We have worked at the following venues many times and can recommend them for their service, facilities, menu and our expectation of a positive conference outcome.
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Aitken Hill Conference Centre |
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Location:
Dunhelen Lane
Yuroke 3063
Contact: David Malkiewicz
(03) 9217 4888
Website:
www.aitkenhill.com.au
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At a glance
CBD drive time: 30 min
Group Size: Day: 350 Stay: 120 rooms
ACE rating: *****
Service with style
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ACE Comments
A superb venue for any conference.
Outstanding service and impeccably presented facilities in a modern, well designed layout. Excellent spaces for both indoor and outdoor team building activities, including an undercover tennis court area.
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Mount Eliza Centre for Executive Education |
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Location:
Kunyung Rd
Mt Eliza, 3930
Contact: Rebecca Rankine
(03) 8696 6666
Website:
www.mteliza.com.au
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At a glance
CBD drive time: 60 mins
Group Size:
Day: 100
Stay: 100 rooms
ACE rating: *****
Class on the peninsula
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ACE Comments
An impressive venue on the Mornington Peninsula with stunning views over Port Philip bay.
Very professionally run conference centre with outstanding service and facilities. Ideal for small and medium sized day and residential conferences.
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Cammeray Waters |
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Location: 140 Taylor Road Woodend
Contact: Jennie Blake (03) 5427 2866
Website:
www.cammeraywaters.com.au
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At a glance CBD drive time: 55 mins
Group Size: Day: 80
Stay: 43 rooms
ACE rating : *****
Home away from home
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ACE Comments A sensational country style venue with friendly staff that make you feel part of their family. Perfect for outdoor team building activities on their huge picturesque property. Equally suited to indoor sessions and evening events.
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Deakin Management Centre |
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Location:
Deakin University, Geelong,
Victoria
Contact:
Tracy Pook
(03) 5227 3000
Website:
www.managementcentre.com.au
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At a glance
CBD drive time: 75 mins
Group Size:
Day: 200
Stay: 57 rooms
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ACE Comments
It takes a lot to impress ACE – and Deakin has become one of our benchmarks for the way conference centres should be run. Here, exemplary service, impeccable attitude and attention to detail are the kings. Add to that impressive technical specs, expansive spaces to play both in and outdoors and food that never skips a beat and you have a sure-fire recipe for success.
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Silverwater Resort
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Location:
17 Potters Hill Road
San Remo Phillip Island
Contact:
Sarah Bell
Tel: (03) 5671 9300
Website:
www.silverwaterresort.com.au
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At a glance
CBD drive time: 80 mins
Group Size:
Day: 160
Stay: 170 rooms
ACE rating: *****
Resort with bay views
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Comments
A stunning resort that is very well suited to multi day conferences. Excellent areas for outdoor team building activities.
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Lindenderry at Red Hill
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Location:
142 Arthurs Seat Road
Red Hill, 3937
Contact:
Lauren Ostrowski
(03) 5989 2933
Website:
www.lindenderry.com.au
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At a glance
CBD drive time: 75 mins
Group Size:
Day: 80
Stay: 65 rooms
ACE rating: *****
Luxury and style
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Comments
A luxurious venue on the Mornington Peninsula that stylishly combines a little of the old with a touch of the new.
Excellent food and conference facilities. Large areas for outdoor team building activities.
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Lancemore Hill
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Location:
Kilmore-Lancefield Rd.,
Kilmore, VIC 3764
Contact:
Kathy Preston
Tel: (03) 5782 1844
Website:
www.lancemore.com.au
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At a glance
CBD drive time: 75 mins
Group Size:
Day: 100
Stay: up to 100
ACE rating: *****
Designed for conferencing
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Comments
A very professionally run conference centre with excellent areas for outdoor team building activities. Suitable for large and small groups.
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Peppers Springs Retreat |
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Location: 124 Main Road Hepburn Springs, Victoria 3461
Contact: Rebecca Beaumont Tel:(03) 5321 6273
Website:
www.peppers.com.au/springs
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At a glance CBD drive time: 75 mins
Group Size: Day: 100 Stay: 92
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Comments Think of Vanity Fair meets Architectural Digest – then strip away the tension and pretense! Idyllic location, beautifully presented with simultaneously relaxed and professional service and wonderful food. Limited outdoor space on-site but scope for outdoor activities nearby.
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The Cape, Cape Schanck |
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Location:
Boneo Road, Cape Schanck,
Victoria
Contact:
Bridee Maillard
(03) 5950 8000
Website:
www.thecaperesort.com.au
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At a glance
CBD drive time: 90 mins
Group Size:
Day: 150
Stay: 84
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Comments
A real ‘get away from it all’ conference venue: isolated without being inaccessible, impressive scenery and equally impressive service that is attentive and fastidious. Food is always a highlight.
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The Stables Conference Centre |
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Location:
Arthurs' Seat Road, Red Hill. 3937
Victoria Australia
Contact:
Tony Webster
Tel: (03) 5989 2504
Website:
www.thestablesconferencecentre.com
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At a glance
CBD drive time: 75 mins
Group Size:
Day: 25
Stay: 15 rooms
ACE rating: *****
Rustic comfort and privacy
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Comments
A sensational venue for small conferences (10 - 20 delegates).
Excellent areas for outdoor team building activities.
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Peppers Moonah Links Resort |
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Location:
Peter Thomson Drive Fingal,
Victoria
Contact:
Ms Relly Bruce
(03) 59882000
Website:
www.peppers.com.au/moonah
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At a glance
CBD drive time: 75 mins
Group Size:
Day: 5 conference rooms
Stay: 92
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Comments
One of our favourites – and not just for the golf! Quite an inspirational lesson in getting things right on all levels. Food, service, facilities, accommodation and location combine to provide an impressive conference experience for day and residential off-sites.
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Mantra Erskine Beach Resort |
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Location:
Mountjoy Parade, Lorne
Contact:
(02) 9302 4300
Website:
www.stellaresorts.com.au/resorts/
mantra/erskine-beach/
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At a glance
CBD drive time: 120 mins
Group Size:
Day: 520
Stay: 286 rooms
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Comments
Newly refurbished and impressively located, Mantra is at once suited to quiet reflection and dynamic conferences. Plenty of useful open spaces (well it is right on the beach) and the latest in conference facilities that provide plenty of scope for up to several hundred delegates.
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The Country Place |
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Location:
Olinda Creek Road
Kalorama, Vic 3766
Contact:
Sue Sedelies
Tel: (03) 9728 7000
Website:
www.countryplace.com.au
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At a glance
CBD drive time: 60 mins
Group Size:
Day: 100
Stay: 62 rooms
ACE rating: *****
Friendliness and service
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Comments
Friendly staff, great food and very professionally run. The new Panorama wing is fantastic.
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Trawool Valley Resort |
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Location: Goulbourn Vally Highway
Trawool
Contact: Norene Whibley (03) 5792 1444
Website:
www.trawoolresort.com.au
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At a glance CBD drive time: 75 mins
Group Size: Day: 80 Stay: 54 rooms
ACE rating: ***** A country classic with fantastic service
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ACE Comments
Recently renovated, fabulous service and excellent areas for outdoor team building activities.
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The Mansion Hotel at Werribee Park |
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Location:
K Road,
Werribee 3030
Contact:
Wendy Campbell
Tel: (03) 9731 4000
Website:
www.mansionhotel.com.au
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At a glance
CBD drive time: 25 mins
Group Size:
Day: 100
Stay: 92 rooms
ACE rating: *****
Luxury and quality
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Comments
A luxurious venue located close to Melbourne with superb food and accommodation. Ideal for day and residential conferences.
Very good areas for outdoor team building activities.
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Glen Erin Vineyard Retreat |
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Location:
Rochford Road (4 km from)
Lancefield, Victoria 3435
Contact:
Brian Scales
Tel: (03) 5429 1041
Website:
www.glenerinretreat.com.au
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At a glance
CBD drive time: 75 mins
Group Size:
Day: 70
Stay: up to 50
ACE rating: *****
Country hospitality with great food
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Comments
Superb food and exceptional service. Ideal for conferences of around 20 - 30 delegates.
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