Event photography and videography at Leonda by the Yarra

Leonda by the Yarra is a riverside function venue in the leafy Melbourne suburb of Hawthorn, set at 2 Wallen Road on the banks of the Yarra River. The venue has its own private jetty and on-site parking, and is built around two main spaces. The Ballroom takes up to 1,000 guests for a standing cocktail event or around 510 seated, while the more intimate Garden Room suits roughly 164 guests for a banquet or 275 for cocktails. The venue hosts a broad mix of events, from wedding receptions and private parties to corporate functions, university balls, awards nights, gala dinners, presentations and Christmas parties. It is independently operated and licensed for events into the early hours, with its riverside setting and garden surrounds long making it a fixture on Melbourne's function circuit. For event photographers and videographers in Melbourne, Leonda by the Yarra offers river frontage, garden backdrops and flexible interiors, giving natural variety across ceremony, reception and corporate coverage in a single location.

Location
Hawthorn, Melbourne (2 Wallen Rd)
Type
Riverside function venue
Coverage
Photography and videography
Turnaround
Urgent or same-day available on request
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Leonda by the Yarra: event photography & videography FAQs

What types of events does Leonda by the Yarra host?
Leonda by the Yarra hosts weddings, private parties, corporate functions, university balls, awards nights, gala dinners, presentations and Christmas parties. Its two spaces suit both large celebrations and smaller seated functions.
Where is Leonda by the Yarra located?
Leonda by the Yarra is located at 2 Wallen Road, Hawthorn, in Melbourne's inner east, on the banks of the Yarra River. It has its own private jetty and on-site car parking.
What is the capacity at Leonda by the Yarra?
The Ballroom holds up to 1,000 guests for a standing cocktail event or about 510 seated, while the Garden Room suits around 164 guests for a banquet or 275 for cocktails.
How is Leonda by the Yarra booked?
Leonda by the Yarra is an independently operated function venue, booked directly through its in-house events team. The venue is licensed for events into the early hours.