The Founders Room
Your guests arrive at a contemporary waterfront venue perched above Cronulla's coastal landscape, where floor-to-ceiling windows frame the ocean as your ceremony backdrop.
The Founders Room is an estate destination wedding venue in Cronulla NSW, Australia, hosting up to 150 guests (Aisle estimate), where a wedding for 80 guests costs about A$25,000 (our estimate), reached from Sydney Airport (Kingsford Smith) (SYD), 60 to 90 minutes by car. Best months: May, August, September, December.
About The Founders Room
Your guests arrive at a contemporary waterfront venue perched above Cronulla's coastal landscape, where floor-to-ceiling windows frame the ocean as your ceremony backdrop.
The Founders Room delivers an intimate yet expansive experience, with guests moving fluidly between ceremony spaces, cocktail areas, and a dining room that captures natural light and water views throughout the evening.
Everything here feels intentional, from the arrival experience to the final moment guests leave.
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Wow Wow Wow! 10/10 would highly recommend The Founders Room for your next event. We had our wedding here and the team went above and beyond to ensure we had the most perfect day/night!
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Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About A$25,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- A$165 to A$250 per headAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- SYD, 90 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- Waterfront location at 2 Marine Esplanade with unobstructed views of Cronulla Beach and the Pacific Ocean
- Flexible indoor and outdoor spaces accommodating 20 to 150 guests across ceremony, cocktail, and reception areas
- Floor-to-ceiling windows and natural lighting throughout, reducing reliance on artificial decoration
- On-site parking and direct beach access nearby for guest arrival and post-wedding photos
A sample wedding weekend
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Use this as a starting point and adapt it to your bookings and guests.
- 2:00 PMRehearsal at the venue with ceremony participants
- 2:30 PMGuest arrivals and welcome
- 3:15 PMCeremony begins
- 3:45 PMCocktail hour and group photos
- 5:00 PMGuests seated for dinner
- 5:15 PMWelcome remarks and first course
- 7:00 PMToasts and main course
- 8:15 PMDessert and dancing
- 10:00 PMFinal dance and guest departure
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- SYD · about 1 h 30 by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Sydney Airport (Kingsford Smith).
- Weather window
- August – September
The months the weather is kindest, with May and December mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 0420 551 251
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
What time can guests arrive on the wedding day?+
Arrival times are typically arranged during your planning consultation. Most weddings allow guest arrivals 30 to 45 minutes before the ceremony begins, giving them time to settle and take in the ocean views.
Is there parking available for guests?+
Yes. On-site parking is available at Marine Esplanade. Cronulla also has additional public parking within walking distance of the venue.
Can we use the space for both ceremony and reception?+
Yes. The Founders Room is designed to host the full event in one location, with distinct areas for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and seated dinner.
What is the venue's maximum capacity?+
The venue accommodates up to 150 guests. Minimum guest count is 20 people.
Are there nearby accommodation options for out-of-town guests?+
Cronulla has several hotels and holiday rentals within 1 to 3 kilometres of the venue. Many guests stay along the beachfront or in nearby residential areas.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about pricing and availability for the month you have in mind. You do not need a fixed date.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.