Sky’s the Limit for Noosa Boathouse and Noosa Ferry & Cruise Co.
Nothing is impossible when it comes to weddings parties everything and in-between, for two to too many (never!) at the Noosa Boathouse and aboard HV Stillwater, enthuses Helen Flanagan.
What’s not to love about the Noosa Boathouse. With its unequalled scenic backdrop and ostensibly floating like the famous Love Boat on the Noosa River, it has undoubtedly redefined the art of creative, delicious, fun and forever memorable celebrations, similarly corporate events, gala dinners, meetings and team building.
And let’s not forget it’s famous for seriously long lunches, dinners with friends, sundowners and something more casual by the foreshore, every day.
Taking the top spot is the Sunset Bar for canapés and cocktails or bar bites and beers with sublime panoramic views of the golden orb sending reflections over the river as it disappears behind Mt Cooroy. The snug indoor bar with sprawling deck, is perfect for an intimate gathering or a lively group of up to 100 enjoying hot and cold canapes, platters also more substantial dishes.
The River Room on the 2nd floor, boasts amazing views thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows of the largest space, catering for 120 dinner guests or 220 stand-up cocktail style. The space is enhanced by a salubrious bar, adjacent private deck and menus “designed to suit the occasion and of course be unforgettable,” comments talented maestro aka executive chef Shane Bailey.
“Alternative drops seem to be outmoded, overtaken by the vastly popular feast-style sharing of a variety of the best-in-season dishes over three or four courses on long tables,” he says. “It’s so interactive and engaging amongst all the guests.”
Looking for more ideas? Recent wedding trends include epic bridal party entrances. Think backflips, dance moves, love heart sunglasses and much photographed champagne towers.
Guest experiences and interactive elements include signature cocktail bars with ‘his and hers’ cocktails, live music, roaming performers and illustrators such as an artist sketching guests, also food experience stations with oysters and charcuterie.
Ditto the two-level take-out, where a couple can book the River Room and Sunset Bar for a super exclusive celebration. Guests first head upstairs to for canapés and cocktails, then celebrations continue with dinner, speeches and dancing downstairs in the River Room.
Another hidden gem is the Eastern Deck, an exclusive private covered space separate from the main restaurant on the eastern side, tailor-made for intimate long lunches, dinners, celebrations and even business meetings for 30 guests and offering a truly memorable experience matched by wonderful wines and views along the Noosa River.
Thinking of the ultimate space for up to 350 of your nearest and dearest? Cue Club Boathouse when you unlock the full potential of the Noosa Boathouse with an exclusive three-level takeover, creating an unmatched celebration event.
Imagine your guests exploring and enjoying a mix of cocktail, lounge areas and seated dinner options to suit including up to 120 in the River Room or the restaurant.
Wedding ceremony options abound on board the Boathouse or alternatively onboard HV Stillwater for silent cruising using its electric propulsion and gliding onto a sand bar along the Noosa River with canapés created by the Boathouse.
A recent highlight was a boutique sized wedding with ceremony onboard pre-sunset, followed by celebratory sunset drinks.
HV Stillwater is the ideal cruise vessel for close-up connections to the serenity of the Noosa River towards Lake Cooroibah. It provides an intimate yet social experience.
The world IS your oyster when it comes to Noosa Boathouse and HV Stillwater for carousing and cruising the Noosa River in style.
All aboard for deliciously good times!
