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Brisbane is flourishing with brilliant new business event offerings, from vibrant venues and stylish hotels to unforgettable experiences that can accommodate events of any type or size. SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES

DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 A TASTE OF BRISBANE PEARLS, PASTA & PINA COLADAS ON YOUR MARKS, GET SET, GO! Morning: See Brisbane from above aboard Morning: Take a VIP visit to Paspaley Pearls Morning: Work together to score points, Elite Helicopters. Soar above the city skyline to discover why these Australian pearls are complete challenges and win. Be and out across the bay, then delve into the rarest and most valuable in the world Challenged GO TEAM - a GPS enabled Brisbane’s unique history and Indigenous before wandering through the Queen treasure hunt app that enables real-time heritage on a tour of the Art Street Mall and along Edward Street to interactivity in a live team building Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art. discover the mix of retailers throughout environment. Brisbane City. Afternoon: Take in panoramic views of Afternoon: Head to Howard Smith Wharves Brisbane on the 60m-high Wheel of Afternoon: Roll up your sleeves and don an to learn all about the magic of brewing Brisbane over dessert. Walk the sweets off apron for an Italian pasta-making class with with Felon Brewing Co’s Head Brewer, then on a stroll through or OTTO Ristorante’s head chef. Taste your enjoy a relaxed lunch by the . slip into some swimmers and take a dip at creation over a two-course menu paired Australia’s only inner-city beach. with a selection of Italian wines to match. Evening: Feast your eyes – and your tummy – at Eat Street Northshore where 180 dining Evening: A seated feast awaits in an Evening: Mix, shake, blend and flame and entertainment shipping containers exclusive laneway dining experience at the alongside the Sixteen Antlers Rooftop will have you exploring for hours. Tuck into clandestine Baedeker; with festoon lighting, Bar’s expert cocktail mixologists. After a some seriously sweet treats and sample the a full dinner and a bespoke menu paired few shaken (or stirred) martinis, dine at cronut (croissant x doughnut) cone filled with tantalising wines. Finish the evening one of Brisbane City’s award-winning and with soft serve. by unleashing your creativity in a graffiti art fine-dining restaurants. workshop. NEW & NOTEWORTHY

The Westin Hotel Brisbane Howard Smith Wharves Emporium South Bank The Calile Hotel, With 286 rooms, the Situated beneath Brisbane’s Hip design, the latest Fortitude Valley Nautilus swim-up pool bar iconic , Howard technology and personalised This ‘urban resort’ offers 175 rooms and a dedicated restaurant Smith Wharves is a new service are the starring elements plus boutiques, cafes, restaurants, precinct, the Westin is the riverfront precinct for dining, of Emporium. Featuring 143 a luxurious day spa, pool terrace newest addition to Brisbane’s entertainment, meetings and luxurious suites, magnificent and fitness centre. The hotel’s accommodation offering. events. views from the 23m infinity leafy, urban streetscape façade edge pool and rooftop bar, pays homage to Brisbane’s and premium food and subtropical climate. beverage options. CONSIDER ALIGNING WITH BRISBANE’S MAJOR EVENTS image credit:

MARCH/APRIL MARCH SEPTEMBER NOVEMBER Cycling Festival World Science Festival Brisbane Festival Asia Pacific The Brisbane Cycling Festival, As the only city outside New Attracting around one million Screen Awards which has been secured for York to host the World Science people every year, the Brisbane Proudly brought to you by three years, will include a Festival, Brisbane comes alive Festival explodes across the Brisbane, the Asia Pacific Screen unique range of events for every March to explore and city with a thrilling program Awards (APSA) are the region’s riders and fans alike and celebrate the entanglement of theatre, music, dance, highest accolade in film, where of science and art. Access will feature the final of the circus, opera and major public cinematic excellence shines. 2019 the world’s leading minds internationally-renowned Six winners will be announced at a in these disciplines through events including awe-inspiring Day series, where the world’s black tie gala ceremony attended conversations, theatrical fireworks displays. best track cyclists will by the region’s best and brightest and cinematic experiences, filmmakers descend on Brisbane. interactive workshops and engaging demonstrations. COMING SOON

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Brisbane Airport Brisbane International Queens Wharf Brisbane’s new runway will give the city the Cruise Ship Terminal This riverfront development will feature five best runway system in Australia and double This $158 million facility will cater to cruise and six star hotels, 50 bars and restaurants, its current capacity. vessels of all sizes including the largest a cross-river pedestrian bridge, boutique ocean-going cruise ships in the world. shopping, vast green spaces, a dazzling sky deck, casino, meeting spaces, theatre and nine restored heritage buildings.

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