EVENTS AT THE NORTH STAR HOTEL
The North Star Hotel is a venue that is both intimate yet large enough to hold a crowd!
We have a number of indoor and outdoor spaces that can be creatively used for many
different styles of events. We are always happy to find a unique way
to make your event special
Where is the North Star Hotel?
The North Star Hotel is in the historic township of Melrose, in the Southern Flinders Ranges.
Approximately 3 hours drive north of Adelaide. The North Star is a great alternative venue
to Port Augusta or Port Pirie.
EVENT, MEETING AND EATING SPACES
The Jacka Room - Private Meeting/Dining Room
The Jacka room is a great venue for small group meetings
Boardroom style seating/Dinner – 10-15 guests
Cocktail party - approx 30 guests
Large table at one end of the room, lounge seating at the other, a light filled room, with
heating, and access to outdoor area
The Restaurant and Bar
The restaurant has been used for
weddings, christenings, parties and
large community meetings.
Current table plan - approx 80
guests seated
Trestle table – approx 100 guests
seated with space for dance floor,
or 100 guests with no dance floor.
Outdoor Deck
A great venue for a casual BBQ on a
summer evening for larger groups,
Upstairs balcony
For a small party we suggest sparkling wine on arrival on the balcony overlooking the
historic town, followed by dinner in the private dining room
Your space tailor made….
We are always happy to be challenged to create a new space for your event- a
marquee in the grounds or perhaps a cocktail party for a small group on the verandah
looking down our historic main street
$25 Menu – Please choose either Entrée and Main or Main and Dessert
This menu is to be pre ordered so we can order appropriately
Min numbers apply
Entrée – please choose 1 option
On arrival at bar – Tasting platter of all things local –
Beetaloo Olive Oil , Chippalee Jumbo Olives, Nilpena Saltbush Dukkah,
Don’s Pepperoni Salami, served with Warm Ciabatta bread
OR
Trio of Bruschetta*
Main – please choose up to 3 options
Saltbush Lamb slow roasted in Bundaleer shiraz and tomato ragout with garlic
potato mash and wilted spinach
OR
Mango, Chicken and Tomato Curry with basmati rice and pappadam –
(Vegetarian option - no chicken)
OR
Pale Ale Battered South Australian Silver Whiting with Thai cucumber salad, aioli
and shoestring chips
Dessert – please choose 2 options
Flinders Range Gelato Bowl or Waffle Cone – 2 flavours
Mango and Macadamia Nut
Rosella and Mixed Berry
Lemon and Desert Lime
Vanilla Bean
OR
Eton Mess – berries with double cream and meringue
OR
Warm Chocolate and hazelnut brownie served with Ferrero Rocher gelato
* Will alter pending seasonality
$35 Menu – Please choose either Entrée and Main or Main and Dessert
This menu is to be pre ordered so we can order appropriately
Min numbers apply
Entrée – Choose 1 entree
Trio of Canapes – please choose 3 canapes from canapé list
OR
Avocado* and Prawn Cocktail with chilli and chive aioli
Main – Please choose up to 3 options
Saltbush Lamb slow roasted in bundaleer shiraz and tomato ragout with garlic
potato mash and wilted spinach
OR
Warm Beef Salad with a Thai cucumber and coriander salad
OR
Mango, Chicken and Tomato Curry with basmati rice and pappadam –
(Vegeterian option - no chicken)
OR
Spencer Gulf Prawns in Tomato and Aniseed Myrtle and Chilli with Saltbush flax
fettuccine
OR
Pale Ale Battered South Australian Silver Whiting with greek salad, aioli and
shoestring chips
Dessert – please choose 2 options
Kaffir Lime pannacotta with toasted coconut and fruit skewers*
OR
Eton Mess – berries with double cream and meringue
OR
Warm Chocolate and hazelnut brownie served with rocher gelato
* Will alter pending seasonality
$45 Menu – Please choose Entrée, Main and Dessert
This menu is to be pre ordered so we can order appropriately
Min numbers apply
Entrée – please choose 1 option
On arrival at bar – Tasting platter of all things local –
Betaloo Olive Oil , Chippalee Jumbo Olives, Nilpena Saltbush Dukkah,
Don’s Pepperoni Salami, served with Warm Ciabatta bread
OR
Trio of Canapes – please choose 3 canapes from canapé list
Main – please choose up to 3 options
Dukkah crusted lamb cutlets with garlic potato mash and asparagus*
OR
Confit of Duck breast served with date cous cous and orange and pistachio salad
OR
Glazed sesame salmon with brocolinni* and basmati rice
OR
Marinated Prawn and Squid Salad with citrus salad
Dessert – please choose up to 3 options
Kaffir Lime pannacotta with toasted coconut and fruit skewers*
OR
Eton Mess – berries with double cream and meringue
OR
Flourless Chocolate torte served with rocher gelato
OR
Pistachio and Lemon Semifreddo served with pistachio bread
* Will alter pending seasonality
$35 Menu – Grazing platter option - Entrée, Main and Dessert
This menu is to be pre ordered so we can order appropriately
Min numbers apply
On arrival at bar or deck
Tasting platter of all things local –
Betaloo Olive Oil , Chippalee Jumbo Olives, Nilpena Saltbush Dukkah,
Don’s Pepperoni Salami, served with Warm Ciabatta bread
Main – served on platters with either bowls of green salad* or vegetables*
As well as bowls of date, orange and pistachio cous cous OR
roast garlic and rosemary potatoes
Dukkah crusted lamb cutlets
Morrocan flavoured chicken skewers
Seafood (prawn/ fish )and date tagine
Dessert – served on buffet with plunger coffee and tea
Please choose 1 option
Trio of tarts – lemon meringue / chocolate ganache / raspberry*
OR
Cheese platter – a selection of Australian cheese with lavosh, quince paste and
dried local fruit
* Will alter pending seasonality
These platters are designed for a more social gathering – each platter is to be
shared with up to 4 guests.
$65 Menu – Grazing platter option - Entrée, Main and Dessert
This menu is to be pre ordered so we can order appropriately
Min numbers apply
On arrival at bar or deck
Tasting platter of all things local –
Betaloo Olive Oil , Chippalee Jumbo Olives, Nilpena Saltbush Dukkah,
Don’s Pepperoni Salami, served with Warm Ciabatta bread
To be passed around by North Star Staff
Selection of Canapes – please choose 5 canapes from canapé list
Main – served on platters with either bowls of green salad* or vegetables*
As well as bowls of date, orange and pistachio cous cous OR
roast garlic and rosemary potatoes
Dukkah crusted lamb cutlets
Morrocan flavoured chicken skewers
Seafood ( prawn/ fish )
and date tagine
Dessert – served on buffet with plunger coffee and tea
Trio of tarts – lemon meringue / chocolate ganache / raspberry*
Cheese platter – a selection of Australian cheese with lavosh, quince paste and
dried local fruit
* Will alter pending seasonality
These platters are designed for a more social gathering – each platter is to be
shared with up to 4 guests.
Canape List
Cold Freshly Shucked Oysters – shots / natural / kilpatrick /red wine vinegar and shallots
Hand made sushi – salmon / tuna or teriyaki chicken
Prawn skewers
Corn, sweet chilli and coriander cakes
Zuchinni and basil frittata
Tartlets – artichoke and roast tomato / roast pumpkin and feta /
Bruchetta – roast tomato and thyme / olive tapenade and basil / caramelized
onion and feta
Smoked salmon, crème friache and dill pinwheel
Vietnamese rice paper rolls – prawn / chicken
Hot Morrocan flavoured chicken skewers / lemon garlic and rosemary chicken skewers
/ satay chicken skewers
Mini Fillet mignon
Veal and sage housemade sausage rolls
Salt and Pepper calamari
Rice balls – sweet corn, basil and feta / pea, basil and feta / chorizo and smoked
paprika
Thai style fish cakes with sweet chilli sauce
Kangaroo and enoki mushroom spring rolls
Fish gougons with homemade tartare sauce
Pumpkin, lemon myrtle and macadamia pastries
Red curry kangaroo pie
Dukkah crusted lamb cutlets with mint yoghurt
Prices vary from $2 - $5 each
Substantial –
Antipasto platters – vegetarian $25 / meat - $30 each / seafood $35 each
Fish and chips – lemon and home made tartare sauce in a cone $9 pp
Chicken or prawn curry with lemongrass, asian greens and basmati rice
in a box $9 pp
Beef or chicken or prawn chilli noodles ( vermicelli or hokkein ) in a box $9 pp
Outdoor Deck BBQ from $20 pp
Desserts – all home made
Fruit platter - $39 each platter
Cheese platter - $49 each platter
Chocolate pots with almond bread paddle $5 each
Mini English trifle $5 each
Selection of petit fours – prices vary from $2 - $ 4
Wattle seed meringue with cream and strawberries
Trio of Tartlets – lemon meringue / raspberry / chocolate ganache
Chocolate truffles
Biscotti
Friands
Conference Day Package
Half Day Package – 4 hours use.
$20 per person
Arrival Tea and Coffee
Chef’s selection of food for Morning Tea, Afternoon Tea, or Evening Morsel.
Room hire with wireless internet
Standard equipment (whiteboard, flipchart, screen,)
Note pads, pens, mints, chilled water.
Full Day Package – 8 hours use
Starting from $42.50 per person
Arrival Tea and Coffee
Chef’s selection of food for Morning Tea and Afternoon Tea.
Lunch
Room hire with wireless internet
Standard equipment (whiteboard, flipchart, screen,)
Note pads, pens, mints, chilled water.
Room Hire Only
$100 per day
Bundaleer Sparkling Breakfast - $35 per person
Includes a chilled glass of our Bundaleer Sparkling White, or Bundaleer Sparkling
Shiraz, then sit down on the deck for breakfast.
Breakfast Buffet Menu Selection of Cereals, with Milk
Bircher Muesli
Natural and Fruit Yoghurts
Poached Fruits
Toast, with Fruit Preserves, Spreads, and Butter
Selection of Juices
Herb Sauté Mushrooms
Bacon
Hash Browns
Whole Roasted Vine Tomatoes
Soft Scrambled Eggs
Morning and Afternoon Tea - $8 per person
Chef’s selection of freshly baked, Cakes, Scones, or Biscuits.
Lunch Options
Option 1 - Working Lunch
From $15 per person
Selection of sandwiches, wraps and baguettes with seasonal fillings, and chef’s
selection of sweet.
Option 2 - Shared Platers
From $25 per person
Vignerons Platter
Sliced Leg Ham, Marinated Artichokes and sundried tomatoes, Cheese, Bush
Relish, Chipalee Jumbo Kalamata Olives, and Ciabatta bread
Mezze Platter
Organic Walnut Yoghurt, Crystal Brook Honey and mustard chicken Skewers,
Pumpkin, Macadamia, and Lemon Myrtle Pasty, Kangaroo red curry pies, Greek
salad
Option 3 – Order off our current menu
Current menu pricing
BEVERAGES
In addition to a contemporary wine list, The North Star Hotel is the cellar door for Bundaleer
Wines, award winning wines from the Southern Flinders Ranges.
www.bundaleerwines.com.au
Bundaleer’s current range includes
Shiraz
Cabernet Sauvignon
Riesling
Chardonnay
Sparkling White
Sparkling Shiraz
North Star Rose
We can run a tab to your chosen limit or create a beverage consumption package
tailored to your needs.
ACCOMMODATION
We have ten rooms at the North Star Hotel, but can also source other accommodation in
town to suit your budget and numbers.
Boutique Hotel Rooms
-
four fully renovated stylish rooms, upstairs within main hotel area
downstairs guest lounge
reverse cycle air conditioned
Queen size luxury latex mattress
all with ensuite facilities and guest robes
kitchenette for guest use with coffee making facilities, refrigerator and toaster
Truck Park
Two trucks only
- both with ensuite
- refrigerator and toaster, tea/coffee making facilities
- reverse cycle air conditioned
- stairs to room
- located at back of hotel in bush setting with parking adjacent
Green Truck
- One queen bed and fold out sofa bed (sofa bed suitable for 2 children)
Red Truck
- One queen bed
Bundaleer Cottage
A four-roomed cottage situated next door to the main hotel. Red Gum deck, at the front
of the cottage with seating. At the rear of the cottage, there is communal area with sink,
refrigerator, microwave, table with seating, lounges and TV. The Cottage may be booked
as individual rooms or as group accommodation
Bundaleer Cottage “deck” rooms
- completely refurbished rooms with retro style
- large renovated ensuite
- views down historic main street
- reverse cycle air conditioned
- ramp access to rooms
- queen size bed and single bed
- toaster, tea/coffee making facilities in room
Bundaleer Cottage rear rooms
- ensuite bathroom (also suitable for disabled guests)
- reverse cycle air conditioned
- ramp access to rooms
- queen size bed and single bed
- toaster, tea/coffee making facilities in room
ACCOMMODATION
For all rates, please contact the hotel for a quote tailored to your group needs.
Truck Park
Hotel Rooms
THINGS TO DO IN MELROSE
Excellent bike trails
Melrose is the centre of bike riding in the Flinders Ranges. There are many trails in
and around Melrose from easy to difficult, ride out to the showgrounds (easy) or
tackle Mount Remarkable(difficult!!) Bike hire from Over The Edge Sports. Guided
rides available if booked in advance. Go to otesports.com.au for more info on rides
in the area.
Mt Remarkable National Park Walking trails
Hike Mount Remarkable or take a shorter walk to Cathedral Rock or walk around
town and look at all the beautiful historic buildings. Melrose is at the foot of Mt
Remarkable National Park, and the Heysen trail which runs from the Parachilna
gorge to Cape Jarvis, runs right through town.
National Trust Museum
An excellent museum right in the heart of Melrose, beautiful grounds and excellent
tours, definitely worth a visit
Bundaleer Wine Tasting at the North Star Hotel Cellar Door
Have you tried the Southern Flinders Ranges own award winning wines? Also try
other Southern Flinders wines at nearby Bartagunyah Wines Cellar Door,
Remarkable View at Murraytown and Blesings Garden
Tennis Courts
We have tennis racquets and balls for guests at no charge. Public tennis courts are
a 3 minute walk away.
Day trip to the Prairie Hotel, Parachilna
Our famous sister hotel is only 3 hours drive through the scenic Flinders Ranges, try
their famous “Feral Mixed Grill”
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Confirmation
We will hold a tentative booking for 7 days, if we have not heard from in this time, the date
will be released. Upon confirming event a deposit of $350, is required.
Final numbers and menu will need to be confirmed 21 days prior to event date. This is the
number for which you will be charged.
Responsibility
You are financially responsible for any damage/breakages to North Star Hotel by your
guests, invitees or other persons attending your event. North Star will not accept
responsibility for the damage or loss of merchandise left prior to or after the event, this
includes personal property, audio visual hire equipment, displays and signs.
Cleaning
General cleaning is included in the cost of your event. If cleaning requirements following
your event are deemed to be excessive by the Manager, an additional cleaning charge
will be incurred.
Confetti is not permitted inside the hotel or within grounds
Compliance
The North Star Hotel management reserves the right to exclude or eject any objectionable
persons from the North Star without liability
Pricing
All prices are subject to change and availability. Menu pricing is set and confirmed once
custom menus are approved.
Payment
All accounts are to be settled prior to the event unless arranged otherwise, all daily
charges to be settled at the conclusion of event.
All cheque payments must be received no later than two weeks prior to event
commencement of your event.
Cancellations
For cancellations with less than 21 days notice will incur a cancellation fee of 75% of all
deposits paid. Cancellations of more than 21 days, but less than 6 weeks will incur a
cancellation fee of 50% of all deposits paid. Cancellations of more than 6 weeks notice
will result in a cancellation fee of $100.
Security
Security may be required for some events according to our licence stipulations. This
addional cost will be added to your final invoice.
Licensed Closing Times
Sunday-Thursday: midnight closure
Friday: 1.00am closure
Saturday: 2.00am closure
We may close earlier at our discretion.