The MICE industry is one that is evolving at a fast pace, with the introduction of new technologies and the impact of new markets changing how we do business. In 2017 we will see the industry’s favourite buzz words, integration and engagement continue to shape the landscape. Oaks is at the forefront of these trends focusing on integrating education and entertainment to their event packages and offering unique and engaging experiences as value-adds for your event. 

In 2017 the focus has been on delivering events that are not of the traditional meeting concept but engage delegates in more multidisciplinary ways. Convergence is key in encouraging natural conversations to occur cross-generations and disciplines to drive organic networking, and our 3 best conferencing destinations offer perfect settings for achieving this. Oaks Pacific Blue Resort in Port Stephens, Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort in the Hunter Valley and Oaks Oasis Resort on the Sunshine Coast are the ultimate conferencing destinations for creating engaging conferences. 

These spaces are not only the best conferencing destinations all year round but during the winter months they offer a perfect setting for revitalising your delegates and inspiring fresh ideas. 

Spoilt for choice, Oaks Pacific Blue Resort in Port Stephens offers you three flexible function rooms so you are sure to find the ideal venue for your upcoming event. Our Executive Chef is available to consult with you and design a menu that caters to your specific requirements to ensure your event is a success. The laid back resort lifestyle, set amongst lush, tropical gardens, comprises of a selection of deluxe studios and thoughtfully-appointed one, two and three bedroom apartments – some with swim-out facilities, spas and private plunge pools - ready to host your delegates or guests. In the winter, this destination is the perfect location for a conference as it promises a relaxing setting for your next corporate conference or event. 

Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort in the Hunter Valley has a range of modern conferencing venues including a newly refurbished Convention Centre, state of the art Pool Marquee and a versatile Event Centre equipped with the latest technology, but they also specialise in engaging experiences for delegates. With huge outdoor meeting spaces, and various intimate pockets on the 100 hectare property it’s picture-perfect for hosting hybrid events combining live and virtual experiences onsite. Furthermore with so much space, it is a common sight at Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort to see delegates assembled around a campfire during the winter months, at an open air concert, on the golf greens or out among the vineyards, stimulating all the senses in a truly engaging experience. Delegates also have the opportunity to get a bird’s eye view of the facility on the morning of your event with a hot air balloon ride by Balloon Aloft, a must-do experience in the Hunter Valley. These multi-sensory live event experiences are proven to increase engagement allowing for more cognitive learning and will make your event unforgettable! 

Oaks Oasis Resort, located in Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast, is an hour’s drive north of Brisbane and it offers coastal conferencing at its finest. With five air-conditioned conference rooms filled with natural night, it provides the perfect venue for meetings or special events capable of accommodating up to 200 people. The resort boasts an extensive range of accommodation options including studio, one and two bedroom apartments, and two and three bedroom villas with an onsite restaurant and bar. Set amongst ten acres of landscaped gardens, the resort is the perfect location to engage delegates in winter with many open air team building activities on site like putt-putt. With very few actual weeks of winter on the Sunshine Coast, Oaks Oasis is the right place to come and escape the cooler months down south and experience a truly engaging bespoke conference or event. 

Personalise your next event or conference with one of these value-packed experiences or take advantage of our Winter Conference Special for only $189* per person. This package includes 1 night in a 2 Bedroom Villa, full buffet breakfast valued at $35 per person and a day delegate package valued at $75 per person. But hurry offer ends May 31! To enquire about your next conference for winter or the near future please email us at events@theoaksgroup.com.au.  

*Terms and conditions apply. To take advantage of this rate minimum spend is $5K Oaks Pacific Blue & Oaks Oasis & $20K Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort. Valid for new bookings until September 7, 2017. Minimum 2 night stay applies. Accommodation at Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort is in a two bed apartment shared with two people. Accommodation at Oaks Pacific Blue is in a two bed dual key room for two people. Rates are Sunday – Thursday, subject to availability and not valid on public holidays or leisure stays. Weekend supplement of $50 per night applicable for Friday and Saturday bookings.