Grape Views

Distractions for conference delegates in rural South Australia come in the form of famous wineries,
golf courses and spectacular scenery.

On the Fleurieu Peninsula and close to the acclaimed McLaren Vale wine district, lies Sunset Cove. Formerly known as the Paradise Wirrina Cove, it spreads across 486 hecatres and includes 87 deluxe resort rooms, two executive suites and a range of one-, two- and three-bedroom self-contained apartments.

Located just 75 minutes' drive from Adelaide, conference delegates find much to do at Sunset Cove. For divers, there's the wreck of HMAS Hobart just off the coast, paintball skirmishing, kayaking, horse-riding and an endless range of teambuilding options.

The Hobart, Encounter and Marion rooms can be joined to accommodate up to 500 people theatre-style or 300 for banquets.

Golf is also an attraction at the Quality Resort McCracken, located minutes from Victor Harbour. Overlooking theMcCracken Golf Course, it has 40 suites and four meeting rooms. The largest, the Encounter Room, seats up to 180 people theatre-style or 150 for banquets.

Rambling The Region

In the Clare Valley, the 4.5-star Quality Resort Clare Country Club overlooks Lake Inchiquin and is adjacent to the Clare Golf Course. Accommodation comprises 45 executive guestrooms, all with spas. The purpose-built conference centre is one of the region's most outstanding with five meetings rooms. The largest, the Inchiquin Room, seats up to 150 people theatre-style or 150 for banquets.

Peppers Retreats and Resorts has entered South Australia with the Peppers Hermitage, Barossa Valley. Formerly known as The Hermitage of Marananga Country House Hotel, it has been built to resemble a nineteenth country mansion. Surrounded by vineyards, Peppers Hermitage has 11 guest suites and is ideal for corporate retreats and small high-level meetings.

The Marananga Room and the Hermitage Dining Room each hold 40 people theatre-style or 30 for banquets while the Lounge can take 16 people for cocktails.

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