Price is per boat
Yes, you can bring your dog on the boat.
Children from the age of 3yrs and up are welcome on our boats. When rowing with children please ensure kids are seated at all time & adults are in control of rowing the vessel.
Payment is made in full at the time of booking online.
Since it’s renovation, Studley Park Boathouse has many different areas available for our guests to enjoy.
The Perch (The Original boathouse café) offers the perfect setting for post walk coffees, breakfast & brunch menu items.
Our Conservatory is the perfect setting for lunch with the girls, a family gathering or a casual mid-week meal. With stunning views of the Yarra, a wide choice of wines & cocktails & an extensive menu of sharing items and main meals.
Outdoors– As the weather warms up, our outdoor spaces are the perfect spot for a cold drink, delicious snacks & epic views. Our pavilion, upper and lower decks & pergola open 7days a week from 8am. Although we cannot guarantee exactly where your outdoor booking will be, our team will do their best to accommodate any requests made.
Yes! Apart from the Perch Café, the rest of our venue is wheelchair accessible. Feel free to give us a call for further information or on arrival request assistance from our hosts.
100%! Pooches of all shapes and sizes are welcome in our outdoor spaces, we just ask that they remain on leash. We have water bowls to keep them hydrated & doggie treats on sale on site.
No, we currently do not have live music.
Of Course! You can purchase gift vouchers here
Yes, you can book both the ceremony and reception with us. The ceremony can be held riverside on the Deck. Visit our events page to find out more & send an enquiry to our functions team here.
Yes, you can book both the ceremony and reception with us. The ceremony can be held riverside on the Deck. Visit our events page to find out more & send an enquiry to our functions team here.
Celebrations are a big thing, so we appreciate this special gesture. Our guests are more than welcome to bring along a cake. Please note that no prior storage will be possible.
We highly recommend booking ahead to avoid disappointment! There is a maximum capacity of 15 Mini Explorers per session, aside from specialist sessions such as our Pizza Workshop, where the capacity increases. To reserve a spot in one of our sessions book online here.
Studley Park Boathouse is committed to ensuring the safety of all children and young people.
To find out more, our Statement of Commitment to Child Safety can be found here.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch with our team at community.spb@ausvenueco.com.au.
Yes, all children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by and supervised by an adult at all times during the Mini Explorers program. We ask that parents or guardians stay nearby to oversee their children’s safety and enjoyment.
We do our best to ensure Mini Explorers remains accessible to children with special needs – please get in touch with our team at community.spb@ausvenueco.com.au with any questions you may have. We believe all children should have the chance to experience the wonders of nature and the joy of learning through our Mini Explorers program and will do our best to accommodate requests as best we can.
Absolutely! There are over 20 different Mini Explorers sessions – ranging from Making Seed Bombs, Building Nature Journals & watercolors from the Garden.
Our fun & interactive sessions are just $5 per child for the Mini Explorers and $10 for the Big Explorers, and include guidance from an experienced facilitator plus materials for the day’s activity. As part of our commitment to the community, $1 from each registration will be donated to Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage.
The mini explorers session are suitable for ages 4-7 years old, our big explorers sessions are suitable for ages 7-12 years old
Mini Explorers are available every Sunday with 45-minute sessions at 9am, 10.15am and 2pm, and our Big Explorers session are held every Sunday with 50-minute sessions at 10am, 11am & 12pm.
Each week, our Mini & Big Explorers sign will be out and visible to direct you to our dedicated space. Depending on the weather, we will either be underneath the pergola, overlooking the river, or in our own Explorers Marquee!
The Explorers program will still go ahead in most weather conditions, moving undercover when needed. However, sessions may be cancelled in the event of extreme weather conditions – we will always contact you ahead of the session should this be the case!
To fully enjoy your Explorers experience, come prepared with weather-appropriate clothing, such as hats, jackets, and raincoats, and sunscreen all year round.
Our menu has a range of options that can accommodate for vegetarian, vegan and gluten friendly diets. Please note all dietary requirements when you are placing a booking, or for any specific dietaries not listed, please reach out to our team to confirm options.
Our kitchens are open bright and early with plenty of choice throughout the day. Our breakfast menu runs from 8am -11.30am, followed by Lunch service, and Dinner service on Fridays & Saturdays.
To find out more visit Eat & Drink.
We do advise making a booking where possible, however we do have walk-in space available, but please be aware during peak season it can get very busy & spots are filled fast.
During weekend trading hours we do offer a waitlist at the door – simple join the walk-in queue and our team will take your details and text you when we have a table available so you get to enjoy a stroll in the park while you wait.
Our team do take requests for certain seating locations and will do their best to accommodate this for you on the day, however this is not guaranteed. Just make a note in the booking if you would like to request a specific area.
Our Conservatory is full table service. You can still order via the table QR codes if preferred.
We may need to move your booking to a more sheltered area to accommodate for wet weather, our team will do our best to accommodate through the unpredictable Melbourne seasons.
Most areas are under the shade of fixed to the ground umbrellas, as the sun moves different table will be under shade. Our staff will assist you to find the most comfortable space for you.
For larger groups, we recommend booking inside the Conservatory space. If it was an outdoor space, you were looking for, then the Lower Deck Section is the place for you.
Please note, parking is available but will be limited on the day. Public transport & ride share options are recommended.
Parking is available in the main parking area, off Boathouse Rd (located next to the Studley Park Boathouse and picnic area). Additional parking is available further up on Yarra Blvd. A short walk down the hill will be required from this location.
BY BUS:
Bus number: 200 | 207
Bus Stop: Yarra Bend Park/Studley Park Rd, Kew VIC 3101
A short walk down the hill will be required from this location.
BY TRAIN:
The nearest train station to Yarra Bend Park/Studley Park Rd (Kew) is Victoria Park, a 14 min walk away.
RIDE SHARE:
There is a designated area for Ride Share drop-offs and pick-ups, past the main parking area located next to the Studley Park Boathouse and picnic area.
There is a ride share drop off point located at the entrance to Studley Park Boathouse, from this point there is a short walk to the Conservatory or our outdoor spaces.
It’s not essential but we do recommend ride share or public transport on weekends, there is parking on Studley Park Road which is a 5 min walk from the venue.
Approximately 5 – 7 minutes.
The Conservatory has ramp access and is located close to an accessible car space and drop-off point. This space is also equipped with its own accessible bathrooms.
Perch is only accessible by stairs, with bathrooms located down another flight. For this reason, we don’t recommend this area for guests with mobility concerns.
Some sections of the Pavilion deck have ramp access. Table layouts in certain areas may be difficult for some wheelchairs, but alternative outdoor areas with more space between tables are available and easily accessible.
An accessible car park is located right outside the Conservatory, with two additional accessible spaces available in the main car park on approach to the venue. If the closest space is occupied, guests are welcome to use the drop-off area directly in front of it. Please note that this entry is most suitable for Conservatory access, while other parts of the venue are more easily reached from the main car park entrance.
Our Garden area and lower decks are stair-access only.
Boats can also only be accessed via stairs and require full mobility to enter and exit safely. Mobility equipment cannot be accommodated on the boats.
Please check back later, or email us with your preferred date and ideal venue.
Please check back later, or email us with your preferred date and ideal venue.
Please check back later, or email us with your preferred date and ideal venue.
