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December in Noosa is warm nights, long evenings, and the particular energy that comes when a town full of people have all decided simultaneously that it's time to celebrate.
There are a lot of ways to mark the end of the year in Noosa. Here's the one worth booking.
The weather, first. December in Noosa means 28-degree days, balmy evenings, and the kind of light at golden hour that makes every outdoor event look considered. Summer arrives in Noosa with purpose.
The setting, second. The Noosa River in December is about as good as it gets — still waters, warm evenings, the hinterland glowing behind it. This is the backdrop your party deserves.
The energy, third. Noosa in December has a pace to it — the town is alive, people are in the mood, and the combination of warm weather and end-of-year relief creates an atmosphere you don't have to manufacture.
The MV Catalina is a 20-metrepower catamaran berthed at 172 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville. Up to 150 guestsacross two open-air decks. Two fully stocked bars. A catering galley servingfresh food throughout the event. The Noosa River as your backdrop.
For smaller groups: a VIP lounge booking gets you a private area, table service, welcome cocktails, and a host dedicated to your group. For larger groups: a private charter of the whole vessel — the boat is exclusively yours, the programme is built around you.
Either way, it moves. And that matters. A stationary venue is a room. A vessel covering the Noosa River gives your party a shape — a beginning, a middle, and an ending that feels likesomething actually happened.
· Capacity: up to 150 guests across two open-airlevels.
· Catering: flexible, from roaming canapés tostructured dining.
· Beverage packages: curated beyond standard.
· Weather: fully retractable awnings on both decks— December can surprise, and we're covered when it does.
· Privacy: the vessel is exclusively yours for the duration.
Christmas and EOFY dates bookout early. If you're planning for December, June is not too soon to enquire.
Talk to the events team →catalinanoosa.com.au/functions
Still going? Catalina runs across the full holiday period. Midday margaritas, the river, your favourite people. A different energy to the night before. Just as good.
Book early. Summer books out.