VENUE HIRE
For events & meetups
amidst nature
Nestled within the Beeliar Regional park and a stone's throw away from Bibra Lake and North Lake, The Wetlands Centre Cockburn is an ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Find peace and tranquillity in our close-to-nature campus sprawling with attractively landscaped gardens and vibrant wetland wildlife.
Our Centre has everything you are looking for. It is suitable for events, conferences, workshops, meetings, nature studies, yoga classes, crafts... you name it. And we welcome events that complement our natural surroundings.
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We are available for hire!
Our charming indoor facilities include a spacious and functional main hall, a well-appointed and elegant meeting room, a bustling display gallery and a large kitchen fitted with modern amenities. The Centre has adequate toilets and showers, and ample parking areas.
The outdoors are just as delightful, with picnic tables, and a stunning amphitheatre, all in the midst of our beautiful native gardens. Surrounding the gardens is a thick cover (over 120 hectares) of banksia woodlands, complete with nature trails and cycleways - linking boardwalks, bird hides and picnic areas with our glorious wetlands.
More about the centre
We invite you to experience our facilities and soak up the peaceful surrounds of this special environment!
The rates are reasonable. Don't take our word for it - check the fee schedule. We are keen to take regular or casual bookings. Hiring our facilities includes access to the gardens. The Education and Meeting rooms both have a small kitchenette. Use of the main kitchen and display gallery are available for an additional fee.
The best part? All proceeds go towards the running costs of the Centre. And, you'll be supporting a great cause!
Simply fill the form below. There are a few Conditions of Hire that you must accept prior to booking, so please read these.
Please also note: If liquor is to be sold either separately or by way of an inclusive charge during the hiring, the applicant will also need to fill in an application for consent to consume liquor on the Centre's premises. This form is not a liquor licence permit but will be needed when applying for a Liquor Licence permit. A permit can be obtained from the Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor and is the responsibility of the applicant.
- While we agree that hiring our main hall isn’t inexpensive, our hirees have benefited from the excellent space available for conducting a conference or even practising tai chi.
- For less than the cost of a brekkie, you can have a boardroom-style meeting at our meeting room.
- A small additional fee permits the full use of our kitchen so that you can couple your event with an easy breakfast or light lunch.
Venue Hire Rates
Here are our competitive hire rates, designed to accommodate a range of needs and budgets. We offer discounted rates for small community-based not-for-profit organisations, as we believe in supporting community initiatives and environmental causes. Explore our options to find the perfect fit for your event.
| Education Room | Per hour | $50 | $30 |
| Large Hall | Per hour | $50 | $30 |
| Medium Hall | Per hour | $40 | $25 |
| Meeting Room | Per hour | $35 | $20 |
| Exclusive/Function Hire | Half day (<4 hrs) | $325 | $180 |
| Exclusive/Function Hire | Full day (>4 hrs) | $625 | $350 |
| Amphitheatre | Per hour | $50 | $30 |
NOTE: Some events may incur a minimal cleaning fee. We kindly ask for your cooperation in maintaining the venue, by making sure it is cleaned and left in the same welcoming condition as before hiring.
Not-for-profit Hire Rates
Kindly consider this request
We offer discounted rates for qualifying not-for-profit organisations and events. These rates are indicative and will be finalised based on the details you provide below.
While we understand the importance of financial considerations, maintaining our Centre incurs significant costs. Our standard rates are fair and reflect the quality of our services. By choosing to pay these rates, you go on to support our vital environmental education and conservation activities, ensuring the Centre works for the environmental mission and remains a valuable community resource.
If your organisation truly needs the not-for-profit rate, please complete the form to help us assess your eligibility. We appreciate your understanding and support in helping us continue our mission.
Thank you.