approval from the Venues Manager).
Features
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2 function areas
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Large balcony for drinks or refreshment breaks
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Internet access
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Semi commercial, fully equipped kitchen
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BBQ facility by the water
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Rowing facility
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2 Pontoons
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50 bed dormitory
Catering
The Outterside Centre has several Gold Licence caterers all of which offer
tempting food and beverage packages for you to choose from. Whether it be a
dinner, a barbecue by the water or cocktails and canapés on the balcony, they
will tailor menus to suit all tastes and budgets. Please contact the Venues
Manager for information.
Corporate Team Building
The Outterside Centre is the home of Sydney Boys High School’s rowing
program and, as such, offers its first-class rowing facility for an exhilarating
corporate team building day. All programs are run by an experienced,
qualified facilitator who will develop a program, based on the ultimate team
sport – rowing, to suit your company’s needs. Specialised rowing coaches
are also available to guide your team, irrespective of their experience to ensure the day is a success for everyone.
Rowing for Beginners Course
Beginners "learn to row" courses are held at The Outterside Centre. Whether you are a complete novice or have some
previous experience, you will enjoy this low impact, low injury, aerobic sport
as well the magic moments of early mornings on the water. The classes combine
fun, fitness and social interaction with the professional skills, terminology
and safety requirements that are expected in a competitive rowing environment.
Courses are held on Sunday mornings from 7.00am to 9.00am
and there are 6 classes in each program. The cost is $299.00 incl. GST.
Participants must be over 16 years and must be able to swim 50 metres and tread
water as a safety requirement.
Courses are advertised and run through the Sydney Community College.
Accommodation
Sleeping 50 in dormitory style accommodation, with male and
female amenities and a spacious, stainless steel, fully functional kitchen, The
Outterside Centre is the ideal accommodation venue for sporting or school
groups. The facility boasts a relaxed dining area downstairs as well as a
refurbished function room, ideal for a formal dinner or lecture, upstairs. A
large outdoor area with a BBQ is suitable for alfresco dining. With the
Rivercat stop on the doorstop, The Outterside Centre is conveniently located to
the city as well as the rest of Sydney.