New South Wales · Sutherland Shire

Event Hire Sutherland ShireFor waterfront homes, beachside parties and bushland suburbs from Cronulla to Menai.

The Sutherland Shire sits between Botany Bay, the Georges River and Port Hacking, with Royal National Park on its southern edge. Beaches at Cronulla, waterfront homes and bushland suburbs such as Engadine and Menai all host celebrations.

What people hire here

Sutherland Shire at a glance

Council area
Sutherland Shire
Part of
The Sydney urban area
Largest localities
Cronulla, Engadine, Miranda and Caringbah South
Localities listed
44: 39 suburbs, 2 towns and 3 rural localities
Postcodes
2172, 2224, 2225, 2226, 2227, 2228, 2229, 2230, 2231, 2232, 2233, 2234, 2508
Time zone
Australian Eastern Time, with daylight saving from October to April

Suburb, council and postcode details come from the Australian locality list that powers the suburb search in the brief.

Open timber pavilion overlooking the sea with a long white-linen table, rattan chairs, lanterns, pillar candles and glassware on a pale deck

Settings

Beach, bay or bush.

Beaches

Cronulla and Kurnell

Beachside parties bring sand, sun and wind into the plan.

Waterways

Port Hacking and the Georges River

Waterfront homes suit sunset celebrations, often with stairs to plan around.

Bushland suburbs

Engadine to Menai

Leafy blocks near the national park suit garden events with fire season in mind.

Seasons

The Shire’s seasons.

  1. Summer

    Busy beaches and warm nights. Plan shade and book early.

  2. Autumn

    Calm, warm days, a good time for waterfront events.

  3. Winter

    Cooler, windy days by the water. Plan enclosed spaces.

  4. Spring

    Sunny and breezy, with fire season beginning in bushland areas.

Local planning

Water, bush and access.

  1. Waterfront stairs

    Homes on Port Hacking and the Georges River often have stairs to the water. Tell suppliers how far pieces travel.

  2. Coastal wind

    Cronulla and Kurnell catch strong breezes. Plan how light pieces are held down.

  3. Bushfire season

    Suburbs near the national park can face fire restrictions. Look up the day’s rating before lighting anything outdoors.

  4. Bundeena

    Bundeena is reached by ferry from Cronulla or by road through the national park. Share access details early.

Questions

Sutherland Shire questions.

Answers for events in and around the Sutherland Shire.

Which suburbs does this page cover?

The suburbs of the Sutherland Shire, including Cronulla, Miranda, Caringbah, Sylvania, Engadine, Menai, Gymea, Kurnell and Bundeena.

Is Sutherland the same as the Sutherland Shire?

No. Sutherland is one suburb. The Sutherland Shire is the council area that contains it and more than 40 other localities.

Can hire be delivered to Bundeena?

Often, but access is by road through the national park or by passenger ferry. Share the address so suppliers can confirm.

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Event in the Shire?

From a Cronulla backyard to a bushland block near Menai, tell us where it is and what you need.

There is no obligation to book.