Port Douglas Community Hall

The Port Douglas Community Hall has a variety of rooms which are all mobility accessible and available for hire depending on what the function is and the number of people expected to attend.

• Full Auditorium– Diane Cilento Auditorium – 340m2 – 450 people theatre style
• Front Auditorium– Hazel Douglas Room – 181m2
• Back Auditorium– Marj Norris Room – 159m2

Location:
Mowbray Street (Cnr Mowbray & Mudlo Streets), Port Douglas QLD 4873

Enquiries:
Phone (07) 4099 9444 or email enquiries@douglas.qld.gov.au

Download the booking form below:

FL01 - Application For Venue Hire Of Community Halls And Facilities Hire And Agreement 25-26 (401.6 KiB)

AUDITORIUM

• The Auditorium (340m2)can be divided into 2 rooms, as per the above configuration.
• It is suitable for private and public forums, gala events, wedding receptions, and corporate events
• It has a capacity to seat 450 theatre style or 250 dining style
• The room is air-conditioned and also has ceiling fans
• There are 4 computer/data points (extension leads are not provided)
• Specialised lighting and sound equipment requires own sourcing of a qualified sound technician to operate
• The front section (Hazel Douglas Room) of the Auditorium has a large automated projection screen mounted on the wall (projector not provided)

FRONT PRE-FUNCTION AREA

• The facility has an undercover deck area that is ideal for pre-function activities area (80m2).
• The space has ceiling fans and recessed lighting.

OUTDOOR REAR DECK

• The outdoor rear deck (right) has a combination of undercover, shaded and open deck area with a servery to the kitchen/bar area.
• There are ceiling fans, spotlights and recessed lighting.

TABLES CHAIRS AND EQUIPMENT

Basic furniture and equipment is available including:

• Tables and chairs are located in the large storeroom. There are approximately 19 rectangular tables (1600 x750) and 15 round overlays (1800 diameter – seat 10 people); and 200 chairs.

Extension leads, projectors and white boards are not provided

HALL FACILITIES

• The hall facilities are level throughout with surface tactilinginstalled for people who are blind or have vision impairment.
• The venue includes toilet facilities for men and women. There is also an accessible toilet with hand rails and a shower with no step available. A shower chair/seat is not available

KITCHEN & BAR

• The servery includes a full size cool room for storing beverages and ready to eat foods. It opens onto the external rear deck via two servery windows, providing a convenient space for serving drinks.
• Hirers may arrange for food to be delivered by an external business (e.g. platters, nibbles, wraps). These items can be temporarily stored in the cool room before being served; however, the kitchen is not currently available to be hired for food handling and preparation. 

CAR PARK

• An uncovered, mobility accessible car park is available in the public car park at the community hall (entry via Mowbray Street).
• A covered drop-off point and ramped pathway to the hall is also located in this car park.
• A smaller car park is located at the rear of the hall (entry via MudloStreet) with an uncovered ramp into the rear of the building.
• Another ramp is located at the front of the building should users park on Mowbray Street.

GUIDELINES FOR HOLDING AN EVENT AT A COUNCIL VENUE

Please refer to the Terms and Conditions of the application and the Fees and Charges Schedule on the website