Sails Port Macquarie opens new function centre

It had a grand opening last week with a glamorous launch event attended by 300 VIP guests including professional conference organisers, media and the extended business community, Guests included the Member for Port Macquarie Leslie Williams, The Mattick, Salter and Barker families and the owner David Mattick 

The launch took place on the exclusive third floor event level, at The Cape Ballroom.

The ballroom is a pillar-less event space and it is designed to cater for up to 600 in a cocktail style or 300 for a banquet style event.

It was nothing short of an elegant soiree with guests being greeted by a classical pianist tinkering away on a baby grand piano.

And the food on hand was elegant with freshly shucked oysters and French champagne for all the guests.

Apart from the brand new ballroom, Boathouse and Restaurant, the venue has a waterfront wedding chapel and event pavilion, tennis court, bayside swimming pool with entertainment terrace and private cabanas, plus 92 guest rooms and suites.

The function centre has been on the drawing board for some time. Building it and putting it all together has taken four and a half years.

Sails Port Macquarie General Manager Nick McLaughlin told the launch the work put into it had produced results with the resort transformation being “nothing short of magnificent”.                                        

“Each detail from room design, to selection of resort landscaping, furniture and tableware has been carefully orchestrated to create that ambient Hamptons coastal feel,” MrMcLaughlin said.

“The team is looking forward to welcoming guests to experience this gorgeous new venue in particular our exquisite wedding and event spaces.

 “Tonight recognises and reveals the collaboration of owners, designers, construction teams and the wider EVENT group and signals a new era for Sails Port Macquarie as a premium leisure and events destination”.

Leon Getler 18th May 2018