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The regional attractions surrounding Perth are many and varied. The knowledgeable staff at Perth Conference Centres are understandably enthusiastic about their region and skilled in assisting you put together a package tailor made to your company’s unique requirements.

The very heartbeat of Perth, the Swan River offers spectacular views of the city skyline. Absorb it’s beauty whilst enjoying premium Western Australian wines with evening dinner cruises by night or relaxing scenic day cruises between Perth and historic Fremantle. Captain Cook Cruises also offer an informative Aboriginal Heritage tour to Point Walter. This beautiful waterway can also transport you to the island paradise of Rottnest Island where you will encounter an abundance of marine and wildlife, perhaps even a quokka. Semi submersible boat cruises will have you face to face with sharks, stingrays, dolphins and turtles. If you follow the Swan to its upper reaches, you will enter the magnificent Swan Valley.  Nurtured by the river, this fertile and productive region is home to many of the states celebrated wineries.  Houghton’s, the most awarded vineyard winery in W.A. is a popular destination. The award winning draw card of Swan Valley are `wagon trails’. Unique in Australia and exclusive to Perth, these take varying forms – half day `Tastes of the Valley’ or `Vineyard Meander’ during which you can indulge your senses with fine wines, extra virgin olive oil, dukkah, natural honey and home made produce and of course sun-dried and seasonal fresh fruits, fresh nougat and preserves, all while you take in the breathtaking beauty of off road trailing and colonial history. Another horse-drawn wagon trail `Cruise and Trail’ combines a coach tour, sumptuous lunch, a Swan River cruise and exciting half day horse-drawn wagon trail.  Boomerang Throwing, Didgeridoo, Birdwatching, Fruit picking, it’s all there for your delegates pleasure.

For something a little different, why not visit the Abingdon Miniature Village. This unique attraction displays to the 1:10 scale, model miniatures of historic buildings found in the United Kingdom. It is set amongst 4 acres of delightful manicured gardens.  It feels like stepping back into Olde England as you marvel at the display’s incredible detail.  Not far from Abingdon in Mandurah is The Australian Sailing Museum. With the history of Australian sailing and the America’s Cup, wax figures of sailing icons, marine art and a comprehensive display of models, it’s well worth your time.

If something a little more active is in your brief, Bonney Waterski Park is only 30 minutes south of Perth. Set on 150 acres of land and with 5 large man-made lakes, the tranquil lakeside settings are complimented with gas barbecues and facilities to make your day complete.   Alternately, Academy Equestrian can introduce you to spectacular seasonal wildflower displays, native bushland and pine forest close to Perth and Sunset Coast. The `Great Australian Bush Ride’ is escorted by friendly professional instructors and no experience is necessary as the horses are gently and quite. Gourmet picnics are a popular addition to this exhilarating day. Academy Equestrian is situated only 20 minutes from Perth. Consider these if you have partner programs or team building exercises to plan. Conference venues in Perth welcome your enquiries and can help you plan an itinery to impress.

Bells Rapids is the prime viewing area to watch the international annual Avon Decent White Water Race and is situated in Brigadoon on the Avon River. Canoeing, bushwalking, white water rafting – fantastic opportunities to set a new bench mark in the ultimate corporate event. Give a Perth conference centre a call today and get the ball rolling.

As Hobart Conference centres will attest to, nothing speaks pristine wilderness like Australia’s southern most state, Tasmania.  From caves to canyons and forests to cascading falls, this unspoilt beauty is second to none and provides a peaceful but uplifting haven away from the hustle and bustle of the more industrialised mainland. If time allows there is much to see both in the immediate Hobart vicinity and a little further afield.

Surrounded by distinct Alpine forest vegetation, glacial lakes and ancient rainforests, the craggy profile of Cradle Mountain is perhaps the most recognisable image of Tasmanian wilderness .Its sheer magnificence can be embraced on varying length routes. From the Enchanted Walk which will take you from crystal clear rivers through dense ancient rainforest in 20 minutes, to a full day spent challenging Cradle Mountain’s summit, you will feel exhilarated by its magic as you breath the crisp mountain air. The Conference venues in Hobart will be happy to assist you in designing the ultimate experience for your delegates, be it for partner programs, team building or general touring.

Launceston and the Tamar Valley is another area not to be missed. The natural wonders of fur seal colonies on Tenth Island or the deep fern glades, wetlands walks and fairy penguins on Tamar Island all celebrate the delicate balance and harmony with nature. This region also offers the opportunity to indulge other senses with a wonderful blend of exciting food, wine, fine arts and history. The Tamar Valley Wine Route is the best established in Tasmania and has many acclaimed wineries waiting for you to savour the unique flavours of their cool climate wines.

Deloraine is classified by the National Trust and this makes perfect sense with historic landmarks like Bonney’s Inn and Baptist Tabernacle to view. This riverside town is also home to many artists and is supported by many cottage industries and art and craft galleries. Deloraine hosts the largest working craft fair in the southern hemisphere around November each year when the population swells from 2,000 to 30,000.  Why not try your hand at candle-wicking, witness woodcarving, lead lighting, and hand-blown glass taking shape, watch as kaleidoscopes and kites are crafted. In an easy day trip from Deloraine you can tour limestone caves, watch Tasmanian Devils being fed, indulge at a raspberry farm, honey farm or the famous Angove Cheese Factory.

From Cadbury Chocolates to Barilla Bay oysters, The Australian Axemans hall of fame to the Alpenrail Swiss model village and railway, Tahune Forest Reserve Airwalk to a tour of Port Douglas, the experiences available at the bottom of the world are indeed tops.  Why not contact a Hobart Conference Centre and make your next event one that leaves your delegates refreshed and inspired.