Our Favourite City Escapes

Looking to re-energise your team? Trade the bustle of the city and your team’s everyday environment for a picturesque city escape, primed to spark collaboration, creativity and team-building. From off-sites to team activities and conferences, these venues can tackle any corporate event (with views that are sure to impress). 

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New South Wales 

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Rydges Hunter Valley 

Lovedale 

Capacity: 1160 

Just two hours out from Sydney’s CBD, discover the stunning vineyards of Hunter Valley wine country. Rydges Resort Hunter Valley offers 20 event spaces to choose from, alongside 418 rooms and villas if your team requires accommodation. For company-wide offsites and grand conferences, the Conference & Events Centre can accommodate up to 1160 guests theatre-style. Or, if you want to soak up the gorgeous surroundings, take your team activity or workshop lakeside to the Gazebo. With plenty of wineries, gourmet produce and activities to immerse your team, this hotel is designed to refresh and re-energise. 

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Curzon Hall 

Marsfield 

Capacity: 890 theatre-style 

If you’re looking to add a touch of historical charm to your next event, Curzon Hall should be on your list. Only 30 minutes from the CBD in Sydney’s West, this heritage-listed venue blends Victorian Roman architecture with state-of-the-art facilities. Pass manicured gardens and the Hall’s impressive sandstone facade to discover an array of meeting and conference spaces. Enjoy rustic wine-tastings at The Cellar, or host a gala dinner at The Lady Mary Pavillion, complete with panoramic views of the garden surrounds. Perfect for meetings and client events with a unique touch, Curzon Hall is well worth the travel. 

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Victoria 

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The Continental Sorrento 

Sorrento 

Capacity: 200 theatre-style 

Refresh your team with a breath of fresh sea air at Continental Sorrento. Perched on the Mornington Peninsula less than two hours from the  Melbourne CBD, you’ll find stylish event spaces boasting some of Victoria’s best views. Halcyon Hall is built for conferences and workshops, combining chandeliers and gorgeous parquetry flooring with state-of-the-art AV. Adjoining is the Sunset Terrace, with sweeping views over Sorrento Beach offering an ideal spot for networking or post-conference drinks. With 108 luxury rooms available, this gem has everything your team needs. 

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Mercure Melbourne Doncaster 

Doncaster 

Capacity: 200 

You’ll only need to venture 30 minutes from the CBD to discover this gem. Mercure Melbourne Doncaster offers all the facilities you need, nestled in scenic surrounds. Choose from six premium event spaces, alongside 183 guest rooms and suites. The Tower Room blends pillarless design with the latest AV, with an adjoining Pre-Function space bathed in natural light. The Avery Terrace sits at the heart of the hotel, offering the perfect spot for breakout workshops or a wellness session for your team. Away from the chaos of the city, your team can relax, connect and re-energise. 

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Queensland 

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Spicers Clovelly Estate 

Montville 

Capacity: 950 theatre style 

Take your team to the serene Sunshine Coast hinterland and enjoy the tranquility of Spicers Clovelly Estate. Just 90 minutes out from Brisbane, you’ll be treated to lush gardens and sweeping valley views, all from French Provincial-inspired interiors. Host your workshop amidst the greenery of The Library Deck, with a pergola roof to keep your team shaded. For corporate offsites, the Lake Deck enjoys vistas over Lake Baroon for a team breakfast they won’t soon forget. With 19 accommodation rooms, the Estate is primed for smaller team retreats. 

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Mount French Lodge 

Charlwood

Capacity: 30

Located under two hours from Brisbane’s CBD, discover the tranquil hideaway of Mount French Lodge. A private country estate with panoramic views of the Scenic Rim, it’s the ultimate spot to help your team reconnect and refresh together. Host a workshop or team activity for up to 30, with activities like tennis, croquet and bucket golf all on offer. Or, for smaller teams, the Lodge has accommodation for up to 16 guests for a truly unforgettable offsite. Leave the 9-5 office environment behind and soak up Queensland’s natural beauty. 

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