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Sydney Showground

1 Showground Road Sydney Olympic Park, Sydney, Australia, 2127

Venue Details

Total meeting space661,830 sq. ft.

Guest Rooms-

Standing capacity1,000

Seating capacity-

Built1998

Renovated2014

Venue typeSpecial event venues

Awards

Industry awards

2014 Finalist ‘Best Venue Team’ EEAA Awards For Excellence’ Best Venue 2014, Australian Event Awards 2013 Finalist 'Best Venue' Australian Event Awards2013 Finalist 'Best Venue Team' EEAA Awards For Excellence'2013 Finalist, 'Function/Convention Centre Caterer' - Restaurant & Catering NSW Savour Awards for Excellence2013 Finalist, 'Venue Caterer' – Restaurant & Catering NSW Savour Awards For Excellence2012 State Winner, 'Major Event Caterer' - Restaurant & Catering NSW Savour Awards for Excellence2012 Finalist 'Best Venue Team' - EEAA AwardsBest Venue Team 2011, Exhibition and Events Association Australasia Awards for ExcellenceBest Venue 2011, Australian Event AwardsAccess Award for Physical Access (Sydney Royal Easter Show at Sydney Showground), Auburn City CouncilHall of Fame Member 2006 – 2009 – Catering and Banqueting, Meetings & Events AustraliaNational Catering and Banqueting 2004-2006, Meetings & Events AustraliaNSW Catering and Banqueting 2004-2006, Meetings & Events AustraliaNSW Specialty Meeting Venue 2003-2005, Meetings & Events Australia Excellence

Amenities

Facilities

Furniture
Furniture (Bring your own)
Internet access
Lighting
Lighting (Bring your own)
Other decor (Bring your own)
Space (outdoor)
Space (private)
Space (semi-private)
Table linens
Table linens (Bring your own)
Wheelchair accessible

Equipment

Dance floor
Loading dock
Portable walls
Staging area

Alcohol and catering

Alcohol (Preferred vendors)
Alcohol allowed
Onsite catering
Onsite kitchen

Facilities

Furniture
Furniture (Bring your own)
Internet access
Lighting
Lighting (Bring your own)
Other decor (Bring your own)
Space (outdoor)
Space (private)
Space (semi-private)
Table linens
Table linens (Bring your own)
Wheelchair accessible

Equipment

Dance floor
Loading dock
Portable walls
Staging area

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Meeting rooms

Total meeting space

661,830 sq. ft.

Largest room

193,750.5 sq. ft.

Space (private)

Available

Meeting rooms

Second largest room

77,500.2 sq. ft.

Exhibit space

23,610 sq. ft.

Space (semi-private)

Available

Space (outdoor)

Available

Standing capacity

1,000

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space

661,830 sq. ft.

Largest room

193,750.5 sq. ft.

Space (private)

Available

Meeting rooms

Second largest room

77,500.2 sq. ft.

Exhibit space

23,610 sq. ft.

Space (semi-private)

Available

Space (outdoor)

Available

Standing capacity

1,000

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Meeting space

Attendees

Name	Room size	Ceiling height	Maximum capacity	Banquet rounds	Cocktail rounds	Theater	Classroom	Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
The Dome	77,500.2 sq. ft. -	137.8 ft.	7000	4000	6000	7000	3200	3200
Exhibition Hall 2	51,666.8 sq. ft. 236.2 x 218.7 sq. ft.	72.2 ft.	7400	7000	7400	7400	5184	-
Exhibition Hall 3	51,666.8 sq. ft. 236.2 x 218.7 sq. ft.	72.2 ft.	7400	7000	7400	7400	5184	-
Exhibition Hall 4	51,666.8 sq. ft. 236.2 x 218.7 sq. ft.	72.2 ft.	7400	7000	7400	7400	7000	-
Exhibition Hall 5	44,519.6 sq. ft. 190.3 x 177.2 sq. ft.	26.2 ft.	9387	5630	9387	9102	-	-
Hall 5, Function Room 1	645.8 sq. ft. 32.8 x 19.7 sq. ft.	-	40	-	-	40	-	24
Hall 5, Function Room 2	269.1 sq. ft. 16.4 x 16.4 sq. ft.	-	20	-	-	20	-	8
Hall 5, Function Room 3	2,152.8 sq. ft. 65.6 x 32.8 sq. ft.	-	160	-	160	150	-	64
Hall 5, Function Room 4	785.8 sq. ft. 32.8 x 24.0 sq. ft.	-	40	-	-	40	-	24

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport

11.18 mi

Distance from airport 11.18 mi

Parking in the area

Complimentary parking

Paid parking

( A$25.00/day )

Additional Information

Additional details

Events over 200 pax +

Sydney Showground Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the Sydney Showground regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Sydney Showground's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.

No response.

Does Sydney Showground have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.

No response.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Sydney Showground and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:

No response.

If applicable, could you please provide a link to Sydney Showground's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?

No response.

Health and Safety

Were practices at Sydney Showground developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.

No response.

Does Sydney Showground clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.

No response.

Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.

Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.

Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?

Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.

Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?

What measures are in place to allow for social distancing in fitness centers (e.g. equipment configuration, staggered usage times)? If no fitness center, please put N/A.

Has the fitness room cleaning routine been adjusted/increased? If yes, what new measures are included? If no fitness center, please put N/A.

Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.

Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.

Does the property limit number of guests in restaurant, bar, or dining areas due to COVID19 or other pandemics? If yes, please provide details of how restaurant, bar, or dining areas limits capacity? If no restaurant or bar, please put N/A.

Has the public bathroom cleaning routine been adjusted/increased? If yes, what new measures are included?

Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.

Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.

Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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