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Overview: Rich in history, wildlife and colourful characters, the Northern Territory ranges from Darwin to Alice Springs, nearly 1500km to the south and in Australia’s centre, with Uluru rock about 500km away.
Activities: “Swim” with crocodiles in Darwin; take a scenic flight; go quad bike and horseback riding; experience an outback cattle muster; have a champagne breakfast in a hot-air balloon over the desert; take a sunset safari to see the changing colours of Uluru (Ayers Rock); experience a desert sunrise; have camel or Harley-Davidson motorcycle rides; see a private rodeo show.
Access: Alice Springs, Uluru and Darwin all have airports. Darwin is a four-hour flight from most Australian capitals and major Asian hubs.
Venues: Just opened, Uluru Meeting Place has two ballrooms (combined, seating 700-plus people). Alice Springs Convention Centre seats up to 1200 delegates; Darwin Convention Centre has theatre-style seating for 4200 delegates. Hotels and special venues can cater for up to 5000 delegates.
Accommodation: There are nearly 5000 accommodation rooms across the Northern Territory, with 2897 in Darwin and 1083 in Alice Springss.
2 WESTERNAUSTRALIA PERTH
Overview: Said to be the sunniest city in the world, Perth is by the Swan River and is close to wine regions, sandy beaches and a rugged coastline. It offers colonial history, seafood and wine.
Activities: Meet koalas, wombats and other native wildlife; abseil down a tower; take a jet-boat ride; explore historical Fremantle port; sample crafted beer at a brewery; take a torchlight tour of Fremantle Prison and “escape” through its tunnels; have a baton relay on bicycles or snorkel off an island; take a helicopter to the Swan Valley to blend wine under the guidance of a winemaker.
Access: Perth is serviced by international and domestic airlines. There are direct flights from Asia, including Bangkok, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.
Venues: Hotels and venues offer meeting spaces catering for up to 2500 delegates. Perth Convention Exhibition Centre has a plenary for 2500 delegates, plus 18 meeting rooms.
Accommodation: Perth has more than 8000 star-rated hotel rooms, 3624 of them in the CBD.
3 SOUTHAUSTRALIA ADELAIDE
Overview: Between famous wine regions and with white-sand beaches and mountain ranges, Adelaide has a convention centre and offers a diverse range of incentive options.
Activities: Visit historic Penfolds cellar door; tour olive groves; dine on a beach and watch dolphins; take a wine- blending master class; see kangaroos; experience glass blowing; dine under the stars in Adelaide Botanic Gardens; take a helicopter to Kangaroo Island to see kangaroos, koalas, sea lions and pelicans; swim with wild dolphins.
Access: Award-winning Adelaide Airport is 15 minutes from the CBD. There are direct international flights connecting Asia and beyond.
Venues: Adelaide Convention Centre can cater for 3500 delegates for conferences, while other city venues take up to 10,000 guests. Events can also be hosted in the wine region or on the coast.
Accommodation: Adelaide has more than 4500 hotel beds within walking distance of the CBD, with a further 2000 in the greater Adelaide area. Accommodation includes premium hotels and resorts.
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Overview: Scenic bays, shipwrecks, wineries and natural beauty surround modern yet quaint cities on the island of Tasmania. It is known for its quality food and wine.
Activities: Sample malt whisky at a distillery cellar door; take a helicopter, seaplane, coach or fast ferry to the Museum of Old & New Art (MONA), the largest private museum in the Southern Hemisphere; have a seaplane tour; take a cruise to see seals, dolphins, whales, seabirds and eagles; go by helicopter to see penguins; take a jet- fighter ride; visit Australia’s oldest brewery.
Access: Five airlines have regular daily jet services between mainland Australia and the Tasmanian cities of Hobart, Launceston, Burnie and Devonport.
Venues: Hobart can accommodate up to 1200 delegates; Launceston up to 800 delegates; the East Coast up to 110 delegates; the North-West Coast up to 200 delegates; the Western Wilderness up to 120 delegates.
Accommodation: Hobart and Launceston are best suited for larger events, accommodating up to 1800 delegates each. Regional areas provide intimate meeting or incentive options.
5 VICTORIA MELBOURNE
Overview: Melbourne has been voted one of the world’s most liveable cities, leading the way for arts, culture and sports. Nearby are the Twelve Apostles limestone formations and Yarra Valley wine region.
Activities: Take a hot-air balloon ride; ride the Puffing Billy stream train; have a gourmet tour of Queen Victoria Market with a chef; explore the city’s laneways; sip cocktails at highest public vantage point in the Southern Hemisphere, Eureka Skydeck 88; take a helicopter to the Twelve Apostles; join an Australian cricket star for a private coaching experience at Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Access: Open 24 hours, Melbourne Airport has more than 640 inbound international flights from 26 airlines each week. Domestic and international terminals are under one roof.
Venues: Venues include warehouse conversions and historic homes. The six-star Green-rated Melbourne Convention Centre has a 5500-seat plenary, 52 meeting rooms, grand banquet room and foyer for 8400 guests.
Accommodation: Melbourne has about 16,100 hotel rooms in the city, 9400 being in the CBD.
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