Conferences

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Set on the pristine white sands of Shoal Bay at Port Stephens, near world-renowned Nelson Bay, Shoal Bay Resort & Spa is 2½ hours drive north of Sydney.

For business functions, conferences, special events and weddings - take a look into the new Whitesands Convention Centre at Shoal Bay Resort. A beautiful setting, distinctive and creative, your next meeting venue is just meters from the beach.

The destination includes an exciting array of exciting team activities whether looking for sailing, quad biking, 4x4 challenges, team games, horse riding and more.

For more information on why Shoal Bay Resort & Spa is the ultimate conference venue Click here to view our conference brochure.[pdf download 965kb].

WHITESANDS CONFERENCE CENTRE

Located just metres from idyllic Shoal Bay Beach, the purpose built conference centre at Shoal Bay Resort & Spa is accessible and versatile. Equally skilled at catering for small meetings of 2 people to larger conferences of 300, a dedicated conference and event-management team provides ongoing professional and technical support.

Whitesands includes the Sun, Sea and Star conference rooms, which when combined, create the spacious Whitesands Conference Room . The conference centre also features a large lobby suitable for break areas or trade-show displays and an adjoining executive boardroom, high-speed Internet access / dial up / wireless access, a registration desk, ground floor access, business centre services. All packages include: screen flip chart, video/TV sound system, microphone and lectern. Additional audio visual equipment to suit your needs is available 

RESORT FACILITIES

Dedicated conference coordinators to professionally tend to all requirements
Airport transfers can be arranged
State of the art conferencing technology including wireless high-speed Internet access
Sleeping capacity for 600 guests in studio, one, two and three bedroom suites, self-contained apartments and villa's
3 pools, 5 bars and 4 restaurants
Undercover parking

AQUA SPA

Relax, and feel the stress of modern day living melt away...

Your delegate's room keys will allow access to the stunning Aqua Spa facility. This includes a 25m lap pool, fully equipped gymnasium and a true thalassotherapy spa experience - salt, mineral and freshwater sunken spas, designed to detoxify, rejuvenate and refresh.

Some of the available treatments include:
Hot stone massage, Full body massage, Relaxation massage,
Skin care facials, Advanced performance facials, Advanced anti-ageing facials
Vichy shower treatment
Aromatic Steam
Aroma Spa ocean experience with steam canopy

This state of the art facility contains 12 treatment rooms and offers special conference and partner spa treatment programs. A range of spa conference packages are available to suit your requirements. The Spa Manager would be delighted to work with you to design a tailored package to fit your schedule, from quick neck and shoulder massages during break periods to full day pamper treatments for your delegates.

THEMED EVENTS

Generate the WOW factor for your next event. Our team will work with you to create a special themed event for your conference group.

Add an inspiring dimension to your gala dinner. An Arabian desert, a fully equipped Las Vegas Casino, a Hollywood awards night, a beach party and the Rugby World Cup are just some of the amazing transformations that have taken place in the Whitesands Convention Centre.

Choose one of our established themes or we will work with you to create a unique theme to 'wow' your guests. Your dedicated Event Manager can help to create the ultimate theme event, and transform the convention centre to whenever and wherever your imagination may take you.

Arabian Night 
Hollywood Awards Night 
Carnival Street party 
Las Vegas Casino
1970's Party Night

FOOD AND BEVERAGE

One of the many highlights of Shoal Bay Resort & Spa is the cuisine of our renowned chefs. Their talent and creativity have earned the Resort a reputation as one of the region's most desirable places to dine. In addition to Whitesands banquet facilities, our restaurants and cafes also cater to conference groups and events.

The Resort has four restaurants on site to add variety to your conference dining options.

The Promenade Room - buffet breakfast daily, with specialty evening buffets, seven days a week.

Mermaids Bar & Grill -The perfect beachfront venue for an informal lunch, BBQ or buffet dinner.

Sandyfoot Cafe & Bar - The casual alfresco cafe and premium wine and cocktail bar. The perfect venue for pre-function drinks and canapés.

Catch at Shoal Bay - Our Award winning signature seafood restaurant offering stylish ambience with friendly, sophisticated service.

Poolside Dining - A relaxed alfresco setting, perfect for ice-breaker events.

Private Dining - Enjoy a more private dining experience in Whitesands. Gourmet dining menus ranging from succulent banquet dinners to stunning seafood buffets.

All restaurants and cafes offer an excellent range of international wines, beers and aperitifs. Children's menus are available at all restaurants and cafes within the Resort. The legendary Country Club Hotel features a TAB, pool tables and extensive bottle shop facilities.

Everything you need for your next conference and event.

CONVENTION ROOM SPECIFICATIONS

Whitesands Convention Centre caters to small, medium and large conference and events whatever your requirements. The table below shows typical configurations and seating capacities for your conference and meetings:

13 BREAKOUT ROOMS

Take advantage of the numerous breakout areas throughout the Resort on your next conference. From the deck overlooking the pool, to the sidewalk of the cafe or terrace of the restaurant, we will have the right spot to generate creative thinking for your next team conference or event.

For more information - about hosting your next event at the Whitesands Convention Centre, please call 1800 18 18 10 or email group sales at sales@shoalbayresort.com. Alternatively, kindly go to our Conference Enquiry Form to fill up details about spending your conferences here at Shoal Bay Resort and Spa.