Book a picnic shelter or other space at Emerald Lake Park
Spaces to hire at Emerald Lake Park
- Emerald Lake Park has 4 amphitheatres, 3 picnic shelters, a bandstand and many large open spaces for hire.
The park is an ideal location for events and functions including:
- picnics
- corporate events
- arts events and performances
- markets and festivals
- weddings
- birthdays.
We have the perfect picturesque setting and a range of facilities to meet your needs.
To make a booking enquiry complete the form below.
Amphitheatres and band stand
Emerald Lake Park has 4 amphitheatres (outdoor theatres) to hire.
Bunurong amphitheatre
Situated near Lake Nobelius, this is a 5-tiered grassed amphitheatre with a seating capacity of 200. It provides the possibility of ‘theatre in the round’ due to its proximity to The Gums and Carl Stemp amphitheatres. It is ideal for private parties due to its secluded yet convenient location.
Hire cost: $247 per day
Carl Stemp amphitheatre
An open, 4-tiered amphitheatre, situated near ‘The Gums’ and ‘Bunerong with a seating capacity of 120.
Hire cost: $132 per day
Gus Ryberg amphitheatre
The largest and main amphitheatre, the Gus Ryberg, is named after one of the original park rangers. Located north of Lake Treganowan, it provides an acoustic relationship with the lake as well as providing audiences with a view of the lake during performances.
It has 7 grassed tiers and a paved arena. It can seat 500 people and has power, water, barbecue facilities and easy access to toilets. The amphitheatre is perfect for musical and drama performances, marriage ceremonies and cultural activities.
Hire cost: $330 per day
The Gums amphitheatre
Located in a stunningly beautiful area of the park, The Gums overlooks manna gums and provides an intimate atmosphere for performances and weddings. As o1 of the 3 amphitheatres located at Lake Nobelius, it lends itself to ‘theatre in the round’. This 6-tiered amphitheatre can seat up to 120 people.
Hire cost: $132 per day.
Bandstand
Set your performance backdrop as Lake Treganowan with your audience settling on the natural amphitheatre landscape. The Emerald Lake Park Bandstand is a paved and covered hexagonal space with a 20ft diameter performance-area located between the wading pool and cafe. The bandstand has seating around half of the space, power access and is in close proximity to toilets. Areas on either side of the bandstand can act as open ‘backstage’ or ‘tech’ spaces. The bandstand successfully hosts the annual Summer Music Series as well as weddings and small gatherings.
Hire cost includes the amphitheatre ‘audience’ space.
Hire cost: $313
Book a picnic shelter
To book any of the shelters below please submit the park booking enquiry form. For more information email parks@cardinia.vic.gov.au
Boatshed picnic shelter
Located in the centre of the park, the Boatshed can accommodate up to 40 people and offers easy access to all facilities and activities. A good location to view the lake and Puffing Billy’s arrival.
Hire cost: $150 per day.
Lakeside picnic shelter
Set amongst the trees, the Lakeside shelter offers views across the lake. Suitable for groups up to 40 people, it is close to the wading pool and children’s playground.
Hire cost: $150 per day.
Poolside picnic shelter
Located above the wading pool near the playground, Poolside is centrally located and will accommodate up to 40 people. It's a great place for family gatherings.
Hire cost: $150 per day.
Other areas for hire
Bellbird picnic area
Formerly used as a campground, Bellbird picnic area is a large flat area set amongst the trees. It is set back from the main lakes and lends itself to privacy, yet is within a short walk of amenities and other features of the park. With an area of approximately 100 metres x 20 metres, it is ideal for large-scale events, markets or as overflow parking.
Hire cost: $155
Arboretum
Surround yourself and your guests with a range of well-established exotic trees in the Arboretum. Located North-West of Lake Treganowan, this area is reminiscent of an established European garden of years gone by. This area has a mix of sloped and flatter grounds, which can host marquees, picnics or unique performances. Amenities are a short walk towards the Lakeside carpark.
Hire costs for this space are upon enquiry and are dependent on the amount of area required.
Is there another area of Emerald Lake Park that you would like to book? We are happy to discuss this with you and look at what areas outside of our standard spaces might work best for your event or function. Contact us to discuss your event needs.
Bookings and enquiries
Email: parks@cardinia.vic.gov.au
Phone: 1300 787 624
Bookings must be finalised with full payment at least 2 weeks before the event date.
Complete the online booking enquiry form