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ADELAIDE
Access: Adelaide Airport is just 15
Surrounded by food and wine producing regions, Adelaide offers a minutes from the CBD and has
complete package of Australian experiences that include wildlife direct flights from China, Dubai,
Singapore, Hong Kong and Auckland.
and culture. Home to a range of annual arts festivals, the city’s
Mediterranean climate is ideal for bespoke open-air events. Weather: Mild summer Dec-Feb
Cool winter Jun-Sep
Experiences
see Kangaroo Island try local flavours Rooftop party
Take a 30-minute charter flight to Kangaroo Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Adelaide Sip Australian sparkling wine at an exclusive
Island and meet the sea lions at Seal Bay Central Markets, established in 1869. cocktail party at the chic Hennessy rooftop bar,
Conservation Park. perched atop the Mayfair Hotel.
Unique Transfers TASTE YOUR YEAR Beach cricket
Hire a fleet of vintage cars and cruise to Cleland Visit Seppeltsfield winery in the Barossa Valley to Host a match of beach cricket on one of Adelaide’s
Wildlife Park to meet koalas, kangaroos, and other taste a Tawny (Port) from the year of your birth pristine beaches followed by lunch at the Adelaide
Australian animals. straight from the barrel. Botanic Garden.
Why not... Did you know?
Host an exclusive dining South Australia produces 80% of
Transform the dining precinct of Vardon experience at famed
Avenue into an exclusive laneway party. East Australia’s premium wine. The
restaurant, Orana, where Adelaide Hills and famed Barossa and
End Cellars and Keito Events can create food indigenous ingredients like
stations for a roaming breakfast, or long McLaren Vale regions offer a range of
lemon myrtle and kangaroo are unique venues for private events.
tables for an alfresco banquet, complete on the menu. The restaurant
with local wines and live entertainment. can seat 25 guests.
National Wine Centre of Australia
Venues
National Wine Centre of Australia
• Can host up to 1,000 guests
• 6 flexible spaces
• Wine education and tasting tours
Adelaide Convention Centre More than
• 27 meeting rooms across three
integrated buildings 6,000
hotel rooms
• Plenary Hall can accommodate
3,500 people with hinged seating in CBD
Adelaide Convention Centre Adelaide Oval
Adelaide Oval
• Multi-purpose sports and
2,000
rooms in greater
events complex Adelaide region
• 20 indoor and outdoor spaces
• Can host up to 3,000 guests
Flinders Ranges
What’s New SKY CITY Adelaide
SKYCITY Adelaide
A recently revamped
entertainment precinct on
the Adelaide Riverbank, this
integrated resort features
contemporary dining
options such as brasserie
restaurant, Sean’s Kitchen,
and French Vietnamese
bistro, Madame Hanoi.
The next phase of the
re-development includes a
new luxury hotel and retail
complex.
Explore further
Flinders Ranges
This 540-million-year-old landscape
The city’s first Sofitel hotel is The Langham Adelaide will open offers a unique outback experience,
set to open in 2019 with 250 in Glenelg in 2019 with 146 rooms, with hiking, scenic flights and 4WD
rooms and suites. plus high-end restaurants and retail. adventures. Join the Arkaba Walk, a
four-day guided safari for up to 10
people, or stay in the luxury tents at
Ikara Safari Camp.
Events Barossa Valley
An hour’s drive from Adelaide, the
Adelaide Fringe
Barossa Valley is home to renowned
The world’s second-largest annual arts festival
Australian winery, Penfolds. Taste
runs across February and March with a program
some of Penfold’s finest wines,
of dance, theatre, comedy and music acts. Host
like the legendary Grange, before
an exclusive event at the Fringe Club, with pre-
checking into The Louise hotel,
show performances, VIP access, and local food
which offers 15 luxury suites,
and wine.
meeting facilities and private
vineyard tours for groups.
Santos Tour Down Under
Experience this nine-day cycling event through
Port Lincoln
Adelaide and its surrounds during January. Sign
A 50-minute flight west of Adelaide,
up to participate in a cycling challenge or base
Port Lincoln offers adrenalin-
yourself at the Tour Village for live coverage and
pumping activities such as shark
tailored hospitality options.
cage diving and kiteboarding. More
relaxed options include charter
OzAsia Festival
cruises and oyster tastings.
Hosted at the Adelaide Festival Centre in October,
the event features cultural performances from
across Asia and is renowned for its night noodle
markets. Santos Tour Down Under
BRISBANE
Access: Brisbane Airport has an
Located on the Brisbane River, brisbane is the third largest extensive network of flights linking
city in Australia with a sub-tropical climate, thriving dining to 32 international destinations and
52 domestic destinations.
scene, and a range of outdoor activities that create a Weather: Hot summer Dec-Feb
winning combination for a rewarding incentive trip. Mild winter Jun-Sep
Experiences
Charter a yacht Visit QAGOMA Add some adventure
Cruise along the Brisbane River and under the Explore contemporary indigenous Australian Visit Riverlife at Kangaroo Point for adventurous
historic Story Bridge on the 27-metre luxury fibre art at the Queensland Art Gallery & activities like rock climbing, abseiling and
motor yacht, Pure Adrenalin. Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA). Segway tours.
Cuddle a koala Take over City Hall Go Bananas
Cuddle a koala and feed kangaroos at Lone Host a gala dinner at Brisbane City Hall, Banana Life can curate team-building
Pine Koala Sanctuary, home to more than catered by Epicure. The main auditorium programs both in the centre of Brisbane and
130 koalas. features a 23-metre-high central lantern. on nearby Moreton Island.
Why not... Did you know?
Charter a helicopter to Spicers Hidden Indulge in an exclusive The Wheel of Brisbane provides 360
Vale Retreat, located on 12,000 acres of dining experience at the degree panoramic views of the city and
Australian bush. The property features renowned Aria Restaurant, accommodates groups of up to 250 at
31 rooms, designed in the style of a which enjoys views of the a time in air-conditioned gondolas.
traditional Australian homestead. Brisbane River.
Venues
Eleven Rooftop Bar
• Views across the Brisbane skyline
• Capacity of up to 100 guests
• Exclusive hire
Brisbane Powerhouse
• 12 indoor and outdoor spaces More than
Eleven Rooftop Bar
Eleven
Brisbane
Rooftop
Powerhouse
Bar Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
including rooftops and lawns
• Located on the Brisbane River
• Capacity for up to 320
13,500
rooms in greater
for sit-down dinners Brisbane region
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
• 44 flexible meeting and event spaces
• Sky Room & Terrace can host cocktails
for 300 with city and river views
Tangalooma Island Resort
What’s New Howard Smith Wharves
Howard Smith
Wharves
Opening in
November 2018,
this new waterfront
development along
a heritage-listed
wharf offers 1,500
sqm of events space,
an over water bar,
rooftop terraces,
three lawn areas, a
craft brewery and an
Art Series Hotel.
Explore further
Scenic Rim
Little Big House Located an hour from Brisbane,
W Brisbane
This eclectic multi-storey pub by celebrity chef Matt this hinterland offers mountain
The new hotel offers 312 rooms,
Moran is made for private parties, with DJs on both ranges, rainforests and locally
all with views of the Brisbane
levels, a hot pink pool table and a karaoke room. produced wines. Stay at luxury
River.
accommodation and choose from
a range of activities to discover the
region.
Moreton Island
Events Take a 30-minute scenic helicopter
flight to this island destination,
Brisbane Festival known for four-wheel driving,
The annual event held in September fishing and whale watching. Here,
features a program of more than 70 Tangalooma Island Resort includes
productions, 400 performances, talks and four conference centres, more than
art installations. Enjoy VIP access to the 80 tours and accommodation for up
Festival Riverhouse, offering views of the to 1,800 guests.
Brisbane River, your own exclusive function
area and tickets to the shows. Sunshine Coast
The gateway to the World Heritage-
Brisbane International listed Fraser Island, the largest sand
Held in early January, the Brisbane island in the world. Renowned for
International, part of the ATP World its fresh produce, visit farms in
Tour, attracts some of the biggest tennis the Noosa hinterland with Beyond
stars. The tournament offers a range of Experiences for paddock-to-plate
corporate hospitality packages. dining and exclusive culinary tours
with local producers.
Brisbane International
CAIRNS &
PORT DOUGLAS
Access: Cairns Airport has regular
domestic connections to all major
With a relaxed tropical atmosphere and access to the World Australian cities and direct flights from
across Southeast Asia, Japan, Hong
Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef and The Wet Tropics Kong and China. There are also seasonal
Rainforest, Cairns and nearby Port Douglas offer sophisticated flights from Shanghai and Seoul.
resorts, al fresco dining and plenty of iconic experiences. Weather: Tropical summer Dec-Feb
Mild winter Jun-Sep
Experiences
Meet the locals Test your skills Fly over the reef
Spot crocodiles, feed cassowaries and see Team-building rises to new levels on a high Take to the skies for a bird’s eye view of the
kangaroos, koalas and native birds during an ropes course at Cairns ZOOM & Wildlife Dome, Great Barrier Reef with a scenic flight by GBR
exclusive tour of Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures. where you can zipline over a giant crocodile. Helicopters.
taste of the tropics Explore an ancient Unwind on Lizard Island
Collect local ingredients from the Port Douglas
markets and unleash your culinary flare with a rainforest Charter a scenic flight to Lizard Island, where 40
rooms and 24 private beaches provide the perfect
cooking class at Nu Nu Restaurant. Explore sacred sites hidden within the Mossman backdrop for an exclusive island retreat, right on the
Gorge rainforest with a Ngadiku Dreamtime Walk Great Barrier Reef.
hosted by local Kuku Yalanji people.
Why not... Visit an outer Host dinner in the rainforest for
Did you know?
Spend the night on a pontoon reef pontoon for up to 850 guests with Flames The Wet Tropics is the oldest rainforest
out on the Great Barrier Reef snorkelling, scuba or of the Forest. Entertainment in the world. The ancient rainforests of
for uninterrupted views of the helmet diving, and includes fire dancers, Daintree National Park are home to several
southern night sky. semisubmersible pyrotechnics accommodation options, including luxury
tours. and live music. treehouse lodge, Silky Oaks.
Venues
Tjapukai Aboriginal
Cultural Park
• Tours and team-building activities
• 6 indoor + outdoor venues
• Can host up to 400 guests
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort More than
Port Douglas
• Five-star beachfront resort 7,000
• 295 guest rooms hotel rooms in
Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park
• 10 indoor and outdoor Cairns city
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Port Douglas Cairns Convention Centre event venues
Cairns Convention Centre
• 22 meeting rooms
• Current expansion will see an
additional 3,000sqm of meeting
space completed by 2020
Green Island
What’s New Hemingway’s Brewery
Hemingway’s Brewery
This gastro pub recently
opened on the Cairns
waterfront with a
restaurant showcasing
local produce, an on-site
brewery, and extensive
event space dedicated
to meetings and private
functions.
Riley, the first of three new five-star
hotels by Crystalbrook Collection
Sunlover Reef Cruises has a new
pontoon in the renowned Arlington Reef
Explore further
Resorts is now open in Cairns. that can host half-day tours for groups. Green Island
A 45-minute catamaran ride from
Cairns, Green Island Resort caters
to small groups for meetings
and incentive trips. Expect luxury
accommodation and activities
Events such as diving, snorkelling, scenic
helicopter flights and exclusive
Port Douglas Carnivale beach dining for up to 150
Comedy shows, cabaret, street people.
parades and gourmet events combine
in this 10-day celebration in May. Palm Cove
Visit the Wonderland Spiegeltent for Drive 30 minutes north of Cairns
international acts, or gather your team for a digital detox at Palm Cove.
for sand-sculpting competitions on the Host an executive retreat at the
beach. Alamanda resort, which has 55
rooms, a beachfront spa, and
Cairns Indigenous Art Fair meeting space for up to 240
Arrange a private dot-painting people. Unwind with beach yoga
workshop with a local artist, attend and mindfulness sessions at
the opening night party, or buy original Peppers Beach Club & Spa.
artworks direct from the artists at the
annual event in July.
Port Douglas Carnivale
CANBERRA
Access: Regular domestic connections
link the capital to major Australian
Boasting national attractions and an array of restaurants cities. Singapore Airlines and Qatar
and bars, Australia’s capital is a modern city complemented by Airways fly daily to Canberra via Sydney.
nearby wine regions and plenty of natural attractions. Weather: Mild summer Dec-Feb
Cool winter Jun-Sep
Experiences
Explore parliament house Taste regional produce party without the politics
Take an exclusive back of house tour of Australia’s Try delicacies such as smoked kangaroo and Host an exclusive gala dinner in the Great Hall at
national meeting place, including its impressive duck made right on the premises at Poachers Parliament House for up to 650 guests. Private
gardens and priceless art collection. Pantry. parties can also be held in the Members and
Guests Dining Room.
Unique accommodation Sail Lake Burley Griffin Australian War Memorial
Stay at the unique Jamala Wildlife Lodge and Canoe, sail, paddleboat, row or windsurf across Host an exclusive gala event and discover
experience close encounters with some of the the peaceful waters of Lake Burley Griffin, in the the historic artefacts and memorabilia at the
world’s rarest animals. heart of the city. Australian War Memorial.
Why not... Explore Australia’s Indigenous
Did you know?
Take a sunrise hot air balloon ride over the past, colonial history and Canberra was selected for the location
city and its beautiful leafy surrounds while multicultural identity with of the nation’s capital in 1908 as a
feasting on a gourmet breakfast. Float a personalised tour of the compromise between Sydney and
back down and land on the grounds of Old national museums, galleries, Melbourne.
Parliament House. and archives.
Venues
Canberra’s national attractions, including
the National Gallery and National Museum,
not only hold the story of Australia in
their diverse collections but also provide
prestigious venues for cocktail parties, gala
National Gallery dinners and business events.
National Arboretum Canberra
• Unique indoor and outdoor spaces with
expansive views across the ‘Bush Capital’
• Can host up to 4,000 guests
National Convention Centre Canberra
• Recently refurbished with 15 spaces over two floors
National Arboretum Canberra • The Royal Theatre can accommodate 540 guests
Canberra has a range of accommodation
options, from five-star, boutique and
heritage-listed hotels or serviced
apartments.
National Convention Centre Canberra Snowy Mountains
What’s New
NewActon
Hang out with the
locals as you stay,
dine and explore
Canberra’s highly
‘instagrammable’
arts and cultural
precinct,
NewActon.
Explore further
Enlighten Festival Snowy Mountains
Events Home to Australia’s highest
point, Mount Kosciuszko, here
Enlighten Festival you can explore glacial lakes,
Explore the ‘Parliamentary Triangle’ during fishing, mountain bike riding,
March as it transforms into an exciting trekking and horse riding.
art precinct with free entertainment and Stay at luxury ski resort, Lake
dazzling light projections on some of Crakenback Resort & Spa.
Canberra’s most iconic buildings.
Canberra Wine Country
The Truffle Festival Home to over 30 cellar doors
Held from June to August, foodies can and located just 35 minutes
access more than 250 events and indulge from Canberra, discover this
in the region’s black truffles at local cold climate wine region which
restaurants and cafes during this annual includes one of Australia’s
festival. As a team-building exercise, most celebrated wineries,
search for black gold at The Truffle Clonakilla.
Farm, followed by a six-course truffle
degustation with matching wines.
Kurrawa Terrace
GOLD
COAST
Access: Gold Coast Airport services
420+ flights per week with regular
Stretching along the coastline of south east Queensland, connections across Australia and New
Zealand and direct flights to Hong Kong,
the Gold Coast offers the perfect mix of city, hinterland and Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Tokyo.
beach experiences in which to reward your team. Weather: Warm summer Dec-Feb
Mild winter Jun-Sep
Experiences
Grape stomping Climb tree tops Learn to surf
Stomp grapes and test the palate in a blind wine Take the Tree Top Challenge at Currumbin Wildlife Ride a jet boat around the Gold Coast’s waterways,
tasting at O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyards, in Sanctuary, which includes Australia’s highest and then learn to surf with the Gold Coast Surf
the Scenic Rim region. fastest zipline experience. Academy.
Breakfast with dolphins Go on a rainforest retreat Dinner with beach views
Enjoy a hot buffet breakfast with the dolphins at Charter a helicopter to O’Reilly’s Rainforest Be taken by Harley Davidson to dinner at Seaduction
Sea World’s Dolphin Lagoon. Retreat, which caters for up to 180 people. Enjoy Restaurant and Bar with views over the beach at
sunset drinks at Moonlight Crag Lookout. Surfers Paradise.
Why not... Did you know?
There are 40 championship golf courses
Charter a luxury yacht with Cruise Gold Make an entrance your team within 45 minutes of Surfers Paradise,
Coast for an afternoon on the will remember and hire a which can accommodate groups. Boasting
Gold Coast Broadwater with sparkling fleet of fire trucks with Gold 27 holes, RACV Royal Pines Resort also
wine and seafood platters on board the Coast Fire4Hire, which can has its very own team-building company
39-foot catamaran, Life’s Good. carry up to 67 guests. onsite, Time Out Adventures.
Venues
The Island Gold Coast
• Newly refurbished 98-room hotel
• Rooftop bar can host cocktail events for 500 guests
• Level 12 Penthouse dedicated to events
Sea World Resort &
More than
Conference Centre
• Can host up to 1,000 delegates 42,000
• Premium audio-visual facilities rooms in
• Verandah for coffee breaks greater Gold
and cocktails Coast region
The Island Gold Coast
Gold Coast Convention Centre Sea World Resort & Conference Centre
Gold Coast Convention and
Exhibition Centre
• 6,000-seat arena
• 22 meeting rooms
Byron Bay
What’s New The Star Gold Coast
The Star Gold Coast
The five-star integrated
resort in Broadbeach recently
completed a refurbishment
that saw all 596 rooms
revamped and the addition
of new restaurants and bars.
Indoor and outdoor event
spaces including the Poolside
Events Lawn, which can host
up to 200 guests, have also
been added. A new 17-storey
luxury hotel, The Darling,
recently opened as part of the
complex, with 57 suites. Explore further
Byron Bay
Pacific Fair
Kurrawa Terrace Renowned for its relaxed beach
Following a recent expansion, Pacific Fair is
This new beachfront venue can lifestyle, wellness retreats and
Queensland’s largest shopping mall and home
host 150 seated guests or 350 water sports such as surfing
to an expansive collection of international
for an alfresco cocktail party. and kayaking. On 22 hectares of
luxury brands. A dedicated Visitor Lounge can
beachfront, Elements of Byron
welcome visiting corporate groups.
luxury resort offers 94 private beach
villas and conference facilities for
up to 450 guests. Host an event at
Three Blue Ducks at The Farm, a
Events
Bleach* Festival
rustic eatery set on an 80-acre farm
and macadamia orchard.
Bleach* Festival
Celebrate the destination’s coastal culture Cabarita Beach
during this 10-day event, which brings Just 15 minutes south of Gold
together high-calibre artists from around Coast, this popular surfing
Australia with pop-up art installations, destination is home to Halcyon
contemporary music performances, House, a 21-room luxury property
outdoor films, street parties and theatre that features poolside event space
during March and April. and activities such as paddle
boarding and yoga.
Gold Coast Food and Wine Festival
This annual festival explores the city’s
evolving culinary landscape. Some 15,000
food and wine lovers gather at more than
30 events across the Gold Coast in June.
Join a progressive dinner across the city or
host an oyster shucking masterclass.MELBOURNE
Access: 34 international airlines
Voted the world’s most livable city for seven consecutive service Melbourne Airport with
years, Melbourne is a sporting and cultural hub. With a 484 direct international flights
per week.
vibrant culinary identity, the city is home to a myriad of
restaurants and bars, while the Yarra Valley and Mornington Weather: Mild summer Dec-Feb
Peninsula wine regions are a short drive away. Cool winter Jun-Sep
Experiences
Modern Dining Hub LAneway ART Challenge Cook from the heart
Explore some of Melbourne’s newest restaurants Challenge your team’s creative flare with an Unleash your culinary flare with a pasta-making or
like Etta, which offers modern cuisine in a relaxed Instagram photo challenge that captures cheese-making class at Heart of Hall cooking school,
setting. For supper, try the 40-seater Arlechin Melbourne’s street art in laneways like AC/DC which offers a range of tailored cooking classes.
hidden in a CBD laneway. Lane, Blender Lane and Duckboard Place.
Chocolate Tour Wine Tasting A Glamourous Gala
Boost your endorphins with a chocolate-fuelled Experience a wine tasting and grape stomping Host a gala dinner at the recently refurbished Forum
expedition through Melbourne’s arcades. session at Oakridge Wines. Tour the vineyards Melbourne, which can accomodate up to 1,500
Chocoholic Tours offers tailored walking tours for and learn about viticulture and modern cocktail or 520 banquet guests.
up to 12 guests. winemaking methods.
Why not... Did you know?
The Queen Victoria Market offers a two-
On the morning of the Melbourne Cup horse Host a dramatic gala dinner hour ‘Ultimate Foodie Tour’ that allows
race, visit the mounting yard to have a photo in the Great Hall of the groups to indulge in some of the State’s best
with the 18ct solid gold trophy valued at National Gallery of Victoria, produce as they explore Australia’s largest
AUD175,000 before it’s handed over to the home to the world’s largest open-air market.
winners. stained-glass ceiling.Venues
Old Melbourne Gaol
The National Trust’s Old Melbourne Gaol can host
themed parties and cocktail events for up to 350 people.
Melbourne Convention & More than
Exhibition Centre
The AUD205 million expansion opened
in mid 2018, increasing MCEC to a
26,000
hotel rooms
total size of 70,000 sqm. The expansion in greater
connects MCEC to the new 347-room Melbourne
Novotel Melbourne South Wharf. region
Old Melbourne Gaol
Crown Melbourne
• 3 hotels
• 40+ restaurants & bars
• 7 meeting & conference venues
Phillip Island
Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre Crown Melbourne
What’s New RACV Cape
Schanck Resort
Located in the
Mornington
Peninsula, this
18-hole golf
resort recently
completed a
redevelopment
project that
added flexible
conference
facilities, on-site
spa, and 120 new
rooms.
Explore further
RACV Cape Schank Resort
Marnong Estate Phillip Island
Due to open in mid-2018, this boutique hotel is located on an historic farm homestead, 15 Two hours’ drive from Melbourne,
minutes from Melbourne Airport. Set on 1,100 acres, the estate features conference and the island is known for its thriving
banquet spaces, a working Angus Cattle farm, vineyard, restaurant, farmers market and maze. wildlife, including the world’s
smallest penguin species, the little
penguin. Watch as the penguin
Events colony return to their burrows at
night followed by a private dinner
in the lavender farm on Churchill
Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival Island.
During the Spring Racing Carnival (September
to October) at Flemington racecourse, book Mornington Peninsula
a private marquee for exclusive events. Explore the peninsula’s gourmet
Embark on a horse, wine and beer tour where hub of Red Hill, a 70-minute drive
delegates can get up close and personal with south of Melbourne. Visit Montalto
champion race horses. winery, restaurant and sculpture
park for lunch, and stay at Jackalope
Formula 1® Australian Grand Prix Hotel, which has 45 designer rooms.
Get trackside with a VIP package at the
Grand Prix at Albert Park in March. Access the Daylesford
fashionable Fangio Lounge, or get a bird’s eye Unwind in Australia’s spa capital,
view in the Skybox suite. an 80-minute drive north-west of
Melbourne. Stay at the acclaimed
Australian Open Tennis Lake House – a 33-room boutique
Held at the height of the Melbourne summer hotel that features an award-
each January, the Australian Open Tennis offers winning restaurant, day spa,
a host of Grand Slam experiences, including Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix
cooking school and event space for
on-site restaurants, private event spaces and up to 100 people.
corporate boxes.PERTH
Access: Perth Airport services 15
international airlines with direct
The capital city of Western Australia is home to one of the flights from the Middle East, South
Africa, New Zealand and Asia. Qantas
biggest inner-city parks in the world, Kings Park and Botanic recently launched non-stop flights
Garden. Located on the banks of the Swan River, Perth offers from Perth to London.
a range of outdoor team-building activities and event spaces. Weather: Mild summer Dec-Feb
Mild winter Jun-Sep
Experiences
Rooftop Cinema DAY ON the BEACH Seafood and eat it
Host a private open-air cinema experience in the Build team bonds with a game of beach volleyball Embark on a three-hour wild crayfish and seafood
CBD with Rooftop Movies for up to 300 people or water sports at Cottesloe Beach. Enjoy fish and experience aboard Mandurah Cruises’ luxury vessel
during summer. chips while the sun sets across the Indian Ocean. and have your catch cooked onboard.
Island Exploring Laneway tour Sail the Swan River
Cruise to Rottnest Island from Perth in an hour Explore the city’s laneways and arcades with a Sail across the Swan River with a fleet of luxury
and discover coral, marine life and beaches. walking tour with Two Feet & A Heartbeat. yachts. Each yacht accommodates 11 passengers
and Swan River Sailing can cater for up to 176
people at a time.
Why not... Did you know?
Established in 1899, The Perth Mint in
Charter the luxurious 36-passenger Host an exclusive dining experience Hay Street is the oldest operating mint in
ship, True North, to explore the Kimberly at Wildflower, perched on the Australia, and Australia’s only remaining
Region’s rugged mountains, spectacular rooftop of luxury hotel, COMO The mint from the Gold Rush era.
gorges and majestic waterfalls with a Treasury. The dining room seats 80
tailored itinerary. guests, where dishes celebrate the
six Indigenous seasons.Venues
Optus Stadium
Optus Stadium
• Australia’s newest stadium can seat
60,000 spectators
• 18+ specially designed event spaces
• Can host up to 2,000 guests
Perth Convention and More than
Exhibition Centre
• 18 meeting rooms 10,000
• Plenary facility for 2,500 rooms in
delegates Perth city
Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre Crown Perth Crown Perth
• 3 hotels
• 1,188 rooms
• 6 event spaces
• 1,560-seat ballroom
The Kimberley
What’s New Elizabeth Quay
Elizabeth Quay
A new waterfront
precinct along the
Swan River, Elizabeth
Quay includes a mix
of outdoor spaces,
restaurants and bars
that can be booked
for private events. The
Ritz-Carlton hotel and
DoubleTree by Hilton
hotel are currently
under construction and
set to open 2019.
Explore further
InterContinental Perth City Centre The Kimberley
The Westin Perth opened in
The hotel offers 240 rooms and suites, and The Kimberley is situated in the
April 2018 with 368 rooms and
seven boutique event spaces that cater to small northern most part of Western
2,300sqm of event space
meetings or cocktail parties for up to 80 guests. Australia, bordered by the Timor Sea and
the Indian Ocean. Stay at El Questro and
discover this stunning region. Activities
include barramundi fishing, horse
Events riding and scenic flights over the Bungle
Bungle Range in the World Heritage-
Perth International Arts Festival listed Purnululu National Park.
The oldest annual international multi-
arts festival in the southern hemisphere. Margaret River
Held in February, the event offers some Taste the fruits of the Margaret River
of the world’s best theatre, music, film region at Leeuwin Estate, one of five
and visual arts, with bespoke corporate founding wineries in the region, which
hospitality packages available for produces 20 per cent of Australia’s
groups. premium wines.
Margaret River Gourmet Escape Broome
Held each November, this four-day Known for its pearling history, Broome
food and wine festival is situated in is a coastal town located two-and-a-
one of Australia’s premier wine regions. half hours from Perth by plane. There’s
Offering beachside gourmet dining a range of incentive activities including
experiences, tastings, master classes camel rides along Cable Beach at
and culinary celebrity events, the festival sunset, mud crabbing expeditions, spa
brings together the best of Australia’s treatments and the opportunity to
landscapes, people and produce. Margaret River Gourmet Escape purchase South Sea Pearls, harvested
off the shores of Australia’s Kimberley
Coast.SYDNEY
Access: Sydney Airport is Australia’s
international gateway, serviced by all
Sydney’s spectacular harbour and iconic Opera House are just the major airlines with 600+ flights
per week connecting to more than 90
the start of what’s on offer in Australia’s oldest city. Sydney’s destinations around the world.
options include unique event spaces and a variety of experiences Weather: Hot summer Dec-Feb,
to choose from, including on the city’s famous beaches. Mild winter Jun-Sep
Experiences
Surf at Bondi Opera House Tour sleep AT the ZOO
Ride the waves at Bondi Beach during a one-hour Take a behind-the-scenes tour that ends with a Take an exclusive night safari around Taronga
group surfing lesson with Let’s Go Surfing. surprise opera performance and breakfast in the Zoo, with wildlife encounters and a buffet dinner.
Green Room. Stay overnight in one of 17 tents that overlook the
harbour.
Climb the Bridge harbourside dinner RIDE AND DINE
Get to the summit of Sydney Harbour Bridge, 134 Explore Luna Park Sydney by night and host a Go on a Harley-Davidson ride around the city of
metres above sea level, in just over two hours. private dinner in the park’s Heritage-listed Crystal Sydney before a sumptuous seafood dinner at
Palace. Bondi Beach.
Why not... Did you know?
Host an exclusive dinner The Rocks is Australia’s oldest place of
Charter a fleet of yachts with EastSail for at Icebergs Dining Room European settlement and a short walk
team-building on the high seas. Host a and Bar, which boasts from the Sydney Opera House.
sailing regatta or treasure hunt on board. spectacular views of Bondi
EastSail can arrange activities for groups Beach. The restaurant can
of 10 to 2,000 people. seat 120 people or 250 for
cocktails.Venues
Barangaroo
• Sydney’s new 22-hectare waterfront dining
and retail precinct
• More than 40 restaurants and bars, including
Barangaroo House, a three-level foodie haven
• The Cutaway, a subterranean cave-like event
space can host up to 5,000 people
Royal Randwick
• Australia’s longest standing racing venue
• 20+ indoor and outdoor spaces
Barangaroo House • 30+ bars and restaurants
ICC Sydney More than
• Home to Australia’s largest
ballroom, which can host 33,000
2,000 for a gala dinner rooms in greater
• Open-air event deck with Sydney region
dramatic city views
ICC Sydney Royal Randwick
The Three Sisters, Blue Mountains
What’s New
Harbourside fine
dining restaurant
Quay now offers
a new, interactive
culinary experience
following a major
renovation of the
kitchen and dining
room. The award-
winning tasting
menu showcases
seasonal produce.
Explore further
Quay
L uxury hotel Sofitel Darling Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park has Blue Mountains
Harbour has 590 rooms undergone a AUD50 million refurbishment. Take a guided bush walk, Segway or
adjacent to ICC Sydney. The 510 room property has over 27,000 sqm horse-riding tour through the World
of event space. Heritage-listed Blue Mountains, a
two-hour drive west of Sydney. Stay
at Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains,
perched at the very edge of the
Events VIVID Sydney
Jamison Valley and enjoy high tea at
the iconic Hydro Majestic Hotel.
Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour
A pop-up outdoor theatre on the edge of the Hunter Valley
harbour that appears in March. For a premium A two-hour drive north of Sydney,
experience, reserve a three-course dinner in the the Hunter Valley wine region is
Platinum Club, or book an entire performance home to 150 wineries and a range of
exclusively for your group. activities including hot-air ballooning,
grape stomping and wine tasting
VIVID Sydney sessions, cooking classes, golf and spa
The world’s largest festival of light, music and treatments.
ideas sees the city streets come alive at night
from May to June. Colourful projections cover Wolgan Valley
iconic buildings while giant light installations Take a scenic helicopter flight from
are scattered across the city. Sydney to Wolgan Valley in the Greater
Blue Mountains region. Stay at luxury
Sculpture by the Sea retreat, Emirates One&Only Wolgan
The world’s largest free outdoor sculpture Valley, where 40 private villas have
exhibition, Sculpture by the Sea transforms the stunning mountain vistas. Take a
coastal stretch between Bondi and Tamarama guided glow worm walk or bushwalk
Beach into an alfresco art gallery every October. through the 7,000-acre nature reserve.ULURU
Access: Ayers Rock Airport has daily
flights from Sydney and Alice Springs,
In Australia’s Red Centre, experience the Uluru and Kata Tjuta and regular services from Brisbane,
Cairns and Melbourne. Qantas
rock formations with sunrise tours, star-lit dinners, and operates flights from Darwin to
more. ULURU delivers the quintessential outback adventure. Uluru via Alice Springs.
Weather: Hot summer Dec-Feb
Mild winter Jun-Sep
Experiences
Taste bush tucker Ride a Harley Throw a boomerang
Learn about native bush foods with a tasting of Ride to Uluru on the back of a Harley Davidson Learn how to throw a boomerang, and other bush
seasonal fruit, seeds and spices at Ayers Rock Motorcycle or a 3-Wheeler Trike with Uluru survival skills, with a local Indigenous guide.
Resort. Motorcycle Tours.
Ride a camel Watch the sunrise Dine under the stars
Explore the great Central Australian desert with a Watch the sun rise over Uluru and Kata Tjuta Host an exclusive dining experience under the stars
bespoke camel-riding tour with Uluru Camel Tours. while you snack on freshly-made damper. at Tali Wiru. Start with sparkling wine and canapés
as the sun sets over Uluru.
Why not... Did you know?
Stay in one of 15 ‘glamping’ Uluru changes colour throughout the
Take a helicopter or scenic flight around tents at Longitude 131° day. Experience its various shades from
Uluru and Kata Tjuta to capture the sheer luxury retreat nested among every angle with a pre-dawn camel tour,
enormity and raw beauty of the Australian the ancient dunes at Uluru- afternoon helicopter ride, sunset cocktail
outback. Kata Tjuta. Exclusive group party or dinner under the stars.
buy-outs are available.Ayers Rock Resort
Venues
Uluru Meeting Place
The award-winning Uluru Meeting Place at Ayers
Rock Resort can provide theatre-style seating for
up to 420 people.
Uluru Meeting Place
Alice Springs Convention
Alice Springs Convention Centre
Centre
• Can host up to 1,200 delegates
• 10 meeting spaces Ayers Rock
• Outdoor courtyard can Resort
host cocktails for 400 guests • 650+ rooms
• 5 individual hotels
What’s New
Mayu Wiru
Voyages Indigenous Tourism
(who manage Ayers Rock Resort)
recently launched this exclusive
fine dining concept, which runs
from October 22 to March 24
2019. Mayu Wiru, meaning
‘beautiful flavour’, caters for up
to 16 guests and includes an
indigenous-inspired dinner at Kakadu National Park
Sails in the Desert hotel followed
by a private tour of the Field of
Light art installation. Explore further
Kakadu National Park
The largest national park in Australia at
Events 20,000 sqkm, Kakadu is one hour and 40 minutes’
drive east of Darwin. Aurora Kakadu in the heart
Field of Light Field of Light of the wetlands offers 132 rooms and a function
Extended until December 2020, this venue for up to 120 people. In Darwin, discover
mesmerising light installation sees beachside dining venues, the five-star SKYCITY
50,000 glass spheres illuminate Darwin resort, and the pristine waterways of the
the landscape surrounding Uluru. region with Outback Floatplane Adventures.
Experience artist Bruce Munro’s
installation during an exclusive dinner
for 70-120 people, or with a pre-dawn
tour and buffet breakfast for 40-120
people.
Camel Cup
Watch the dust fly for the Uluru Camel
Cup held in May. Form a syndicate
with your team to take part in the
Camel Cup Calcutta at the Outback
Pioneer Hotel. On 28 May, experience
Ghan train
the thrill of the Saturday races, and
dress up for the Fashions on the Field The Ghan
competition. For the VIP treatment, Charter a flight to Alice Springs to connect up with
arrange helicopter transfers to and the legendary Ghan train, one of the world’s great
from the venue. rail experiences that runs from Darwin to Adelaide.You can also read
