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Merci Group (Dunes Palm Beach & Mobys Whale Beach)
- Capacity: Up to 200
- From $220 a head
About
Overview & Vibe
Merci Group runs two of the Northern Beaches’ most loved coastal wedding venues: Dunes, the Mediterranean-inspired pavilion in the dunes of Palm Beach, and Mobys, the Italian waterfront restaurant above Whale Beach. Both trade in the same currency — golden light, salt air and long, generous tables just steps from the sand.
Setting & Style
Dunes wraps celebrations in relaxed Mediterranean charm: an open-air alfresco pavilion amongst Norfolk pines and coastal gardens, with courtyard ceremonies under festoon lights and menus of fresh seafood and vibrant seasonal produce. Mobys answers with timeless Italian coastal elegance on the Whale Beach waterfront — handmade pasta, fresh seafood and sunsets over the Pacific.
Ideal For
Couples wanting a barefoot-luxe Northern Beaches wedding with serious food — intimate dinners through to exclusive-hire celebrations of the whole venue.
The Need-to-Knows
- Dunes: open-air alfresco dining space and gardens at Governor Phillip Park, right behind Palm Beach.
- Mobys: waterfront indoor and alfresco spaces; standard group dining to 30, with larger weddings via exclusive private hire.
- Wedding packages available for download; on-site viewings bookable with the events team.
- Both kitchens are the venue’s own — Mediterranean at Dunes, Italian-coastal at Mobys.
Standout Feature
Two ends of Sydney’s most beautiful peninsula: marry behind the dunes of Palm Beach or above the surf at Whale Beach, with one events team and two celebrated coastal kitchens.
Amenities
- Beachfront Location
- Waterfront Views
- Alfresco Dining Space
- In-house Catering
- Exclusive Use Option
- Multiple Venues
- Set Menus Available
Ceremony Setting
- alfresco
- garden
- waterfront
Dietary Options Supported
No details available.
Nearby Landmarks
- Palm Beach – Sydney's famous golden peninsula beach directly beside Dunes, backdrop of the 'Home and Away' opening titles
- Barrenjoey Lighthouse – The sandstone lighthouse headland walk at the peninsula's tip, a classic photo climb
- Whale Beach – The amber-sand surf beach below Mobys, quieter and wilder than its neighbour
- Pittwater – The calm western waterway with its yacht clubs and ferry wharves behind Palm Beach
- Governor Phillip Park – The dune parkland surrounding Dunes at the peninsula's northern end
- Careel Bay & Avalon – Village heart of the peninsula minutes south, with boutique guest stays
On Site Accommodation
No details available.
Price Notes
- Dunes Palm Beach: venue hire $4,950 for five hours from 5:30pm, ceremony styling $2,000 (includes 22 chairs, white arbour, signing table and chairs, no florals or signage) or ceremony space hire $1,250 with arbour included. Minimum spends (venue hire included): September-May $30,000 Friday to Sunday; September-November and February-May $15,000 Monday to Thursday; December and January $18,000 Monday to Thursday; June to August $15,000 Friday to Sunday, $10,000 Monday to Thursday, or $20,000 with a 4:30pm start on Friday only; long weekends from Thursday to Monday start at $40,000 and public holidays carry a higher minimum spend. Mobys Whale Beach: ground floor day-time and evening event space $3,950 for five hours, evening full venue including restaurant and courtyard $5,950, full day full venue $7,950, with a seven-hour package time limit; 50% of the venue hire fee is payable on booking. Wedding packages are $220 or $235 per person inclusive of the classic beverage package. Extensions are charged at $495 per half hour at Dunes or $395 per half hour at Mobys ($595 full venue) to an 11pm venue closure, plus a $14 per person beverage extension fee to a 10:30pm bar closure. Optional additions include shared dessert +$15pp, antipasto course +$15pp, pasta course +$25pp, cocktail carts $25-$28pp and cheese and dessert $20pp
Price Per Head
- From $220 p/head
Venue Capacity
- Up to 200
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Contact
- Website
- mercigroup.com.au
- Phone
- +61 2 8418 8898
- Address
- Dunes, 1193 Barrenjoey Road, Palm Beach NSW 2108, Australia
Dunes, 1193 Barrenjoey Road, Palm Beach NSW 2108, Australia
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