Christmas Party Open Day

Saturday 14 November, 10am to 2pm

Walk the estate dressed for Christmas, taste the festive menu and plan your end-of-year party with the team who will run it.

The Pavilion set for a long-table dinner: white linen, candles, white flowers and crystal chandeliers.
A crystal chandelier hanging from a white moulded ceiling draped with burgundy fabric.
The Circle from above: white umbrellas and small tables on the lawn around a paved circle ringed by hedges.

10am to 2pm

251 Gooding Drive, Merrimac

Plan Your Party in Person

Seven spaces on two private acres, dressed for Christmas so you can see your party before you book it.

Fresh raspberries piled close together.
Crystal chandeliers glowing warm gold beneath a panelled ceiling.

Walk the Party Route

A crystal chandelier hanging from a white moulded ceiling draped with burgundy fabric.

The open day follows a Christmas party evening in the order it runs. A coordinator walks you from stop to stop, each space set and styled as it would be on the night.

A sample evening at Braeside

TimeSpaceWhat happens
5.00pmLawn BarArrival drinks on the lawn
5.45pmThe CircleCanapés and a first toast
6.40pmChapel LawnSunset and the team photo
7.15pmThe PavilionLong-table dinner and speeches
9.30pmShed BarDessert and last drinks

Three Ways to Celebrate

A Long Lunch in The Pavilion

White linen, long tables and the chandeliers lit by noon. A seated Christmas lunch for the whole team, with the lawn a few steps from the doors.

The Pavilion set for a long-table dinner: white linen, candles, white flowers and crystal chandeliers.

Twilight in the Gardens

A cocktail party that moves from the Lawn Bar to The Circle and Chapel Lawn as the light goes, with canapés, roaming drinks and room to talk.

The Circle from above: white umbrellas and small tables on the lawn around a paved circle ringed by hedges.

The Whole Estate, Yours

Exclusive use of all two acres beside Gin House Creek for one company and one night: The Pavilion, both bars, the chapel and the grounds, run by our on-the-day coordinators.

The Circle: a paved round garden ringed by clipped hedges, white flowers at its edge and tall trees beyond.

Christmas packages and December dates are released at the open day. Can’t wait? Request Christmas packages from the events team now.

The white chapel with Gothic-style windows, greenery on either side and string lights above the entrance.
Fresh raspberries piled close together.

Good to Know

  • Saturday 14 November, 10am to 2pm
  • 251 Gooding Drive, Merrimac QLD 4226
  • Free to attend. Please RSVP.
Who is the open day for?

Anyone planning an end-of-year celebration: workplaces, clubs, committees and families booking a Christmas long lunch.

Do I need to RSVP?

Yes, please. Choose a walk time when you RSVP so a coordinator is free to show you around and the tastings are ready.

Can I bring the people helping me decide?

Of course. Tell us how many are coming when you RSVP.

Can we hold a December date on the day?

Yes. The events team will have the December calendar with them and can pencil in your date while you are here.

What if we can’t make the 14th?

Book a private tour on another day. Call 07 5619 3095 or email events@braesideestate.com.au.

The Pavilion set for a long-table dinner: white linen, candles, white flowers and crystal chandeliers.

RSVP for the Open Day

Braeside Estate
251 Gooding Drive, Merrimac QLD 4226

Saturday 14 November10am to 2pm
Walks leave10, 11, 12 and 1
Phone07 5619 3095

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