Trade the boardroom for the Southern Ocean. Conference resorts, Indigenous cultural sites and surf coast towns line one of the world’s most photographed drives
One of the world’s most iconic coastlines is also an incredible destination for business events. From expansive conferencing facilities and contemporary venues in Lorne and Torquay, and a range of options in Anglesea and Warrnambool, there are so many stunning locations to choose from to host your event.
Set the tone with team building in nature. Hike to waterfalls, meet native wildlife on a guided tour, zipline through the treetops, or catch a wave with a surf lesson.
Enrich your experience with an Indigenous cultural tour at the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Budj Bim Cultural Landscape – a powerful journey through thousands of years of history.
Celebrate the region’s food scene with ocean-fresh seafood, rich produce, and artisan treats. Join a gin blending class or taste your way through a chocolate-making workshop. A coastline that resets the team.
Venues spread across the route, from Mantra Lorne and the Torquay resorts at the eastern end to Lady Bay Resort at Warrnambool in the west. Capacities run from intimate boardroom retreats to 540-delegate conferences with full on-site accommodation. Browse below and pick the stretch of coast that suits the brief.
The Great Ocean Road begins at Torquay, just over an hour from Melbourne via the Princes Freeway. Avalon Airport is the closest gateway to the region, with easy access to coastal towns and conference venues along the route.
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Coach charters and private transfers are available across the region. The BEV team can connect you with trusted transport partners as part of your shortlist, from coach groups from the CBD or airport to private transfers and on-site shuttles.
The Great Ocean Road region offers a spectacular coastal setting for conferences, retreats and business events, with venues suited to groups of all sizes across both coastal and hinterland locations. Supported by the team at Great Ocean Road Regional Tourism, planners can access tailored advice, local connections and memorable delegate experiences, from wildlife encounters to adventure activities, creating events that are both productive and unforgettable.
Warrnambool City Council supports planners in delivering memorable business events in one of regional Victoria’s most vibrant coastal destinations. Located along the iconic Great Ocean Road, Warrnambool offers modern venues, quality accommodation and unique delegate experiences, from hot springs and whale watching to coastal adventures and rich cultural attractions.
Hosting your event in a region aligned with your sector opens doors: local keynote speakers, working examples of best practice, and real knowledge exchange beyond the conference room. The BEV team handles the introductions, including speakers, field days, technical visits, and social programs that put your delegates in front of the people doing the work.
Warrnambool is south-west Victoria’s regional hub of hydrogen expertise, anchored by the Hycel Technology Hub at Deakin University, Australia’s first regional hydrogen centre for testing, training and manufacturing fuel technology.
Hydrogen and clean-energy conferences, climate-tech summits, and sustainability symposia.
Warrnambool is home to one of the world’s largest Green Lip abalone farming operations at Tumbah Aquaculture, while Mallacoota’s wild abalone industry processes catch from some of Australia’s cleanest waters.
Aquaculture forums, food and fibre conferences, regional supply chain summits.
The Great Ocean Road offers iconic scenery, coastal conferencing and unforgettable delegate experiences in one of Australia’s most recognised destinations.
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Yes. The region offers a range of conference venues, resorts and coastal properties in Anglesea, Torquay, Lorne, Apollo Bay and Warrnambool suitable for both small and large business events.
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