Head For The Snowies

Winter in the Snowy Mountains provides a unique opportunity for a conference or meeting with a difference.

Delegates have the chance to rise early and ski or snowboard on fresh cover before a morning meeting session, and to warm up with gluhwein around friendly open fireplaces during the evening.

One of NSW most popular mountain villages is Thredbo, 180 kilometres south of Canberra, in the heart of the Kosciuszko National Park. Gradually developed as a mountain resort since 1962, Thredbo is most visited in winter, when it transforms into one of the state’s premier ski resorts. A good season can run from June through to October.

Thredbo’s River Inn is adjacent to the village leisure centre. Perfect for small, medium and larger meetings, the venue’s conference centre can seat 120 people theatre style.



Delegates can take part in experiential learning, leadership training and various alpine activities to build team spirit and co-operation. Snow skiing can be arranged and there’s a heated swimming pool for relaxation.

The 3½ star venue has 52 heated rooms able to accommodate 120 guests. Its award-winning Adrijan Restaurant, seating 90, is well known in the area for its excellent cuisine.

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AUTUMN IN ALBURY
Albury in South-West NSW sits with its twin city Wodonga astride the mighty Murray River. The area is picturesque in autumn, as deciduous trees in parks and gardens change colour with the season. Activities include winery and fishing tours, hot-air ballooning, trail riding and canoeing.

Rail, coach and air services make Albury highly accessible, and road travel is about six hours from Sydney and four hours from both Melbourne and Canberra.

The enormous Albury City Convention Centre can host up to 1,000 people at conf-erences, seminars, product launches, workshops, exhibi-tions, galas and banquets. Qualified technicians are on hand to assist with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, and in-house caterers offer 5 star meals for any occasion.
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Sundowner has two properties in Albury – Sundowner Albury Paddlesteamer in Wodonga Place and Sundowner Hovell Tree on the Hume Highway. Both are well suited to boutique conferences and small to larger meetings.

Sundowner Hovell Tree offers two meetings areas, the largest able to host 200 people theatre style or 150 for a banquet. Close to the Albury central business district, the venue has 60 rooms, including 14 suites, to accommodate 170 people. Facilities include an outdoor heated swimming pool and spa, gym, indoor sauna and hot tub. Leisure activities available include golf, horse racing, jogging, sailing and waterskiing.