The Founders Room

The Founders Room is an oceanfront events venue on top of Wanda Surf Life Saving Club in Cronulla, with sweeping views across Wanda Beach and the Pacific Ocean. Its 180-degree outlook gives weddings, celebrations and other gatherings a distinctive coastal setting, while the indoor and balcony areas create a flexible flow between spaces. The venue is positioned just metres from the sand, so ceremonies, photographs, pre-drinks and receptions can all take place at the one location.

The space is designed to adapt to different types of events rather than prescribe one format. It can be styled for seated lunches, cocktail functions or more intimate gatherings, with layouts suited to both large groups and smaller celebrations. The venue says it can accommodate up to 450 guests for standing or cocktail-style functions, up to 260 for a seated event with a dance floor and band, and up to 300 for a seated function without those additions. In-house catering and a fully licensed bar are available, with food formats including seated dining, shared feasts and canapé-style receptions.

The Founders Room caters for weddings, engagement parties, birthdays, baby showers, charity events and corporate occasions such as workshops, off-sites and team catch-ups. It also offers a quieter setting for funerals and celebrations of life, where families and friends can gather to share memories, photographs or music. For regular social plans, the venue hosts live music on its balcony on Sundays, pairing ocean views with a relaxed atmosphere.

Practical inclusions include air conditioning, a laser projector and large screen, three plasma monitors, two cordless microphones and audio across the indoor and outdoor areas. Furniture supplied includes 200 chairs, round tables, bar tables, stools and plants, while timber and white-gloss dance floors are available as additional options. With its coastal outlook, adaptable layout and event-focused facilities, The Founders Room suits couples planning a complete wedding day, groups marking a milestone, businesses wanting a less formal meeting space, and families arranging a considered farewell. The venue has a Google rating of 4.7 from 60 reviews.