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Conferences and events

Mary MacKillop Place offers unique and versatile spaces for meetings, conferences, events, courses, screenings, pilgrimage groups, retreats, exhibitions, weddings, baptisms and more – all located in a peaceful oasis in the heart of North Sydney.

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Our spaces

Our venue features 11 multifunctional rooms that can be adapted to suit a variety of events, from small board meetings to large conferences and gala dining. Whether you need a theatre-style auditorium, a boardroom setup, round-table dining, U-shape conference arrangements, café-style seating or a reception space – we’ve got you covered.

Several rooms are fully accessible, and all rooms are equipped with modern audio-visual technology to ensure a seamless experience.

With multiple heritage listed venues as well as places for quiet reflection, we also offer vibrant gathering places for all occasions including community events hosted within the beautiful gardens and on our large, manicured lawn, the Glen Roy Green, which holds up to 1000 seated guests.

Our modern facilities have been designed to meet the conference needs of today and are perfect for any group looking to explore ideas, celebrate and be inspired!

Explore a variety of unique spaces at Mary MacKillop Place, where modern facilities meet historical charm. Each venue is designed with flexibility, accommodating anything from intimate boardroom meetings to large-scale events.

Click through each option below to discover the perfect setting for your next gathering.

Conferences and meeting spaces

Our modern facilities have been designed to meet the conference needs of today and are perfect for any group looking to explore ideas, celebrate and be inspired!

Explore a variety of unique spaces at Mary MacKillop Place, where modern facilities meet historical charm. Each venue is designed with flexibility, accommodating anything from intimate boardroom meetings to large-scale events. Click through each option below to discover the perfect setting for your next gathering.

Our largest event space, the Isabel Menton Auditorium, is perfect for major events, meetings, and performances.

The Auditorium boasts tiered seating or it can be reconfigured for banquet-style dining. This space includes a dedicated foyer, restroom facilities, and cutting-edge AV equipment, including a projector, screen, PA system, and audio/visual bio box to ensure seamless, professional, large-scale event delivery.

  • Room size: 170m2
  • Banquet: 150 pax
    Cabaret: 104 pax
  • Theatre: 190 pax
  • Boardroom: 38 pax
  • U shape: 39 pax
  • Accessible: Yes
Banquet Grid
Banquet Staggered
Cabaret
Theatre
Boardroom
U Shape
  • Screen
  • Room Speaker
  • Data Projector
  • WiFi
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Microphone
  • Lectern with Microphone
Isabel Menton Auditorium at Mary MacKillop Place
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Steeped in history and adorned with historic photography on the walls, the School House is a remarkable event space that exudes charm and character. With its high ceilings, cathedral-style windows, and original floorboards, this venue offers a unique ambiance that sets the perfect backdrop for mid-to-large size meetings, as well as lunches and dinners.

The School House is equipped with modern amenities, including an in-built projector, screen, and PA system, ensuring a seamless experience for your event. Conveniently located near bathrooms and easily accessible from the street, it invites you to create memorable gatherings in an inspiring setting.

  • Room size: 132m2
  • Banquet: 80 pax
    Cabaret: 64 pax
  • Theatre: 100 pax
  • Boardroom: 32 pax
  • U shape: 36 pax
  • Accessible: Yes
Banquet Grid
Banquet Staggered
Cabaret
Theatre
Boardroom
U Shape
  • Screen
  • Room Speaker
  • Data Projector
  • WiFi
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Microphone
  • Lectern with Microphone
The School House Room at Mary MacKillop Place
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The Reception Space is an elegant, light-filled heritage room set in a classical style, with rich furnishings and ornate decor. The space can be booked as an additional breakout area when hiring the Isabel Menton Auditorium or the School House. 

Mary MacKillop Place, Reception room
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The Tenison Woods Memorial Centre is a light-filled heritage room, perfect for mid-to-large meetings. With stunning views of the surrounding gardens, this versatile space creates an inspiring backdrop for your event. It features floor-to-ceiling glass doors that flood the room with natural light and provide a seamless connection to the outdoors.

Equipped with an in-built projector, camera, screen, and PA system, the Tenison Woods Memorial Centre has everything you need for a professional and impactful gathering. Whether you’re hosting a conference, workshop, or special event, the space can accommodate various setups, ensuring a memorable experience for all attendees.

  • Room size: 107m2
  • Banquet: 64 pax
    Cabaret: 42 pax
  • Theatre: 100 pax
  • Boardroom: 32 pax
  • U shape: 36 pax
  • Accessible: Yes
Banquet Grid
Banquet Staggered
Cabaret
Theatre
Boardroom
U Shape
  • Screen
  • Room Speaker
  • Data Projector
  • Wall Mounted Camera
  • WiFi
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Microphone
  • Lectern with Microphone
Tenison Woods Memorial Centre at Mary MacKillop Place
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Step into the spacious and charming Lochaber Centre, a heritage room bathed in natural light and surrounded by the serene greenery of Mary MacKillop Place. With its floor-to-ceiling glass doors opening to a picturesque outdoor area, this venue offers a perfect blend of elegance and tranquillity.

Ideal for mid-to-large meetings the Lochaber Centre is equipped with modern AV facilities, including a built-in projector, camera, screen, and PA system. The adjoining expansive undercover outdoor area makes it a fantastic choice for seamless catering breaks or networking sessions in a relaxed, garden setting.

  • Room size: 68m2
  • Banquet: 48 pax
  • Banquet: 40 pax
    Cabaret: 30 pax
  • Theatre: 80 pax
  • Boardroom: 20 pax
  • U shape: 21 pax
  • Accessible: Yes
Banquet Staggered
Banquet Staggered
Cabaret
Theatre
Boardroom
U Shape
  • Screen
  • Room Speaker
  • Data Projector
  • Wall Mounted Camera
  • WiFi
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Microphone
  • Lectern with Microphone
Lochaber Centre at Mary MacKillop Place
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A bright, intimate space located on the upper level near the St. Ignatius Courtyard, Mahony is ideal for board meetings or workshops. It includes a built-in projector, camera and screen, creating a comfortable and professional environment for smaller gatherings.

  • Room size: 39m2:
  • Banquet: 24 pax
  • Theatre: 30 pax
  • Boardroom: 14 pax
  • Accessible: No
Banquet Staggered
Theatre
Boardroom
  • Screen
  • Room Speaker
  • Data Projector
  • Wall Mounted Camera
  • WiFi
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Microphone
  • Lectern with Microphone
Mahony Room at Mary MacKillop Place
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Flora is a completely private meeting room located on an upper level of the Mary MacKillop Place Museum, bathed in natural light through windows lining both sides of the space.

Suitable for smaller meetings, Flora has its own kitchenette and bathroom and an in-built projector, camera and screen.

  • Room size: 49m2
  • Banquet: 32 pax
  • Theatre: 40 pax
  • Boardroom: 20 pax
  • U shape: 15 pax
  • Accessible: No
Banquet Grid
Theatre
Boardroom
U Shape
  • Screen
  • Room Speaker
  • Data Projector
  • Wall Mounted Camera
  • WiFi
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Microphone
  • Lectern with Microphone
Flora Room at Mary MacKillop Place
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Nestled on the upper level of the historic School House, Branagan is a charming and intimate space perfect for smaller meetings or breakout sessions. Boasting high ceilings, exposed beams, and bathed in natural light, this room combines heritage elegance with modern functionality.

Equipped with an in-built projector, camera and screen, Branagan offers a professional setting while maintaining a warm and welcoming ambiance. Conveniently located near the Isabel Menton Auditorium it works beautifully as part of a larger event or as a standalone venue.

The adjoining O’Donohue Room, often used for catering or additional breakout space, provides flexibility and flow for seamless event coordination.

  • Room size: 64m2
  • Banquet: 48 pax
  • Theatre: 60 pax
  • Boardroom: 20 pax
  • U shape: 24 pax
  • Accessible: No
Banquet
Theatre
Boardroom
U Shape
  • Screen
  • Room Speaker
  • Data Projector
  • Wall Mounted Camera
  • WiFi
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Microphone
  • Lectern with Microphone
Branagan Room at Mary MacKillop Place
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Located alongside Branagan, D’Arcy is another intimate, light-filled space. Ideal for small meetings or workshops, it features a built-in projector and screen. Together with Branagan, it offers flexibility for breakout sessions or smaller group work.

Located on the upper level of the School House, D’Arcy is on the same level as two other small meeting rooms, allowing for a series of independent or breakout meeting spaces conveniently located near the Isabel Menton Auditorium.

Each feature natural light with an in-built projector, camera and screen. 

The smaller O’Donohue room also sits amongst these spaces, allowing for a breakout session, or is most often used for catering breaks.

  • Room size: 41m2
  • Banquet: 32 pax
  • Theatre: 25 pax
  • Boardroom: 14 pax
  • U shape: 15 pax
  • Accessible: No
Banquet
Theatre
Boardroom
U Shape
  • Screen
  • Room Speaker
  • Data Projector
  • Wall Mounted Camera
  • WiFi
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Microphone
  • Lectern with Microphone
D'Arcy Room at Mary MacKillop Place
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O’Donohue is a dedicated catering breakout area adjoining the Branagan and D’Arcy rooms. It can only be booked as an additional space when hiring either the Branagan or D’Arcy rooms.

O'Donohue Room at Mary MacKillop Place
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Dining spaces

Step into Anderledy Dining, a vibrant and versatile venue located on the ground floor, designed to deliver both warmth and functionality. Greeted with a reception area, up to 108 seated guests are treated to serene views of lush greenery with the floor-to-ceiling glass doors that flood the space with natural light.

The dining area offers a seamless flow to a spacious undercover outdoor entertaining space, perfect for a daytime reception, a networking event or a cocktail party. With concertina walls, the room can be tailored to suit your needs, providing privacy when required.

A fully equipped commercial kitchen ensures professional catering for every occasion, from casual lunches to formal events, and bathroom facilities provide added comfort for guests. Whether you’re hosting a corporate event, group gathering, or celebration, Anderledy Dining offers an adaptable and elegant setting that enhances every experience.

  • Room size: 224m2
  • Banquet: 108 pax
  • Accessible: Yes
Banquet
  • Screen
  • Room Speaker
  • Data Projector
  • Wall Mounted Camera
  • WiFi
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Microphone
  • Lectern with Microphone
Anderledy Dining Room at Mary MacKillop Place
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Outdoor spaces

There are many outdoor spaces throughout Mary MacKillop Place suitable for catering breaks, drinks, celebrations, community gatherings and other event executions as well as peaceful and private reflection spaces for individuals to embrace quiet, peace and calm.

From the vast Glen Roy Green that sits immediately outside Anderledy, to various areas throughout the site framed by historically significant buildings, we will work with you to deliver your event vision.

  • Grassed Area: 550 - 600m2
  • Theatre seating: 1,000 pax
  • Accessible: Yes
  • Area: Various
  • Accessible: Yes
Mary MacKillop Place, drone image of grounds
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Chapel

Designed by the architectural firm Eaton and Bates and characteristic of the Victorian Gothic style, the chapel features pointed arches, marble, stained glass windows, and intricate detailing that all add to its grandeur.

The Chapel is available for private bookings including baptisms, weddings, youth ministries, prayer nights, vigils, reflections, retreats, pilgrimages and liturgies.

As a Catholic sacred site, conditions do apply. All requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

  • Seated Guests: 280 pax
  • Audio System
  • WiFi
  • Microphone
  • Piano / Organ
  • Wall Mounted Camera
  • External Screens
    allows for guest overflow
    and proceedings to be viewed
    from outside of the chapel
Memorial Chapel at Mary MacKillop Place
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Map of Mary MacKillop Place

Please refer to the Mary MacKillop Place map for a clear overview of each venue’s location, designed to support you in planning and selecting the ideal spaces for your event.

Click on the map icons to explore the Mary MacKillop Place site.

Mary MacKillop Place, Map of the site
mount st entry point 1

Pedestrian/
Wheelchair Entry

mount st entry point 2

Pedestrian/
Wheelchair Entry

mount st entry point 3

Pedestrian/
Wheelchair Entry

william st car entry

Vehicle entry
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A: Cafe

Cafe

A: Gift Shop

Gift Shop

G: Museum Gallery 1

Museum
Gallery 1

G: Museum Gallery 2

Museum
Gallery 2

I: Reconciliation Garden

Reconciliation
Garden

G: Museum Gallery 3

Museum
Gallery 3

G: Flora

Flora

B: Memorial Chapel

Memorial
Chapel

B: MM Tomb

Tomb of
Saint Mary
of the Cross
MacKillop

B: Mary MacKillop Statue

Statue of
Mary MacKillop

D: Office

Sisters of
St Joseph
Congregational
Office

F: Alma Cottage

Alma
Cottage

P: Lochaber

Lochaber
Centre

C: Mahoney

Mahoney

E: Tenison Woods

Tenison Woods
Memorial Centre

K: School House

School House
Branagan
D’Arcy

L: Isabel Mention

Isabel Menton
Auditorium

M: Temuka Apartments

Temuka Apartments

N: Archives

Archives

O: Reception

Accommodation
Reception

O: Anderledy

Anderledy

O: Anderledy Dining

Anderledy
Dining Room

Glen Roy Green

Glen Roy
Green

How your event makes a meaningful impact.

Unlike commercial venues, every dollar you spend with us at Mary MacKillop Place directly supports the important work of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart. From preserving the heritage of Mary MacKillop Place to supporting environmental sustainability and working alongside First Nations peoples, your investment goes beyond the event itself.

By choosing to host your next conference or stay with us, you’ll not only enjoy our exceptional hospitality and distinctive venues, but you’ll also be part of a greater mission – caring for the environment and upholding the dignity of all individuals.

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VENUE TESTIMONIALS

JenConference/Event | Catering
The events team were responsive and flexible, and working with them was a seamless and positive experience. The venue is very quiet and peaceful and makes you feel like you are really getting away from it all. The staff were friendly, the food was excellent, and everything ran like clockwork. I have used this venue a few times now and will continue to use it in the future.
FlordelynConference/Event | Catering | Accommodation | Chapel
The place is calm, peaceful and so serene, amid the business and bustle of a big city. We had our AoS Conference here and the place was amazing. I love the Chapel. The room was perfect, spacious, clean and quiet. Food was beautiful. The people were all friendly and helpful. I’d like to go back and would definitely recommend to my family and friends.

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“True happiness here below depends on ourselves not on those around us.”

MARY MACKILLOP  |  1907