Regional events made easy

The benefits of whisking your delegates away to experience the wonder that is regional Victoria are countless. The iconic landscapes, natural attractions and the fresh local produce will elevate your event to new heights and ensure that it is memorable as well as enjoyable.

Regional Victoria provides the opportunity to offer completely unique experiences to delegates, from starting the day with a hike in the Grampians or a hot air balloon ride over the Yarra Valley, to a networking function on a paddle steamer along the Murray River or a team building adventure on mountain bikes down Mount Buller. So how hard is it to organise the perfect event in regional Victoria?

Transport

If there’s one thing Victoria has mastered, it’s the train system. There are V-Line train services that extend right through the state, offering a fast and cost-effective alternative to bus travel.

In addition, three major regional airports service regional Victoria and open up areas such as the Great Ocean Road, Mildura and Albury Wodonga on the Murray. Melbourne Tullamarine airport is also located north of Melbourne’s central business district and is a short bus ride to regions such as Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges, Goldfields, and the High Country.

Quality control

Just because regional Victoria is surrounded by beautiful countryside doesn’t necessarily mean the venue and accommodation will be ‘rustic’. Regional Victoria has a wide range of nationally branded venues and accommodation options so you won’t need to compromise on your normal conference expectations.

In addition, Business Events Victoria provides not-for-profit (NFP) organisations with free recommendations and referrals to the specific venues and accommodation services that best suit their event requirements.

Co-ordination

Whether it’s a small management retreat or a large national conference, co-ordinating your next event in regional Victoria doesn’t have to be difficult. Business Events Victoria and its affiliated units can co-ordinate site inspections; introduce you to support services, such as team building companies or audio visual providers; and help with logistics by recommending appropriate transport companies.

In addition, Business Events Victoria provides a specialist event planners guide to any NFP wanting to host their event in regional Victoria. The guide is updated annually and filled with essential information, such as venue capacity, accommodation prices and direct telephone numbers.