YARRA VALLEY & DANDENONG RANGES PLANNER’S GUIDE 2020 Breathe easy! Strategise, re-energise and capitalise on our versatile, TEAM BUILDING GALLERY top- class venues. The Yarra Valley - just an hour’s drive from the
Melbourne CBD or Airport. GUIDED TOURS THEME EVENTS
The Yarra Valley is without a doubt Victoria’s most spectacular conference destination. Situated perfectly, it’s an easy hour drive out of Melbourne and upon MEETING ROOMS DINING arrival it immediately feels a world away from the distractions of the corporate city Environment. Offering picture perfect landscapes and stunning ridgelines on the horizon surrounding world class conferencing facilities, the Yarra Valley can cater to the needs of a large industry event through to more intimate workshops. What an ideal locale to host your business’ incentives, events and partner programs. RETAIL CELLAR DOOR
With direct access to premium wineries and the stunning award winning restaurants associated with them, there is no shortage of opportunities for high calibre indulgence. The Yarra Valley is uniquely positioned to offer a wonderfully
diverse range of activities throughout the year, thus keeping it incredibly simple ATTRACTION INCENTIVE DEALS to tailor a memorable program that’s just perfect for your distinct conference group. Popular and interactive activities for your guests span across personalised tours that can include grape stomping, wine and cheese matching, orchard tours and fruit A LOCATION preserving. These, and more, can all be utilised as team building activities or incentives, it’s up to the needs of your group. WINERY ACCOMMODATION
An impressive choice of both indoor and outdoor experiences can be added TO INSPIRE FOR to the list with hot air-ballooning, Segway tours through the vines, high ropes courses, archery, touring the acclaimed TarraWarra Gallery or the internationally recognised Healesville Sanctuary, plus a dinner aboard the iconic Puffing Billy, to name but a few. TRANSPORT ALL OF YOUR With accommodation available from one hundred room venues through to bespoke WIFI AVAILABLE homes and five star luxury boutique hotels your accommodation requirements are easily met. Stay at just one venue or utilise a few, the choice is entirely yours to make. BUSINESS EVENT Choose your venue based on size or access to one of the many hilltop villages of the Dandenong Ranges, the bike trails and river of the township of Warburton or the bustling central hub of Healesville and Yarra Glen. Melbourne’s Yarra Valley ACCESSIBLE CONFERENCE TOURISM FACILITIES REQUIREMENTS and Dandenong Ranges makes it easy, and most importantly, keeps it memorable.
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BALGOWNIE Balgownie Estate Vineyard Resort & Spa is a luxury four and a half star resort just under an hour’s drive Meeting Rooms Dining / Restaurant from Melbourne’s Tullamarine airport and boasts superbly ESTATE appointed contemporary guest suites, a purpose built conference centre with executive boardrooms, plus award-winning Rae’s Restaurant, Cellar Door, Natskin Conference Accommodation Spa Retreat and Health Club. Facilities
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• Accommodation on-site • Complimentary wine tasting at our Winery Cellar Door • Air Conditioned rooms Cellar Door • Fully Catered • Complimentary access to Health Club • Conference Facilities • Tennis court • Audio Visual • Giant chess set • 1.6km walking trail WIFI Available Accessible • Function Area Tourism • Functions/Weddings/Groups • Dedicated events team • Day Spa • Indoor Heated Swimming Pool
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The qualified events team at Balgownie Estate Vineyard Resort & Spa will personally tailor your meeting or function, big or small, be it strictly business, purely leisure, or a balance of both. There’s no better way to focus on business than with a balanced agenda and some alternative pursuits to improve health and well-being. A combination of incentive and team building activities can be the perfect tonic to bring out the best in your team to deliver an event to remember.
Room Name m2 Theatre Classroom Board U Shape Cocktail Banquet CONTACT Melba 119 100 50 26 50 120 70 Sabine Chahda Anderson 83 60 30 30 30 100 50 Group Business Development Manager Melba & Anderson Combined 202 120 90 - 60 120 120
1309 Melba Hwy, Yarra Glen VIC 3775 Executive Boardroom 28 - - 18 20 30 - T 03 9730 0780 Private Dining Room One - 40 - 20 - 40 28 E [email protected] Private Dining Room Two - 25 - 12 - 25 18 W balgownieestate.com.au Rae’s Restaurant 230 - - - - - 80 Cellar Door 60 - - - - 40 20
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BUNJIL PLACE Bunjil Place is the vibrant new destination of choice for arts, entertainment, culture and connection in Melbourne’s south Gallery Theme events east. The beautifully designed facility has received global recognition and with a selection of unique spaces you can be sure your event at Bunjil Place will be like no other. Offering a mix of facilities including an outdoor community Meeting rooms Dining plaza, theatre, multipurpose studio, function centre, meeting rooms, library, and contemporary art gallery under the
building’s wings, there is a space for every event. Located Attraction Wifi Available in a key metropolitan activity centre, Bunjil Place is close to existing recreational facilities with strong transport links, a thriving retail hub and appropriate parking options.
Accessible Conference The name and striking architectural design were inspired by Tourism Facilities stories of Bunjil the ‘creator’, from Australia’s First Nation’s People. The iconic roof structure is designed to resemble the soaring eagles’ wings with the intricate timber grid shell in the foyer acting as the legs.
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Bunjil Place can cater to a wide variety of • Exhibitions Bunjil Place is located next to an aquatic corporate, private and community events: • Product launches and recreation centre featuring 50 FACILITIES metre heated pool and gymnasium. • Conferences • Graduation • Professional functions and events • Public Wi-Fi It is also 300 metres from Westfield • Seminars • Gala dinners managers offer a tailored approach • Flexible floor space including Fountain Gate’s fashion, entertainment, • Unique, beautifully designed setting operable wall room divider • Business breakfasts • Cocktail parties dining & wellbeing offerings. Local • Dining and beverage packages • Hearing loop • Workshops • Wedding ceremonies accommodation partners can offer • Tradeshows including receptions competitive conference packages. • Latest audio-visual and presentation • Fully air-conditioned technology • Free Parking • Professional staging solutions • Break out spaces available
CONTACT 2 Patrick North East Dr, Narre Warren VIC 3805 2 T 03 9709 9966 Room Name m Boardroom Cabaret U Shape Banquet Dinner Theatre Cocktail Dance E [email protected] W bunjilplace.com.au Function Centre 417m 100 216 100 270 220 400 430 Function Centre A 312m 55 160 50 200 160 250 300 Function Centre B 105m 30 40 22 50 - 60 60 Studio 335m 60 110 55 140 100 200 200
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CANTERBURY Canterbury International Hotel showcases 71 impeccably appointed rooms. This independent, boutique hotel reflects an air Meeting Rooms Dining / Restaurant INTERNATIONAL of unstated elegance, sophistication and style. Our eight innovative and flexible function rooms provide the perfect environment for any event for up to 200 guests. Transport WIFI Available HOTEL Enjoy the convenience of a great location that is not only a short drive from Melbourne CBD but also sits at the gateway to the beautiful Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges.
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FACILITIES Team Building Accommodation • Oliver’s Restaurant & Wine Bar • Luxurious Accommodation • The Atrium Café • 8 function spaces • Business centre • Dedicated Event Co-ordinator • Shuttle bus to local businesses • Tailored event packages Accessible • Heated swimming pool • On the day Conference Supervisor Tourism • Gymnasium • 24 hour reception for bump in • Endota day spa • Post event drinks available • Complimentary Wi-Fi • Complimentary car parking • State of the art AV equipment • Break out spaces available • Natural light in select meeting rooms
CONTACT ACTIVITIES / LOCAL ATTRACTIONS Room Name m2 Theatre Class Board U Shape Cocktail Banquet Canterbury International • Forest Hill Reserve (200m) Yorkshire Boardroom - - - 14 - - - Stamford Boardroom - - - 22 - - - Conference & Events • Blackburn Lake (1.7km) Kensington Room - 30 20 40 15 50 60 326 Canterbury Rd Forest Hill VIC 3131 • Laser tag/Bowling (600m) Cambridge Room - 30 20 24 15 40 - T 03 9878 4111 • Indoor rock climbing (2.5km) Regency Room - 40 25 32 25 50 60 W canterburyinternational.com.au • Aqualink (650m) Savoy Room - 70 - 40 30 60 90 • Shopping Centre (600m) Oakford Room - 150 80 80 45 120 150 Grand Ballroom - 150 80 80 55 120 150
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COUNTRYPLACE CountryPlace is an award-winning, residential conference venue in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges. Set in the MEETING ROOMS Olinda State Forest, surrounded by magnificent gardens with panoramic views of Silvan Dam and right down the Yarra Valley. CountryPlace is a five-time winner of the Victorian DINING Tourism Award. Located just 50 minutes from Melbourne CBD, CountryPlace provides accommodation for up to CONFERENCE FACILITIES 120 delegates. CountryPlace has 5 conference rooms all with natural light and ergonomic seating, and 10 internal breakout rooms, with multiple TEAM BUILDING designated outdoor spaces for your use.
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• Pillar-less conference and • Award-winning food and beverage ACCOMMMODATION function rooms • High & Low Ropes Course onsite • Fully air-conditioned • Outdoor Pool • Natural light - garden and forest views • Free Parking • Ergonomic seating • Fire Pit WIFI AVAILABLE • Conference Manager to support your group
ACTIVITIES CountryPlace offers team building facilities such as high & low ropes, archery, sword THEME EVENTS fencing and Amazing Race. Recreation includes outdoor pool, billiards, fuss ball, nearby golf and an abundance of walks and tracks to explore. Evening activities and extra dining options include Gala Dinners, Gourmet BBQs on the stunning deck area, Trivia, Music & Games Nights and Murder Mystery Events. Don’t miss our Faulty CONTACT Towers ‘The Dining Experience’, held 5 times throughout the year. Sales Team
180 Olinda Creek Rd, Kalorama VIC 3766 Room Name m2 Theatre Class Board U Shape Clusters Banquet T 03 9728 7070 Shiloah 204 120 80 - 50 94 150 E [email protected] Outlook 123 80 48 - 40 56 120 W countryplace.com.au Forest 63 40 26 24 25 35 60 Silvan 54 30 24 18 20 28 40 Waratah 35 20 12 14 12 14 20
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DE BORTOLI Less than an hour’s drive from Melbourne, the De Bortoli Yarra Valley Estate is a vibrant, family friendly winery, WINERY overlooking the valley’s rolling hills. Enjoy the views and WINES warm hospitality while sharing good wine, good food and good times with family and friends. Let the cellar DINING / RESTAURANT door team customise your visit with an exclusive wine experience or tasting flight. Taste wines from the De Bortoli Estates and regions including the Yarra Valley, King Valley, Riverina, Heathcote, Hunter Valley GUIDED TOURS & Rutherglen. Venture upstairs to Locale restaurant, where the best produce in the Yarra Valley is highlighted in beautiful home-style dishes. CELLAR DOOR
FACILITIES WIFI AVAILABLE • Large, friendly and welcoming Italian-inspired cuisine cellar door • Premium and private tasting rooms • Award winning wines for exclusive wine experiences • ‘Locale’ restaurant featuring delicious • Picnic grounds overlooking the vines ATTRACTION
ACTIVITIES ACCESSIBLE TOURISM • Food & wine events • Cooking demonstrations • Exclusive wine experiences • Melba Wine Club memberships
CONTACT Lisa D’Argent Functions & Events Manager
58 Pinnacle Lane, Dixons Creek VIC 3775 T 03 5965 2271 E [email protected] W debortoli.com.au
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FOOTHILLS Set on 20 acres of lush open spaces with stunning Australian natives, Foothills Conference Centre is located in the foothills of
the Dandenong Ranges & within 15 minutes of the Yarra Valley. WIFI AVAILABLE CONFERENCE It is a purpose built venue that offers stylish accommodation, modern training facilities & delectable dining. Our onsite CENTRE conferencing & accommodation will suit groups from 20-250. ACCOMMODATION
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• 96 en-suite rooms • Free Wi Fi CONFERENCE FACILITIES • 6 versatile conference areas • Free Parking • Latest audio visual equipment • Indoor and outdoor function spaces • Professional event coordinator • 20 acres of manicured and natural • Dining rooms for conferences and bush surrounds groups • Lakeside walking track DINING • Air conditioning • Large adventure playground
ACTIVITIES TEAM BUILDING • Conferences and meetings • 20 acres of gardens and bush • Weddings • Tennis Court • Functions • Swimming Pool
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CONTACT Room Name m2 Theatre Classroom Board U Shape Cocktail Banquet 48 Edinburgh Road, Mooroolbark VIC 3138 Arcadia - 50 32 20 20 - 50 T 1300 341 630 Banksia A - 120 80 - - 125 80 E [email protected] Banksia B - 120 80 - - 125 80 W foothillsconferencecentre.com.au Gravillia - 35 35 25 25 - 40 Protia 1 - 30 24 16 16 - - Red Gum Lecture Theatre - 130 - - - - -
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GUMBUYA Make your next event your best event with a spark of adventure and excitement at Gumbuya World! Team Building Theme events Gumbuya World is Victoria’s newest and largest theme WORLD park featuring an assortment of native wildlife, hair rising rides and thrilling water experiences only 50km Meeting rooms Dining from Melbourne CBD. Whether is an intimate dinner in Oasis Springs, a team building looking over the beautiful settings of Bunyip State Park, or a stunning Gala Event Incentive Ideas in the Outback Entertainment Centre, Gumbuya World Attraction is the perfect choice for your next event. Each of our venues can be paired with a range of thrilling rides Conference Accessible and attractions, close wildlife encounters or glamping Facilities Tourism experiences. Providing high quality services and a diverse range of food options, your event will be like no other.
Wifi Available FACILITIES • 12 Water Park experiences • Audio Visual • 11 Rides • Large Outdoor spaces • 52 species of Wildlife • Helicopter landing • Wagon rides • Unlimited parking spaces • Large indoor space • Conference facilities • Cafes and Restaurants • WIFI • Functions Space • Glamping
ACTIVITIES • Themed events • Club and Community Celebrations • Team building • Exhibitions and Trade Shows • Functions & Conferences • Festivals and Music Events CONTACT • Weddings • Wildlife experiences and • Family Fun Days close encounters Sharon Richardson Corporate Events Manager • Corporate events
2705 Princess Hyw, Tynong North 3813 VIC Venue Name m2 Theatre Cocktail Banquet T 03 5624 9807 Function Centre 28m x 10m 150 250 170 E [email protected] Outback Events Wing 37m x 13m 400 800 550 W gumbuya.com.au Rock Spring Cafe 31m x 15m 80 250 100 Outdoor Marquees Various sizes from 20 to 400 - locations around the park to suit the clients needs
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HEALESVILLE Nestled in the natural bushland setting of this iconic Australian Sanctuary, the Brolga Room is the perfect backdrop for your next Meeting Rooms Dining / Restaurant event. Newly renovated with classic stonewalls and expansive SANCTUARY lush lawns, this function space can host up to 200 guests. THE BROLGA ROOM The Brolga Room features plenty of natural light and provides a quiet, private atmosphere. Take a break before lunch and Guided Tours WIFI Available wander through the beautifully landscaped grounds of the Healesville Sanctuary… See the daily Spirits of the Sky featuring birds of prey and parrots or speak to us about organising an up Conference Theme Events close encounter with some of our amazing wildlife. Facilities
FACILITIES ACTIVITIES Team Building Attraction • Meeting Space • Lawn Games • Whiteboard • Close Up Animal Encounters • Projector • Wine Tasting
• Catering • Conference Happy Hour Accessible • Natural outdoor surrounds • Team Building Tourism • Weddings
CONTACT Badger Creek Road, Healesville VIC 3777
T 03 5957 2813 E [email protected] W yarravalleyharvest.com.au
T 1300 966 784 E [email protected] W zoo.org.au Room Name m2 Theatre Classroom Board U Shape Cocktail Banquet Brolga Room 120 120 40 30 40 200 90
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HOLMESGLEN Just 2 hours north east of Melbourne, Holmesglen at Eildon is a multi award winning venue with a unique blend of conferencing MEETING ROOMS and event spaces, accommodation and outdoor activities. Situated AT EILDON on 660 acres our venue offers a spacious modern facility that truly reflects its natural surrounds and features some of Victoria’s
most beautiful landscapes as a backdrop. ACCOMMODATION
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• Flexible purpose built conference • Hosted campfire area CONFERENCE FACILITIES rooms with full data projection • Self-guided walking tracks on property • 2 board rooms • Hosted team building activities include: • 4 star accommodation segways, low ropes, raft building, ( 50 rooms – max 150 on site) archery, laser clay target shooting, WIFI AVAILABLE • Multi - Function rooms bike riding, horse riding & more & exterior decks • Full range of audio visual equipment including 65” electronic smartboards • Free wifi throughout facility TEAM BUILDING • Recreation precinct with swimming pool, tennis/basketball court floodlit & games room
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CONTACT Rozanne Lawton General Manager Room Name m2 Theatre Classroom Board U Shape Cocktail Banquet 92 Moore Road, Eildon VIC 3713 T 03 5774 2631 Red Gum Room 112 134 45 44 28 112 100 E [email protected] Ironbark Room 54 60 22 22 18 54 48 W holmesglenateildon.com.au Combined Red Gum & Ironbark Rooms 178 200 70 70 50 200 150 Eucalypt Room 112 100 40 40 36 100 80 Outdoor Spaces: Tennis court, gazebo and oval can cater for 1000 guest with festival marquees and sails erected
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INNOCENT At Innocent Bystander we create the wines we love to drink and share. They’re perfect for exploring the hero varieties of DINING / RESTAURANT the Yarra Valley as well as those grown elsewhere in Victoria. BYSTANDER Our home in Healesville is designed for enjoying great wines with good company and great food. There’s a relaxed cellar door and bar where all the wines are poured from copper CELLAR DOOR taps and our restaurant featuring artisan pizzas, hearty paellas, share boards and specials. Created from fresh
ingredients and inspired by the classics, the food matches WIFI AVAILABLE the wines, delicious! We cater for all ages and preferences and group sizes from one to forty five or more, so come on by and say hi. RETAIL OUTLET
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Innocent Bystander is a cellar door, bar, café and restaurant rolled into one.: ACCESSIBLE TOURISM • Casual shared dining • Group wine tastings available • Innocent Bystander wines, local beers (conditions apply) and spirits • Private 14 seat boardroom available • Group sizes up to 45 can be for hire (with AV) accommodated on weekends and • Disabled access and facilities larger groups on weekdays • Dietary requirements accommodated
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Come along to Innocent Bystander to eat, drink and be merry! There’s also a 14 seat boardroom for those of you who need to work.
CONTACT Erin Johnson Customer Service Coordinator
316-334 Maroondah Highway Healesville VIC 3777 T 03 5999 9222 E [email protected] W innocentbystander.com.au
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LEVANTINE Ezard at Levantine Hill is a gastronomic partnership between hatted chef Teage Ezard and Levantine Hill. WINERY HILL Levantine Hill is one of the most visually remarkable and exquisite destinations you will ever find. Set amid the rolling hills of the Yarra Valley and surrounded by picturesque DINING / RESTAURANT vineyards, it offers the perfect setting for your next event. Teage Ezard has taken his famed gourmet experience outside the city limits to offer locals and visitors to the Yarra Valley the CELLAR DOOR perfect dining match to Levantine Hill’s critically acclaimed wines handcrafted by legendary winemaker, Paul Bridgman.
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Available for seated or standing events: • seated lunches or dinners CONFERENCE FACILITIES • standing cocktail parties • small conferences
CONTACT Levantine Hill
882 Maroondah Highway, Coldstream VIC 3770 2 T 03 5962 1333 M 0477661931 Room Name m Theatre Class Board U Shape Cocktail Banquet E [email protected] Storrier Room 5.8m x 4.1m 20 - 20 - 30 - W levantinehill.com.au All Day Dining 12.48m x 4.76m - - 50 - 100 80 Signature Restaurant 7.7m x 9m - - 30 - 80 50 Entire Venue 12m x 26m 200 - 80 - 250 180 Winery 20x29.5m 270 270 12 - 600 275 26 yarravalleybusinessevents.com.au yarravalleybusinessevents.com.au 27 VENUE / ACCOMMODATION
MARYBROOKE Located next to Sherbrooke Forest in Melbourne’s Dandenong Ranges only one hour from the city, Marybrooke WIFI AVAILABLE Manor is easily accessible along made roads and offers MANOR exclusive use for corporate groups conducting day or residential events. ACCOMMMODATION With five fully catered and equipped meeting spaces set in stunning gardens,twenty recently refurbished four star accommodation suites, an onsite restaurant & bar offering an ideal place to relax in a pleasant social environment, CONFERENCE FACILITIES and a wide variety of attractions and activities located nearby, events at Marybrooke Manor are truly memorable. Packages can be customised to suit your specific DINING requirements - noting we always guarantee exclusive use of the venue for corporate groups.
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• Accommodation on-site • High Tea TEAM BUILDING • Air Conditioned rooms • Afternoon Tea • Audio Visual Services • Weddings • Fully Catered • Functions • Conference Facilities • Conferences ACCESSIBLE TOURISM • Function Area • Functions/Weddings/Groups • Complimentary WiFi • On-site car parking • Dedicated events team CONTACT Marybrooke Manor
10 Sherbrooke Road, Sherbrooke VIC 3789 T 03 9755 2755 Room Name m2 Theatre Class Board U Shape Cocktail Banquet E [email protected] Grendon Room 135 120 100 - 40 150 110 W marybrooke.com.au Sherbrooke 72 50 30 20 18 50 50 Conference room 135 120 100 - 30 150 100 The Lounge 31.5 - - 12 - - -
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MELETOS Set amongst rows of vineyards and apple trees, The Warehouse at Meletos is a beautifully detailed space encapsulating the perfect
blend of industrial and rustic design to motivate and inspire WIFI AVAILABLE your team. The space lends itself superbly for offsite meetings, conferences and senior management gatherings within the stimulating surrounds and the invigorating air of the Yarra Valley. And with an onsite 23 room boutique hotel, The Farmhouse, and ACCOMMODATION three distinct restaurants, Meletos Cafe, The Stables and No.7 Healesville, we can provide you and your guests a tailor-made experience to suit your unique requirements. CONFERENCE FACILITIES
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• Exclusive use of the two adaptable • Fibre Optic Wi-Fi internet providing DINING private spaces to include break out uninterrupted internet access room with private bar and industrial • Morning, lunch and afternoon tea served style meeting in our private break-out room, complete • Remote controlled Sony laser with parquetry bar and chandelier projector and screen • Two Yamaha wireless microphones TEAM BUILDING • In house sound system with iPod dock with speakers • Flexible seating layouts • Fully air conditioned and heated • Dedicated Conference Coordinator
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CONTACT Room Name m2 Theatre Class Board U Shape Cocktail Banquet Kara Waterworth The Warehouse 105 70 30 20 25 100 64 The Warehouse Bar 65 - - - - 80 20 12 St Huberts Road, Coldstream VIC 3770 Meletos Cafe 190 - - - - - 80 T 03 8727 3030 Stables at Stones 120 40 30 20 25 80 63 E [email protected] The Barn 300 - - - - 300 200 W meletos.com The Day Room 50 - - 10 - - - The Dairy 50 - - 15 - - -
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OAKRIDGE Located in the heart of the Yarra Valley, Oakridge embodies all that this exceptional region has to offer: award-winning wines, superb food and magnificent scenery. Chief winemaker David Bicknell and the passionate MEETING ROOMS WINES team craft elegant and refined wines sourced from the best vineyard sites in the valley. With a unique 12m in length cellar door tasting bar overlooking the spectacular vineyard and river flats beyond, groups enjoy DINING / RESTAURANT a sensory experience of our 100% handpicked, hand crafted wines. The 140 seat one hat restaurant boasts some of the most spectacular views the valley has to offer, plus an outstanding seasonal menu created by Executive Chefs Matt Stone & Jo Barrett that celebrates the best CONFERENCE FACILITIES local produce and native ingredients. Recent accolades include: one Good Food Guide Chef Hat 2018 & 2019; Gourmet Traveller Wine’s Winemaker of the Year 2017 and #7 in Delicious’ Hot 100 restaurants 2019. Off-site dinners, day conferencing, board meetings, private WINERY celebrations, product launches, drive days, milestone events and end-of- year celebrations. Oakridge Wines superb winery setting can provide the
point of difference you’re looking for at your next event. CELLAR DOOR
FACILITIES ACTIVITIES • Fully Air-Conditioned • Interactive winery activities WIFI AVAILABLE • Versatile Conference Facilities • Winemaker lead master classes • Audio Visual • Chef and Yarra Valley producer • Function Area experiences • Functions/Weddings/Groups • Food and wine focused, tailored dining ACCESSIBLE TOURISM • Complimentary Wi-Fi experiences • Fully Catered • A range of ‘unique corporate’ activities • One-Hat Restaurant • Team building • Private Dining Spaces • Transfers ex. CBD or local • Helicopter Landing accommodation can be arranged • External Black Out Blinds CONTACT • Unlimited Parking Spaces Stacey Fitzmaurice Events Coordinator Room Name m2 Theatre Class Board U Shape Cocktail Banquet 864 Maroondah Hwy, Coldstream VIC 3770 Maggies Tasting Room - - - 14 - - - T 03 9738 9900 Cabernet Room 6.5 x 14.1m 80 40 - 60 - 60 E [email protected] 864 Room 6.5 x 9.42m 50 40 - 40 - 40 W oakridgewines.com.au Syrah Room 6.5 x 9.42m 50 60 - 40 - 40 Cabernet, 864 & Syrah Rooms 6.5m x 33m 180 120 - 140 250 150
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OSCAR’S ON Oscar’s on the Yarra is a hidden treasure! Located right on the banks of the Yarra River in Warburton, and on the fringe MEETING ROOMS of the Yarra Ranges National Park our 12 acre property offers THE YARRA the perfect tranquil, peaceful setting for your next getaway, retreat, think tank, strategy meeting, product launch or function. A comfortable 75 minute drive from Melbourne, we look DINING / RESTAURANT forward to welcoming you soon at Oscar’s on the Yarra.
CONFERENCE FACILITIES FACILITIES • 22 ensuite king or twin • Private dining room with open fire accommodation rooms on-site • Lounges WIFI AVAILABLE • Air conditioned, ground floor non • On-site car parking smoking rooms • Complimentary Wi-Fi • Private balconies to all rooms • Team building facilities • Rooms with river or garden views • Walking / Cycling / Jogging trails • On-site restaurant ACCOMMODATION • Bike Hire • Full catering
ACTIVITIES TEAM BUILDING Warburton is a nature wonderland and activities can be coordinated on-site.
• High Rope course • Golf • Tutored Fly Fishing • Laser skirmish ACCESSIBLE TOURISM • Kayaking • Yoga • 30km of cycling, jogging & walking trails • Wellness programs • Bike hire • Massage • Food and Wine tours
CONTACT Oscar’s on the Yarra Room Name m2 Theatre Classroom Board U Shape Cocktail Banquet 3185 Warburton Hwy, Warburton VIC 3799 Yarra Room 94 80 30 40 38 90 90 T 03 5966 9166 Garden Room 83 70 30 40 38 80 80 E [email protected] Dining Room 83 70 30 40 38 80 80 W oscarsontheyarra.com.au Yarra & Dining Room 175 120 100 60 80 150 150 Drawing Room 40 - - 10 - - - Oscar’s Deck - - - - - 30 30
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POTTERS Located at the gateway to the Yarra Valley, Potters is 20 minutes from the CBD and under an hour MEETING ROOMS from the airport. Set amidst six acres we are perfect RECEPTIONS for an intimate retreat, a day conference or a gala event, Potters can cater to all your requirements. DINING / RESTAURANT Our main room featuring a waterfall backdrop, with abundance of natural light, the adjoining alfresco bar and wisteria courtyard, optional breakout spaces, 8 accommodation rooms and Penthouse, nothing has been CONFERENCE FACILITIES overlooked to make your event a tranquil experience.
FACILITIES ACCOMMODATION • Accommodation - 8 spacious rooms • Penthouse • Conference facilities
• Breakout rooms TEAM BUILDING • Manicured garden areas • Wisteria courtyard • Audio Visual • Dedicated event co-coordinator INCENTIVE IDEAS • Air conditioned rooms • Car park for up to 350 patrons
ACTIVITIES THEME EVENTS • Team building- outdoor and indoor • Spiritual retreat • Function/wedding/events CONTACT • Group wine tasting - conditions apply Rachel Fletcher Sales Manager
321 Jumping Creek Road, Warrandyte 3113 Room Name m2 Theatre Classroom Boardroom U Shape Cocktail Cabaret Banquet T 03 9844 1222 / 0447038859 Main Room 320 200 108 60 65 300 128 220 E [email protected] Retreat 75 40 26 28 22 50 - - W potters.com.au Penthouse 32 - - 14 9 30 - - Alfresco Bar Area 160 - - 44 - 100 32 50
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PUFFING BILLY Puffing Billy Railway is Australia’s Premier Preserved Steam Railway, located in the Dandenong Ranges. This century old DINING / RESTAURANT steam train continues to run on its original mountain track from RAILWAY Belgrave to Gembrook and offers traditional excursion train journeys where passengers can enjoy the stunning scenery from our open sided carriages. The Menzies Creek Museum RETAIL OUTLET (opening early 2020) allows you to step off the steam train and learn more about our history through a guided or self- guided tour. Puffing Billy also offers a range of First Class THEME EVENTS lunch and dinner experiences in our beautifully restored heritage dining carriages (charters can be requested). Alcoholic beverages are available on board, including locally produced wine and beer from the world-renowned Yarra Valley region. ATTRACTION
FACILITIES WIFI AVAILABLE • Dine onboard the train • Free WiFi at Belgrave, Emerald, • Accessible Tourism at stations Lakeside and Gembrook Stations • Refreshment Shop at Belgrave, • First-Class Heritage Dining Carriages Lakeside and Gembrook Stations can seat a maximum of 80 people (20 per carriage) INCENTIVE IDEAS • Toilets located at all Stations • Museum opening early 2020
ACTIVITIES ACCESSIBLE TOURISM The Steam & Cuisine Luncheon offers a three-course menu or Grazing Platter, departing from Belgrave Station. This three-hour experience is perfect for an afternoon filled with good food and local Yarra Valley wine.
You can also join us for one of our evening dining events, including the popular Murder on the Puffing Billy Express. These special themed events CONTACT offer a night filled with intrigue and suspense as the story unfolds and you attempt to piece together the ‘who dun it?’ mystery. Exclusive use to charter Emma Hutchinson a dining train is also available for large groups between 70 – 80 people. Marketing Manager
1 Old Monbulk Road, Belgrave VIC 3160 T 03 9757 0717 E [email protected] W puffingbilly.com.au
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RACV RACV Healesville Country Club offers a selection of breathtaking and versatile conference and event choices, Meeting Rooms Dining / Restaurant backed up by unique facilities and a brilliant location in HEALESVILLE Victoria’s picturesque Yarra Valley. Situated at the foothills of the Great Dividing Range, and at the heart of Yarra Valley’s
Conference Accommodation COUNTRY wine country, the Country Club is just over an hours’ drive Facilities from Melbourne’s CBD. CLUB The RACV Country Club provides an extraordinary selection of conference and event possibilities. These include intimate spaces ideal for small gatherings right through to elaborate WIFI Available Team Building rooms designed for groups of up to 300 – all showcasing the magnificent mountain views. Take advantage of the pre- function areas, breakout rooms, plus audio-visual technology which all combine to create the ultimate venue. In addition, Retail Transport 80 well-appointed accommodation rooms complement our conference spaces.
ACTIVITIES Accessible Gallery Tourism RACV Healesville Country Club provides a magnificent choice of on-site activities FACILITIES to aid in team building. A fantastic 18 hole golf course offers groups the opportunity to bond as they play around in this beautiful setting. Another option is the four-hole • Accommodation on-site • Fitness Centre short course booked as a private space for your group’s personal use. If golf doesn’t • Air Conditioned rooms • Sauna appeal, enjoy lawn bowls on the green, or a game of bocce. Other choices include • Audio Visual Services • Steam room the well-appointed games room, with table tennis, a pool table, board games and a • Fully Catered • Golf course Playstation 3 console accompanied by a widescreen television. There’s even a large • Conference Facilities • Bush walks within the grounds jumping pillow that gives your convention a real bounce. • Function Area • Mountain bikes • Functions/Weddings/Groups • Dedicated events team • Tennis courts • Swimming pool CONTACT • Billiards table Kylie Shorter Club Director of Sales Room Name m2 Theatre Classroom Board U Shape Cocktail Banquet 122 Healesville-Kinglake Road, Ballroom 400 300 156 70 50 300 280 Healesville VIC 3777 James Room 204 168 78 42 32 160 140 T 03 5962 4899 Watts Room 73 60 30 28 20 60 50 E [email protected] Barak Room 95 84 30 28 23 80 60 W racv.com.au Theatrette 124 54 - - - - - Baker Room 38 - - 14 - - -
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RAYNER’S Rayner’s Orchard is a family owned and operated speciality orchard that grows over 450 varieties of fruit, including: peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots, tamarillo, pomegranate, persimmon, MEETING ROOMS ORCHARD pepino, feijoa, guava, kiwi fruit, dutch medlar and a large range of citrus throughout winter. Incorporate a visit here for your group team building by going on a tractor through the orchard, a wander around the packing shed followed by a tasting CAFE / RESTAURANT amongst the trees. Allow your delegates to learn some new skills at a fruit
preserving and bottling class while also providing a very GUIDED TOURS personal souvenir. Utilise the cafe facilities for meals and snacks from breakfast through to lunch. Catering to the needs of your group is easily TEAM BUILDING done and only the freshest of local produce is used. If your supplies need topping up there is a shop on-site selling a large range of fruit products including jams, chutneys, bottled
fruit, dried fruit, pure fruit juices, fruit leathers, fruit pies and RETAIL OUTLET seasonal fresh fruit. Peach cafe serves a range of farm style meals including a typical Aussie bbq. Bookings are essential for groups. ACCESSIBLE TOURISM
FACILITIES ACTIVITIES U-PICK FRUIT EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR • Open: 9:00am - 4:00pm • Tractor fruit tasting tours run • Cafe seats 160 inside daily from 9:00am - 4:00pm Tours run regardless of weather • Orchard seats 60 outside • Tours can take up to 110 visitors • Picnic Shelter seats 36 at a time CONTACT • Produce shop selling fresh fruit and • Fruit preserving and bottling associated locally made products Len Rayner workshop available daily • Wheelchair friendly trailer Owner *Must be booked in advance • Versatile Private Function space 60 Schoolhouse Road, Woori Yallock VIC 3139 • Seasonal fruit available for picking seating 120 T 03 5964 7654 & tasting on tours ALL YEAR E [email protected] W raynersorchard.com.au
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ROCHFORD Rochford’s large indoor spaces and expansive grounds are your virtual blank canvas to create the ideal event; from intimate Meeting Rooms Dining / Restaurant dinners to incentive groups and large product launches and events. WINES Rochford’s restaurant Isabella’s is perfect for either a stand-up or sit-down affair, product launches and corporate presentations. Cellar Door We offer a range of incentive and team building activities, Winery choose from wine blending and other wine games, Grape Stomping, Pizza Making or ride the Segways for some fun.
Rochford’s outdoor exhibition space is perfect for a large Conference WIFI Available Facilities event or product launch – located on the famous Rochford Green – or for a smaller guest list choose from one of Rochford’s private indoor rooms, both uniquely decorated with creative artwork. Retail Attraction
Team Building Incentive Ideas FACILITIES
• Restaurant • Outdoor covered exhibition • Cellar Door space 550 sqm • Covered outdoor dining • On-site marquees 600 sqm Theme Events Gallery • Meeting & Activity rooms • The Conservatory
Accessible ACTIVITIES Tourism • Wine Blending • Outdoor dining - BBQ packages • Grape Stomping • Wine Games • Pizza Making • Segway • Archery • Blind Wine Tasting CONTACT • Dining in the Vines Faye Hendricksen Director Tourism and Events
879-880 Maroondah Hwy, Room Name m2 Theatre Classroom Board U Shape Cocktail Banquet Coldstream VIC 3770 Restaurant 237 - - - - 300 250 T 03 5957 3310 M 0419 561 516 Barrel Room 37 40 30 20 20 40 30 E [email protected] Chardonnay Hall - 80 40 30 30 50 60 W rochfordwines.com.au Pinot Gallery 63 70 40 40 30 50 50 The Conservatory - 140 - - - 180 120
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SAGE HOTEL The modern contemporary 120-room Sage Hotel Melbourne, Ringwood spans five floors atop the Eastland Accommodation Conference Retail Destination in Ringwood. Enjoy the convenience Facilities RINGWOOD of having the shopping centre at your doorstep and the comfort and hospitality that Sage offers including free Wi-Fi, conference/events spaces, co-working spaces, a gym and then more. WIFI Available Meeting Rooms
FACILITIES Accessible Tourism • 120 accommodation rooms • Tailored event packages • Co-working spaces • AV equipment • Post event dinner and drinks in our • Break out spaces available Partake Restaurant or High & Dry Bar • Discount on group accommodation • Multiple conference and event spaces • Dedicated event co-ordinator • Complimentary Free and fast wifi • Undercover secure parking – throughout fees apply • On the day Conference Supervisor
ACTIVITIES
• Partake Restaurant • High & Dry Bar • Shuttle bus to local businesses (T&C’S apply) • 24 Hour Gym • Dedicated lounge area with views of the Dandenongs
CONTACT Jessica Lander Business Development Manager
211 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood VIC 3134 Room Name m2 Theatre Classroom Board U Shape Cocktail Banquet T 03 8845 1100 Sage 1 30m - - - - - 14 E [email protected] Sage 2 158m 119 60 - 30 180 110 W nexthotels.com High & Dry - - - - - 50 - Partake ------75
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VIBE HOTEL Looking for your next conference escape? Only 90 minutes from the Melbourne CBD and situated in Victoria’s prestigious Yarra Valley wine region sits Vibe Hotel Marysville. MEETING ROOMS MARYSVILLE This stylish hotel boasts 100 guests rooms onsite including five suites. The purpose-built conference centre showcases innovative design, state of the art audio visual, personalised service and complimentary DINING / RESTAURANT high-speed internet, so you and your guests can stay connected. Be inspired with creative breakout activities such as catch and cook trout fishing, horseback riding and even cross country skiing, or perhaps CONFERENCE FACILITIES around on the revitalised Marysville Golf Course, only minutes away. With plenty of transport options available and parking for 200 cars on-site, driving the Black Spur or exploring nearby Lake Mountain and embracing the breathtaking scenery is a must do for guests. THEME EVENTS After a day conferencing, enjoy the hotel’s premium onsite amenities including an outdoor lap pool, gym and tennis court, relax in modern rooms, indulge in the signature restaurant and reconnect. Experience ACCOMMODATION creative conferencing at its finest at Vibe Hotel Marysville.
WIFI AVAILABLE FACILITIES ACTIVITIES
• Gym Marysville boasts mountain-biking, • Tennis Courts horse-riding, fishing, bush walking and much more! The team at the Vibe • Lap Pool Hotel Marysville can arrange packages ACCESSIBLE TOURISM • Free Parking for our leisure and conference guests • 24 hour Reception which incorporate all that the local • Room Service area has to offer.
Room Name m2 Theatre Classroom Board U Shape Cocktail Banquet CONTACT Steavenson Ballroom 359.9 300 150 125 - 350 240 32 – 42 Murchison St, Marysville VIC 3779 Cuzens Pre-Function 150.7 - - - - 100 - T 03 5957 7700 F 03 5957 7799 Keppel 70.3 60 30 24 24 80 40 E [email protected] Marylands 72.4 60 30 24 24 80 40 W vibehotels.com.au Cumberland 72.4 60 30 24 24 80 40 Kooringa 72.4 60 30 24 24 80 40 Kitchener 72.4 60 30 24 24 80 40
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WINE Whether you want to impress your clients, take your management team out on a strategy retreat, show your
staff how much you appreciate them or live it up with a GUIDED TOURS COMPASS Christmas Party, Wine Compass’ corporate wine tours will ensure your entire group has a fantastic time. Tailored to meet the needs of all kinds of groups, both large and small, WINERY we’ll guide you on a palate-pleasing tour of the best wine and produce that the beautiful Yarra Valley has to offer. We’ve run hundreds of private wine tours and have a knack for creating a unique experience that works for the specific CELLAR DOOR dynamics of your corporate group. Contact us to arrange a tailored itinerary.
TRANSPORT
FACILITIES • Tailored private tours for your group, • Other options including breweries,
with lots of flexibility dairies, gin distillery, chocolate TEAM BUILDING and cider • Exclusive access and behind the scenes options • Wine professional hosts
• Boutique wineries where you get • Good laughs and fun along the way the best experience • Quality transport INCENTIVE IDEAS • High end or more casual gourmet lunches and dinner options
ACTIVITIES • Wine tours • Distilleries • Cellar door • Dairy • Winery • Chocolate CONTACT • Breweries • Cider Adam Nicholls Director
T 1300 339 463 E [email protected] W winecompass.com.au
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YARRA Yarra Gables is a boutique accommodation property in Healesville in the Yarra Valley. It has six rooms in a range of MEETING ROOMS styles and two 3-bedroom houses. The spacious and comfortable GABLES rooms have air-conditioning, premium TV and Wi-Fi. Situated on 1.2 hectares of land, it features extensive lawns, cottage gardens and picturesque views. The board room seats 12 around the ACCOMMODATION table. There are additional indoor and outdoor break out areas. All modern meeting requirements are available including, wi-fi,
data projector, white board, and flip charts. Yarra Gables is in WIFI AVAILABLE the heart of the Yarra Valley and is close to many award-winning wineries and attractions.
FACILITIES Yarra Gables has all modern meeting requirements:
• 12 seat board room table • Wi-Fi, data projector, white board, flip charts • Break out areas, indoor and outdoor • Facilitation and team-building available • Tutored wine tastings available • Extensive lawns and gardens • Ample parking
ACTIVITIES Yarra Gables is suitable for:
• Corporate meetings • Corporate retreats CONTACT • Strategic meetings Ralph Henderson • Executive planning Owner/ Manager • Leadership programs
55 Maroondah Highway Healesville VIC 3777 • Team building T 03 5962 3777 E [email protected] W yarragables.com.au Room Name m2 Theatre Classroom Board U Shape Cocktail Banquet Boardroom 40 - - 12 - - -
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YARRA VALLEY Yarra Valley A2B is a private small group luxury Transfer and Tour Company that delivers a range of transport services to move guests in and around the Region. If your visit to the GUIDED TOURS A2B Yarra Valley includes corporate or business engagements, Team building days, out of office meetings with clients or those simply wanting to enjoy what the Ranges has on offer A2B can
get you there...and back again and can help you set the stage TRANSPORT for a memorable experience. With luxury European vehicles offering high levels of comfort and convenience, discuss business in style as your group tours
the Yarra Valley. INCENTIVE IDEAS Working with your requests the driver/guide will make sure your clients/colleagues are impressed and delighted by the highest level of hospitality that the Yarra Valley has to offer.
Yarra Valley A2B can assist you in selecting quiet sophisticated TEAM BUILDING settings that will facilitate conversation with clients and stakeholders. Just ask. Yarra Valley A2B will ensure your company will be positioned in the best possible light. With a commitment to excellence A2B have established a solid reputation for genuine, professional friendly service based on local knowledge and passion for the Yarra Valley.
FACILITIES • Private Group Transport • Winery Tours • Art and Garden Tours CONTACT Donna Barling ACTIVITIES Customer Service Manager • Private Group Tours 12/21 Woods Point Road Warburton VIC 3799 T 0455 041 051 • Airport transfers E [email protected] • Art and Garden Tours W yarravalleya2b.com.au • Winery Tours • CBD transfers
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YARRA VALLEY Yarra Valley Estate is an award-winning, sustainable conference venue, with Victoria’s only Edible Forest! MEETING ROOMS Discover the difference as you escape to the naturally ESTATE beautiful bushland location, on 120 acres in the Yarra Valley; allowing you to disconnect from technology and re-connect with nature and your team. Focusing on your wellbeing, DINING / RESTAURANT we will tailor a package to suit your individual requirements including mindful meetings and healthy food options, made fresh daily for you. CONFERENCE FACILITIES Tick off your Corporate Social Responsibilities with a team building cooking challenge where boxed meals; made by your team; go to locals in need. GUIDED TOURS Prefer a quick ‘smell, taste & tour’ of our Edible Forest or take a walk through our walking trails onsite. Our purpose-built venue allows conferencing in the tree- tops with 5 light filled conference rooms, 48 rooms of ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES accommodation, options for exclusive use and personalised • 48 accommodation rooms on-site • Tennis court service that matters. • Air conditioned rooms • Billiards table WIFI AVAILABLE • Fully catered • Sauna • Conference facilities • On-site Wildlife Sanctuary (Babbajin ACTIVITIES • Function area Park) • On-site Wildlife Sanctuary • Functions/ weddings/ groups • Bush walks within the grounds (Babbajin Park) ACCESSIBLE TOURISM • Edible Forest –Tour & Taste • Dedicated events team • Bush walks within the grounds • Cooking classes – Harvest Hub • Family owned and run • Edible Forest Tours • Team building activities • Airplane hanger for hire (private air strip) • Archery • Swimming pool • Wine Tasting • Hot Air Ballooning • Segway Adventures CONTACT • Gin Tasting Katrina Reynolds General Manager Room Name m2 Theatre Classroom Board U Shape Cocktail Banquet 2164 Melba Hwy, Dixons Creek VIC 3775 Wedgetail 196 150 110 - 60 - 80 T 03 5965 2397 Falcon 90 45 27 - 26 - 40 E [email protected] Harrier 90 45 27 - 26 - 40 W yarravalleyestate.com.au Kestrel 70 35 18 - 15 - 16 Private function room 80 35 18 - 15 - 24
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YARRA VALLEY With the ease of it all in one, spacious and serene location, Yarra Valley Lodge has 11 variable function and event spaces that cater Meeting Rooms Dining / Restaurant for up to 400 guests, but that also offer options for more intimate LODGE meetings and events. With natural light-filled rooms and local produce on offer, guests will be motivated, satisfied and relaxed. The comfortable and modern accommodation features breakfast Conference Theme Events and balconies overlooking the surrounding hills and valleys. Perfectly Facilities situated at the gateway to the Yarra Valley Wine region, Yarra Valley Lodge is an easy 45 minute drive from Melbourne’s CBD. The hotel also features Bella Restaurant with sprawling outdoor terrace and Lodge Bar, which is ideal for pre and post dinner or Guided Tours WIFI Available conference drinks.
Accommodation Team Building
FACILITIES ACTIVITIES Incentive Ideas Accessible • 102 Accommodation & Special • Golf Tourism Access Rooms • Winery Tours • Restaurant and Bar • Archery • The Heritage Retreat and Spa • Day Spa (Gym, Pool, Sauna, Tennis courts) • Cooking Challenges • The Heritage 2 x Championship • Wine Tasting Golf Courses • Hot Air Ballooning • 11 Conference Spaces • Segway Adventures • Indoor & Outdoor Pre-Function Areas
Room Name m2 Theatre Classroom Board U Shape Cocktail Banquet CONTACT Marmion Room 308 325 150 70 60 400 200 Marmion Room 1 200 150 100 60 45 200 110 Emma McLean Marmion Room 2 108 80 50 32 32 150 40 Director of Sales Birrarung Room 156 100 77 28 30 150 80 2 Heritage Avenue, Chirnside Park VIC 3116 Elham 62 50 27 16 20 60 40 T 03 9760 3341 Bella PDR 66 46 18 18 20 50 40 E [email protected] Wortly 31 25 15 12 - 10 12 W yarravalleylodge.com Pre Function Area 105 - - - - 150 - Conservatory 206 - - 100 - 200 100
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ZONZO Located about an hours drive from Melbourne CBD, Zonzo Estate is an award winning venue in Yarra Glen. Situated on
230 picturesque acres overlooking mountains and vineyard it DINING / RESTAURANT ESTATE boasts one of the best views in the Yarra Valley. Zonzo Estate specialises in catering to groups of all sizes, for any number of occasions. Gather around shared tables abundant with authentic Italian food, and savour Estate grown wines. WINERY
FACILITIES • Restaurant • Large lawn area CELLAR DOOR • Casual shared dining • Helicopter landing
• Private dining spaces • Small conference/meeting space
• Weddings • Dietary requirements accommodated
• Functions • Disability access
• Cellar Door • Large on-site carpark
• Estate Grown wines • Dedicated Function Coordinators
ACTIVITIES
Join Zonzo Estate to celebrate a special occasion or the everyday!
CONTACT Victoria Halkias Reservations Manager
957 Healesville-Yarra Glen Rd, Yarra Glen, VIC 3775 T 03 9730 2500 E [email protected] W zonzo.com.au
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