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editorial                                                                          Delta Force Paintball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Mr Rose – Tailored Confidence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36                   Eastlake Golf Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

mytraining.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50        Hitting Targets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

venuehire.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52       Hoyts showBusiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Shop Dine Play at Harbourside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64                   Impressive Limousines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

I w EAs Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68           Jenolan Caves Reserve Trust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70   Kartatak Raceway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

                                                                                   Kooindah Golf and Spa Resort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
a c t i v i t y & S P o rt
                                                                                   Manly Surf School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
AMF Bowling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
                                                                                   Mizuya Japanese Restaurant and Karaoke. . . . . . . . 27
Bondi Surf School – Lets Go Surfing . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Bonza Bike Tours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
                                                                                   Photo Credit (clockwise from top left): Flying Fish Restaurant & Bar;
Bonza Teamworks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13             Eastlake Golf Club; A.Q.A. Sydney.

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Chauffeur with Encore
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Chauffeured Airport Transfers
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Monash Country Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28          theloft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  46

Par 3 Terrey Hills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30   Mizuya Japanese Restaurant and Karaoke . . . . . . .  47

Playback Theatre Sydney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  32            The Ultimate Dining Seafari . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  48

Sydney HeliTours  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  33
                                                                               Sydney Har b our
Vegas Nights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34
                                                                               A.Q.A. Sydney  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  56
Wildride Australia  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  35
                                                                               Enigma Charters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  58
Food & Beverage                                                                Manly Kayak Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  60

Bungalow 8  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  42    Oz Jet Boating Sydney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  62

Choqlate - Corporate Catering & Events . . . . . . . . .  43                   Rosman Ferries  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  63

Flying Fish Sushi Masterclasses  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  44
                                                                               Photo Credit (clockwise from top left): Choqlate; Sydney HeliTours;
Kamikaze Teppanyaki . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  45          Rosman Ferries.

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Directory
1.    AMF Bowling
2.    Bondi Surf School – Lets Go Surfing                                                                     3
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3.    Bonza Bike Tours
4.    Bonza Teamworks
5.    Delta Force Paintball
6.    Eastlake Golf Club
7.    Hitting Targets
8.    Hoyts showBusiness
9.    Impressive Limousines*
10.   Jenolan Caves Reserve Trust
11.   Kartakak Raceway
12.   Kooindah Waters Golf and Spa Resort
13.   Manly Surf school
14.   Mizuya Japanese Restaurant
      and Karaoke                                                                                                      14

15.   Monash Country Club
16.   Par 3 Terrey Hills
17.   Playback Theatre Sydney
18.   Sydney HeliTours
19.   Vegas Nights*
                                                             Legend
20.   Wildride Australia*

* Companies come to you                                         Outer West                           Lower North Shore                             Sydney CBD

                                                                North West                           Parramatta                                    Eastern Suburbs

Photo Credit (clockwise from top): Bonza Bike                   Upper North Shore                    South West                                    Southern Sydney
Tours; Par 3 Terrey Hills; Bondi Surf School -
                                                                Northern Beaches                     Inner West                                    Sutherland Shire
Lets Go Surfing.

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   AMF Bowling

   AM F B o w l i n g                          AMF Bowling is home to the fun of tenpin bowling!
   Blacktown
   Castle Hill                                 Delivering action packed entertainment, great food and
   Dee Why
                                               excellent value, get into life in the fast lane at a centre
   Hornsby
   North Strathfield                           near you.
   Rooty Hill RSL
   Randwick
   Villawood
                                               With 8 Centres across Sydney, AMF
   Bookings:                                   Bowling, owned by Ardent Leisure,          SP ECIALTY
   Tel: 0410 221 951                           offers great value entertainment that’s    Tenpin bowling is a great ice
   sarah.love@amfbowling.com.au                hours of fun for everyone.                 breaker, and perfect team building
   www.amfbowling.com.au
                                               Featuring state of the art sound           activity for your office to get
                                               systems, M9 laser skirmish [selected       EVERYONE involved!
   Activity: Tenpin Bowling
   Number of People: 1 to 300 people           centres], glow in the dark bowling,        Why not bring out the competitive
   Price Range: Corporate packages             awesome amusements and arcade              streak in your team. Celebrate the
   starting from $25 per person                games, you’ll be sure to have a fun-       best (or worst!) bowler or team
                                               filled bowling experience like no other.   with block mounted pin trophies
   Indoor: Yes                                                                            and framed certificates. Framed
                                               Plus, we’re indoors, so the weather will
   Weather Effected: No, can bowl rain,
                                               never spoil your fun.                      certificates include: Best or Worst
   hail or shine
                                                                                          Bowler, Best Male or Female,
                                               Oh, and don’t forget the food and
                                                                                          Best Team, Most Improved and
   Goals Outcomes: Just for fun,               drinks! AMF Bowling caters to all your
   experiential, cooperative activity, group                                              Participation Award.
                                               cravings whether it’s a quick snack or
   activity, individual competition, team
                                               gourmet food packages, and they are
   competition, skills development
                                               fully licensed.

   Transport: Yes                              Contact Sarah Love on 0410 221 951
   Onsite Dining: Yes                          or sarah.love@amfbowling.com.au for
   Catering Available: Yes                     more details.
   Beverages: Yes
   Alcohol: Yes                                          m    T    W    T   F    S    S

   Disabled Appropiate & Access: Yes           AM
   Toilets: Yes                                PM

                                               Night
   Opening Hours: 7 days, 9am till late

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Bondi Surf School - Lets Go Surfing

LETS GO SURFING can customise a fun, safe, beach                                   Bondi Sur f Scho ol -
                                                                                   Le ts Go Sur fi ng
bonding or breakout session to include in your event,                              128 Ramsgate Avenue
                                                                                   Bondi Beach NSW 2026
wet or dry. Your conference or corporate group will love
this board meeting!                                                                Bookings:
                                                                                   Tel: (+61 2) 9365 1800
                                                                                   www.letsgosurfing.com.au

                                                                                   Activity: Surfing and beach activities
Swap the business suit for a Bondi
                                              H IG HLIG HT S                       Number of People: 10 to 1000 people
wetsuit! Get wet and experience the
                                                                                   Price Range: Dependent on the
thrill of surfing, body boarding or stand     Duration and Prices: Bepsoke,        package required
up paddle boarding.                           fully customised, they work with     Duration: 1 to 4 hours, depending on
On the beach, enjoy the sun and the           your budget.                         the size of the group
sand with beach volleyball and/or take        Location: Bondi Beach,
in the excitement of a live surf lifesaving                                        Outdoor: Yes
                                              Maroubra Beach and Coogee
                                                                                   Weather Effected: No we get wet
demonstration.                                Beach (surfing not available at
                                                                                   anyhow
Lets Go Surfing can run team building         Coogee Beach).
games and competitive activities or           Inclusions: All equipment - safe     Goals Outcomes: Just for fun,
something relaxed and fun. They are           soft surfboards, summer or           experiential, group activity, team
beach experts and these are just a few                                             competition, bonding, skills development
                                              winter wetsuits, UV rashvests,
of the beach activities they can deliver.     sunblock and zinc, change
                                                                                   Transport: Yes
For an unforgettable experience your          rooms and outdoor shower,
                                                                                   Onsite Dining: Local restaurants
team will love, contact Lets Go Surfing       volleyball equipment and personal
                                                                                   Catering Available: Yes
and create a custom experience                belongings security.                 Beverages: Yes
tailored to your needs.                       Optional Extras: Surf club hire      Alcohol: Yes
                                              and fantastic catering options       BYO: No
                                              available. Photography and/or        Disabled Appropiate: Yes
                                                                                   Toilets: Yes
                                              video production. See their extras
                                              list on their website for more
           m    T   W     T   F    S    S                                          Opening Hours: 9am to 5pm in winter
                                              inspiration.
                                                                                   and 6.30am to 8.30pm in summer
AM
                                              Capacity: Minimum 10 people,
PM                                            maximum unlimited.
Night

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   Bonza Bike Tours

   B o n z a B i k e T ou r s                     Looking for a relaxing afternoon outside the office?
   30 Harrington Street
   The Rocks NSW 2000                             Enjoy a leisurely bike ride with Bonza Bike Tours today!
                                                  Bonza will provide comfortable bikes and guides,
   Bookings:
   Tel: (+61 2) 9247 8800                         if needed, to explore Sydney in all its glory.
   info@bonzabiketours.com
   www.bonzabiketours.com

   Activity: Bicycle Hire and
                                                  Bonza Bike Tours reminds you just
   Guided Bicycle Tours
                                                  how fun it is to ride a bike. Hop on their   HIRE INCLU SIONS
   Number of People: 2 to 60 people
                                                  comfortable, hybrid bikes and enjoy          • Super comfortable bicycle
   (15 guests per guide)
   Price Range: Hire from $15 per person,         the wind through your hair, the fresh air,     (men’s, women’s, children’s,
   tours from $79 per person                      and glistening harbour beside you.             baby seats and trail alongs)
   Duration: Hourly, half day and full day        When hiring bikes from Bonza, they’ll        • Custom, shiny red Bonza
   bicycle hire / 2 to 6 hour bicycle tours
                                                  provide you with information on some           helmets
                                                  of the best areas to visit, peace of mind
   Outdoor: Yes                                                                                • Bicycle mounted bags for
                                                  that you will have quality equipment to
   Weather Effected: Only in extreme                                                             small items (camera, wallet,
   weather conditions
                                                  get you there and back safely. Bonza’s
                                                                                                 etc)
                                                  maps, directions, and insider tips
   Goals Outcomes: Just for fun,                  make it easy to explore on your own.         • Secure bag storage (while you
   experiential, cooperative activity,            Alternatively, let one of Bonza’s fun,         are out on the bikes)
   group activity, individual competition,        knowledgeable guides lead the way on         • Rain ponchos (if necessary)
   team competition, skills development,          a customised tour route, so you can
   leadership activity, strategy, collaborative                                                • Bicycle locks
                                                  simply sit back and enjoy the ride!
                                                                                               • Maps with suggested routes
   Transport: Bikes can be delivered              Whether riding on your own or using
                                                                                                 for great rides (or follow
   within the CBD                                 one of Bonza’s fun guides to lead the
                                                                                                 a guide!)
   Onsite Dining: Yes                             way, Bonza will give you an easy and
   Catering Available: Yes                        relaxing afternoon away from the office.
   Beverages: Yes
   Alcohol: Yes                                             m    T    W    T    F   S    S
   BYO: No
                                                  AM
   Toilets: Yes
                                                  PM
   Opening Hours: 7 days, 9am to 5pm              Night

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Bonza Teamworks

Give your colleagues an opportunity to get out of a                             Bonza T e amwork s
                                                                                30 Harrington Street
conference room chair and to get outside! Bonza                                 The Rocks NSW 2000
Teamworks provides fun, inspirational and memorable
                                                                                Bookings:
outdoor events for any organisation.                                            Tel: (+61 2) 9247 8800
                                                                                events@bonzateamworks.com
                                                                                www.bonzateamworks.com

                                                                                Activity: Outdoor
Tired of sitting in the office all day in the
                                                ACTIVITIE S                     Number of People: 2 to 200 people
same chair for hours at a time? Then
                                                                                per group
get up, get out, and have a Bonza               • Bonza Cup Sports Day          Price Range: From $49 per person
experience!                                                                     Duration: 2 to 6 hour events
                                                • Urban Frisbee Golf
Bonza provides exciting and
                                                • Bike, Booze, n Cruise         Indoor: No
active events in a relaxing outdoor
environment. They’ll take great care in         • Digital Photography           Outdoor: Yes
                                                  Amazing Race                  Weather Effected: No
designing events that cater to all levels
of physical exertion - even within the          • Surf & Turf Classic           Goals Outcomes: Just for fun,
same team. Their goal is to ensure
                                                • Bonza Ultimate Relay          experiential, cooperative activity,
that each team member feels like part                                           group activity, individual competition,
of the event, and can participate at a          • People Puzzles
                                                                                team competition, skills development,
comfortable level.                              • The Classic Company Picnic    leadership activity, strategy, collaborative

Bonza Teamworks focuses on                      • Harbour-side Trivia
                                                                                Transport: On request
achieving specific results centred on
                                                • Urban Walkabout               Onsite Dining: Yes
your business goals while expanding
                                                                                Catering Available: Yes
relationships in your team. After               • BBQ Cookoff
                                                                                Beverages: Yes
experiencing one of their events, your          • Custom Events (created just   Alcohol: Yes
coworkers and staff will feel enlivened           for you!)                     BYO: No
and confident.                                                                  Toilets: No

           m     T   W     T    F    S    S                                     Opening Hours: 7 days, 9am to 5pm

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 PM

 Night

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   Delta Force Paintball

                                  Louise from HR is to your left, Andy from IT to your
                                  right, the Accounts team are waiting for your signal.
                                  Your enemies approach. This is the moment when
                                  your colleagues become your comrades!

                                  In business and in paintball, strategy is   with a paintball gun in hand, everyone
                                  paramount. But strategy and creativity      is equal!
                                  are nothing without leadership and          Delta Force Paintball can even have
                                  teamwork. And there is no better way        your special event hosted and guided
                                  to inspire leadership, nurture teamwork     by a well-renowned Ex-Special Forces
                                  and establish a healthy and happy           Instructor. With their expert tuition your
                                  business environment than a corporate       team can gain structured and invaluable
                                  paintball day with Delta Force.             insights into teamwork, leadership,
                                  Having genuine bonding and team             tactics, self belief and motivation. Their
                                  building events, that are actually fun,     remarkable knowledge and skills have
                                  is vital for staff morale, retention and    been offered exclusively to Delta Force
                                  productivity. The brilliant thing about     Paintball’s corporate groups. Don’t miss
                                  paintballing is that it’s a wonderful       this amazing opportunity for your team.
                                  ‘leveller’. You don’t have to be a “Lara    All Delta Force Paintball centres boast
                                  Croft” or an “Arnie”, because whatever      the highest quality game zones,
                                  your age, gender or level of fitness,       featuring movie-style sets and scenarios

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                                                                                DELTA FORCE PAINTBALL
                                                                                275 Brian Road,
                                                                                Appin NSW 2560

                                                                                Bookings:
                                                                                Tel: 1300 850 778
                                                                                corporate@paintballing.com.au
                                                                                www.paintballing.com.au

                                                                                Activity: Corporate Team Building
                                                                                Paintball Experience
                                                                                Number of People: 20 - 300 people
                                                                                Price Range: From $65 per person
                                                                                Duration: 3 to 7 hours

                                                                                Outdoor: Yes
                                                                                Weather Effected: We play rain, hail
                                                                                or shine.

                                                                                Goals / Outcomes: Leadership, team
                                                                                building, team morale, strategy, fun.

                                                                                Transport: 10 minutes from Campbelltown /
                                                                                transport can be arranged.
                                                                                Catering Available: On request
                                                                                Beverages: Yes
                                                                                Alcohol: No
                                                                                Toilets: Yes
so you can fully immerse yourself in the
experience. Battle through the Zombie         HIGH LIG H TS                     Opening Hours: 7 days, 9am – 4pm
Graveyard, raid the Giant Pyramid,                                              (Twilight games also available during summer
                                              • Inspire leadership, nurture
escape the Jungle P.O.W. Camp, take                                             months)
                                                teamwork and establish a
on London after the Apocalypse and              healthy and happy business
get your heart racing with Speedball.           environment
The choice is yours.
                                              • Corporate packages to
Delta Force Paintball is the trusted            suit your specific needs
provider of paintball experiences for           and budget
over five million players worldwide and
                                              • Delta Force Paintball can
we’re famous for creating fun, exciting
                                                accommodate groups of
and adventurous corporate paintball
                                                up to 300 players
days that are tailored to your specific
needs and budget. Delta Force                 • All Delta Force Paintball
Paintball create events that your team          centres are 5-star accredited
and even key clients will be raving             with the Australasian
about long after a boring old corporate         Paintball Association
dinner or lunch.                              • 100% safety record in
Most importantly, with Delta Force              over 23 years of operation
you can rest assured that your most             worldwide
valuable assets will be in the best           • Various catering options
hands, with our full public liability cover     available                                  m    T    W    T     F   S       S
and 100% safety record over 23 years                                            AM
                                              • World’s best movie-themed
of operation.
                                                game zones                      PM
We look forward to seeing you soon.
                                                                                Night

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   Eastlake Golf Club

                                  Eastlake Golf Club located just 15 minutes from
                                  Sydney’s CBD is the perfect venue for your corporate
                                  event, boasting an 18 hole championship golf course
                                  and great function space for up to 200 guests.

                                  Eastlake Golf Club, set amongst             think if taking the ‘big dog’ out of the
                                  Sydney’s Botany wetlands, enjoys a          bag is the best option. The Golf Club
                                  reputation for high quality corporate       has been host to the Australian Golf
                                  events, with many groups coming back        Writers Championships 2010, 2011 and
                                  year after year. They have a great venue    2012, as well as many other notable
                                  that will impress golfers and non-golfers   events including the Australian Junior
                                  alike.                                      Championships and qualifying venue for
                                  Designed on two narrow strips of            the NSW Open. If you are looking for a
                                  land characterised by sandy soil,           great venue that provides great service
                                  wetlands and flat sections mixed with       and leaves your guests with a smile on
                                  undulations, the course sidles past its     their faces, then this is the venue for you.
                                  more vaunted golf neighbours in an          The Eastlake Golf Club events team
                                  inconspicuous fashion. Moderate at          will work with you to create the perfect
                                  5,881 metres, Eastlake Golf Club’s par      event. Their full time chef will cater for
                                  72 layout hides some of its distance in     meals ranging from a sandwich to
                                  elevation changes where you have to         à la carte.

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                                                                              Ea s tlake G o lf Cl ub
                                                                              Gardeners Road
                                                                              (cnr Isaac Smith Street)
                                                                              Kingsford NSW 2032

                                                                              Bookings:
                                                                              Tel: (+61 2) 9663 1374
                                                                              gm@eastlakegolfclub.com.au
                                                                              www.eastlakegolfclub.com.au

                                                                              Activity: Golf
                                                                              Number of People: 12 to 140 players
                                                                              Price Range: $20 to $51 per person
                                                                              Duration: 4 to 4.5 hours for a round of golf

                                                                              Outdoor: Yes
                                                                              Weather Effected: Yes

                                                                              Goals Outcomes: Just for fun, experiential,
                                                                              group activity, individual competition, team
                                                                              competition

                                                                              Transport: No
                                                                              Onsite Dining: Yes
                                                                              Catering Available: Yes
                                                                              Beverages: Yes
                                                                              Alcohol: Yes
                                                                              BYO: No
On-course activities can be arranged                                          Disabled Access: Yes
to entertain your guests and their         EVENT S                            Toilets: Yes
qualified golf professionals will make     • During your event you are
the event even more enjoyable by             welcome to display your          Opening Hours: From 7am Monday,
providing a range of services including                                       Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
                                             signage in the Clubhouse
‘beat the pro’, coaching clinics,            and on the course. So if you
preparation of scorecards, player            have guests then it’s a great
registration, player briefing, provision     opportunity to promote your
of nearest to the pin, longest drive         brand
markers, scorecard collection, results
                                           • There are three spare holes
and prizes.
                                             at Eastlake Golf Club that
Eastlake Golf Club understands that          can also be used as driving
not everyone is a golfer and non-            ranges and for novelty
golfers can still participate by walking     events. So the non-golfer
around this beautiful piece of land that     or occasional golfer can still
encompasses 41.27 hectares. For the          participate and have fun
beginner golfer, coaching prior to the
                                           • Book an event today and get
event is offered and the course itself
                                             your team out in the great
can be setup to meet the standard of
                                             outdoors and away from
your groups overall golfing prowess;
                                             the hustle and bustle of the
beginner, moderate or advanced.
                                             corporate world. One day at
                                             Eastlake will recharge your                 m     T    W    T    F    S       S
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                                             all involved
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   Hitting Targets

   H i t t i n g Ta r g e ts                    Want to try something different and fun that is
   Bookings:                                    exhilarating, empowering and explosive - then for your
   Tel: 0418 417 943
   suzy@hittingtargets.com.au                   next staff team building, office Christmas Party or staff
   www.hittingtargets.com.au
                                                rewards visit Sydney’s HITTING TARGETS!
   Activity: Clay Target Shooting
   Number of People: 1 to 100 people
   Price Range: $150 to $450 per person
   Duration: Usually 2 to 3 hours of shooting   Hitting Targets is perfect as a corporate
                                                activity whether for structured team           LEARN FROM THE BEST
   Outdoor: Yes                                 building, learning about goal setting or       Suzy Balogh OAM, the Director
   Weather Effected: Extreme conditions         just as a really fun staff or client reward.   of Hitting Targets, was the first
                                                Clay Target Shooting is an activity for        Australian woman to win Olympic
   Goals Outcomes: Just for fun,
                                                almost any age, fitness and mobility.          Gold for Shooting and the only
   experiential, cooperative activity, group
   activity, individual competition, team       Girls are just as good as the guys.            Australian shooter to win Gold
   competition, skills development              And the fittest, strongest and most            on Olympic debut.
                                                coordinated are not always the best at         Suzy is involved with many
   Catering Available: Yes                      it. This makes it an excellent corporate       charity, sporting and community
   BYO: Yes                                     activity, where a little determination and     projects including assisting junior
   Disabled Appropiate: Yes                     focus can go a long way.                       shooters in their development
   Toilets: Yes
                                                It isn’t just about the shooting               and progression into Olympic
   Opening Hours: By appointment                with Hitting Targets, but the whole            Disciplines.
   only. Open 7 days, from 10am to 5pm,         experience, they ensure a fun, safe and        Learn from the best at Hitting
   Fridays 10am to 10pm                         exhilarating session that really gets your     Targets with Suzy as your host.
                                                group firing.

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Hoyts showBusiness

Book your next corporate event at Hoyts. Your business                  Hoyts s h ow Business
                                                                        Bankstown
will enjoy spectacular results with Hoyts’ customised                   Blacktown
                                                                        Broadway
private screenings, strategic incentive and reward
                                                                        Chatswood
programs and targeted meetings and events.                              Eastgardens
                                                                        Entertainment Quarter
                                                                        Leichhardt
                                                                        Paddington
Offering a wide selection of innovative                                 Penrith
products to suit every business              EXP ER IENC ES             Warringah Mall
requirement, Hoyts showBusiness can          • Auction rooms            Wetherill Park
tailor events to your specific project and
                                             • Cinema advertising
budget.                                                                 Bookings:
                                             • Client entertainment     Tel: (+61 2) 8071 6110
From private screenings to product
                                             • Corporate gifts          www.hoytsshowbusiness.com.au
launches, movie fundraisers to
experiential marketing, Hoyts                • Employee incentives      Activity: Private cinema screenings
showBusiness provides a range of
                                             • Experiential marketing
experiences designed to engage and                                      Indoor: Yes
inspire your audience.                       • Meeting room hire        Outdoor: No
Managing all the details of your private     • Movie fundraiser         Weather Effected: No

screening, pre or post-show party and        • Product launch
                                                                        Goals Outcomes: Just for fun,
movie-themed event, you’ll be free to
                                             • Seminar venues           experiential, group activity
relax and entertain your guests while
you’re delivered an exceptional event        • Social outings
                                                                        Transport: No
experience.                                  • Training venues          Onsite Dining: Yes
                                                                        Catering Available: Yes
                                                                        Beverages: Yes
                                                                        Alcohol: Yes
                                                                        BYO: No
                                                                        Disabled Appropiate: Yes
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                                                                        Disabled Access: Yes
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Night                                                                   Opening Hours: 7 days, 10am to 10pm

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   Impressive Limousines

                                  Impressive Limousines offer Sydney’s ultimate luxury
                                  chauffeur-driven vehicles, including super stretch
                                  Hummers, super stretch Chryslers and super stretch
                                  Transporter limousines, sedans and buses.

                                  Do you need to transport VIP clients      If you’re looking for an airport transfer,
                                  around Sydney? Or impress potential       Impressive Limousines always make
                                  clients? Impressive Limousines can help   sure you arrive on time. When booking,
                                  by providing some of the most unique      just give the flight details and they will
                                  and luxurious stretch limousines in       check the arrival and departure times
                                  Sydney.                                   and advise you of your pickup times.
                                  Offering Sydney’s ultimate luxury         The friendly chauffeurs will take care
                                  chauffeur-driven vehicles, including      of your luggage and any necessary
                                  super stretch Hummers, super stretch      arrangements that have been made.
                                  Chryslers and super stretch Transporter   Impressive Limousines specialises in
                                  limousines, these superb vehicles         providing a range of unique luxurious
                                  are the ultimate way for you to travel    stretched limousines for your special
                                  around Sydney. Professional uniformed     event. Reward your staff for a job
                                  chauffeur drivers are dedicated to        well done, or improve staff morale by
                                  ensuring that you and your visitors       starting and/or finishing your Christmas
                                  are provided with the highest level of    party, end of financial year, or any other
                                  service.                                  company event by transporting your

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                                                                              imPreSSive limouSineS
                                                                              Bookings:
                                                                              Tel: 1300 054 667
                                                                              info@impressivelimos.com.au
                                                                              www.impressivelimos.com.au

                                                                              activity: Luxury chauffer-driven stretch
                                                                              and super stretch vehicles
                                                                              Number of people: 1 to 33 people
                                                                              Duration: 1 hour to full day hire

                                                                              indoor: Yes
                                                                              outdoor: Yes
                                                                              Weather Effected: No

                                                                              Goals outcomes: Just for fun, experiential,
                                                                              cooperative activity, group activity

                                                                              transport: Yes
                                                                              onsite Dining: No
                                                                              catering available: No
                                                                              Beverages: BYO
                                                                              alcohol: BYO
                                                                              Byo: Yes
                                                                              Disabled appropiate: Yes
                                                                              Disabled access: Yes
                                                                              toilets: No

                                                                              opening Hours: 7 days, 24 hours
staff and guests in these luxurious
stretch limousines.                        v eHicleS

Why not hold your next promotional         • 22 seater Stretch Hummer
presentation or marketing meeting in         2012 model – available in
one of the stretch limousines, utilising     white, pink and black
the DVD multi-screen vision and other      • 16 seater Stretch H2
facilities. Have you considered using        Hummer Limousine –
one of the Hummers to promote a new          available in white, hot pink
product? Enquire about advertising on        and black
the stretch limousines as a marketing
                                           • 11 seater Stretch 300C
strategy to promote product or
                                             Chrysler 2012 model –
increase company branding and
                                             available in white
recognition.
                                           • 14 seater Presidential
With interiors boasting leather seats
                                             Limousine – available in white
with cushions and lush carpet, fibre
optic and neon lights, strobe lighting,    • 4 door 300C Chrysler Sedan
a mirrored ceiling, a state-of-the-art       – available in white and black
entertainment system with LCD TV           • 4 door 300C Chrysler
screens and a DVD and CD player,             Convertible – available in
if you need to impress, you need             white
Impressive Limousines!
                                           • 14 seater Commuter Van –
                                                                                         m     t    w    t    F    S         S
                                             available in white
                                                                              am
                                           •    33 seater luxury coach
                                               available in white             Pm

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   Jenolan Caves Reserve Trust

   J e n o l a n Cav e s R ese r v e           Jenolan Caves, winners of the QANTAS National
   T ru st
   4655-4669 Jenolan Caves Road                Tourism Awards for Best Attraction and Cultural
   Jenolan Caves NSW 2790
                                               & Heritage Tourism 2012, are located approx.
   Bookings:                                   2½ hours west of Sydney in the World Heritage
   Tel: (+61 2) 6359 3983
   domino.cove@jenolancaves.org.au             listed Blue Mountains.
   www.jenolancaves.org.au

                                               Adventure Caving is physically and
   Activity: Adventure Caving, Abseiling,                                                    ACTIVITIE S
                                               mentally challenging. Unlike most
   Orienteering, Bushwalking, Cave Tours,
                                               extreme sports it is an adventure             The excitement and achievement
   Murder Mysteries and Concerts
   Number of People: 10 to 60 people           where everybody can achieve success.          of completing an Adventure
   Price Range: $24 to $220 per person         Cavers leave the paths and fixed lights       Underground can change the way
   Duration: From 1 to 6 hours                 to follow experienced guides deep into        your staff view the world - and
                                               the earth, feeling like explorers entering    their place in it!
   Indoor: Yes                                 a lost world. The result is an exhilarating
                                                                                             What better way to develop
   Outdoor: Yes                                experience and a thrilling sense of
   Weather Effected: Abseiling,                                                              problem solving skills and team
                                               achievement.
   Bushwalking and Orienteering will                                                         ethics than sharing an adventure
   be effected by extreme weather              From guided tours to adventure caving,        where you are reliant on your
                                               Jenolan Caves has an activity that will       fellow team members?
   Goals Outcomes: Just for fun,               match your participants’ fitness levels,
                                                                                             Jenolan Caves can package
   experiential, cooperative activity, group   skills, and team requirements.
                                                                                             corporate adventures
   activity, skills development, leadership
                                               You may prefer an above ground                with conference facilities,
   activity, strategy, collaborative
                                               activity, such as abseiling, bushwalking,     accommodation, meals and show
   Onsite Dining: Yes
                                               or orienteering or even something more        cave tours for partners.
   Catering Available: Yes                     relaxed or a shared experience such
   Beverages: Yes                              as show cave tour, concert or murder
   Alcohol: Yes                                mystery.
   Toilets: Yes
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                                               AM
   8am to 8pm (bookings during weekends,
   school holidays and public holidays are     PM
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Kartatak Raceway

Featuring the two most thrilling indoor go kart circuits                          Ka rtatak Ra ceway
                                                                                  40-50 Arncliffe Street
in Sydney, visit Kartatak to experience the world of                              Arncliffe NSW
competitive motorsport.                                                           850 Woodville Road
                                                                                  Villawood NSW

                                                                                  Bookings:
                                                                                  Arncliffe Tel: (+61 2) 9597 7077
                                                                                  Villawood Tel: (+61 2) 9755 3855
For corporate team building events and                                            pitcrew@kartatak.com.au
affordable work functions in the heart of   PACKAGE S                             www.kartatak.com.au
Sydney visit Katatak Raceway.               Complete Race Meeting: This
                                                                                  Activity: Go Kart Racing
Located just 5 minutes from Sydney          package is designed for the
                                                                                  Number of People: 8 to 80 drivers
Airport at Arncliffe and 10 minutes         competitive individuals, one driver
                                                                                  Duration: Corporate events from
from Parramatta at Villawood, these         will emerge victorious from the
                                                                                  30 minutes to full day events
professional go kart racetracks are         pack. Catering can be included.
specifically designed to give you and       Championship Endurance                Indoor: Yes
your guests the best racing experience      Race: This package is designed        Weather Effected: No. Operate rain,
at a very reasonable cost.                  to develop teamwork. Driver           hail or shine

Both Kartatak Raceways offer fast           changes, fuel stops and team
                                                                                  Goals Outcomes: Just for fun,
corners, tight hairpins, and high-speed     coordination are a must for taking
                                                                                  experiential, cooperative activity, group
sweepers. Spectators can catch the          the checkered flag.
                                                                                  activity, individual competition, team
action from behind pit-lane, in the air     Exclusive Venue Hire: This            competition, leadership activity, strategy
conditioned kiosk or let loose on the       package is designed to allow for
arcade machines and pool table.             complete custom events where          Onsite Dining: Yes
                                            the venue is closed to the general    Catering Available: Yes
                                                                                  Beverages: Yes
                                            public giving you privacy and
                                                                                  Alcohol: No
                                            priority.
                                                                                  BYO: No
                                            Catering: Packages range from         Disabled Appropiate: No
                                            a simple sandwich tray through        Toilets: Yes
          m    T   W    T    F   S    S
                                            to a full buffet.
AM                                                                                Opening Hours: 7 days,
                                                                                  Monday to Thursday 12pm–10pm,
PM
                                                                                  Friday 12pm–11pm, Saturday 10am–11pm,
Night                                                                             Sunday 10am–10pm

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   Kooindah Waters Golf and Spa Resort

                                  Kooindah Waters Golf Club is an ideal destination
                                  for your next corporate retreat. This stunning, award-
                                  winning 18 hole championship golf course is located on
                                  the Central Coast, just 90 minutes from Sydney’s CBD.

                                  Entertain your colleagues and clients at   Kooindah Waters Golf and Spa
                                  Kooindah Waters Golf and Spa Resort,       Resort can provide your group with a
                                  located within easy access off the F3      relaxed and sophisticated environment
                                  just 45 minutes from Hornsby.              right from the time you are greeted
                                  One of Australia’s top 100 golf courses,   by friendly staff and led to your
                                  golfers will enjoy the stunning 72 par     personalised awaiting golf cart.
                                  championship golf course, designed         Enjoy a day of friendly competition with
                                  by Ross Watson with input from             your colleagues and clients either before
                                  Craig Parry. Natural wetlands, sleeper     or after a fully catered breakfast, lunch
                                  retaining walls and bunkering provide      and/or dinner at Karinyas Restaurant
                                  a rustic feel.                             and Wine Bar.
                                  “The signature hole is an island green     Kooindah Waters offers an on-site
                                  virtually surrounded by wetlands on        endota Day Spa perfect for the non-
                                  the 17th. It never fails to generate a     golfers within the team to relax and
                                  wide variety of scores, from a hole-in-    unwind.
                                  one to double figures, even from good
                                  players,” Craig Parry said.

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                                                                               Ko oinda h Waters Golf
                                                                               and S pa Re so rt
                                                                               40 Kooindah Boulevard
                                                                               Wyong NSW 2259

                                                                               Bookings:
                                                                               Tel: (+61 2) 4351 0700
                                                                               info@kooindahwatersgolf.com.au
                                                                               www.kooindahwatersgolf.com.au

                                                                               Activity: Golf for corporates and groups
                                                                               Number of People: 1 to 144 people
                                                                               Price Range: Dependant upon package
                                                                               Duration: 2hrs 15mins for 9 holes
                                                                               4hrs 30mins for 18 holes

                                                                               Indoor: No
                                                                               Outdoor: Yes
                                                                               Weather Effected: Yes

                                                                               Goals Outcomes: Just for fun, experiential,
                                                                               cooperative activity, group activity, individual
                                                                               competition, team competition, skills
                                                                               development, leadership activity, strategy,
                                                                               collaborative

                                                                               Transport: No
                                                                               Onsite Dining: Yes
With all the facilities that you would                                         Catering Available: Yes
expect from a professional course            COR PORATE RETREAT                Beverages: Yes
including practice facilities, Kooindah      • Located just 90 minutes         Alcohol: Yes
Waters offers complete packages                                                BYO: No
                                               from the Sydney CBD in a
                                                                               Disabled Appropiate: No
for your convenience including on-             ‘destination’ getaway perfect
                                                                               Disabled Access: Yes
course activities; full cart set-up with       for conference and corporate
                                                                               Toilets: Yes
personalised cart signs; full registration     retreats
with clothed tables and decorations;                                           Opening Hours: 7 days, 7am to 5pm
                                             • Championship course with a
welcome announcements and rules
                                               relaxed environment for both
explanation; microphone and lectern
                                               serious and fun corporate
for pre and post golf speeches;
                                               golf days
collating of golf day scores; and post
golf presentations.                          • Suits smaller golf groups and
                                               larger groups with up to 60
Perfect for both golfers and non-
                                               electric golf carts available
golfers alike, Kooindah Waters offers
                                               for hire with eskies
a plethora of activities on site and
is close to many attractions. An             • Onsite resort featuring day
endota day spa, indoor and outdoor             spa and leisure facilities
swimming pools, sauna, spa, gym,               to cater for non-golfing
tennis courts and Karinyas Restaurant          attendees
and Bar provide a 4½ star resort             • Accommodation available
experience.                                    onsite in a 4½ star Mercure                 m     T    W    T     F    S       S
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   Manly Surf School

   Ma n ly S u rf S cho o l             Since 1996 Manly Surf School has been conducting
   North Steyne Surf Lifesaving Club
   Manly Beach NSW 2095                 surfing events and classes for small, medium and large
                                        groups, focusing on fun, fitness, surf skills and team
   Bookings:
   Tel: (+61 2) 9977 6977               morale building.
   bookings@manlysurfschool.com
   www.manlysurfschool.com

   Activity: Surf and stand up paddle
                                        Manly Surf School, headed up by
   surfing school
                                        Matt Grainger, prides itself on having      ACTIVITIE S
   Number of People: 6 to 200 people
                                        instructors that love surfing, that have    If you’re catering for a large
   Price Range: $50 to $70 per person
                                        and still do surf in surfing contests,      group, why not talk to Manly
   Outdoor: Yes                         and have a natural enthusiasm whilst        Surf School about their beach
   Weather Effected: No                 teaching surfing. A high percentage         activities. Competitions can be
                                        of the instructors are current and          organised on the beach for sports
   Goals Outcomes: Just for fun,        ex-professional surfers so you know         including volleyball, touch football
   experiential, group activity, team   you’re in good hands.                       and beach cricket, while a team is
   competition, skills development
                                        Offering lessons on surfboard riding,       in the water learning to surf.

   Onsite Dining: Yes                   body boarding, body surfing, volleyball,    Manly Surf School now also
   Catering Available: Yes              beach cricket and beach football, they      offers lessons in stand up paddle
   Beverages: Yes                       can accommodate any sized group             surfing (SUP), which is all the rage
   Alcohol: Yes                         from 6 to 200 people and have trained       in Hawaii. Promoting balance,
   BYO: No                              over 120 companies so far, including        strength and cardio improvement,
   Toilets: Yes                         Lend Lease, Cuscal, CBA, NAB,               their accredited instructors will
                                        PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Volcom,             teach you safety, equipment,
   Opening Hours: 7 days, sunrise       Riverdance, Quiksilver, Rip Curl, Burton,   basic paddle stroke, how to
   to sunset
                                        Billabong, KMPG, AHP Accounting, the        paddle on your knees, stomach
                                        Wallabies and NSW Waratahs.                 and on your feet. They will show
                                                                                    various stroke techniques, all
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                                                                                    advanced), different stances and
                                        AM
                                                                                    of course to have stacks of fun!
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Mizuya Japanese Restaurant and Karaoke

Mizuya is Sydney’s leading Japanese Izakaya dining                                Mi zuya Ja pa ne se
                                                                                  Restaurant and
restaurant and karaoke bar. It seamlessly combines                                Ka raoke
                                                                                  Basement
traditional Japanese cuisine and service with modern                              614 George Street
sound, lighting and touch screen ordering.                                        Sydney NSW 2000

                                                                                  Bookings:
                                                                                  Tel: (+61 2) 9266 0866
Enjoy high tech video-on-demand                                                   booking@mizuya.com.au
                                            Spe cialty                            www.mizuya.com.au
karaoke entertainment in one of
Mizuya’s 24 luxurious private rooms         Mizuya is an award-winning            Activity: Karaoke
with comfortable lounges, tables,           Japanese Izakaya restaurant,          Number of People: 2 to 50 people
monster flat screen TVs, all fully          their passion is to deliver a truly   Price Range: $20 to $60 per person
catered with food and drinks from           unique dining experience, one         Duration: Depending on package
the restaurant.                             which is completely removed
Mizuya’s karaoke is extremely popular       from the everyday.                    Indoor: Yes
                                                                                  Outdoor: No
with both western and Asian diners.         Whether it be the incredible
                                                                                  Weather Effected: No
You can choose from an excellent            Izakaya style food with its
selection of 150,000 songs in               harmony of flavours, its rare         Goals Outcomes: Just for fun,
4 different languages.                      ingredients or its superb             experiential, group activity
This intimate karaoke dining is ideal for   presentation on the plate, you
corporate and private parties, special      know you are wining and dining        Transport: Yes
celebrations, and Christmas parties         on the very best.                     Onsite Dining: Yes
                                                                                  Beverages: Yes
for large or small groups. Dress classy,    Voted as the No.1 Karaoke in
                                                                                  Alcohol: Yes
dance cheesy and sing happily!              Sydney by Time Out magazine,          BYO: No
                                            Best Japanese Restaurant by           Disabled Appropiate: Yes
                                            2012 City News and City Hub           Disabled Access: Yes
                                            Awards and the winner of 2012         Toilets: Yes
                                            and 2011 City of Sydney Business
          m    T    W    T    F   S    S    Awards - Best Restaurant. Mizuya      Opening Hours: Sunday to Thursday
                                            is all about sharing and providing    11.30am to midnight, Friday and Saturday
AM
                                            a fabulous space for you to wine,     11.30am to 2am
PM
                                            dine and chill out.
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   Monash Country Club

                                  Monash Country Club, high in the hills above
                                  Narrabeen, is perfect for your corporate golf day.
                                  The golf club and course, boasting views of the
                                  Pacific Ocean on many holes, is the ultimate place
                                  to do business.

                                  Golf is Australia’s most popular sporting   together with AAA accredited Head
                                  event and Monash Country Club is the        Professional Glenn Phillips and his
                                  ideal location for your next corporate      team, they are confident in making your
                                  golf day.                                   golf day the best so far.
                                  Monash Country Club is located on           After treating your business associates,
                                  the Northern Beaches of Sydney. It’s        staff and clients to a challenging round
                                  picturesque yet tranquil setting high in    on the magnificent course, follow this
                                  the hills above Narrabeen is perfect for    with a gourmet meal prepared by the
                                  your corporate golf day, with the golf      in-house chef in the relaxing surrounds
                                  club and course boasting views of the       of the stunning Pacific Room, or
                                  Pacific Ocean on many holes.                perhaps indulge in a cocktails and
                                  The challenging yet fair par 72             canapés affair or even a casual
                                  championship golf course can                barbeque. They also have a selection
                                  accommodate your golf days on either        buffet style services to choose from.
                                  Monday or Thursday, no matter how           Monash Country Club can also cater
                                  small or large your group is. Working       for your next business meeting,

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                                                                         Mo nash C o untry Cl ub
                                                                         Powerderworks Road
                                                                         Ingleside NSW 2101

                                                                         Bookings:
                                                                         Tel: (+61 2) 9913 8282 ext 105
                                                                         jonathan.walker@monashcc.com.au
                                                                         www.monashcc.com.au

                                                                         Activity: Golf Club
                                                                         Number of People: 2 to 140 people
                                                                         Price Range: POA
                                                                         Duration: Depends on the activity

                                                                         Indoor: No
                                                                         Outdoor: Yes
                                                                         Weather Effected: Extreme weather
                                                                         conditions

                                                                         Goals Outcomes: Just for fun, experiential,
                                                                         cooperative activity, group activity, individual
                                                                         competition, team competition, strategy,
                                                                         collaborative

                                                                         Transport: No
                                                                         Onsite Dining: Yes
                                                                         Catering Available: Yes
                                                                         Beverages: Yes
conference, seminar or product                                           Alcohol: Yes
launch. They have a variety of rooms     GOL F COUR S E                  BYO: No
available from the boardroom which       F EATURE S :                    Disabled Appropiate: No
holds 12 delegates, to the conference    • Acclaimed par 72 par layout   Disabled Access: Yes
                                                                         Toilets: Yes
centre which can hold up to 60 people
                                         • Superb, challenging greens
in auditorium style seating and the
                                         • Full practice range and       Opening Hours: 6am to 7pm daily
Pacific Room that can hold up to 200.
                                           amenities                     Close after 7pm for functions
All conference facilities have natural
light and stunning golf course views.    • Practice chipping and
There are also a wide variety of           putting green
catering packages available to suit      • Professional golf shop and
your needs.                                teaching facilities
As an added bonus, your day can be       • Men’s and ladies locker
arranged to begin or end with a round      room amenities
of golf.
                                         • Beautiful clubhouse and
                                           halfway bar
                                         • Panoramic views to the
                                           Pacific Ocean from most
                                           holes

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   Par 3 Terrey Hills

                                  Par 3 Terrey Hills is Sydney’s only day and night Short
                                  Course golf course otherwise known as Pitch and
                                  Putt. The course is ideal for social or corporate golf
                                  functions as it can be played equally well by novices
                                  and experienced golfers alike.

                                  Located in Terrey Hills, just 40 minutes    Offering a relaxed atmosphere, the
                                  drive from Sydney’s CBD, 20 minutes         course is ideal for corporate golf
                                  from Chatswood, Hornsby and North           functions as the course can be played
                                  Ryde, only 10 minutes from Manly and        equally well by novices and experienced
                                  the Northern Beaches, Par 3 Terrey Hills    golfers alike. Straight from work, fancy
                                  changes the way you experience golf.        dress or shorts and a tee-shirt - just
                                  Instead of taking half a day, you can       wear something.
                                  take just a couple of hours with a Par 3,   This quality course is available both
                                  averaging 55mtrs, on each hole making       day and night, with the course being
                                  for a quick round. Enjoy a beautiful golf   lit under lights at night. The night golf
                                  setting, add a relaxed environment and      concept has many advantages for
                                  a stunning backdrop of the surrounding      corporate functions as your staff and
                                  Ku-ring-gai National Park and this is a     clients do not miss out on valuable
                                  great venue for functions and events.       work time.

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                                                                              Par 3 T errey Hill s
                                                                              1C Myoora Road
                                                                              Terrey Hills NSW 2084

                                                                              Bookings:
                                                                              Tel: (+61 2) 9486 3577
                                                                              par3golf@bigpond.com
                                                                              www.par3golf.com.au

                                                                              Activity: Short Course Golf, Pitch and Putt
                                                                              Number of People: 1 to 200 people
                                                                              Price Range: From $20 per person
                                                                              Duration: 1½ hours

                                                                              Indoor: Food and Beverage, Events
                                                                              Outdoor: Food and Beverage, Events, Golf
                                                                              Weather Effected: Yes, Storms and Rain

                                                                              Goals Outcomes: Just for fun, experiential,
                                                                              cooperative activity, group activity, individual
                                                                              competition, team competition, skills
                                                                              development, leadership activity, strategy,
                                                                              collaborative

                                                                              Transport: Bus
                                                                              Onsite Dining: Yes upon request
                                                                              Catering Available: Yes
                                                                              Beverages: Espresso coffee, soft drinks
Catering for corporate functions at any                                       Alcohol: Fully Licensed
time of the year, flexible options ensure   COR PORATE GOLF                   BYO: By arrangement with management
all your requirements are met. Par 3        S ERVICE S                        Disabled Appropiate: Yes
Terrey Hills offers a range of corporate    • Organising all your golf        Disabled Access: Yes
                                                                              Toilets: Yes
golf services including organising            requirements (competitions,
all your golf requirements such as            novelty holes, prizes)
                                                                              Opening Hours: 7 days, 8.30am to 10pm
competitions, novelty holes and prizes;
                                            • Arranging all catering and      8pm last tee off
arranging all catering and beverages;
                                              beverages
setting up your promotional material
and assisting with presentations prior      • Setting up your promotional
to the event; liaising with your support      material and assisting with
staff to ensure the smooth running of         presentations prior to event
the event; and providing professional       • Liaising with your support
staff with golf knowledge to assist on        staff to ensure the smooth
the day.                                      running of the event
As the most accessible golf course          • Providing professional staff
in Sydney, Par 3 Terrey Hills has well        with golf knowledge to assist
appointed facilities for use including        on the day
a modern clubhouse, boardroom /
                                            • Golf Pro’s available for on
all-day meeting room, change room
                                              course tuition and clinics
facilities and a large, secure carpark.

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   Playback Theatre Sydney

   P l ayba c k Theat r e                     Imagine your next conference or training day: you want
   Sydney
   2/9 Bathurst Street                        your team to be energised, to connect with each other
   Woollahra NSW 2025
                                              and recharge their creative spark while sharpening their
   Bookings:                                  focus. That’s a job for Playback - illuminating stories!
   Tel: 0417 065 664
   playback@playbacktheatre.com.au
   www.playbacktheatre.com.au

                                              If you’re looking for an innovative and
   Activity: Theatre created through                                                        BENEF IT S
                                              effective way to explore organisational
   improvisation based on audience
                                              issues, boost morale or simply                • New perspectives
   members individual experience (story)
   Number of People: 15 to 300 people         reinvigorate your team, the solution is
                                                                                            • Learning through laughter
   Price Range: $4,500 to $6,000              Playback Theatre Sydney.
   Duration: 60 to 90 minute sessions                                                       • A breakdown of barriers
                                              Ideal for conference breakers, training
                                                                                              to communication
                                              sessions and company retreats,
   Indoor: Yes                                                                              • Issues brought to the
                                              Playback mobilises the whole group
   Outdoor: No                                                                                foreground and identified
                                              through sharing individual experience.
   Goals Outcomes: Experiential,              The company of actors, facilitators,          • People engaged in the issue
   cooperative activity, group activity,      musicians and educators create unique           or topic
   skills development, leadership activity,   performances targeting real issues and        • Increased community and
   collaborative                              particular themes. A facilitator skillfully     team spirit
                                              draws out each story, and no matter
   Onsite Dining: No                                                                        • Thoughts and feelings put
                                              how ordinary, each one is transformed
   Alcohol: No                                                                                into perspective
                                              on ‘stage’ into theatre. The result is
   Disabled Appropiate: Yes
                                              a compelling blend of entertainment,          • Increased levels of
   Disabled Access: Yes
                                              reflection and clarity as the Playback          organisational emotional
                                              team spontaneously bring your people’s          intelligence
   Opening Hours: 7 days, 7am to 9pm
                                              experiences to theatrical life!

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Sydney HeliTours

Sydney HeliTours is the premier provider of scenic                                   Sydney Heli T ours
                                                                                     472 Ross Smith Avenue
helicopter flights, lunch tours and corporate charters to                            Mascot NSW 2020
locals and visitors to Sydney. Departing from the heliport                           Bookings:

at Sydney Airport, Sydney HeliTours showcase the                                     Tel: (+61 2) 9317 3402
                                                                                     bookings@sydneyhelitours.com.au
wonderful icons of Sydney Harbour and its surrounds.                                 www.sydneyhelitours.com.au

                                                                                     Activity: Scenic helicopter flights,
Sydney HeliTours offers high quality                                                 luncheons and corporate helicopter
helicopter services from their base         EVENT S                                  transfers
at Mascot Heliport, Sydney Airport          Team Building: What better               Number of People: Minimum 2,
and are the largest scenic helicopter       way to reward your staff than a          large groups accommodated
company in Sydney with a fleet of                                                    Price Range: From $200 per person
                                            scenic flight over the picturesque
5 aircraft.                                                                          Duration: Short scenic flights, longer
                                            Sydney Harbour or a whole day
                                                                                     day tours
The company history dates back to           out based around a helicopter
1993 and since then, they have flown        flight. From scenic flights for 1        Outdoor: Yes
over 143,000 passengers, from all over      or 2, to large groups on full day        Weather Effected: Minimal
the world. They love nothing better         excursions, they can provide the
than showcasing the wonderful city of       ideal corporate reward solutions.        Goals Outcomes: Just for fun,
Sydney and destinations beyond.             There are a number of package            experiential, group activity, cooperative
                                            options available including              activity, team competitions
Their fleet of well maintained and
                                            tailoring a specific itinerary to suit
beautifully presented helicopters                                                    Transport: Free return hotel transfers
                                            your organisation’s requirements.
operate all year round for your                                                      from city hotels
availability and convenience.               Corporate Charter: For the busy          Onsite Dining: No
                                            executive, the fleet of modern           Catering Available: No
Highly trained and experienced pilots
                                            executive helicopters are available      Beverages: No
will ensure your safety is paramount
                                            for A to B transfers to meetings         Alcohol: No
and that your flight expectations are
                                            at regional destinations, aerial         BYO: No
not only met, but exceeded.
                                            surveys, and site inspections.           Disabled Appropiate: Yes
                                                                                     Disabled Access: Yes
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                                            staff incentives.                        Opening Hours: 7 days, 8am to 6pm
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   Vegas Nights

   V eg a s n i gh ts                         Bring all the excitement of a real Las Vegas casino to
   E4/15 Narabang Way
   Belrose NSW 2085                           your workplace, function or event with Vegas Nights.
   Bookings:
                                              This special brand of entertainment and fun will give
   Tel: 1300 135 394
                                              you a night to remember.
   fun@vegasnights.com.au
   www.vegasnights.com.au

   Activity: Casino, Poker, Roulette,
   Blackjack                                  Since 1994, Vegas Nights has been
   Number of People: 8 to 2000 people         providing full casino experiences to over    EVENT S
   Price Range: From $300                     2,500 events throughout Sydney. They         Vegas Nights also offer Horse
   Duration: 2 to 3 hours or more             don’t just hire tables, they create a full   Racing, providing all the fun and
                                              casino - all you have to do is enjoy.        excitement of the track, bookies,
   Indoor: Yes
                                              Each event comes with play money             race cards at your event including
   Weather Effected: No
                                              for every guest, full size original poker,   a DVD of previously run races on
                                              roulette and blackjack gaming tables,        a big screen.
   Goals Outcomes: Just for fun,
   experiential, group activity, individual   and professional croupiers to keep           Texas Hold’em poker for 8 to
   competition, strategy                      everyone entertained and the night           80 players. After work one-off
                                              moving.                                      competitions or a series of
   Opening Hours: 7 days, 7am to 9pm
                                              Whether your event has a dozen people        tournaments at your office, or
                                              or up to 2,000, Vegas Nights will create     why not run a corporate challenge
                                              a casino experience you’ll be talking        against another business or client.
                                              about for years.                             Theming is also available, with
                                                                                           a full range of casino props
                                                                                           including red carpets, drapes,
                                                                                           signage, PA systems, AV
                                                                                           equipment and lighting.

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Wildride Australia

Wildride is the most popular Harley Davidson and                                  Wi ldride Au s t ralia
                                                                                  PO Box 308
Chopper 4 trike touring company in NSW. Their riders                              St Clair NSW 2759
are fun, friendly and professional.
                                                                                  Bookings:
                                                                                  Tel: 1300 783 338
                                                                                  info@wildride.com.au
                                                                                  www.wildride.com.au

                                                                                  Activity: Harley Davidson Tours
Want to make your event memorable?
                                               FEATURE S                          Number of People: 1 to 50 people
Looking for something different to
                                                                                  Price Range: Starting from $130
reward your staff with? Why not take a         • Wildride is the only touring     per person
tour on a Harley Davidson or Chopper             company in Sydney that           Duration: 1 to 8 hours
4 trike, the possibilities are endless           can supply you with Harley
and the fun is only limited by your              Davidson’s and Chopper 4         Outdoor: Yes
imagination.                                     trikes                           Weather Effected: Yes

Wildride Australia has been involved           • As featured on Sydney
                                                                                  Goals Outcomes: Just for fun,
in many different corporate events               Weekender, The John Foreman      experiential, group activity
and has worked with multiple event               Christmas Show, Backyard
organisers and companies, providing              Blitz, The Today Show, The       Transport: Yes
clients and staff with rides, incentives         NRL Footy Show and Better        Onsite Dining: No
and team building experiences.                   Homes & Gardens                  Catering Available: No
Wildride has experience in ensuring                                               Beverages: Yes
                                               • High profile clients include
                                                                                  Alcohol: Yes
your ride runs smoothly and without              Sir Richard Branson, The
                                                                                  BYO: No
incident. Gift vouchers for staff rewards        Auckland Blues and Netball       Disabled Appropiate: Yes
can also be provided, and tours can be           Australia                        Disabled Access: Yes
custom made to suit your requirements.
                                               • Wildride has provided tours      Toilets: Yes
                                                 for Tourism NSW, Hair Tech
                                                                                  Opening Hours: 7 days, 7am to 9pm
                                                 Australia, Telstra, GM Motors,
                                                 AMP, Warner Brothers,
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