Australia’s Gold Coast Business Events Guide About the Gold CoAst Why the Gold Coast ...... 1 10 Ways to Discover the Gold Coast ...... 3 Gold Coast Industry ...... 4 Getting to the Gold Coast ...... 8 Flight Destinations ...... 10 Flight Information ...... 11 Practical Information ...... 14 The New Gold Coast ...... 16 Event Calendar ...... 19 here to help Complimentary Event Support ...... 25 Professional Services ...... 27 Specialist Services Directory ...... 28 Turning Gold to Green ...... 30 eXperIeNCes Extraordinary Experiences ...... 33 Experiences Directory ...... 35 Pre and Post Touring ...... 40 Wining and Dining ...... 42

VeNues ANd ACCommodAtIoN Venues and Accommodation Directory ...... 45 Location Maps ...... 46 Unique Venues ...... 61 ABOUT THE GOLD COAST ABOUT THE GOLD COAST GOLD THE ABOUT

Why the Gold Coast?

Passionate about our city, we believe there’s no better place to host business events. Here are just some of the reasons why...…

Golden Support A passion for realising the unimaginable drives an elite team of business event experts known as the Gold Coast Convention Bureau (GCCB). With an infinite knowledge of the Gold Coast and all it offers, GCCB provides a range of complimentary services to ensure that all of your objectives are exceeded. From hosted city familiarisation visits with event organisers, through to a wealth of co-operative marketing strategies, our team is dedicated to creating a superbly organised, unforgettable event.

Impressive Accommodation With over 65,000 bed spaces on offer, the Gold Coast has accommodation options to suit every budget and style. International hotels, beachfront resorts, self-contained apartments, motels, hostels, mountain cabins, bed and breakfasts, rainforest hideaways, health retreats and farm-stays; accommodation in our coastal city could easily be one of the most impressive elements of your event.

Proven Experience The Gold Coast knows how to put on a show. Award winning chefs, wildlife warriors, motivational experts, musicians, dancers, actors, passionate performers and marketing magnates grace the many events held across our city with their expertise and talent. Experience is why the Gold Coast has been listed in the top three Asia Pacific resort destinations for meetings and incentives for more than five consecutive years. It’s also the reason why we are the home of leading Australian and International business events.

Affordability While we’re ’s sixth largest city, on the Gold Coast we don’t suffer from the inflated costs of capital cities. We pride ourselves on offering highly competitive rates for accommodation, dining, venues and attractions.

Sustainable Events The Gold Coast is synonymous with indulgence, but we’re also focused on sustainability. GCCB works closely with local venues and suppliers to develop environmentally-friendly solutions for business events.

1 Why the Gold Coast?

SUBTROPICAL CLIMATE Business Community Our name says it all. The ‘Gold Coast’ is a city touched by gold The Gold Coast is synonymous with fun, but we also have with a mild subtropical climate delivering blue skies almost a serious side. Our region is home to a thriving business year round. With more than 300 days of sunshine every year, community and influential industry sectors such as health and delegates enjoy wonderfully mild winters, warm autumns and medical, environmental science, as well as creative industries. springs and sun-drenched summers. By its very nature, our The Gold Coast’s diverse business community is where some climate is a source of pure energy and inspiration for delegates. of the country’s most influential experts call home.

High Delegate Attendance State-of-the-Art Venues The Gold Coast enjoys some of Australia’s most impressive The Gold Coast is home to a diverse range of state-of-the-art delegate statistics. Delegates visiting the Gold Coast spend an conference venues. With purpose-built meeting space around average of 4.5 days in the region, which is more than any other every corner, delegates have the choice of meeting in our destination in . There’s no doubt that delegates love world-class Convention Centre, inside our city’s international coming to the Gold Coast, and it’s where serious business is done. hotels and resorts or even venturing outside to our spectacular offsite event spaces. One-of-a-kind Programs EASY ACCESS The Gold Coast is famous for an unrivalled range of entertainment and attractions. With the likes of seven of Australia’s best theme Getting to the Gold Coast couldn’t be easier, with two impressive parks, over 40 international standard or championship golf international airports close by that service all major Australian courses, 600 restaurants and cafés and an abundance of natural cities, as well as effortless road access from Queensland’s and cultural wonders, we boast an almost limitless range of capital, . The is just 30 minutes drive possibilities for creating spectacularly unique events. from the centre of Surfers Paradise and the Brisbane Domestic and International Airport is less than one hour’s drive.

6 people to 6,000 people Intimate meetings to gala events Think-tanks to reward programs Understated elegance to absolute extravagance

2 10 Ways to Discover the Gold Coast

Relaxation Therapy Theme Park Challenge For some, the opportunity to truly relax is very rarely a reality. The Home to the southern hemisphere’s fastest, tallest and longest Gold Coast’s inner city day spas, hinterland therapy centres and theme park rides, the Gold Coast makes having an extraordinary rainforest health retreats create sanctuaries of ancient remedies experience as simple as choosing which park to play in first. Sky- and advanced beauty and relaxation treatments. high waterslides, superhero inspired rollercoasters and fun for the smallest adventurers. Welcome to Australia’s theme park capital. Make a Splash More than 55 kilometres of continuous beaches, an expansive Walk the Walk Broadwater and an ocean full of life, make up some of the Amongst the Gold Coast’s 100,000 hectares of forest there are Gold Coast’s most internationally renowned assets. Experience short walks, lookouts and waterfalls that inspire with a raw beauty them by catching your first wave, kayaking to a tropical island, only found in nature. The Great Walk is a snorkelling or diving over coral reefs or flying across the surface three day journey through ancient rainforests while the Tamborine on a jet ski or jet boat adventure. Rainforest Skywalk takes walkers into the rainforest canopy.

Up In The Air Up Close and Furry The Gold Coast’s stunning diversity of landscapes is most easily Take a morning walk with a Bengal Tiger, get a behind-the-scenes visible from the sky, and our city offers a heady array of ways view of a polar bear habitat, cuddle a koala, soar above crocodile to get up, up and away. A sunrise hot air balloon ride is a serene wetlands on a flying fox or spot wild platypus in a river. There are experience, a flight in a traditional tiger moth plane will give you just as many ways to get up close and personal with amazing goose bumps and a visit to SkyPoint in one of the world’s tallest animals as there are native and exotic creatures on the Gold residential towers will delight. Coast.

Make Tracks Fashion Fix On two, three or four wheels there are plenty of opportunities to Take home a fashionable souvenir of your Gold Coast experience. make tracks on the Gold Coast. A classically cool tour on a Harley Choose from discount outlets, local and farmers’ markets, Davidson or the next generation style Segway? A hinterland trek expansive malls, unique local boutiques, high-end international on a quad bike or a hot lap in a V8 Supercar? The choice is yours. brands or even hire a personal stylist to make your shopping experience complete. Eat, Drink and Be Merry Dining could easily be one of the most memorable ways for you Swinging Good Time to discover the Gold Coast. Cafés, restaurants and bars line the The Gold Coast is a golfer’s paradise. There are over 40 city’s beaches, streets and dot the hinterland with the flavours of international standard or championship golf courses within 40 modern Australian cuisine and international feasts. Follow the minutes drive of the city centre. Some of them are the setting Gold Coast Food and Wine Trail to uncover the unexpected in for international Pro competitions, dedicated training and skills local gourmet food and wine. centres, colonial clubhouses and endless days on the golf course.

3 Gold Coast Industry

The Gold Coast has a vision of sustainability. Our city’s EDUCATION coveted lifestyle attracts and retains highly-skilled and talented The Gold Coast is a ‘learning city’. There are more than 400 professionals. Our local workforce is also supported by the education and training providers in the region that attract students region’s extensive education facilities. from more than 100 countries. Facilities include:

With growth rates outstripping all the country’s capital cities and • Four universities a focus on sustainability, the Gold Coast provides significant • Several research centres opportunities for investors and businesses looking to establish, expand or relocate. • Over 150 internationally recognised training organisations

CREATIVE INDUSTRIES The Gold Coast is also home to a variety of internationally The Gold Coast has more than 1,000 businesses engaged in the acclaimed research facilities including the Institute of Glycomics, city’s creative industries. Industry sectors include: The Australian CRC in Sustainable Tourism and one of only two university teaching hospitals in Australia as well as Australia’s first • , Television and Entertainment six-star carbon neutral sustainable building - the Mirvac School of Sustainable Development. • Software • Music Composition and Production ENVIRONMENT As Australia’s most biodiverse city, the Gold Coast has • Performing Arts a responsibility to work towards innovative solutions for • Writing, Publishing and Print Media environmental sustainability. As one of the Gold Coast’s fastest growing industry sectors, more than 400 companies operate • Architecture, Visual Arts and Design within the city’s environmental industry, focusing on various • Advertising, Graphic Design and Marketing disciplines including construction, coastal and marine consulting, urban planning and design, water treatment technology, Creative businesses are attracted to the Gold Coast for its low professional services in the carbon market and emissions trading. business costs and highly-skilled workforce. The city is home to The industry is widely supported by the Gold Coast City Council numerous academies and training facilities specifically geared to that has more than 40 environmental policies and procedures. creative industries. Griffith University incorporates the Queensland College of Art and Queensland Conservatorium and is the state’s largest provider of creative arts training.

4 FILM FOOD AND BEVERAGE The diverse landscapes and vast studio facilities located on the The Gold Coast food and beverage industry employs over Gold Coast have made the region a film industry hot spot both 2,500 full time employees and is recognised as one of the most in Australia and around the world. With numerous blockbuster diverse production regions in Australia. The industry benefits movies and television programs already filmed and produced from research and development facilities, numerous industry on the Gold Coast, the industry is only growing. Film makers are associations, TAFE capabilities in food processing, food and attracted by a dynamic pool of talent in all areas of filming and beverage operations and food safety and a counter-seasonal production, as well as numerous financial incentives. The Gold harvest to the northern hemisphere and southern states of Coast is also home to Studios - a world-class Australia. The city’s food and beverage products include: facility and one of the largest studios in the southern hemisphere. • Fresh fruit and vegetables The film industry on the Gold Coast accounts for 76 percent of • Seafood and meat Queensland’s film production. • Confectionery • Dairy foods

Educated, innovative and celebrated - the Gold Coast is driven by a highly varied economy

5 Distinctive Gold Coast experiences are sure to be remembered long after the closing address

6 HEALTH AND MEDICAL SPORT The Gold Coast has a wealth of health and medical infrastructure Recently named as the host for the 2018 Commonwealth with the industry contributing over $1.5 billion in annual revenue. Games, the Gold Coast is a world leader in the sports industry. The city is also home to leading specialists and researchers The destination offers over 33 first-class training and competition in fields such as Glycomics, Coronary and Cardiovascular standard facilities plus a range of auxiliary and support services specialties, Reconstructive surgery and Neuroradiology. for international sporting teams and associations. Largely composed of 43% sporting clubs and 26.7% coaching and • Some of the world’s largest and most renowned research instruction services, the industry contributes an estimated facilities $582 million in annual revenue. The city continues to attract high performance training camps and is host to international • Multiple training and education facilities sporting competitions and events such as Australian Surf • Numerous large hospitals and medical institutes Lifesaving Championships, The ARMOR ALL Gold Coast 600, The Gold Coast Airport Marathon, Magic Millions Carnival and • Vast pool of world-class scientists, engineers and technical The Quiksilver and Roxy Pro. In addition, a number of Australian staff sporting teams are located in the city including the Gold Coast The Gold Coast is also home to the nation’s newest and most Suns AFL and Titans NRL sides. advanced school of dentistry and oral health. By the end of The Gold Coast is also home to the recently redeveloped Metricon 2013 The Gold Coast University Hospital will commence health Stadium; a multipurpose facility that seats 25,000 spectators and service operations and deliver five new services to the Gold Coast offers extensive corporate entertaining facilities as well as world- - radiotherapy, neuroscience, neonatal intensive care, trauma class playing and training facilities. Metricon also features an oval response, cardiac surgery and nuclear medicine. that is capable of holding ICC cricket matches, concerts, festivals, INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IAAF athletics events and FIFA World Cup soccer matches. The Gold Coast Information and Communication Technology TOURISM (ICT) industry comprises everything from small to medium More than 11.4 million visitors flock to the Gold Coast on an annual enterprises, to large national and multinational companies. Fed basis, spending an estimated $4.7 billion. Widely recognised as by lower industry, leasing and labour costs and sophisticated being Australia’s favourite playground, the city attracts visitors infrastructure, the industry continues to grow. The Gold Coast through its sheer diversity. Able to offer diverse landscapes, vast hosts numerous local, national and international industry events attractions and experiences, a lively event calendar, world-class every year. The city’s four universities have responded to growth entertainment and a thriving food and dining culture, the Gold in the sector by delivering a pool of talented ICT and business Coast has the ability to deliver every holiday experience in one students in fields including, software engineering, artificial location. The Gold Coast tourism industry employs 36,000 people intelligence, enterprise architecture, multimedia, computer and is heavily supported by organisations such as Gold Coast game development and information systems. The Gold Coast’s Tourism Corporation. unbeatable lifestyle is also proving to be a draw card with companies like IBM, Austar and Roamfree now located in the city. Recognising that tourism is the life-blood of our city the Gold Coast City Council continues to invest in natural and built MARINE attractions like Southport Broadwater Parklands and the Surfers Australia’s premier marine boating capital, the Gold Coast is home Paradise Foreshore Development. to the nation’s largest recreational boat builders and refitters, and first-class stopover facilities for visiting super yachts and world- cruising vessels. Gold Coast marine businesses are numerous and diverse, with many operating in the fields of manufacturing, maintenance, sales and berthing. Many of the city’s marine businesses are united by their focus on developing innovative ‘industry-first’ solutions and products that are now exported around the world.

7 Getting to the Gold Coast

Airports AIRPORT TRANSFERS The Gold Coast is serviced by two major airports. Brisbane On the ground, our city offers a range of transport options at Domestic and International Airport is less than one hour’s drive affordable prices. Airport transfers include private coach, taxi, north from the city centre via the M1. Brisbane International Airport shuttle, public bus, limousine, train, car hire or even helicopter. is open 24 hours a day and currently has more than 3,500 direct international flights per week to and from major destinations. Trains Airtrain transports passengers to and from the Brisbane Domestic Australia’s first dedicated low cost airport, the Gold Coast Airport and International Airport to four Gold Coast stations: Helensvale, is conveniently located 30 minutes from the city centre and offers Nerang, Robina and Varsity Lakes. Airtrains run every 15 minutes extensive domestic and international services. Direct flights to during peak periods. Comprehensive timetables and fare and from all Australian capital cities and regional areas, plus information can be accessed at qr.com.au and translink.com.au the majority of metropolitan centres across the globe are readily available. The airport operates from 4.30am each day with an Buses average of more than 330 direct flights per week. For further information visit goldcoastairport.com.au or brisbaneairport.com.au The Gold Coast has a comprehensive 24 hour public bus service operated by Translink. Translink operates between Coomera in Airlines that travel to either the Gold Coast or Brisbane International Queensland to Pottsville in northern New South Wales. The Gold Airport include: Coast Tourist Bus offers transfers between hotels and the Gold Coast Airport and return transfers to theme parks. For further • Air Australia • Korean Air information visit surfside.com.au or translink.com.au • AirAsia • Malaysia Airlines • Air Caledonie International • Norfolk Air • Air New Zealand • Our Airline (Air Nauru) • Air North • Pacific Blue • Air Niugini • Polynesian Blue • Air Pacific • Qantas • Air Vanuatu • Singapore Airlines • Brindabella Airlines • Skytrans • Cathay Pacific • Solomon Airlines • China Airlines • Thai Airways • China Southern Airlines • Tiger Airways • Emirates • • Etihad Airways • • Eva Air • Virgin • Jetstar

8 PRIVATE AIRPORT CHARTERS

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TAXIS AND RENTAL CARS

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Getting to the Gold Coast couldn’t be easier with two impressive international airports close by

9 Flight Destinations

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London

Seoul Tokyo Los Angeles Osaka Shanghai Dallas Dubai New Delhi Guangzhou Taipei Abu Dhabi Mumbai Hong Kong Bangkok Manila Kuala Lumpur Singapore Denpasar Honiara

Buenos Aires Auckland Hamilton Wellington Christchurch Queenstown

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Cairns Townsville

Mount Isa Mackay

Tamworth Newcastle

Launceston

10 Flight Information

deStInAtIon flIGHt tIme (hours) Gold coASt brISbAne

InternAtIonAl Abu dhabi 17 Auckland 3.1 bangkok 9.2 buenos Aires 15.2 christchurch 3.2 dallas 16 denpasar 6 dubai 14.4 Guangzhou 19 Hamilton 3 Hong kong 9 Honiara 3 kuala lumpur 8.25 london 20.3 los Angeles 13 manila 7.3 mumbai 17.15 new delhi 17 osaka 8.5 Queenstown 3.3 Seoul 10.2 Shanghai 10 Singapore 8 taipei 9 tokyo 8.5 Wellington 3.25 domeStIc Adelaide 2 canberra 2 cairns 2 darwin 4 Hobart 3 launceston 3 mackay 1 melbourne 2 mount Isa 2 newcastle 1 tamworth 1 townsville 2 perth 5 Sydney 1.5

*Some flights may not be direct and have a stopover in Asia. Some flight times may vary between Brisbane and Gold Coast airports.

11 12 Train and busway network map

effective June 2012 Key 23 Gympie North Sunshine Coast line 23 Traveston (172.9km) Notes 23 Sunshine Coast line Cooran This map only shows connecting railbus services at train stations. These railbus Caboolture line 23 Pomona services replace train services. Many more bus services are scheduled to connect with train services at most train stations. Ipswich/Rosewood line 22 Cooroy Sunshine Ferny Grove line 21 Eumundi Coast For details call 13 12 30 anytime or visit translink.com.au. Beenleigh line 19 Yandina Express services do not stop at all stations depicted on this map. Please refer to Doomben line separate line timetables for details. 17 Nambour Cleveland line 16 Woombye Most train stations and some busway stations provide free park ‘n' ride facilities. Shorncliffe line 16 Palmwoods # Services to and from the airport stations travelling along the airport spur are # Airtrain line (Special fares apply) 15 Eudlo Nambour-Caboolture operated by Airtrain Citylink Limited ABN 98 066 543 315 pursuant to a contract Gold Coast line railbus for services with Queensland Rail. 14 Mooloolah Exhibition line and station 13 Landsborough ^ Gold Coast line services stop at Park Road, Coopers Plains and Loganlea (Open for special events only. stations off-peak only. Special fares apply.) 13 South East Busway 12 Beerwah Northern Busway 11 Glasshouse Mts 10 Beerburrum Eastern Busway Caboolture line 9/10 Elimbah (49.6km) Nambour-Caboolture railbus 8 Helidon-Rosewood railbus Caboolture 8 Morayfield Toogoolawah-Ipswich railbus 4 7/8 Burpengary Sandgate Connecting station Scan for journey 7 Narangba Shorncliffe line 5 Zone number 4 Deagon planning information (20.7km) Wheelchair access 6/7 Dakabin Shorncliffe 4 Assisted wheelchair access 6 Petrie 5/6 Lawnton 4 North Boondall Diagrammatic map - not to scale. 5 Bray Park 3/4 Boondall 5 Strathpine

4/5 Bald Hills 3 Nudgee Airport line (15.9km) 4 Carseldine Airport# 3/4 Zillmere 3 Banyo (Domestic) 3 Ferny Grove Ferny Grove line 3 Geebung (16.1km) Airport# 3 Keperra 3 Bindha 3 Sunshine (International) 3 Grovely 3 Virginia 2/3 2 2 3 Oxford Park Gaythorne Enoggera Alderley Kedron 2/3 Northgate Doomben line Brook 2/3 2 Nundah (9.9km) Mitchelton 2 Newmarket 2 3 Lutwyche Toombul 2 2 Wilston Clayfield Hendra Ascot 2 Doomben 1/2 Windsor 2 2 2

1/2 RBWH 1/2 RCH Herston Eagle Junction 2 Brisbane River 1 QUT Kelvin Grove Wooloowin 2 3 3/4 Northern Busway Albion 1/2 Hemmant Wynnum North Toogoolawah railbus (2.8km) 1/2 Normanby Bowen Hills 1 Lindum Wynnum 4 Fortitude Valley 1 Murarrie 3 3 Wynnum Central 4 Brisbane Central 1 Manly 4 14 1 Milton connect for long Cannon Hill 2/3 Toogoolawah 1 distance trains Roma Street Lota 4/5 1 Auchenflower King George Sq 1 Morningside 2 Thorneside 5 1 Queen Street 1 1/2 Toowong South Cultural Birkdale 5 Brisbane 1 Norman Park 2 2 Centre 12 Esk Taringa South South 5/6 Wellington Pt 1 Bank Bank 1 Coorparoo 2 Mater Hill 2 UQ Lakes 1/2 Park Road^ 6 Ormiston Boggo Road 1/2 Woolloongabba 2 Eastern Busway 2 Indooroopilly 10 Coominya PA Hospital 2 Stones Langlands (1.05km) 6 Cleveland 2 Chelmer 2 Buranda 2 Corner Park 2 2/3 Graceville 2 Dutton Park Cleveland line (37.3km) 3 Sherwood 2 Fairfield 3 2 Yeronga Greenslopes 2 9 Lowood Corinda 2/3 3 Oxley Yeerongpilly Holland Park West 3 3/4 Darra 3 Moorooka 3 Rocklea Griffith University 3 4/5 Wacol Richlands 4/5 3 Salisbury 5 Gailes Upper Mt Gravatt 3/4 3/4 8 Fernvale 5 Goodna Coopers Plains 4 Banoon 5/6 Redbank Eight Mile Plains 4 4 Sunnybank South East Busway Riverview 6 5 (16.5km) 8 Borallon Brisbane River 4 Altandi Springwood Dinmore 6 4 Runcorn Ebbw Vale 6 4/5 Fruitgrove 7 Muirlea Bundamba 6/7 Booval 7 5 Kuraby East Ipswich 7 5 Trinder Park Ipswich line Ipswich 7 5 Woodridge (38.7km) Thomas Street 7 5/6 Kingston Wulkuraka 7/8 6 Karrabin 8 Loganlea Walloon 8 6/7 Bethania Rosewood line Thagoona 9 7 Edens Landing 7 Holmview (57.0km) 9 Rosewood 7/8 Lanefield 10 Beenleigh Calvert 10 Beenleigh line Ormeau 9 Grandchester 10/11 (41.1km) Coomera 10 Helidon- Laidley 11/12 Helensvale 12 Rosewood Forest Hill 12 Nerang 13 railbus UQ Gatton campus 13 Gold Coast line Gold Coast Gatton 13/14 (89.1 km) Robina 15 Grantham 15 16 Varsity Lakes Helidon 16

Call 13 12 30 or visit translink.com.au

13 Practical Information

LANGUAGE Safety English is the primary spoken language on the Gold Coast. Sun protection is recommended all year round, even on cloudy Translation services and multi-lingual tour guides are readily days. Hats, collared shirts and high-protection sunscreen are available and Telstra’s Foreign Language Service offers phone suggested. Hinterland areas may be cooler or wetter than the assistance in a variety of languages. Telstra’s translation services coast. We recommend you carry a jacket or raincoat as well can be accessed on the following telephone numbers: as comfortable walking shoes for any national park or farm excursions. When visiting the beach be sure to follow the instructions of surf lifesavers or lifeguards. Always swimming between the red and yellow flags will help ensure you stay safe. If you feel like you are in trouble, raise one arm and wait for a surf LANGUAGES lifesaver or lifeguard to assist you.

Arabic 1800 726 001 Australia is a politically stable democracy with a strong economy. Cantonese 1800 677 008 Additionally, the Gold Coast has a low crime rate and no history Greek 1800 189 129 of international terrorist activity. Visitors feel quite comfortable walking around the city’s streets day or night and find local Indonesian 1800 429 432 residents very willing to help when asked. At the same time, Italian 1800 649 013 all travellers are advised to adopt a common sense approach Korean 1800 773 421 to personal safety. Increased global security measures require Mandarin 1800 678 876 more stringent luggage checks and regulations at domestic and international airports. For further information visit casa.gov.au Spanish 1800 726 002 Vietnamese 1800 136 691 Currency, banking and foreign exchange Australian Dollar: 100c = $AUD1 Coin denominations: 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, $1, $2 Note denominations: $5, $10, $20, $50, $100 Climate Currency exchange facilities are available at all international The Gold Coast is most popular for its mild sub-tropical climate airports and key tourist centres such as Surfers Paradise. that features an estimated 8 hours of sunshine, 300 days a year. Travellers’ cheques can also be cashed at banks and Average temperatures are as follows: major hotels.

Spring: September to November 15-25C (59-77F) ATMs are widely available. Major credit cards are accepted at most Summer: December to February 20-28C (68-83F) shops, hotels and restaurants with American Express, MasterCard Autumn: March to May 16-25C (61-77F) and Visa the most common. Winter: June to August 11-21C (52-70F) For weather forecast visit bom.gov.au Banks are open from 9.30am to 4.00pm Monday to Thursday and from 9.30am to 5.00pm on Friday. Bureau de Change facilities have more flexible hours and are generally open at night and on weekends. For further information visit xe.com/ucc

Helpful information for international visitors to our beautiful city

14 Passports and visas Dialling codes and communications All visitors entering Australia need a valid passport and an The international country code for Australia is +61. Pre-paid Australian visa or Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) if not an telephone cards are available for use with mobile and fixed line Australian citizen. phones. Mobile telephones can be hired. Fast-speed broadband and dial-up internet access can be found at internet cafés and The type of visa required will depend on the length of stay and larger hotels. Wi-fi hotspots have been established in central purpose of visit. A business visa will usually serve those planning business areas. For further information visit optus.com.au or to visit Australia for a business event. The type of passport the telstra.com.au applicant holds determines whether that applicant can apply online or by using a paper-based application. Time zone Eastern Standard Time (EST): GMT + 10 hours. Daylight Saving is Applicants who are eligible to apply online can usually apply for not observed in Queensland. an eVisitor (Business Stream) visa. Weights and measures If you do not hold a passport approved for online application, ‘label’ visas can be obtained from Australian embassies, high Metric commission offices or consulates. Disabled access Assistance is available to organisers through the Event Most hotels, shopping centres, venues and attractions are Coordinators Network at the Department of Immigration and wheelchair-accessible or have facilities to assist people with Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs. For further information visit mobility issues, but advance notice of special needs will ensure immi.gov.au the best assistance. The Gold Coast City Council’s online directory provides specific details on a wide range of visitor venues. For PLACES OF WORSHIP further information visit goldcoast.qld.gov.au/goldcoastaccess The Gold Coast caters to a multicultural community with churches, temples, mosques and prayer rooms for all major religious Duty free and customs denominations. All goods and services purchased in Australia are subject to a 10 percent Goods and Services Tax (GST). Travellers may be eligible ELECTRICITY for a refund of the GST on departure, through the Tourist Refund 240/250 volts AC 50HZ universal outlets for 110 volts (shavers Scheme. only) are standard in hotels, apartments and motels. Adapters can be purchased from international hotels. Incoming visitors may bring in limited quantities of duty free alcohol, tobacco and other goods. Permits are available for Emergency business travellers carrying commercial goods, such as samples, For emergency ambulance, police and fire services dial 000 display items for international exhibitions and professional film (from a fixed line) or 112 (from a mobile phone). and television equipment.

Road rules Australian Customs enforces strict controls on the import of food, plant and animal products to prevent the introduction Australians drive on the left hand side. A 50km/h speed limit of exotic pests and disease. Travellers are asked to respect applies in most residential areas, going up to 100-110km/h on these requirements in order to ensure that Australia’s unique open highways. Drivers and passengers must wear seatbelts and wildlife, plants and primary industries are protected. For further strict drink driving laws are enforced. For further information visit information visit customs.gov.au tmr.qld.gov.au

15 The New Gold Coast

Commonwealth Games 2018 Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre In November 2011, the Gold Coast won the bid to host the 2018 An icon of major Australian and International events and Commonwealth Games. Already famous for hosting some of conferences, the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition the nation’s largest and most successful major events, the 2018 Centre was recently recognised as Queensland’s best venue Gold Coast Commonwealth Games will be the biggest event in for meetings and business tourism at the Queensland Australia over the next decade. Tourism Awards.

The Gold Coast’s international profile is about to hit new levels as New Cliff Top Dining Venues the city builds its promotional momentum towards 2018. Spurring Australian ecotourism icon O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat that on will be an unparalleled period of new investment and recently opened a new hinterland venue that takes dining to development to further the Gold Coast’s credentials as a truly new heights. The Moonlight Crag lookout outdoor dining deck modern international city. is perched on a 610 metre high mountain ridge overlooking southern . The venue affords AUSTRALIA’S HIGHEST BUILDING WALK conference groups a wide range of menu options including The SkyPoint Climb is Australia’s highest external building walk, an indulgent degustation feast. taking climbers on a guided journey reaching 270 metres into the sky on top of the resort building. Climbers dress in a full Gold Coast University Hospital body climb suit and harness before they step into the open air via By the end of 2013 The Gold Coast University Hospital will SkyPoint Observation Deck on level 77 and take in spectacular commence health service operations and deliver six new uninhibited views of the Gold Coast. services to the Gold Coast: radiotherapy, neuroscience, neonatal intensive care, trauma response, cardiac surgery and nuclear medicine.

Acknowledged as one of the world’s most exciting meeting and incentive destinations, the evolution of the Gold Coast is unending

16 NEW riDES AND ATTRACTIONS NEW LUXURY ACCOMMODATION The Gold Coast has been the Southern Hemisphere’s theme The Gold Coast has recently welcomed three new luxury hotels to park capital for many years. With the following new attractions all its family of impressive accommodation, the $700 million Hilton recently opening, this city isn’t giving up its title. Surfers Paradise, the $850 million Peppers Broadbeach and the $850 million Sea Temple Surfers Paradise. Each fashioned has unveiled a new addition to its Big 8 Thrill Ride with the utmost style and sophisticated luxury in mind, these proposition, with the acquisition of , situated within amazingly appointed properties present a range of unique the all-new third land in its DreamWorks Experience, Kung Fu accommodation, dining and meeting options and spectacular Panda: Land of Awesomeness: a little taste of China that will coastal views. transport you to another world. HOTEL AND RESORT REJUVENATION Warner Bros. Movie World has welcomed an all-new $9 million Three Gold Coast hotels; the Surfers Paradise Marriot Resort ride, Justice League Alien Invasion 3D: where visitors will face and Spa, the Sheraton Mirage Resort and Spa Gold Coast the most epic laser battle of their lives as they come under and the Hotel Grand Chancellor Surfers Paradise, have all alien attack in this world-first Justice League-themed interactive recently concluded major refurbishments and upgrades to their ride, featuring a mix of state-of-the-art animatronics and 3D facilities, including stunning accommodation and meeting room technology. Another terrifying new ride experience has just been refurbishments and the addition of some of the Gold Coast’s unleashed, the world’s first ‘Arkham Asylum - Shock Therapy’ most exciting new eateries. ride. Following some terrifying modifications to the 17-year-old Lethal Weapon coaster, the new Arkham Asylum will have thrill DIFFERENT NAME, SAME GREAT SERVICE seekers harnessed into the Ivy League of Insanity, reaching speeds of up to 85km/h and pulling 4.2Gs. Two iconic Gold Coast accommodation and meeting venues have had recent brand name changes, but continue to maintain great Wet‘n’Wild has scaled new heights of fun with the service standards. The Intercontinental Sanctuary Cove Resort launch of the mother of all water slides, the Constrictor, where (formerly Hyatt Regency) and Mercure Gold Coast Resort (formerly riders hit speeds of up to 30km/h: speeding down an enclosed Radisson Resort) will be happy to assist with your conference and flume slide into a series of corkscrew turns, snaking back and meeting requirements in 2013. forth in a series of spirals, slithering down its insides on multi- person rafts.

Sea World has stepped back in time more than 65 million years with the launch of a brand new interactive animatronic dinosaur attraction that takes visitors on a journey into the prehistoric world. ’s Dinosaur Island features a stunning indoor display, including full-size skeleton and real dinosaur fossils along with outdoor forest, featuring 14 amazing life-size dinosaurs.

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January

Summafieldayze It’s your world, your party, your day ... so lift the lid and make a splash! Featuring a unique and dazzling palette of the planet’s most sought- after artists, and drawing from the magnificent spectrum of its finest sounds, Summafieldayze is guaranteed to be big, bright and brilliantly colourful. summafieldayze.com

Magic Millions Carnival and Raceday The Gold Coast provides the perfect environment for Australia’s greatest summer racing carnival - Magic Millions Carnival and Race Day. Experience the thrill and excitement at any of the week-long events and activities held at a variety of locations around the Gold Coast. Combining horse sales, racing and fun, come and share the magic and have the time of your life! magicmillions.com.au

Big Day Out The Big Day Out is an annual music festival held in several cities accross Australia and New Zealand. Since its inception in 1992, it has played host to the world’s most popular contemporary rock, electronic and mainstream artists. bigdayout.com

Volvik RACV Australian Ladies Masters The Sisters of Swing return to the Gold Coast for the 23rd Annual Volvik RACV Australian Ladies Masters. The world’s best female golfers take on the RACV Royal Pines Resort layout over four days of scintillating golf. ladiesmasters.com February

Breaka Burleigh Surf Pro The 2013 Breaka Burleigh Pro marks the beginning of ASP Australasia’s Prime and Star rated tour series. See the world’s best surfers take on the iconic waves of professional surfing’s spiritual home - Burleigh Heads. breakaburleighsurfpro.com.au

Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman & Ironwoman The Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman and Ironwoman series features the country’s best surf lifesavers competing in the most gruelling ocean-based competition on the planet. Traditionally fought over six rounds at iconic Australian beaches including Surfers Paradise on the beautiful Gold Coast, the popular race format is the ultimate test of an athlete’s endurance, power, skill and speed. surfironmanseries.com

19 Australian Sand Sculpting Championships Surfers Paradise Festival Surfers Paradise Beach will be transformed into a golden A celebration of Gold Coast music, art, food and culture, the gallery of the curious and the beautiful during The Australian festival is here to entertain, intrigue, dazzle and delight. A vibrant Sand Sculpting Championships. Bringing together the best in showcase of emerging local talent and a platform for national art and culture, the event is a delight for all ages. A new theme and international artists, the festival occupies and defines Surfers for creations is presented every year as talented artists push Paradise across four weekends of free community events. themselves to new extremes to present their interpretation. surfersparadisefestival.com surfersparadise.com

Bleach* April Bleach* Festival is the premier art festival on the Gold Coast, The Cooly Classic Ocean Swim drawing its inspiration from coastal culture. Bleach* brings Coolangatta is world-famous for its surf culture and the Cooly together high-calibre artists from around Australia and the Classic celebrates the very essence of this iconic location. Swim Gold Coast for a 10-day celebration of pop up art installations. the Cooly Classic and conquer three of Australia’s most revered exhibitions and contemporary music performances. surf breaks - Snapper Rocks, Coolangatta and Kirra. Whether bleachfestival.com.au you’re an ironman or ironwoman contender looking for a hit-out, or a newcomer to ocean swimming, the Cooly Classic has an March option for you. weekendwarriorevents.com.au

Renault National Beach Volleyball Series Gold Coast Triathlon Luke Harrop Memorial The Renault National Beach Volleyball Series brings a fusion The Luke Harrop Memorial is the final event of the Gatorade of elite sport, entertainment, music and holiday fun to one of Queensland Tri Series. Set at the newly-developed Broadwater Australia’s most iconic beach locations, Surfers Paradise. Get Parklands on the Gold Coast, the venue is the perfect location for set for some high-powered summer sporting competition. family, friends and workmates to get involved in Queensland’s beachvolleyballseries.com.au largest tri series. usmevents.com.au

Quiksilver and Roxy Pro Australian Surf Life Saving Championships With some of the greatest waves in the world at our doorstep, The Aussies will bring together surf lifesaving clubs and members the Gold Coast is the natural home of the Quiksilver and Roxy Pro from across the country, with athletes of all ages contesting over - the first event on the ASP World Tour and ASP Women’s World 300 exhilarating surf lifesaving events at North Kirra beach on the Tour, unrivalled as the most prestigious surfing competitions. Gold Coast. Mate against mate, club against club, competing to quiksilverpro.com.au be crowned the best in Australia. Get set for what will be an action- packed week of competition. sls.com.au/aussies Sail Paradise Gold Coast Sail Paradise is becoming one of Australia’s premier east Gold Coast coast yachting events. It will be sailed on courses set just Are you ready to red carpet? The Gold Coast Film Festival, our off the surf-line of the Gold Coast’s magnificent beaches. own screen culture extravaganza, is on again! Get along and sailparadise.com.au see movie premieres, celebrity guest appearances, film making seminars and the very best of all things pop culture, sci fi, fantasy, and more! gcfilmfestival.com and qpow.com.au

20 May Broadbeach Country Music Festival Saddle up and get set for the inaugural Broadbeach Country Nissan/BRW Corporate Triathlon Music Festival. The best bit is you don’t need a ticket; the The NISSAN/BRW Corporate Triathlon National Series has been Broadbeach Country Music Festival is completely free. Featuring an iconic event on the Australian triathlon scene for many years. local, Australian and International country acts including James The event will once again be held at Doug Jennings Reserve Blundell, The Sunny Cowgirls, Paul Thorn (USA) and many more. which will be a confluence of colour and buzz with a festival-like So get your Stetson out, and dust off those old cowboy boots for feeling as the last race of the series. supersprint.com.au three days and nights of incredible, boot scootin’ entertainment across outdoor stages and throughout venues in Broadbeach. Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show broadbeachcountry.com Situated in Australia’s leading leisure boat building region, the 25th annual Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show is set to be July its best yet. The annual four-day event allows visitors to marvel at a myriad of on-water, pavilion and open-air displays including Gold Coast Airport Marathon luxury cruisers, power and sail multihulls, and super yachts to This major Australian running event features a marathon, half connect with businesses providing services to the marine industry marathon, 10km run, 5km challenge and junior dash races for the sector. sanctuarycoveboatshow.com.au kids over 4km and 2km. More than 25,000 people from around the world are set to participate in 2013 and lap up the magnificent Blues on Broadbeach running climate, as well as the flat, fast and beautiful course that The multi-award winning Blues on Broadbeach Music Festival runs alongside the Pacific Ocean. goldcoastmarathon.com.au is back! Visit Broadbeach to see some of the world’s best performers on outdoor stages and in venues throughout the Winter Bowls Carnival area. There’s no need to buy a ticket, Blues on Broadbeach is Gold Coast-Tweed Winter Bowls Carnival is in its 63rd year and is completely free. Enjoy live entertainment from Ian Moss, Vanessa the largest bowls carnival in the world. Attracting players and their Amorosi, Jon Stevens, Russell Morris, Joe Camilleri, Prinnie and families from interstate and overseas, this event provides a great Mahalia and so much more. bluesonbroadbeach.com opportunity for the bowling fraternity to play competitively, and make and renew friendships while holidaying on the Gold Coast. June gctbowls.org.au

Cooly Rocks On K okoda Challenge Cooly Rocks On is a 50s and 60s based nostalgia festival run The Kokoda Challenge is hailed as Australia’s toughest over the borders of Coolangatta and Tweed Heads. The festival endurance event. Participants trek a 96km course that leads consists of a car show of 1200+ hot rods, custom and classic along fire trails, crosses 12 creeks and summits 5,000m of vertical cars and Rock ‘n Roll, Rockabilly and Swing entertainment. Over 11 elevation. The goal is to finish as a complete team of four in days, Cooly Rocks On delivers shows, displays and fun for all the honour of the spirit forged on the Kokoda Track in 1942: mateship, family. The festival is free to enter. coolyrockson.com endurance, courage and sacrifice. kokodachallenge.com

21 Beach, a 2km surf swim from Nobby’s Beach to Miami, a 2km August beach run from Miami to Burleigh and a 5.3km board race from Broadbeach Jazz Festival Burleigh to , before the final gruelling 8.6km beach run from Currumbin Creek to Coolangatta. Jazz up your life to the rhythm and the beat of the Broadbeach sls.com.au/coolangattagold Jazz Festival. This completely free and non-ticketed festival features a host of local and Australian jazz greats, including Netfest Kate Ceberano performing on outdoor stages and in venues Netballers over the age of 18 from all over Australia and New throughout Broadbeach. Book a room in Broadbeach to soak Zealand will be adding ‘sand, sun and socialising’ to their training up the truly incredible festival atmosphere at the 5th annual regime as they prepare for this year’s NetFest carnival held on Broadbeach Jazz Festival. broadbeachjazz.com the Gold Coast. Offering a choice of traditional (outdoor) or beach netball tournaments, Netfest will see the Gold Coast transformed September into the ultimate netball mecca with over 1,000 participants ready to practise, play and party at the world’s biggest netball festival. Swell Sculpture Festival netfest.com.au Swell Sculpture Festival is a free outdoor exhibition that creates visual splendour amongst the natural coastal setting at Currumbin ARMOR ALL Gold Coast 600 Beach. Over 10 days, visitors can experience the sculptures, Race by day and rock all night at the ARMOR ALL Gold Coast enjoy twilight walks, and informative artist talks. Discover new 600, as motorsport’s biggest international names join forces perspectives at the Public Art Forum, wander through the Swell with our local V8 racing stars for this one-off appearance on the Smalls Gallery or participate in artist master classes and children’s streets of Surfers Paradise. The ARMOR ALL Gold Coast 600 has workshops. swellsculpture.com.au become one of the iconic Gold Coast events featuring a fantastic mix of spectacular V8 Supercar racing and some of music’s Gold Coast Pet and Animal Expo biggest names. v8supercars.com.au The annual two-day Expo is a definite ‘must do’ if you love animals, want to pamper your own pets, meet celebrity guests, November learn about what’s new and pick up a bargain. The Expo boasts more than 100 exhibitors showcasing the latest and greatest Gold Coast Festival of Cycling animal-related products, demonstrations, competitions, rides and The inaugural Daikin Gold Coast Festival of Cycling coorganised interactive activities for all the family including your four legged by Tour de France green jersey winner Robbie McEwen, includes friends. goldcoastpetexpo.com.au a challenging 102km ‘Gran Fondo’, a 50km ‘Piccolo Fondo’ plus numerous off-track festivities including a golf day and gala October charity dinner at RACV Royal Pines. The two-day, two-wheeled extravaganza encourages mass participation during tours through Gold Coast Sevens - Fever Pitch the Gold Coast Hinterland, as well as junior and corporate events Sevens Rugby comes alive on the Gold Coast in October. The and a professional criterium. gcfoc.com.au HSBC Sevens World Series kicks off with the ‘Gold Coast Sevens - Fever Pitch’ tournament which is set to thrill over two days of December action both on and off the field. Sixteen teams from around the globe will battle it out in a carnival of fun, fast and furious New Year’s Eve Fireworks: Surfers Paradise entertainment. goldcoastfeverpitch.com.au 5, 4, 3, 2, 1…... Happy New Year! The place to say goodbye to 2013 Coolangatta Gold and hello to 2014 is amid the most spectacular fireworks display in . The Surfers Paradise Foreshore will once A 42.7km test of endurance comprising a 22.5km surf ski leg from again prove it is the only place to celebrate New Year’s Eve. Bring Coolangatta to Surfers Paradise and back down to Broadbeach, your sparklers, party hats and picnic blankets and see in the New followed by a beach run of 2.3km from Broadbeach to Nobby’s Year with your loved ones. surfersparadise.com

22 If you have a passion, the Gold Coast has an event that celebrates it. That was just a taste of our dynamic events calendar

23 HERE TO HELP HERE TO HELP TO HERE

Complimentary Event Support

The Gold Coast Convention Bureau offers a wide range of complimentary services that guide event planners through every stage of their event.

Finding the right venue, supplier or product Let us provide up-to-date and obligation free information on Gold Coast venues, products and services. Then, source proposals based on your business event brief from Gold Coast hotels, venues, activity operators, tour operators and attractions to assist with your selection process.

Better bidding Some events require a destination to submit their interest as a host in advance. While this aims at equipping event organisers with comprehensive information in order to make a decision it can often be a long and arduous process.

The Gold Coast Convention Bureau has a team dedicated to creating detailed bid documents that deliver all the requested information clearly and completely. In fact, our bidding process begins by establishing a close working partnership with event organisers to fully understand their needs.

Each bid is different, however the following standardised format demonstrates how the Gold Coast takes business events from average to excellent.

1. Research the company or association and the history of the event and ensure the destination can meet the required criteria. 2. Form a local organising committee who are dedicated to bringing the event to the city. 3. Put together the bid document. 4. Host a city inspection. 5. Make the final presentation to the association’s board. 6. Once the bid is won, help the association and local organising committee to develop the event. Part of this service includes the appointment of a PCO (Professional Conference Organiser) and sourcing of venue proposals.

25 Complimentary Event Support

SUPPORT MATERIAL The Traveller The Gold Coast Convention Bureau understands that it is the little The official visitors’ guide to discovering the true diversity the things that add up to create a seamless and high-impact event. Gold Coast offers, The Traveller is the city’s most comprehensive Here is a small sample of the supporting material our team can information source. It identifies the most exciting and unique provide: ways to explore the beaches, wildlife, accommodation, attractions and entertainment in the city that is famous for fun. The Traveller • Official letters of invitation and welcome from the Gold Coast is produced annually and in various language versions for City Mayor. international distribution. • Images and footage of the Gold Coast for your promotional GOLD COAST VISIToR MAP materials. This comprehensive map of the Gold Coast and its four key • Destination packs including brochures, maps, shopping regions gives a sample of the multitude of sights and activities vouchers and attraction discounts. to explore over both large scale and street view maps. This • Social and partner programs. publication is produced annually and available through Visitor Information Centres. • Listing of your upcoming event on our website - conditions apply. • Provide Gold Coast collateral including brochures, maps and postcards for delegate satchels. Available publications include:

26 Professional Services

Capture attention with entertainers, create a wow factor with message with punch and hire a publicist to make headlines. Let total event theming or bring your team together with high-energy the Gold Coast Convention Bureau make connections between team building, event professionals put passion into every your needs and the city’s event experts. service. Get the help you need to transform your vision into a spectacular reality. From catering to lighting, design to event marketing, the Gold Coast’s event professionals are constantly creating new and Professional services are the essential individual elements of your innovative ways to deliver the ‘wow’ moment at every event. event that unite to deliver a flawless, high-impact experience your Combine this creative expertise with our stunning natural delegates will never forget. Transport your guests to the venue surrounds and world-class venues, and you have the ultimate with a scenic helicopter tour, make them laugh with a customised canvas for business event success. comedy routine, bring in the multimedia experts to deliver your key

Get the help you need to transform your vision into a spectacular reality

27 Specialist Services

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TRANSPORT ABAA Car Rentals +61 7 5599 5335 abaacarrentals.com.au Airport Con-x-ion +61 7 5556 9888 con-x-ion.com Australian Greet and Meet +61 7 5594 6130 agmaustraliangreetmeet.com.au Brisbane Airtrain +61 7 3216 3308 airtrain.com.au Corporate Limousines +61 407 377 327 corporatelimousines.net Gold Coast Airport Pty Ltd +61 7 5589 1100 goldcoastairport.com.au Gold Coast Cabs 131 008 gccabs.com.au Gold Coast Helitours +61 7 5591 8457 goldcoasthelitours.com.au Gold Coast Tourist Shuttle +61 7 5574 5111 gcshuttle.com.au JPT Tours +61 7 5539 8492 jpttours.com Qantas +61 2 9691 5198 qantas.com.au Surfers Paradise Coaches +61 7 5591 6799 surfersparadisecoaches.com.au Wildfire Tours +61 404 834 552 wildfiretours.com EVENT MANAGEMENT, SUPPLIERS, AUDIO VISUAL AND ENTERTAINMENT Aerial Angels Productions +61 7 5520 5702 aerialangels.com.au arinex QLD +61 7 3236 2301 arinex.com.au AST Management +61 7 5502 2068 astmanagement.com.au Big Stick Adventures +61 7 5519 1984 bigstickadventures.com Circular Rhythm +61 422 585 037 circularrhythm.com Execugifts +61 7 5580 5444 execugifts.com.au ExpoNet +61 7 3442 4100 exponet.com.au Gabzebo 1800 422 932 gabzebo.com.au GCD Exhibitions +61 7 5593 4833 gcdex.com.au Haycom AV +61 7 3255 1855 haycomav.com.au Infomaps Australia +61 7 5576 3044 infomaps.com.au Kalwun Paradise Dreaming +61 448 878 550 kalwun.com.au Loud Events +61 7 3200 8299 loudevents.com.au MAS Entertainment +61 7 5526 0842 masentertainment.com.au MCI +61 7 3858 5400 mci-group.com/australia Moreton Hire +61 7 3307 4444 moretonhire.com.au Offsite Connections Event Management +61 7 3129 5822 offsiteconnections.com.au Polar Ice +61 7 3812 0666 polarice.net.au Pyramid Displays +61 7 5522 1133 pyramiddisplays.com.au Solution RED +61 7 5535 1288 solutionred.com.au SSS Events +61 7 5531 4110 sssevents.com.au Staging Connections +61 7 3442 9999 stagingconnections.com Time Out Adventures 1300 090 767 timeoutadventures.com.au CATERING Chef Talk Catering +61 7 5529 1422 cheftalk.com.au Michael O'Brien Catering +61 7 5554 9200 mobc.com.au Shingle Inn Broadbeach +61 7 5570 1104 shingleinn.com COUNCIL AND INDUSTRY BODIES Broadbeach Alliance +61 7 5539 8416 broadbeachgc.com Connecting Southern Gold Coast +61 7 5534 3500 southerngoldcoast.com.au Gold Coast City Council +61 7 5582 8211 goldcoastcity.com.au Gold Coast Tourism +61 7 5592 2699 visitgoldcoast.com Surfers Paradise Alliance +61 7 5584 3700 surfersparadise.com Tourism and Events Queensland +61 7 3222 1000 eventsqueensland.com.au | tq.com.au

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Technical, styling and design services Technical and creative event services

Creating events for over 25 years Special Events from 10 to 10,000

Whether you want to educate or inform, motivate or reward or • Your Vision, Your Event, Your Solution? Solution RED simply entertain, your local Staging Connections Queensland Technical and Creative Event Services team is the one you can rely on. With over 25 years experience, • Full Audio Visual and Lighting Services and Equipment Staging Connections has built a reputation as a leading event • Multimedia Services staging services provider. • Conferences, Incentives, Product Launches, Cocktail With a wide range of integrated event services including audio Parties, Gala Dinners and Special Events visual, event lighting, technical production management, event • Creative Concepts and Design styling and theming, through to live and on-demand webcasting. We have the technical expertise and creative know-how to bring • Stage and Set Design/Construction your vision to life. • Themes and Event Ideas • Event Decor and Styling • Table Decor, Linen, Centrepieces, Floral Design • Event Furniture

Meeting on the Gold Coast? here’s a big incentive your time.

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Flying direct to Gold Coast Airport means less time travelling and more time enjoying your next conference or event. Situated only metres from the beach and a leisurely 20 minute drive to Broadbeach and the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, it’s the ideal gateway to a Gold Coast conference or event. A range of ground transfer options are available including a bus bay for group collection. Over 350 direct flights every week to the Gold Coast from

across Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore and Malaysia. goldcoastairport.com.au

29 Turning Gold to Green

Green events are at home on the Gold Coast. Reducing the ECO ACCREDITED TOURS carbon footprint of your event or incentive program is a matter of There is an almost limitless variety of ways to experience the making good decisions. Not sure where to start? The Gold Coast Gold Coast’s natural bounty. However, certain tour operators Convention Bureau works closely with suppliers to develop green have taken their commitment to keeping green to the next solutions for every aspect of an event. level. Whether you’re searching for a casual and informative GREEN ACCOMMODATION environmental walk, a tour into a cave illuminated by thousands of glow worms or an exploration of the world’s oldest rainforest The hotels and resorts in this destination work hard to protect you can eco tour the Gold Coast. the Gold Coast’s title as Australia’s most biodiverse city. These establishments routinely employ water conservation and GREEN INCENTIVES chemical use reduction practices. There are few things that are as humbling or inspiring as However, an elite collection of accommodation has been discovering the power and beauty of Australia’s natural certified by Ecotourism Australia for its ability to provide authentic environment. Rewarding your delegates with an eco-friendly environmentally-friendly accommodation. Eco-certified Gold incentive program, pre or post tour or partner plan is simple. Watch Coast accommodation options include: your team work together to complete a series of challenges from which they earn saplings. The team is ultimately rewarded by • Mountain Lodge planting those saplings in a final ceremony. • Tangalooma Island Resort • O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat

30 GREEN LEISURE GREEN VENUES Discover Australia’s natural flora and fauna and connect with the The carbon footprint of your event can be dramatically reduced country’s ancient Aboriginal culture on one of the city’s dynamic by choosing an environmentally-focused venue. On Australia’s and environmentally-conscious tours. Eco tours don’t stop with a Gold Coast venue operators are as passionate about creating walk in the park. The Gold Coast’s eco offerings include adrenalin spectacular events as they are about protecting the city’s unique action, educational programs or indulgent attractions. Gold Coast natural offerings. The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition eco tours are engaging, entertaining and, most importantly, green. Centre (GCCEC) was one of the first meeting facilities in Australia to achieve the prestigious EarthCheck Certified Silver GREEN TRANSPORT status. Operated by EC3 Global, the Earthcheck benchmarking and certification program recognises the world’s highest The Gold Coast City Council delivers numerous policies and environmental standards in use by the travel and tourism industry. programs that enable conference planners and delegates to The GCCEC operates at the following environmental efficiencies: make green transport a part of their event. The city’s public transport network is extensive and easy to use. • Water saving rating is 9.4 points better than the EarthCheck Best Practice level • Waste recycling rating is 8.9 points better than the EarthCheck Best Practice level

We’re as passionate about creating spectacular events as we are about protecting our natural offerings

31 EXPERIENCES EXPERIENCES

Extraordinary Experiences

An incredible array of unique venues and once-in-a-lifetime experiences guarantee glittering incentive, social and partner programs.

TROPICAL ISLAND ESCAPE Make a dinner date with a difference and have your delegates indulge in a private evening at the picturesque McLaren’s Landing. The location can be set up for intimate dinners under the stars, complemented by a luxurious cruise home, your delegates are guaranteed to be wowed!

AUSSIE OUTBACK SPECTACULAR A night at the Australian Outback Spectacular is where your delegates will experience some of the country’s best horsemen and women. Be transported to Australia’s outback, while enjoying a three-course dinner and live stage show in the custom-built-world- class arena.

BREAKFAST WITH DOLPHINS Sea World’s Dolphin is a spectacular place to start the day, and after a delicious buffet breakfast, your delegates can splash around with a dolphin in the shallow water experience. Or, sit back, relax and watch these majestic animals dazzle your group with a deep water interactive experience which includes bows, hugs and full water movement.

DINNER WITH TIGERS For a memorable (and adrenalin pumping) experience, try a group dinner with the tigers. Your delegates will experience an entertaining presentation while dining just metres from rare Bengal and Sumatran tigers. Delegates will be able to feel what it’s like to pat the tigers, while the handlers can answer any questions.

DINNER IN THE RAINFOREST Set in the world’s oldest rainforest, an ancient dreamtime story of Australia’s Aboriginal people marks the beginning of a spectacular dining experience. As candlelight twinkles under the rainforest canopy, your group will enjoy an evening of champagne and canapés amongst a 50,000 year old cultural setting.

33 up, up And AWAy World on A StAGe As rays of sunshine peak over the horizon and splash across Set amongst the bright lights and excitement of Jupiters the Pacific Ocean, the serenity of a Gold Coast sunrise is best Gold Coast, international artists create performances that experienced from the sky. Hot air ballooning opens endless views move audiences. Visually spectacular and audibly addictive of ancient rainforests, world-renowned coastlines and the ocean- the continually evolving Jupiters Stage Show is always an lined horizon. It’s an unforgettable way to start the day. unforgettable evening.

WHAle of A tIme mAke yourSelf over The Gold Coast is famous for its migrating humpback whale Take a shopping trip to the next level with a Personal Styling sightings and each year thousands of these magnificent animals Service. The stylist will guide you through the latest catwalk trends, make their presence known by splashing their way up the demonstrating what will flaunt your fine form. coastline. These gentle giants can be spotted launching their massive 30 tonne bodies into the air just metres from whale HIGH fASHIon HIGH teA watching vessels. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that your The world’s first Versace Hotel designed by Italian fashion delegates will love. designer Donatella Versace is the perfect place for an indulgent afternoon of champagne and high tea. Set against the hotel’s trAIl of temptAtIon expansive lagoon, the high tea adds a touch of luxury to any Mount Tamborine’s Food and Wine Trail is the place to taste farm business event and is guaranteed to impress. fresh produce, gourmet sweets and some of the country’s best wines. The foodies in your group will love discovering the unique Sky HIGH SunSet offerings and characters of the Gold Coast hinterland. To really see the Gold Coast in all its glory, a visit to one of the world’s tallest towers is a must. Q1 is 230 metres above sea level leArn to Surf and offers 360 degree views of the hinterland, city and ocean. Learn how to ride the Gold Coast’s famous waves with an The SkyPoint Observation Deck is Australia’s only beachside Australian surf instructor. Or, meet a legendary Australian Surf observation deck, an ideal venue for cocktail receptions and Lifesaver who will teach you about surf safety. End the day with a private dinners. refreshing cold Aussie beer with the locals at a Surf Club. movIe StAr mornInG tHeme pArk cApItAl Add a bit of Hollywood glamour to your breakfast. Come face- Superhero speed and head-spinning heights are all at home in to-face with screen siren Marilyn Monroe and start the day with a this Australian theme park capital. Movie hero action, giant drops, touch of movie magic. rollercoaster spins or water rides that thrill, pick the adrenalin pumping adventure that will leave your delegates feeling on top of the world!

Yoga at sunrise to cliff top dining at sunset Dalliances with dolphins to airborne adventures Boutique wine tasting to theme park thrills

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COASTAL ACTIVITIES Aussie Waterballs +61 7 5526 2113 aussiewaterballs.com.au Broadbeach Australian Stunt Academy +61 412 455 005 stuntacedemy.com Nerang Balloon Down Under +61 7 5500 4797 balloondownunder.com.au Carrara Balloon Hot Air Gold Coast +61 7 4039 9900 hotair.com.au/goldcoast Surfers Paradise Burleigh Brewing Company +61 7 5593 6000 burleighbrewing.com West Burleigh Catch a Crab +61 7 5599 9972 catchacrab.com.au Tweed Heads Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary +61 7 5534 1266 cws.org.au Currumbin Dreamworld & WhiteWater World +61 7 5588 1111 dreamworld.com.au Coomera Duffy Down Under +61 7 5532 6123 duffydownunder.com.au Main Beach Getaway Sailing on the Gold Coast +61 438 453 769 getawaysailing.com.au Runaway Bay Go Ride a Wave +61 7 5526 7077 gorideawave.com.au Surfers Paradise Gold Coast Cycling Tours +61 402 325 770 goldcoastcyclingtours.com.au Benowa Gold Coast Eco Extreme +61 447 620 271 ecoextreme.com.au Runaway Bay Gold Coast Fishing Charters +61 411 605 090 goldcoastfishingcharters.com.au Runaway Bay Gold Coast Luxury Cruises +61 417 780 260 goldcoastluxurycruises.com Runaway Bay Gold Coast Skydive +61 7 5599 1920 goldcoastskydive.com.au Kirra Gold Coast Whale Watching +61 7 5538 2111 goldcoastwhalewatching.com.au Surfers Paradise Imagine Cruises +61 413 336 223 imaginecruises.net.au Main Beach Infinity +61 7 5504 7755 infinitygc.com.au Surfers Paradise Jellurgal +61 448 878 550 kalwun.com.au Burleigh Heads Jet Boat Extreme +61 7 5538 8890 jetboatextreme.com.au Broadbeach Waters Jet Ski Safaris +61 7 5526 3111 jetskisafaris.com.au Main Beach JM Stand Up Paddle Company +61 7 5607 0998 jmsup.com Currumbin Kingston Park Raceway +61 7 3826 2222 kingstonpark.com.au Kingston Le Mans Kart Racing +61 7 5546 6566 lemanskartracing.com Pimpama Ozball +61 7 5547 6300 ozball.com.au Pimpama +61 7 5573 8270 paradisecountry.com.au Oxenford Paradise Jet Boating 1300 538 2628 paradisejetboating.com.au Main Beach Race Centre +61 7 5538 8008 racecentre.com Surfers Paradise Sea Probe Fishing Charters +61 400 312 330 seaprobecharters.com Main Beach Sea World +61 7 5588 2205 seaworld.com.au Main Beach SkyPoint Observation Deck +61 7 5582 2700 skypoint.com.au Surfers Paradise Tiger Moth Open Cockpit Joy Rides +61 418 787 475 tigermothjoyrides.com.au Pimpama Tropical Fruit World +61 2 6677 7222 tropicalfruitworld.com.au Duranbah V8 Superschool & Holden Driving Centre +61 7 5546 1366 performancedriving.com.au Ormeau Warner Bros. Movie World +61 7 5573 8485 movieworld.com.au Oxenford Wet'n'Wild Water World +61 7 5573 2277 wetnwild.com.au Oxenford GOLF Arundel Hills Country Club +61 7 5573 9400 ahcc.net.au Arundel Glades Golf & Spa +61 7 5569 1900 glades.com.au Robina Lakelands Golf Club +61 7 5579 8700 lakelandsgolfclub.com.au Merrimac Links Hope Island +61 7 5530 9000 linkshopeisland.com.au Hope Island Palm Meadows Golf Course +61 7 5594 2450 palmmeadows.com.au Carrara Parkwood International +61 7 5563 3342 parkwoodgc.com.au Parkwood Sanctuary Cove Golf & Country Club +61 7 5699 9050 sanctuarycove.com Sanctuary Cove

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NAME PHONE WEBSITE LOCATION HINTERLAND ACTIVITIES Adventure Parc +61 7 5545 0821 adventureparcaustralia.com North Tamborine Binna Burra Mountain Lodge +61 7 5533 3622 binnaburralodge.com.au Binna Burra Lillydale Farmstay +61 7 5544 3131 lillydale.com.au Mt Burney Mount Nathan Winery +61 7 5533 7780 mtnathanwinery.com.au Mount Nathan O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat +61 7 5502 4900 oreillys.com.au via Canungra Southern Cross 4WD Tours +61 7 5574 5041 sc4wd.com.au Labrador Distillery +61 7 5545 3452 tamborinemountaindistillery.com North Tamborine Tamborine Mountain Tours +61 7 5545 4321 tamborinemountaintours.com Eagle Heights Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk +61 458 452 563 rainforestskywalk.com.au Mt Tamborine Witches Chase Cheese, MT Brewery, Liquid Amber +61 7 5545 2032 witcheschasecheese.com.au Mt Tamborine ENTERTAINMENT AMF Robina +61 7 5562 2382 amfbowling.com.au Robina Australian Outback Spectacular +61 7 5519 6218 myfun.com.au Oxenford Dracula's Cabaret Restaurant +61 7 5575 1000 draculas.com.au Broadbeach Gold Coast Turf Club +61 7 5538 1599 goldcoastturf.com.au Bundall Pacific Fair Cinemas - Birch Carroll & Coyle +61 7 5572 2103 birch.com.au Broadbeach Ripley's Believe It or Not! +61 7 5592 0040 surfersparadise.ripleys.com Surfers Paradise Superbee Honeyworld +61 7 5598 4548 superbee.com.au Currumbin Surf World Gold Coast +61 7 5525 6380 surfworldgoldcoast.com Currumbin Yugambeh Museum +61 7 3807 6155 yugambeh.com Beenleigh SHOPPING Art and Craft Markets +61 7 5533 8202 artandcraft.com.au Broadbeach, Burleigh Heads Carrara Markets +61 7 5579 9388 carraramarkets.com.au Carrara Centro Surfers Paradise +61 7 5592 0155 centrosurfersparadise.com.au Surfers Paradise Shopping Centre +61 7 5592 5188 chevronrenaissancecentre.com Surfers Paradise Shopping Centre +61 7 5529 1734 harbourtown.com.au Biggera Waters Marina Mirage +61 7 5555 6400 marinamirage.com.au Main Beach +61 7 5592 3900 oasisshoppingcentre.com Broadbeach Pacific Fair Shopping Centre +61 7 5581 5100 pacificfair.com.au Broadbeach +61 7 5575 0480 robinatowncentre.com.au Robina Sanctuary Cove +61 7 5577 6500 sanctuarycove.com Sanctuary Cove The High Street Surfers Paradise +61 7 5592 0555 highstreetsurfersparadise.com.au Surfers Paradise TRANSFERS AND TOURS Aquaduck Safaris +61 7 5531 6362 aquaduck.com.au Surfers Paradise Bluewater Cruises +61 433 693 422 bluewatercruises.com.au Surfers Paradise Carlton Brewhouse Tour +61 7 3826 5858 carltonbrewhouse.com.au Yatala Gold Coast ATV Adventures +61 424 940 234 atvadventures.com.au Gold Coast Helitours +61 7 5591 8457 goldcoasthelitours.com.au Main Beach JPT Tours +61 7 5539 8492 jpttours.com Surfers Paradise Lady Elliot Island +61 7 5536 3644 ladyelliot.com.au Bilinga Lantern Ghost Tours 1300 557 682 goldcoastghosttours.com Surfers Paradise MY Seven Star Luxury Cruises +61 432 734 760 mysevenstar.com Main Beach Quack'rDuck +61 7 5679 3279 quackrduck.net.au Benowa Rivers Restaurant Cruises +61 7 5527 6361 rivers.net.au Surfers Paradise Super Duck Adventure Tours +61 7 5526 2644 superducktours.com.au Surfers Paradise Tall Ship Island Adventures +61 7 5532 2444 tallship.com.au Main Beach Tweed Endeavour Cruises +61 7 5536 8800 goldcoastcruising.com Coolangatta Wildfire Tours +61 404 834 552 wildfiretours.com Robina Wyndham Cruises +61 7 5539 9299 wyndhamcruises.com.au Surfers Paradise

36 Harbour Town Outlet Shopping Centre

Cnr Gold Coast Highway and Oxley Drive Biggera Waters QLD 4216 W harbourtowngoldcoast.com.au

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A VIP shopping experience Comfortable Tourism Lounge

Complimentary refreshments FREE Tourism Club Card

A VIP outlet shopping adventure to remember Discover sensational savings, value and variety at Harbour Town Gold Coast where famous label fashions and homewares sell at heavily discounted outlet prices. You’ll find quality local and international brands at over 220 stores including brand direct outlet and clearance stores, specialty stores, entertainment and dining.

Harbour Town has all your favourite luxury, sports, accessory and homewares brands;… Hugo Boss, Coach, Polo Ralph Lauren, Esprit, French Connection, Simone Perele, Alannah Hill, Levis, Jag, R.M. Williams, Tommy Hilfiger, Lacoste, Nine West, Fossil, Nike, Adidas, Converse, Lorna Jane, Royal Doulton, Villeroy & Boch and many more.

Indulge your clients with a VIP shopping experience comprising a warm welcome in Harbour Town’s Tourism Lounge, free Tourism Club Card offering further discounts, and complimentary refreshments. We can tailor make a shopping program to suit your requirements with added extras for a truly memorable outlet shopping adventure.

Harbour Town is ideal for leisure, conference activity days or as a partner program option.

Harbour Town Tourism Lounge • Guests welcomed on arrival • FREE Tourism Club Card offering further discounts • Complimentary tea and coffee • Coach bays at the door • English, Japanese and Chinese directories • Parcel minding service • Delegates await departure in comfort

Shopping Program Options • Discounted Meal Vouchers with a variety of dining options • Gift Cards ready to load with shopping dollars • Invitations for delegate satchels (provided FOC)

Location • Just 20 minutes north of Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast Highway at Biggera Waters • Conveniently located between Surfers Paradise beaches and major theme parks

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Gold Coast’s Largest Shopping Destination David Jones • Myer • Apple Event Cinemas • AMF Bowling Lakeside Dining and 350 stores

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Robina Town Centre Open 7 Days T 5575 0480 Robina Town Centre Drive, Robina robinatowncentre.com.au

JPT Tour Group

Shop 18, 2 Elkhorn Avenue Surfers Paradise QLD 4129

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The day touring specialists

Shopping and world-class shows

SpecIAlty ServIceS • Offering the largest product choice of day tours in south- east Queensland from prestige tours to World Heritage-listed national parks and adventure tours to city sights. • With a versatile fleet we can tailor special events for groups of any size and time span - half day, full day, night tours, overnight tours and charters. • Choose from trendy Byron Bay or Noosa, historic Brisbane, the glorious Gold and Sunshine Coasts or breathtaking glow worm night tours at Springbrook National Park, theme parks, casino shows, dolphin feeding or fabulous Fraser Island. • Our guests receive exclusive gifts at selected outlets, foreign language guides, buy two tours and get one free!

38 Paradise Jet The Oasis Boating

Broadbeach Mall, Victoria Avenue Shop 7b, Mariners Cove Marina Broadbeach QLD 4218 60 Seaworld Dr Main Beach QLD 4217

T +61 7 5592 3900 F +61 7 5592 0271 T 1300 538 262 F +61 7 5531 4788

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Over 130 specialty stores Group discount rates

‘Take a ride’ on the Oasis Monorail Up to 600 pax per day!

The Oasis Shopping Centre brings fashion, food and lifestyle • 55 minutes of authentic jet boating action through over 35 km of to cosmopolitan Broadbeach. The Centre has direct access beautiful waterways. to patrolled beaches and features award winning restaurants • Approved access to the exclusive ‘Moreton Bay Marine Park’. and cafés. • Spot dolphins, wallabies and other wildlife in their natural habitat. The Oasis Shopping Centre boasts over 130 specialty stores, • Amazing sightseeing past Sovereign Island’s spectacular restaurants and services, including ATMs, Post Office, multi-million dollar mansions. newsagent, tavern and bottleshop, chemist, gyms and is • Recently awarded finalist in dual categories in the prestigious anchored by Woolworths. And a visit to The Oasis Shopping Queensland Tourism Awards. Centre isn’t complete without taking a ride on the iconic Oasis Monorail, which connects through to the renowned Sofitel • Providing the highest level in safety, performance and passenger Hotel and Jupiters Casino. comfort aboard our first-class, purpose-built boats. • Delivering unforgettable experiences, Paradise Jet Boating is a must do team building activity for groups of all sizes. • Proud to be the Gold Coast’s premium jet boat operator.

39 Pre and Post Touring

The Outback The Great Barrier Reef Australia’s outback is the cultural and spiritual home of our From the Gold Coast, delegates can visit Lady Elliot Island to view stunning country. From the amazing Kakadu National Park to the one of the most pristine sections of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Red Centre’s Uluru (Ayres Rock) you’ll experience some of our Explore by air, land and below the water surface all in one day! most recognised natural wonders. Melbourne Sydney Melbourne boasts great events, a passion for food and wine The Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach or the and a fabulous art scene. Home to a non-stop program of World Heritage Blue Mountains, whatever takes your fancy. festivals, dining, major art exhibitions and musical extravaganzas, Stunning Sydney, home to some of Australia’s most talked Melbourne has been named the world’s ‘most livable city’. about icons, is just waiting to be explored. Fraser Island BYRon Bay Dubbed ‘sexy’ by Forbes magazine and ‘world’s best beach’ by Cosmopolitan, alternative and charming, the culture and lifestyle Discovery Channel, Fraser is the world’s largest sand island and offered by Byron Bay is welcoming and easy to get lost in. From is famous for its dingos, wildlife, native birds, rainforests, creeks, crystal clear Pacific Ocean beaches to sub-tropical hinterland lakes, fishing and breathtaking scenery. there is a tonne to explore in this coastal paradise. Tasmania The Sunshine Coast Tasmania is Australia’s only island state - a heart-shaped Home of Australia Zoo (of Steve Irwin fame), the Sunshine island of lush green valleys, uncrowded towns and villages and Coast is just a two-hour drive north of the Gold Coast. As well undeveloped coastlines. Engage with wildlife, cruise majestic as enjoying a world-class gourmet scene, this stunning natural rivers, or simply savour the inspiring views. region has earned recognition by the UNESCO as an official Biosphere Reserve. Adelaide Referred to as the wine and festival capital of Australia, beautiful Perth Adelaide is surrounded by parklands and historic buildings and is From the laidback vibe of seaside Fremantle to the stunning home to award-winning wineries and restaurants. natural (and gourmet!) wonders of Margaret River wine country, you will be spoilt for choice in Western Australia’s capital.

40 The Gold Coast allows delegates the perfect opportunity to extend their trip and explore the diverse beauty that is Australia

41 Wining and Dining

Taste sensation A fine drop From the simple pleasure of perfectly cooked fresh fish and chips The Gold Coast’s inimitable hinterland creates pockets of by the sea, to the delicately layered flavours of a duck liver parfait mesoclimates that nourish a rapidly developing wine culture. and poached pear on French toasted brioche, there are more Vineyards are lovingly managed by generations of passionate than 600 restaurants, bars and cafés to choose from on the Gold experts who welcome guests through tours and tastings. Coast. Dietary needs and cultural requirements are readily catered The sweet nectar of the Tamborine Mountain Distillery and for with ease and professionalism. Modern Australian cuisine or Carlton Brewhouse will satisfy the most particular drinker with the authentic flavour of cultures from around the globe, nowhere entertaining tours and delectable local spirits and beers that tastes quite like the Gold Coast. make wonderful souvenirs.

From fine dining to alfresco cafés, we’ve got indulgence covered

42 NAME CUISINE CAPACITY PHONE WEBSITE LOCATION

1two3 Dining & Lounge Bar Mediterranean 100 +61 7 5538 4123 1two3restaurant.com.au Broadbeach Alleys Restaurant at Modern Australian 250 +61 7 5534 7999 currumbinrsl.com.au Currumbin Currumbin RSL Alto Cucina & Bar Mediterranean 150 +61 7 5570 3110 altocucina.com.au Broadbeach Aussie China Kitchen Chinese 150 +61 7 5526 8328 Surfers Paradise Bavarian Bier Café German 350 +61 7 3339 0900 bavarianbiercafé.com Broadbeach Black Coffee Lyrics Modern Australian 50 +61 402 189 437 blackcoffeelyrics.com.au Surfers Paradise BMD Northcliffe Surf Club Modern Australian 50 +61 7 5539 8091 northcliffesurfclub.com.au Surfers Paradise Café D'Bar Café - +61 7 5599 2031 cafédbar.com.au Coolangatta Cav's Steakhouse Steak 250 +61 7 5532 2954 cavssteakhouse.com Labrador Cedar Creek Estate Winery Modern Australian 110 +61 7 5545 1666 cedarcreekestate.com.au Mount Tamborine Chill on Tedder Modern Australian 55 +61 7 5528 0388 chillontedder.com.au Main Beach Coolangatta SLSC Modern Australian 180 +61 7 5536 4648 coolangattasurfclub.com Coolangatta Currumbin Beach Vikings SLSC Modern Australian 50 +61 7 5534 2932 currumbinslsc.com.au Currumbin Dracula’s Cabaret Restaurant Theatre restaurant 500 +61 7 5575 1000 draculas.com.au Broadbeach East Asian Fusion 610 +61 7 5538 8868 east88.com.au Broadbeach Firefly Churrascaria Bistro & Grill - +61 7 5539 8600 fireflygrill.com.au Broadbeach Chargrill & Bar Glass Dining & Lounge Bar Modern Australian 120 +61 7 5527 1009 glassrestaurant.com.au Main Beach Goa Indian Fusion Indian 70 +61 7 5679 3820 goaindianfusion.com.au Main Beach Gold Coast Shark's Fin Seafood Chinese - +61 7 5539 9866 Surfers Paradise Restaurant Grand Palace Chinese Restaurant Chinese - +61 7 5667 9558 Surfers Paradise Hard Rock Café Surfers Paradise Modern Australian 245 +61 7 5539 9377 hardrock.com Surfers Paradise Harrigans Drift Inn Irish 200 +61 7 5546 1997 harrigansdriftinn.com.au Jacobs Well Historic Rivermill Café 150 +61 7 5533 2922 historicrivermill.com.au Mt Nathan La Rustica Restaurant Italian / Turkish - +61 7 5570 1152 larusticarestaurant.com.au Surfers Paradise Lauxes Loungebar & Restaurant Modern Australian 120 +61 7 5531 5555 lauxes.com.au Broadbeach Legends Seafood Restaurant Chinese - +61 7 5538 4567 Surfers Paradise Marina Mazzat Lebanese / Mediterranean - +61 7 5527 0640 mazzat.com.au Main Beach Mario's Italian Restaurant Italian 400 +61 7 5570 3110 mariosrestaurant.com.au Broadbeach Mavis's Kitchen Modern Australian 100 +61 2 6679 5664 maviseskitchen.com.au Mt Warning Mount Nathan Winery Modern Australian 60 +61 7 5533 7780 mtnathanwinery.com.au Mt Nathan Oskars on Burleigh Modern Australian 150 +61 7 5576 3722 oskars.com.au Burleigh OutBack Jacks Steak House 110 +61 7 5596 4123 outbackjacks.com.au Southport Sirromet Wines Modern Australian 200 +61 7 3206 2999 sirromet.com Mount Cotton Southport Sharks Modern Australian 1000 +61 7 5532 1155 southportsharks.com.au Southport Southport SLSC Modern Australian 60 +61 7 5665 3900 sslsc.com.au Main Beach Southport Yacht Club Modern Australian 300 +61 7 5591 3500 southportyachtclub.com.au Main Beach Tamborine Cooking School Cook your own 18 +61 7 5545 4564 tamborinecookingschool.com.au Mt Tamborine Teavine House High Tea 55 +61 7 5533 9889 teavinehouse.com.au Tallebudgera Tedder & Woodroffe Modern Australian 50 +61 7 5532 4539 tedderandwoodroffe.com.au Main Beach Lounge & Dining The Office Tapas - +61 7 5559 5250 Palm Beach The Polish Place Polish 50 +61 7 5545 1603 thepolishplace.com.au North Tamborine The Surf Club Kurrawa Modern Australian 200 +61 7 5526 8206 kurrawasurf.com.au Broadbeach Vapiano Italian 70 +61 7 5538 8967 vapiano.com.au Surfers Paradise Witches Chase Cheese, Bistro & Grill 120 +61 7 5545 2032 witcheschasecheese.com.au Mt Tamborine Mt Tamborine Brewery

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The city’s purpose built meeting and convention spaces can be found in international hotels and resorts, as well as the renowned Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre. Whether you are seeking a hotel or resort that can house your entire delegation, or an accommodation option that will offer a distinctive experience in its own right, you will find a perfect place for delegates to rest their heads on the Gold Coast. The vast majority of the city’s accommodation, venues and leisure activities are all located within 40 minutes of the city centre.

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Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise 14 550 350 275 580 374 +61 7 5592 9900 crowneplaza.com Surfers Paradise Gold Coast Convention & 18 6020 4600 1620 6245 0 +61 7 5504 4000 gccec.com.au Broadbeach Exhibition Centre Hilton Surfers Paradise 6 320 220 230 350 169 +61 7 5680 8150 hiltonsurfersparadise.com.au Surfers Paradise Hotel Grand Chancellor 6 400 400 250 500 408 +61 7 5579 3499 grandchancellorhotels.com Surfers Paradise Surfers Paradise InterContinental Sanctuary Cove 16 500 240 250 400 243 +61 7 5530 1234 intercontinental.com Sanctuary Cove Resort Jupiters Gold Coast 16 2200 1100 1134 1800 594 +61 7 5592 8100 jupitersgoldcoast.com.au Broadbeach Mantra Legends Hotel 7 300 220 170 400 403 +61 7 5588 7888 mantralegendshotel.com.au Surfers Paradise O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat and 8 120 100 60 120 110 +61 7 5502 4900 oreillys.com.au via Canungra Mountain Villas Outrigger Surfers Paradise 9 550 300 250 600 409 +61 7 5504 0621 outrigger.com.au Surfers Paradise Palazzo Versace 9 450 310 270 500 200 +61 7 5509 8000 palazzoversace.com.au Main Beach Q1 Resort and Spa 5 350 220 130 400 180 +61 7 5630 4565 q1.com.au Surfers Paradise QT Gold Coast 13 750 520 360 750 297 +61 7 5584 1200 qtgoldcoast.com.au Surfers Paradise RACV Royal Pines Resort 15 1800 1000 900 1800 331 +61 7 5597 8700 racv.com.au/royalpines Benowa Mercure Gold Coast Resort 13 700 400 330 900 280 +61 7 5555 7700 mercuregoldcoastresort.com.au Carrara Sea Temple 4 120 100 90 180 52 +61 7 5635 5700 accorhotels.com Surfers Paradise Sea World Resort & 7 280 150 136 250 405 +61 7 5591 0035 seaworldresort.com.au Main Beach Sheraton Mirage Resort & Spa 7 1000 550 550 1000 293 +61 7 5577 0000 sheratonmiragegoldcoast.com Main Beach Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach 9 350 220 170 350 296 +61 7 5592 2250 sofitelgoldcoast.com.au Broadbeach Surfers Paradise Marriott 9 800 480 400 800 329 +61 7 5592 9800 surfersparadisemarriott.com.au Surfers Paradise Resort & Spa Tallebudgera Active nprsr.qld.gov.au/get-active/ - - - - - 75 +61 7 5507 0200 Tallebudgera Recreation Centre recreation-centres/index Tangalooma Island Resort 4 200 128 128 200 317 +61 7 3637 2000 tangalooma.com Moreton Island Tweed Ultima 2 220 230 180 350 130 +61 7 5599 3500 tweedultima.com.au Tweed Heads Twin Towns Clubs & Resorts 8 1050 450 350 3000 350 +61 7 5599 0247 twintowns.com.au Tweed Heads Vibe Hotel Gold Coast 4 100 80 50 160 199 +61 7 5539 0444 vibehotels.com.au Surfers Paradise Watermark Hotel & Spa 6 300 230 180 400 388 +61 7 5588 8334 watermarkhotelgoldcoast.com.au Surfers Paradise

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Air on Broadbeach 86 +61 7 5555 3000 airbroadbeach.com.au Broadbeach Aria Apartments 40 +61 7 5504 4500 ariabroadbeach.com.au Broadbeach Bel Air on Broadbeach 100 +61 7 5584 9600 belairbroadbeach.com.au Broadbeach Broadbeach Travel Inn Apartments 66 +61 7 5570 1899 broadbeachtravelinn.com.au Broadbeach Freshwater Point Resort 72 +61 7 5582 1000 freshwaterpointresort.com.au Broadbeach Mantra Broadbeach on The Park 60 +61 7 5592 3152 mantrabroadbeachonthepark.com.au Broadbeach Mantra Sierra Grand 105 +61 7 5668 5105 mantrasierragrand.com.au Broadbeach Meriton Serviced Apartments 181 +61 7 5579 6211 meritonapartments.com.au/gc Broadbeach Peppers Broadbeach 504 +61 7 5635 1000 peppers.com.au/broadbeach Broadbeach

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S T Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre

Cnr Gold Coast Highway and TE Peters Drive Broadbeach QLD 4218 W gccec.com.au

T +61 7 5504 4000 F +61 7 5504 4001 E [email protected]

Meeting Rooms 18

Largest Capacity (theatre) 6000

Largest Capacity (banquet) 3500

Location The Centre has 18 meeting rooms of various sizes, a 6,000-tiered seat Arena divisible Centrally located in Broadbeach on the into three spaces, 6,000 square metres of Gold Coast, few destinations have such exhibition space divisible into 4 halls and a multitude of accommodation options. 2,000 square metres of parklands and Conveniently linked to Jupiters Hotel and external space. Casino (the award winning hotel-casino complex) via a pedestrian bridge, the GCCEC With 10,000 square metres of usable is specifically designed to make your visit a exhibition space across the ground floor, little easier. large spacious foyers, cutting edge wireless technology, an onsite audio visual team, The Centre is located a short walk from 1,400 undercover car parks and 180 degree the surf beach and the chic Broadbeach views of the Broadbeach skyline it is easy to alfresco dining precinct featuring more see why at GCCEC you will experience the than 100 restaurants and cafés offering difference. rich culinary diversity with tastes from around the globe. The village atmosphere in Recreational Facilities Broadbeach offers an almost European feel as you walk the streets and choose from 70 km of uninterrupted pristine coastline, one of the multi award-winning restaurants world class golf courses, theme parks, or chic coffee houses along Surf Parade, or casino and shopping centres. The beautiful perhaps spoil yourself at one of the trendy subtropical climate of the Gold Coast has an eateries in Broadbeach Mall. average of 300 days of sunshine each year.

Home to one of Australia’s largest retail Venue Highlights centres, Pacific Fair is a destination of Multi-award winning onsite catering team its own with over 300 specialty stores, catering for 3,500 guests in banquet cinemas, and an abundance of casual style. Disabled facilities, access lift, air- dining. Shopping in Broadbeach doesn’t conditioning. Dedicated organisers’ offices, end there. Centres like the Oasis Shopping registration desk, back of house areas and Centre, Aria, the Phoenician and Niecon green rooms. Plaza are home to boutiques, art galleries and magnificent jewellers. Onsite audio visual team, digital onsite advertising, power, data, water services, Finally this venue is highly accessible, waste disposal services and wireless internet located just 20 minutes north of the Gold technology. Coast Airport and one-hour south of the Brisbane International Airport. Boardroom, vehicular access into Arena and Halls. Easily accessible loading docks Meeting & Technical Facilities and outdoor terraces. Linked undercover The GCCEC offers maximum flexibility, walkway to Jupiters Hotel and Casino. state-of-the-art facilities and professional service. The unique multi-purpose design of the GCCEC caters for smaller meetings, large events or exclusive use.

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Banquet Room Area (m2) Theatre Classroom Cabaret U-Shape Boardroom Cocktail Banquet (Dance) +Arena 2182 6020 1620 - - - 2600 1640 2600 +Arena 1 904 - 580 - - - 900 700 900 +Arena 2 1278 - 930 - - - 1280 1020 1280 +Arena 1A or 1B 452 - 291 - - - 450 350 450 *Arena 1 904 2500 ------*Arena 2 1278 3500 ------*Arena 1A or 1B 452 1250 ------Central Room 1068 1360 714 - - - 1070 800 1070 Central Room A 552 750 378 - - - 550 340 550 Central Rooms B or C 258 290 147 - - - 260 160 260 Halls 1,2,3,4 6345 - - - - - 6245 4600 6245 Hall 1 1550 - 980 - - - 1550 1120 1550 Hall 2 1745 - 1100 - - - 1720 1270 1720 Hall 3 1775 - 1120 - - - 1750 1290 1750 Hall 4 1275 - 800 - - - 1250 920 1250 Rooms 1,2,3 or 4 60 50 N/S 27 N/S - - - 60 40 60 Rooms 5,6,7 or 8 162 200 102 - - - 160 110 160 Room 9 152 180 90 - - - 150 100 150 Room 10 20 14 N/S 12 N/S - - - 20 10 20 Room 11 24 22 N/S 18 N/S - - - 24 10 24 Room 12 47.5 48 N/S 24 N/S - - - 47 30 47 Rooms 10,11,12 112.5 152 N/S 70 N/S - - - 110 60 110

DISCLAIMER: All capacities listed are to be used as a guide only staging and audio visual requirements may reduce capacities.

49 Hotel Grand Chancellor

Cnr Surfers Paradise Boulevard and Hanlan Street Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 W grandchancellorhotels.com

T +61 7 5579 3499 F +61 7 5592 0026 E [email protected]

Meeting Rooms 6

Largest Capacity (theatre) 400

Largest Capacity (banquet) 400

locAtIon recreAtIonAl fAcIlItIeS Hotel Grand Chancellor is located in the A newly landscaped outdoor area boasts heart of Surfers Paradise, adjacent to Cavill heated swimming pool and spa and full- Avenue and 150 metres from the iconic sized tennis court. Surfers Paradise beach. Only a 60 minute drive to Brisbane International Airport and A well-equipped fitness centre and guest 30 minutes to Gold Coast Airport. laundry rounds out the recreation facilities over one convenient level. AccommodAtIon The hotel also offers a Lobby tour desk and The hotel features 408 rooms over 36 24 hour business centre. floors. There are a variety of room types to choose from, including newly refurbished venue HIGHlIGHtS rooms, Family Rooms and Premium Suites with spacious living areas. Every room Hanlan’s Restaurant - conveniently located features spectacular ocean or city views on level 1 along with meeting rooms; serving from private balconies. In-room dining and buffet breakfast and al la carte dinner daily, laundry service available, as well as mini bar used for private lunches and seating up to in Premium room types. 225 guests per sitting.

meetInG & tecHnIcAl fAcIlItIeS Hanlan’s Bar located in the Hotel Lobby and serving light dining options daily, a perfect Unobstructed by pillars the meeting spot to enjoy a morning coffee or wind space is versatile; with removable walls, down with an afternoon cocktail. interconnecting rooms, natural lighting and high ceilings. The function floor is Modern Hotel Lobby featuring 24 hour fully equipped with modern technology; reception and concierge service. each room features drop down projection screens, electronic room signage and complete wireless internet access; with professional IT support available onsite. All rooms are located on one convenient level and are adjacent to Hanlan’s Restaurant.

banquet room Area (m2) theatre classroom cabaret u-Shape boardroom cocktail banquet (dance) verandah 141 50 24 32 20 20 80 40 30 boulevard 179 100 50 56 30 20 150 70 60 Sands 87 70 36 48 21 20 60 60 30 Horizon 121 100 60 64 30 20 120 80 60 Sunset 207 250 100 128 50 30 240 160 120 oasis 107 100 48 56 27 20 100 70 50 paradise ballroom Sands 415 400 190 240 50 40 400 320 280 Grand ballroom 522 - - 320 - - 500 400 360 pre-function lobby 277 - - - - - 200 - - poolside 240 - - 64 - - 150 80 -

50 Jupiters Hotel & Casino

Broadbeach Island Broadbeach QLD 4218 W jupitersgoldcoast.com.au

T +61 7 5592 8100 F +61 7 5592 8297 E [email protected]

Meeting Rooms 16

Largest Capacity (theatre) 2200

Largest Capacity (banquet) 1100

Location The Pavilion Convention Centre is fully equipped with wireless LAN Jupiters Hotel & Casino is located in Technology and the centre is capable of Broadbeach on the Gold Coast, adjacent to connecting access for up to 1500 concurrent the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition devices within the Convention Centre space Centre. One hour’s drive from Brisbane and Hotel. International Airport and 20 minutes from Gold Coast Airport. There is a complimentary Wireless service, Accommodation provided for all Convention Centre guests, which enables them to browse the internet, Jupiters is one of the Gold Coast’s largest social media and check emails etc. from accommodation providers with 592 superbly wherever they are within the venue. appointed hotel rooms including suites with sweeping views of the ocean and hinterland. Unique catering venues include poolside and The Executive Rooms and Suites feature the Pavilion lawn for up to 1000 guests plus VIP express check-in, complimentary valet suites and penthouses for VIP events. parking, garment pressing, continental breakfast and evening drinks and canapés. Jupiters Theatre, a 2000 seat venue is a tiered auditorium perfect for awards Meeting & Technical Facilities evenings, plenary sessions and opening/ Home to The Pavilion Convention Centre closing ceremonies. The theatre also boasts featuring 1600 square metres of pillarless a purpose-built integrated movie projection convention space for up to 2200 guests, booth and 3D projector. Jupiters Hotel & Casino is the preferred venue for many high profile meetings and events. Venue Highlights Jupiters Hotel & Casino is the home of seven Also boasting 13 function rooms plus restaurants, eight lively bars, a live stage boardrooms, the property offers an show spectacular and the 24 hour non-stop exciting array of venue options for intimate action of the city’s only casino. gatherings, executive board meetings together with incentives, conferences and exhibitions.

Banquet Room Area (m2) Theatre Classroom Cabaret U-Shape Boardroom Cocktail Banquet (Dance) Pavilion Ballroom 1627.5 2200 1134 832 - - 1800 1100 1000 Southport + Gold Coast or 1085 1196 600 512 - - 1000 640 580 Gold Coast + Surfers Paradise Southport or Gold Coast or 542.50 672 324 256 - - 500 320 280 Surfers Paradise Rooms Southport I, II or III or Surfers 178.25 200 90 72 33 30 150 90 60 Paradise I, II or III Coolangatta 221 267 114 80 - - 160 100 90 Broadbeach 110.5 120 40 42 36 100 50 50 Coolangatta I, II, III or IV or 55.25 60 27 16 24 18 40 20 10 Broadbeach I or II Pavilion Gallery 534 - - - - - 1000 - - Pavilion Marquee 1050 1150 600 480 - - 800 600 540 Poolside ------900 350 - Pavilion Lawn 780 - - - - - 1000 640 580 Executive Boardroom - - - - - 20 - - - Boland Grainger - - - - - 10 - - -

51 Palazzo Versace

94 Sea World Drive Main Beach QLD 4217 W palazzoversace.com.au

T +61 7 5509 8000 F +61 7 5509 8047 E [email protected]

Meeting Rooms 10

Largest Capacity (theatre) 450

Largest Capacity (banquet) 310

Location the perfect position for product launches or a bespoke business meeting for Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the the board, Palazzo Versace creates an Gold Coast Broadwater with access to a 90 extraordinary setting for conferences and berth private marina. events. Driven by the highest standards 80km south of Brisbane International Airport, of planning and attention to detail, every 35km north of Gold Coast Airport and 30km aspect is personalised to the most specific north east of the Gold Coast Hinterland, requirements to create show-stopping events connected to Marina Mirage Shopping like no other. Centre and walking distance to Sea World La Medusa Ballroom will add a touch of Theme Park. grandeur to any event with its intricate Accommodation Facilities detailing and high vaulted ceilings. With full flexibility, the La Medusa Ballroom has the 200 luxe accommodation rooms and suites, ability to divide into three individual spaces 72 two and three bedroom condominiums, making it an ideal venue for a host of three multi-award winning restaurants, occasions of up to 500 guests. two chic bars, world-class Fitness and Wellbeing Centre, Aurora Spa Retreat, 24 Finestra is an energetic and inviting venue hour concierge service, in-room dining and with high ceilings and views over the serene the Water Salon - Australia’s first poolside outdoor fountain terrace. cabana experience around the 65 metre lagoon pool and man-made beach. The alfresco Fountain Terrace is an inspirational space positioned overlooking Complimentary Inclusions the crystal clear lagoon pool. The stunning Complimentary self parking and porterage. backdrop is perfect for cocktail soirees or Super Sensory VIP Group Check-in complete banquet events of up to 200 guests. with a selection of juices, lavender infused hand towels within a personalised area. In-house audio visual supplier with state- of-the-art equipment and support team. Conference Facilities Dedicated Conference Services Manager who is a ‘one stop shop’ for the client From spectacular events for 500 attendees, ensuring the smooth delivery of conferences creative conferences for 270 delegates, and events.

Banquet Room Area (m2) Theatre Classroom Cabaret U-Shape Boardroom Cocktail Banquet (Dance) La Medusa Ballroom 467 450 270 224 - - 500 310 300 La Medusa 1 255 180 100 64 48 - 200 120 110 La Medusa 2 74 50 20 24 18 34 70 30 20 La Medusa 3 109 80 40 48 21 36 90 60 50 Boardroom - - - - - 12 - - - Finestra 63 60 33 32 27 28 50 40 30 Fountain Terrace 250 80 - 80 - - 200 100 - Pre Function Lobby 152 70 30 32 26 26 280 - - Vie Bar + Restaurant 100 - - - - - 250 80 - Vanitas Restaurant 136 - - - - - 100 70 -

52 RACV Royal Pines Resort

Ross Street Benowa QLD 4217 W racv.com.au/royalpines

T +61 7 5597 8700 F +61 7 5597 8791 E [email protected]

Meeting Rooms 15

Largest Capacity (theatre) 1800

Largest Capacity (banquet) 1000

Location internet, RACV Royal Pines Resort comfortably caters for groups of up to RACV Royal Pines Resort is the ideal venue 1800 delegates. for conferences and events. Situated in the heart of Queensland’s Gold Coast, midway Featuring a pillarless ballroom and breakout between the beaches of Surfers Paradise and rooms all complemented with large foyer the rainforests of the Hinterland. RACV Royal spaces, the convention areas easily adapt Pines Resort is only 25 minutes from the Gold to varying sized conferences, exhibitions, Coast Airport and an hour from Brisbane meetings and allow vehicle access. A number Airport and is in close proximity to all major of unique outdoor event spaces, covered and attractions and shopping centres. uncovered plus a sporting field provide an Accommodation exciting backdrop for themed dinners, team building, marquees and outdoor exhibitions Compromising 331 luxury rooms with a difference. including 50 suites and a mixture of twin and king configurations. The Executive Suites Offering an in-house audio visual supplier are located on the 22nd floor and are ideally and onsite team building company, RACV suited for senior managers. The Executive Royal Pines Resort provides the ultimate Lounge, located on the 21st floor, features solution for every conference organiser. a private meeting area, modern furniture, complimentary internet, valet parking, full Recreational Facilities buffet breakfast daily and light all day Relax and unwind with the region’s only refreshments with evening drinks 27-hole composite golf course, driving range and canapés. and teaching facilities, practice putting green, five tennis courts, heated swimming pool, Meeting & Technical Facilities children’s playground with jumping pillow, With 15 versatile meeting spaces, the majority eight restaurants and bars, One Spa and One with natural light and all with complimentary Spa Hair.

Banquet Room Area (m2) Theatre Classroom Cabaret U-Shape Boardroom Cocktail Banquet (Dance) Royal Benowa Foyer 1000 - - - - - 1000 450 - Royal Benowa Ballroom 1500 1800 900 800 - - 1800 1000 - Prince 480 600 300 280 90 120 600 350 - Monarch 510 600 300 280 90 120 600 350 - Marquis 480 600 300 280 90 120 600 350 - Norfolk Hall 240 250 120 120 - - 200 150 - Norfolk 70 50 30 32 22 22 70 40 - Karrie Webb 99 60 40 40 28 24 90 50 - Jacaranda 80 50 30 32 22 22 70 40 - VIP Boardroom 16 - - - - 8 - - - Business Centre 20 - - - - 6 - - - Convention Lobby 425 250 200 160 50 60 250 200 - Waratah 30 25 12 - 10 15 - - - Boronia 35 30 18 - 10 14 - - - Gardenia 30 25 40 - 10 15 70 - - Cypress 99 60 40 - 28 24 70 40 - The Boardroom 65 - - - - 16 - - - Poolside Area ------1000 450 - Undercover Tennis Courts 1500 - - 640 - - 1800 800 -

53 Sheraton Mirage Resort & Spa Gold Coast

71 Sea World Drive Main Beach QLD 4217 W sheratonmiragegoldcoast.com

T +61 7 5577 0000 F +61 7 5577 0093 E [email protected]

Meeting Rooms 7

Largest Capacity (theatre) 1000

Largest Capacity (banquet) 550

Location Mirage Grand Terrace is a spectacular indoor foyer, overlooking the sparkling . The The only five star resort located on the Boardroom provides a formal space with beachfront and connected to Marina Mirage lagoon views and the medium sized Lagoon shopping and marine precinct. Located 40 Room can be split into two meeting areas. minutes north of the Gold Coast Airport and The poolside lawns adjacent to the beach are one hour drive south from Brisbane Airport. the perfect outdoor venue for events with up Accommodation to 550 guests. Our 295 newly refurbished rooms boast Recreational Facilities space and comfort starting at 43 square Sheraton Mirage overlooks the lifeguard metres and feature resort, lagoon or ocean patrolled Mirage Beach and is surrounded views. Every room includes the Sheraton by nature reserves and parklands with Sweet Sleeper bed, flat screen television, numerous attractions just minutes away. Wi-Fi access, designer furnishings and large Guests enjoy access to the Golden Door opening windows. gym, swimming pool, 12 treatment rooms Meeting & Technical Facilities and four tennis courts. Connected by sky bridge to Marina Mirage Shopping Centre The newly refurbished Mirage Grand Ballroom and Marine precinct, enjoy over 80 specialty seats up to 1000 people theatre style boutiques, restaurants and cafes. and can divide into five event rooms. This ballroom offers direct access for vehicles and At Sheraton Mirage we ensure every meeting has fully integrated state-of-the-art lighting or event is an experience to remember. and audio-visual systems. For meeting break-outs, trade or cocktail functions, the

Banquet Room Area (m2) Theatre Classroom Cabaret U-Shape Boardroom Cocktail Banquet (Dance) Mirage Grand Ballroom 759 1000 550 440 100 - 1000 550 500 Grand Ballroom 1 230 260 140 120 60 - 250 150 120 Grand Ballroom 2 253 260 140 120 60 - 280 150 120 Grand Ballroom 3 253 300 140 120 60 - 360 180 150 Grand Ballroom 4 80 50 40 32 29 24 60 40 30 Grand Ballroom 5 80 50 40 32 29 24 60 40 30 Grand Ballroom 6 96 80 50 48 35 30 100 60 40 Mirage Grand Terrace 420 - - - - - 550 220 150 Lagoon Room 198 150 80 96 50 42 180 120 80 Lagoon Room 1 99 70 40 48 29 24 75 50 30 Lagoon Room 2 99 70 40 48 29 24 75 50 30 Boardroom 42 - - - - 20 - 20 - Pandanus Room 350 150 50 144 35 36 350 180 100 Horizons 278 - - 104 - 40 300 170 110 Executive Boardroom 25 - - - - 14 - 14 - Chairman’s Boardroom 27.3 - - - - 12 - 12 - Garden Terrace Boardroom 48 ------12 - East Poolside Lawn ------550 420 - North Beachside Lawn ------160 120 - South Beachside Lawn ------600 550 - North Island ------120 70 - South Island ------100 60 -

54 Twin Towns Clubs & Resorts

Wharf Street Tweed Heads NSW 2485 W twintowns.com.au

T +61 7 5599 0247 F +61 7 5599 0462 E [email protected]

Meeting Rooms 8

Largest Capacity (theatre) 1050

Largest Capacity (banquet) 450

Twin Towns Clubs and Resorts, incorporating Accommodation the recently renovated Twin Towns Services Outrigger Twin Towns Resort offers hotel Club, Club Banora, Twin Towns Juniors and and deluxe rooms, and one, two and three the adjoining Outrigger Twin Towns Resort bedroom suites across two towers, with provide conference venues, restaurants, recently refurbished hotel and deluxe entertainment, sports, accommodation and rooms in the Ocean Tower. All rooms and above all, outstanding service. suites have private balconies with ocean or harbour views. Located amidst the spectacular holiday atmosphere of the Southern Gold Coast and The resort has a bar, indoor and outdoor Tweed, Twin Towns has built an impeccable heated swimming pool and spa, steam room, reputation for hosting the region’s largest gymnasium, mini golf and tennis courts. conferences, trade shows, dinners and themed events. Twin Towns offers licensed Meeting & Technical Facilities club facilities, world-class entertainment, superb dining, an 18 hole championship golf Twin Towns’ production team can provide the course, Olympic pool, lawn bowls greens and very best in sound and lighting and technical tennis courts. equipment. The Twin Towns’ team has won several entertainment industry’s Mo Awards The events team delivers conferences with for Best Technical Support. the utmost quality and personalised service. As a result of such professionalism, Twin Entertainment Towns has built an impeccable reputation Twin Towns not only has a reputation for hosting major events from all sectors of for hosting some of the region’s largest industry and government. conferences and events, it is also famous for world-class entertainment in its internationally Location acclaimed Twin Towns Showroom. Impress Twin Towns Services Club and Resorts your delegates at a conference dinner with are uniquely situated on the border of a full symphony orchestra, comedians, rock Queensland and New South Wales at the band or spectacular variety show. twin towns of Coolangatta/Tweed Heads. Only 2.5km south of the Gold Coast Exciting news! New event space available Airport and 60 minutes drive from the October, 2013 with stunning views. heart of Brisbane.

Banquet Room Area (m2) Theatre Classroom Cabaret U-Shape Boardroom Cocktail Banquet (Dance) Showroom 1200 1050 350 200 - - 800 450 400 Stars 500 250 - 150 50 - 500 250 200 Renaissance Room 67 35 25 20 25 28 50 40 - Opal Room 51 25 20 20 20 22 40 30 - Terraces 1 & 2 38.2 35 25 - 20 28 40 50 - Room 1144 60 - - - - 12 - - - Visions 390 200 110 120 40 - 400 200 160 Tuscany Room - Club Banora 230 150 100 80 40 - 250 110 110 Oasis Pool 2094 - - 1 - - 3000 500 - Oasis Bar Area ------250 180 -

55 Cnr Surf Parade and Albert Avenue Broadbeach QLD 4218 Aria T +61 7 5504 4500 F +61 7 5504 4505 Apartments E [email protected]

W ariabroadbeach.com.au Location Meeting & Technical Facilities Situated in the heart of Broadbeach. 200 Aria services team can assist with small Accommodation Rooms 40 metres to a patrolled beach, minutes from conference facilities. In-house audio Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, Jupiters visual supplied and support team. Meeting Rooms 2 Casino and a stone’s throw from the Largest Capacity (theatre) 25 Gold Coast Convention Centre. Features Recreational Facilities a commercial precinct with cafés and Gymnasium, heated outdoor pool award-winning restaurants, your choice and sauna, security car park, bbq and of alfresco dining and specialty shopping entertainment area, theatrette and guest right on your doorstep. lounge, cable tv, air conditioned.

Accommodation Accommodation and small conference 40 Self Contained Apartments: facilities. • 4 bedroom Penthouse apartment • 3 bedroom Skyhouse apartment • 17 x 3 bedroom apartments • 21 x 2 bedroom apartments

2807 Gold Coast Highway Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 Crowne Plaza T +61 7 5592 9900 F +61 7 5592 9977 Surfers Paradise E [email protected] Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise is centrally The hotel features 14 flexible meeting W crowneplaza.com located between the famous Surfers rooms which vary in size and outlook. Paradise strip and the trendy Broadbeach. Accommodation Rooms 374 The Crowne Meetings Team will exceed Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise gives you all of your expectations; which is why Meeting Rooms 14 the flexibility to choose between spacious Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise is ‘taking hotel rooms, suites and self contained care of business behind the scenes.’ Largest Capacity (theatre) 550 apartments, all with private balconies and most with ocean views.

Room Area (m2) Theatre Classroom Cabaret Boardroom Cocktail Banquet Norfolk Room 370 400 220 200 - 450 280 Kauri Room 62 70 35 24 20 70 40 Cypress Room 53 60 30 24 20 60 40 Kauri/Cypress Room 115 110 70 56 30 100 80 Grand Ballroom 485 550 275 280 - 580 350 (Norfolk/ Kauri/Cypress) Phoenix Room 170 130 - 80 30 130 100 Acacia Room 110 80 42 48 25 80 60 Waratah Room 118 80 30 40 20 100 70 Banksia Room 33 - - - 14 - - Boronia Room 50 30 18 18 15 40 30 Orchid Room 42 - - - 6 - - The Boardroom 36 30 18 18 15 - - Cristels 250 30 18 24 15 150 100 Monaco Room 127 - - 24 - 80 40 Monaco Room II 116 110 70 64 30 100 80

56 6 Orchid Avenue Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 Hilton T +61 7 5680 8150 F +61 7 5680 8080 Surfers Paradise E [email protected] A new kind of indulgence in the heart of The versatile, pillarless ballroom, is W hiltonsurfersparadise.com.au the Gold Coast, Hilton Surfers Paradise complemented by a number of smaller is an unforgettable venue for meetings, breakout and adaptable outdoor Accommodation Rooms 169 conferences and incentives and offers an event spaces, allowing for up to six unprecedented range of accommodation concurrent sessions. Meeting Rooms 6 options and boutique style event facilities The hotel is located minutes from Surfers including a spectacular outdoor pool deck. Largest Capacity (theatre) 320 Paradise beach and in close proximity to the Gold Coast Convention Centre.

room Area (m2) theatre classroom cabaret boardroom cocktail banquet ballroom 250 320 230 176 - 350 220 ballroom 1 130 170 110 88 35 180 110 ballroom 2 116.5 140 90 80 30 160 100 pre-function Area 198 80 30 120 20 260 150 fIx cocktail bar 275 80 40 72 24 150 90 Salt grill (front) 180 - 20 80 12 180 150 Salt grill (back) 53 - 20 36 - 80 60 meeting room 1 11 - - - 8 - - meeting room 2 12 - - - 8 - - the deck 1500 - - 256 - 2000 320 poolside 470 - - 128 - 800 160 outdoor terrace 400 120 50 64 30 200 80 the podium 420 - - 120 - 200 150 the pavilion 340 - - 88 - 150 110 executive lounge 187 70 30 64 30 130 80 executive boardroom 128 - - - 14 - 14

22 View Avenue Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 Outrigger T +61 7 5504 0621 F +61 7 5531 5444 Surfers Paradise E [email protected] Outrigger Surfers Paradise is located in Outrigger Surfers Paradise offers an W outrigger.com.au the heart of the entertainment precinct extensive conference facility across two and just a one minute walk to the beautiful levels, comprising of nine meeting rooms Accommodation Rooms 409 beaches. Take advantage of flexible equipped to host up to 550 delegates, function rooms with natural light and Outrigger is the perfect base to discover all Meeting Rooms 9 adjoining terraces, ballrooms with trade the fun and excitement of the Gold Coast. access and a large pre-function space. Largest Capacity (theatre) 550

room Area (m2) theatre classroom cabaret boardroom cocktail banquet boulevard 1 140 100 40 48 30 100 60 boulevard 2 194 200 80 72 40 200 90 boulevard 3 163 150 66 64 40 150 80 boulevard 1 & 2 334 300 120 120 - 300 150 boulevard 2 & 3 357 350 146 136 - 350 170 boulevard ballroom 499 550 250 224 - 450 280 pre-function 287 - - - - 250 - paradise 1 32 15 - - 14 - - paradise 2 33 15 10 - 14 - - paradise 3 33 15 10 - 14 - - paradise 2 & 3 66 30 20 24 28 20 30 palm 1 276 200 100 120 40 200 140 palm 2 184 80 30 48 25 80 60 palm 3 70 40 27 16 20 - - palm ballroom 553 400 220 240 - 600 300 palm pre-function 238 - - - - 200 120 poolside 276 - - - - 250 140

57 9 Hamilton Avenue Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 Q1 T +61 7 5630 4565 F +61 7 5630 4555 Resort & Spa E [email protected] Location Meeting & Technical Facilities W q1.com.au As Australia’s tallest residential building, The Grand Ballroom on level two offers Q1 is visible in the Surfers Paradise skyline a pillarless meeting space with natural Accommodation Rooms 180 from kilometres away. Ideally located five lighting and WiFi. The operable walls Meeting Rooms 5 minutes walk from the heart of Surfers allow each client to create a unique Paradise; delegates can meet in an space ideal for their requirements. Seating Largest Capacity (theatre) 350 unforgettable venue. up to 350 theatre style, with numerous options for breakout spaces, both formal Accommodation and informal. Offering modern one, two and three bedroom apartments, each self- Recreational Facilities contained apartment features a spa bath, In partnership with SkyPoint Observation designer kitchen, complete laundry, and Deck, Q1 Resort can offer unique team oversized living area. All rooms offer building and dining opportunities. Only spectacular views of the Gold Coast city, metres from the beach, two outdoor hinterland or coastline. lagoon pools, indoor heated pool, spa and sauna, gymnasium, and an award- winning day spa; delegates have endless options to relax or explore.

Room Area (m2) Theatre Classroom Cabaret Boardroom Cocktail Banquet Grand Ballroom 324 350 130 80 176 400 220 Ballroom 1 112 90 40 30 48 130 60 Ballroom 2 110 90 40 24 56 120 70 Ballroom 3 102 80 30 24 48 100 60 Boardroom 35 - - 14 --- The Terrace 266 - - - - 200 180

81 Surf Parade Broadbeach QLD 4218 Sofitel Gold Coast T +61 7 5592 2250 F +61 7 5592 3747 Broadbeach E [email protected] • Boutique luxury conference venue in • Newly refurbished Broadbeach W sofitelgoldcoast.com.au Broadbeach. Room with Hinterland outlook, • Grand Ballroom seating 350 delegates situated poolside with wrap-around Accommodation Rooms 296 theatre style. timber deck. • WiFi connection in all meeting rooms. Largest Capacity (theatre) 350 • Ten technically-advanced meeting rooms. • Innovative team building menu. Largest Capacity (banquet) 220 • Natural light in many meeting rooms. • Award-winning banquet chefs and • Twentythree - an exclusive sky-high world-class Sofitel catering. conference venue. • Located opposite Gold Coast • Onsite Audio Visual team. Convention Centre.

Room Area (m2) Theatre Classroom Cabaret Boardroom Cocktail Banquet Grand Ballroom 312 350 170 176 60 350 220 Sorrento 253 200 100 128 40 200 160 Broadbeach 230 180 132 80 40 200 140 Twentythree 99 40 - 32 30 40 40 Paradise 1 69 60 35 32 23 50 40 Paradise 2 84 80 45 40 26 70 50 Paradise 1 & 2 153 140 90 80 50 150 100 Sovereign 1 59 50 20 24 22 40 30 Sovereign 2 56 40 20 24 20 40 30 Sovereign 1 & 2 115 110 54 48 50 80 60 Pool Deck 180 - - 96 - 300 120

58 158 Ferny Avenue Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 Surfers Paradise T +61 7 5592 9800 F +61 7 5592 9888 Marriott Resort & Spa E [email protected] Level 2 of the resort is set aside Trade exhibition space is located on W surfersparadisemarriott.com.au exclusively as a banquet and conference the same level as all conference rooms area and offers 2000 square metres of allowing all major sponsors to network Accommodation Rooms 329 special event space. with the delegates to their full potential.

Meeting Rooms 9 Conference facilities include a Grand A drive on lift allows easy access for Ballroom, nine meeting rooms of various motor vehicles or heavy equipment and Largest Capacity (theatre) 800 sizes, a fully appointed executive simplifies exhibition set up. boardroom and galleries to accommodate Organisers will be impressed with the up to 50 exhibition booths. resort’s state-of-the-art technology, Pre-function areas and terraces which which provides conference presenters adjoin several of the meeting rooms, with unlimited audiovisual production offer breathtaking views of the resort’s possibilities. landscaped gardens and lagoon area.

Room Area (m2) Theatre Classroom Cabaret Boardroom Cocktail Banquet Marriott Ballroom 715 800 450 360 - 1000 480 (Elston & Waianbah) Elston 357 400 230 144 - 500 220 Waianbah 357 400 230 144 - 500 220 Terrace Room 1 61 40 24 32 20 60 40 Terrace Room 2 50 30 20 24 20 50 30 Hinterland Room 1 82 50 40 32 20 85 40 Hinterland Room 2 82 50 40 32 20 85 40 The Verandah Room 110 120 50 48 20 120 60 The Boardroom 61 - - - 14 - 14 Garden Terrace 276 - - 224 - 350 260

Moreton Island QLD 4025 Tangalooma T +61 7 3637 2158 F +61 7 3268 6299 Island Resort E [email protected] Location Meeting & Technical Facilities W tangalooma.com Idyllic tropical island location just over one Four purpose built conference venues Accommodation Rooms 317 hour from Brisbane Airport and CBD. ranging from boardroom style to plenary rooms capable of holding 200 delegates Meeting Rooms 4 Accommodation theatre style. Pavilion marquees can be Largest Capacity (cocktail) 200 Seven different choices of used beachside for groups of up to accommodation ranging from 31/2 750 delegates. star to 5 star AAA tourism rated. Hotel rooms, resort suites and apartments, Recreational Facilities two bedroom villas, luxury Deep Blue Over 80 different activities available both apartments and exclusive hilltop homes. land and water based - fabulous for the adventure junkie! Extensive range of corporate team building options available.

Room Area (m2) Theatre Classroom Cabaret Boardroom Cocktail Banquet

Kallatina 185 180 128 128 60 200 128

Wadsworth 100 100 64 90 60 120 90

Mirapool Boardroom 20 30 18 18 - 30 18

59 3032 Surfers Paradise Boulevard Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 Watermark T +61 7 5588 8334 F +61 7 5588 8350 Hotel & Spa E [email protected] Location rooms, a poolside marquee and a large array of hotel facilities and services to W watermarkhotelgoldcoast.com.au Watermark Hotel & Spa Gold Coast is complement your meeting requirements. a 41/2 star luxury hotel located in the All Watermark conference venues Accommodation Rooms 388 heart of vibrant, sun-drenched Surfers feature natural light, complimentary WiFi Paradise, just 80 metres away from a Meeting Rooms 6 and audio visual facilities. glittering stretch of white sandy beaches Largest Capacity (theatre) 300 and five minutes walk to world-class Recreational Facilities shopping, dining and nightlife. Watermark offers a stylish, Meeting & Technical Facilities contemporary retreat and provides guests with access to a myriad of hotel Specialising in boutique conference facilities including a luxury day spa, two arrangements, Watermark Hotel & award-winning restaurants, hairdresser, Spa has 6 well-equipped meeting two pools, sauna and gymnasium.

Room Name Area (m2) Theatre Classroom Cabaret Boardroom Cocktail Banquet

Atlantis Ballroom 330 300 180 184 - 400 230 Atlantis 1 145 120 60 64 40 150 60 Atlantis 2 67 50 28 24 20 60 20 Atlantis 3 90 80 50 48 30 100 50 Atlantis 1 & 2 240 180 100 128 - 300 140 Boardroom 20 - - - 21 - - H20 84 35 24 32 20 100 40 Nautilus 1 73 60 42 32 30 80 40 Nautilus 2 59 30 24 24 18 50 30 Pool Deck Marquee 168 160 - - - - 80 Pool Deck Marquee 168 160 - - - - 80

Freshwater QT Point Resort Gold Coast

33 TE Peters Drive 7 Staghorn Avenue Broadbeach Waters QLD 4218 Surfers Paradise QLD 4217

T +61 7 5582 1000 T +61 7 5584 1200

E [email protected] E [email protected]

W freshwaterpointresort.com.au W qtgoldcoast.com.au

Accommodation Rooms 72 Accommodation Rooms 297

Meeting Rooms 3 Conference Rooms 13

Ideally located adjacent the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition An extraordinary hotel where an eclectic mix of design and art Centre in Broadbeach, and within easy walking distance to Jupiters comes to life. QT Gold Coast promises to bring imagination, Casino and Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, Freshwater Point Resort savvy and experience to your next meeting or event, plus all is the perfect place to stage your function. the facilities you expect and more - chic designer finishes, unforgettable food and drink experiences, inspired venues Freshwater Point has three modern function rooms each boasting: and a passionate events team. • LED Smart Screens with iPad and Laptop compatibility • FREE WiFi for all delegates Boasting three floors of meeting and event space including a Grand Ballroom with six metre high ceilings, further uniquely • Full catering services built venues can be found on levels one, two and 22 which • Onsite Café offer flexibility when break out space is required or the perfect Freshwater Point provides group discounted accommodation for room to unlock those creative ideas with refreshing ocean and function delegates. tree top views. • Function and accommodation in one easy booking! • Special group accommodation rates not available to the public

60 Sea World Resort & Water Park

Sea World Drive Main Beach QLD 4217

T +61 7 5591 0035 E [email protected] Our celebrated W seaworldresort.com.au venues deliver truly Largest Capacity (cocktail) 250

Largest Capacity (banquet) 150 once-in-a-lifetime experiences that make Sea World Resort & Water Park is nestled in tropical gardens with sparkling water and mountain views, and has so much more to your event completely offer than a basic function room. Why lock your delegates away in a boring room when you can unleash their creativity in one of the resort’s stimulating venues. The environment is corporate yet unforgettable relaxed which will have you all in the right head space to achieve your goals, making your conference a huge success. If you want to be impressed let Sea World Resort’s conference team help you discover a whole new world of conferencing where your expectations will be exceeded.

Unique Venues

UNIQUE VENUES B Ck PHONE WEBSITE LOCATION 1two3 Dining and Lounge Bar - 100 +61 7 5538 4123 1two3restaurant.com.au Broadbeach Alto Cucina and Bar 500 150 +61 7 5570 3110 altocucina.com.au Broadbeach AMF Robina 100 200 +61 7 5562 2382 amfbowling.com.au Robina The Arts Centre Gold Coast 400 800 +61 7 5581 6584 theartscentregc.com.au Surfers Paradise Arundel Hills Country Club 130 200 +61 7 5573 9400 ahcc.net.au Arundel Australian Outback Spectacular 1000 1000 +61 7 5519 6218 themeparks.com.au/events Oxenford Bond University 300 450 +61 7 5595 4124 bond.edu.au Robina Carlton Brewhouse 300 650 +61 7 3826 5858 carltonbrewhouse.com.au Yatala Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary 120 300 +61 7 5534 1266 cws.org.au Currumbin Dreamworld & WhiteWater World 1000 3000 +61 7 5588 1150 dreamworld.com.au/Events Coomera East 120 500 +61 7 5538 8868 east88.com.au Broadbeach Gold Coast Turf Club 500 1000 +61 7 5538 1599 gctc.com.au Bundall Hard Rock Café 245 500 +61 7 5539 9377 hardrock.com Surfers Paradise Imagine Cruises 120 290 +61 433 314 511 imaginecruises.net.au Main Beach Komune Gold Coast 90 100 +61 7 5536 6764 komuneresorts.com/goldcoast Coolangatta Lauxes Loungebar & Restaurant 100 250 +61 7 5531 5555 lauxes.com.au Broadbeach Gold Coast Island Adventures - McLarens Landing 1000 1800 +61 7 5532 2444 tallship.com.au/corporate_events South Stradbroke Island Paradise Country - - +61 7 5573 8270 paradisecountry.com.au Oxenford Sea World 650 2000 +61 7 5519 6218 themeparks.com.au/events Main Beach Sharks Events Centre 680 1000 +61 7 5532 1155 southportsharks.com.au Southport SkyPoint Observation Deck 250 380 +61 7 5582 2700 skypoint.com.au Surfers Paradise Southport Yacht Club 170 300 +61 7 5591 3500 southportyachtclub.com.au Main Beach Warner Bros. Movie World 1200 2500 +61 7 5519 6218 themeparks.com.au/events Oxenford

*B = Banquet Ck = Cocktail

61 Gold Coast Island Adventures - McLaren’s Landing

Shop 5 Mariners Cove, 60-70 Seaworld Drive Main Beach QLD 4217 W tallship.com.au

T +61 7 5532 2444 F +61 7 5591 2484 E [email protected]

Largest Capacity (cocktail) 2500

Largest Capacity (banquet) 1000

Location Venue Highlights Set sail for Australia’s most desirable, • Total exclusivity, privacy guaranteed diverse and exclusive day or evening • No noise restrictions destination for offsite events on the Gold Coast. Select from one of our many • Personalised coordinator and planner magnificent vessels and experience the for every event magic and exclusivity of our hidden tropical • Multinational and national award island paradise. McLaren’s Landing is only winning event management and a short calm water cruise from Surfers catering with 17 years experience Paradise but feels like a world away, set in a unique, exclusive and Idyllic location • McLaren’s Landing has a capacity on South Stradbroke Island, which your of up to 2550 guests for a sit down delegates are sure to love. Our all weather dinner venue is set in a beautiful natural setting • Only a 40 minute calm water cruise to which overlooks its own calm water private paradise beach and is ideal for any type of event by day or night. • Diverse catering from canapes, cocktail style, full plated to lavish Facilities banquets The beauty of our property is that it is a • Fully Licenced theme within itself, our homestead and covered Balinese terraces cater for a • Complimentary water taxi on standby range of unique functions and events. Its at Island for duration of event uniqueness makes it the perfect offsite • Unique and idyllic natural Balinese venue for casual welcome dinners or location and surroundings spectacular gala evenings along with product launches, team building and • Five star luxury bathrooms watersport activities, reqard programs, • Large range of themes, decorative, breakfasts, lunches, sunset cruises or fully- lighting and decor options themed events for up to 2500 people. • Entertainment range from fire effects Impress your clients for years to come to dancing to smooth beats with your own exclusive tropical island paradise or hold your function on board • All audio visual, screens and lecterns one of our luxury vessels as you cruise for speeches and awards the calm waterways of the Gold Coast • Perfect for product launches, gala Broadwater. ‘Exclusive calm water cruise’ to or casual dinners, team building and your exclusive island for an ultimate event more in paradise.

62 135 Bundall Road Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 The Arts Centre T +61 7 5588 4000 F +61 7 5581 6593 Gold Coast E [email protected] We know you can’t stay with us, so As a team of experienced professionals W theartscentregc.com.au come play with us! we will provide all your event elements including AV, theming and unique Meeting Rooms 8 The Arts Centre Gold Coast is your performers. Surrounded by pristine rivers one stop offsite shop for the most and tranquil gardens with exclusive Largest Capacity (theatre) 1135 memorable event for your conference Surfers Paradise skyline views, venue schedule. Largest Capacity (banquet) 400 options include Gold Coast City Gallery, Arts Theatre and panoramic balconies.

Room Area (m2) Theatre Classroom Cabaret Boardroom Cocktail Banquet

Paradise Full 450 600 60 - - 800 400

Paradise Half - 200 40 - - 400 150

Lakeside Terrace - 100 24 - - 100 60

Panorama Suite 136 70 24 - - 100 70

Boardroom - - - - 16 --

Basement 200 120 24 - - 100 60

Lounge Room - 40 16 - - 60 40

Theatre - 1135 - - - --

Gallery 1 ---- - 100 60

University Drive Robina QLD 4229 Bond University T +61 7 5595 4124 F +61 7 5595 1759 Function Centre E [email protected] Location • Perfect backdrop for your next conference or corporate event W bond.edu.au • Located within the striking Bond University campus at Robina • Banquet and conference facilities Meeting Rooms 33 • 60 minutes from Brisbane • Able to cater for functions for 10-465 persons Largest Capacity (theatre) 465 • 20 minutes from Gold Coast Airport • Excellent selection of menus and wines • 15 minutes from Surfers Paradise • Natural lighting (black out curtains Largest Capacity (banquet) 350 • Five minutes from the beautiful can be used during presentations in beaches at Burleigh Princeton Room) Venue Highlights • Accommodation and transport can • Magnificent sandstone arches be arranged with affiliated hotels 1/2 • Lakeside setting and also 4 star apartment style accommodation is available next door • Landscaped grounds to the university • Stunning views

Room Area (m2) Theatre Classroom Cabaret Boardroom Cocktail Banquet Cerum Theatre 475 465 465 - - -- Princeton Room 530 400 300 280 - 450 350 Princeton Room 1 310 200 200 120 - 300 150 Princeton Room 2 220 100 100 48 - 150 60 University Club 348 - - 80 - 200 100 Theatre 2, 3, 4 150 150 150 - - -- Theatres 80 - 120 60 60 - - -- Seminar Rooms 48 50 50 - - -- Don’s 850 - 150 - - 1000 150 Don’s Function 300 50 - - - 350 150

63 Cnr Gold Coast Highway and Tomewin St Currumbin QLD 4223 Currumbin T 1300 886 511 F +61 7 5598 1764 Wildlife Sanctuary E [email protected]

W cws.org.au Looking for something different? Challenge are just the answer. With over There’s plenty on offer at Currumbin 65 challenges, over three levels high Team Building in beautiful surroundings Wildlife Sanctuary, nestled amongst in the tree tops, your team are sure to Creating events for over 25 years 27 hectares of beautiful rainforest and remember this experience! eucalypt and located just 5 minutes from Gold Coast Airport and 25 minutes Yanguwah: Guests will be mesmerised from Surfers Paradise. Whether it’s at ‘Yanguwah’- the Gold Coast’s hosting your next team building day, only Indigenous dinner and show themed dinner or event, both day experience. Running five nights a and night time options are available, week or exclusively for larger groups, catering from small groups up to 3000 Yanguwah immerses guests in an for an exclusive daytime experience. engaging evening of Indigenous Australia, delicious food and native Team Building: Team Building is a wildlife interaction. specialty of the events team at CWS so when your group needs to take Conferencing, themed dinners, product time out and have some fun, the Green launches and incentive packages Challenge zip line course and Corporate also come with the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary stamp of distinction.

Dreamworld Parkway Coomera QLD 4209 Dreamworld & T +61 7 5588 1150 F +61 7 5556 1199 WhiteWater World E [email protected] locAtIon Ablaze with colour and lights, W dreamworld.com.au/Events or Events Central is the perfect option for Dreamworld & WhiteWater World, are your next Gala Dinner. Get your hearts Largest Capacity (cocktail) 3000 located at the northern end of the Gold racing on a variety of rides and attractions Coast, on the Pacific Hwy (M1) at Coomera, in Adrenalin Alley and after dinner, guests Largest Capacity (banquet) 1000 17kms (20mins) north of Surfers Paradise can dance the night away and conclude and 48kms (40mins) south of Brisbane. Full use of the parks facilities 10000 the night with the magical world of lasers fAcIlItIeS with the stunning Illuminate Light Show. Dreamworld Events takes your fun Set amongst rustic buildings and old seriously! Our unique venues offer an country stores, is the alternative to standard conferences, ideal backdrop for themed events. Dress corporate dinners and social events. Our up with your guests for an Old Time Photo professional and creative team will help or ride the mighty BuzzSaw. you create a unique event with high quality food and memorable experiences. The magnificent Cave of Waves and The Shell both located in WhiteWater World are venue HIGHlIGHtS unique and versatile venues perfect for Tiger Island will wow and entertain as your next Gala Dinner, Corporate Function you enjoy exclusive access to the venue or Beach Party! which lends itself perfectly to a candle lit Team building experiences filled with goals, dinner, cocktail or breakfast event. Enjoy an challenges and triumphs - introducing the amazing tiger presentation that showcases Dreamworld Challenge, a great way to the tiger’s natural behaviours and agility bond and strengthen your team. and have the opportunity to pat a tiger!

64 Racecourse Drive Bundall QLD 4217 Gold Coast T +61 7 5538 1599 F +61 7 5538 5083 Turf Club E [email protected] At the Gold Coast Turf Club you can of the country’s premier racing venues. W gctc.com.au experience racing every Saturday in Situated just two kilometres from Surfers paradise. As host to the famous Magic Paradise, the Club offers over 16 bars, Accommodation Rooms Nil Millions Carnival in January and the Prime cafés and restaurants, unforgettable views, Minister’s Cup in May, the Gold Coast Turf amazing dining packages and event Meeting Rooms 18 Club has earned the reputation as one options available seven days a week. Largest Capacity (theatre) 1000 Room Name Area (m2) Theatre Classroom Cabaret Boardroom Cocktail Banquet

Boardroom - 120 60 144 50 220 180

Paradise Room - 120 60 112 40 250 140

Winners Circle - 30 20 80 20 150 100

Dome - 100+ 50+ 400 50+ 1000 500

CPR Bar - 50 25+ 160 50 300 200

Directors Lounge - 20 10 - 20 75 192

Skyline Restaurant - - - - - 250 -

Skyline Mezzanine - - - - - 25 91

Turf Stars Terrace - - - - - 110 200 Corporate Suite Expanded - 200+ 50+ 300 50+ 800 400 open late OCT13 Corporate Suites x 10 - 20+ 20+ 20 20+ 500 20 open late OCT13 Members Lounge bar - 400+ 300 400 50+ 800 400 open late OCT13 Premium Lounge - 30 30 50 20 100 60 open late OCT13

3/3003 Surfers Paradise Boulevard Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 SkyPoint T +61 7 5582 2700 F +61 7 5582 2777 Observation Deck E [email protected] Location guests and up to 180 cocktail W skypoint.com.au function guests. SkyPoint Observation Deck, located on Largest Capacity (cocktail) 380 levels 77 and 78 of the iconic Q1 residential Venue Highlights tower, is the Gold Coast’s highest, most The venue can cater to intimate business Largest Capacity (banquet) 250 unique, conferencing and events venue. meetings and conferences to large SkyPoint is conveniently situated by the scale seated dinners or cocktail style beach in Surfers Paradise, and provides gala evenings. spectacular 360 degree views of the region’s famous coastline, the beachside During the day your guests or delegates city and the luscious green hinterland. can enjoy SkyPoint’s exceptional service and facilities while admiring the spectacular Facilities backdrop. Start the day with a sumptuous Level 77, SkyPoint Observation Deck is breakfast or add on that extra special touch the perfect venue for pre-dinner cocktail by offering your guests the SkyPoint Climb and social functions or can be hired out for experience, a 90 minute open-air external exclusive use for large corporate events. building walk atop the Q1 building. SkyPoint Observation Deck caters for up to 250 seated guests and for up to 380 With superior service and contemporary cocktail function guests. menus created by the venue’s Head Chef, the SkyPoint events team can transform Level 78 offers an exclusive private space your special event into a breathtaking, that can be themed to suit your desires, unforgettable experience. available all year round for morning, day or night time functions. Level 78 offers Unrivalled on location, SkyPoint combines black out blinds and projector screens for excellent service with venue versatility to conferences, catering for up to 150 seated make it the perfect choice for your next spectacular event.

65 Imagine Southport Cruises Yacht Club

Marina Mirage, Seaworld Drive 1 Macarthur Parade Main Beach QLD 4217 Main Beach QLD 4217

T +61 433 314 511 T +61 7 5591 3500 F +61 7 5532 7507

E [email protected] E [email protected]

W imaginecruises.net.au W southportyachtclub.com.au

Luxury cruise for 40 to 290 people Meeting Rooms 3

Licensed with bars and dance floors Largest capacity (theatre) 250

• Luxury 30 metre, air-conditioned catamaran entertaining Southport Yacht Club, located at Main Beach on the Gold Coast from 40 to 120 guests for a seated meal, or up to 290 Broadwater overlooking the stunning views of the Club’s private guests for a cocktail event. 300 berth marina, a premier leisure, unique conference and incentive destination. • Our professional chefs can work with you to design a menu that will suit your guests. The Boardroom and western deck area is ideal for intimate offsite dinners and cocktail parties. Conference groups can make use of • Licensed with fully stocked bars on each spacious deck the large Compass Room located on level one, with the capacity as well as dance floors. to cater for up to 180 delegates. • Entertainment options include DJs, vocalists, musicians, Choose customised food and drink packages to create a or even magicians or comedians. sophisticated event or relaxed gathering from cocktail parties, gala • AV equipment available for the formal part of your event. dinners, product launches to in-house conferences or experience a unique learn to sail day, a perfect team building exercise. • Imagine Cruises provides a unique way to combine sightseeing, dining and entertainment in elegant luxury. Our dedicated events team are committed to ensuring your specialised needs are met.

Australia’s Gold Coast, the ultimate canvas for your business event masterpiece

66 Warner Bros. Movie World Sea World

Pacific Motorway Sea World Drive Oxenford QLD 4210 Main Beach QLD 4217

T +61 7 5519 6218 T +61 7 5519 6218

E [email protected] E [email protected]

W themeparks.com.au/events W themeparks.com.au/events

Largest Capacity (cocktail) 2500 Largest Capacity (cocktail) 2000

Largest Capacity (banquet) 1200 Largest Capacity (banquet) 650

The seductive glamour of Hollywood has been transported to Get below the surface to discover a world of fun and Warner Bros. Movie World on the Gold Coast where it sets the adventure at Sea World’s amazing events with a TWIST. Set scene for spectacular events with a TWIST. When your guests amongst beautiful tropical gardens with picturesque venues walk through the magical Movie World archway they could be overlooking amazing marine life wonders, Sea World offers taken to the alluring bygone era of Casablanca, a fantasy world your guests an exciting but relaxed event. From the minute of heroes and villains, or the latest Hollywood red carpet gala you enter the park you feel the weight of the world slip away affair surrounded by screaming fans. and you can’t help but feel your inner child rise to the surface. The entertainment is as world-class and diverse as the exciting From breathtaking animals playing in a naturalistic thrill rides and other fun attractions. Your guests are guaranteed environment to thrill rides that literally take your breath away, to leave smiling and you’ll be the toast of the town. Sea World really caters for everyone.

Australian Outback Spectacular

Pacific Motorway Oxenford, QLD 4210

T +61 7 5519 6218

E [email protected]

W themeparks.com.au/events

Largest Capacity (cocktail) 1000

Largest Capacity (banquet) 1000

There is no place on earth like the Australian Outback; no show on earth like Australian Outback Spectacular; and no other venue where you can host such a brilliant event with a TWIST. One of Australia’s most legendary stories is retold as Australian Outback Spectacular celebrates the courageous spirit of the Australian horse and commemorates the legend that is Phar Lap. The show features an amazing cast of larger than life characters, magnificent animals, stunning special effects and is proudly presented by R.M.Williams.

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