16 TOP SPOTS TO CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS IN CORPORATE STYLE

CHRISTMAS parties are great for socialising with colleagues, and picking the right venue is the key.

Now is the time to lock in a sensational venue for your end of year celebrations and find a venue that suits your exact taste, whether it's a casual setting or an extravagant gala ballroom.

We bring you this showcase of venues to make planning much simpler.

Make sure not to leave it until the last minute!

THE SWANSTON HOTEL, GRAND MERCURE
Christmas in Cocoon
Located at The Swanston Hotel, Grand Mercure, the stylish Cocoon Bar is just waiting to host your next work Christmas function. A cool and cozy solution for any small Christmas party that won't break your budget.

Package includes:

Hot & Cold Canapés Selection from $22pp
Beverage Package from $20pp

Need a bigger space or something more private? Ask about our multiple event spaces in the Ether Conference Centre located within the hotel.

For more details:
P: 03 8662 1341
E: [email protected]
W: www.theswanstonhotel.com.au/meetings/xmas

MARRIOTT BRISBANE
Festive Season Private Event Package at Brisbane Marriott

Embrace the festive ambience and enjoy a delicious 3 course sit down lunch or dinner and a glass of Sparkling Wine on arrival.

Lunch + dinner $65 per person
Package Includes chair covers and sashes + LED ceiling lighting + Christmas bon bon per person + Christmas tree in room

Book by 1 October 2016
Terms + conditions apply

W: marriott.com/Brisbane
E: [email protected]

SOUTHPORT SHARKS
Sharks Events Centre invites you to join their annual Corporate Christmas Ball on Saturday, December 17, from 6.30pm.

Enjoy a delicious seafood buffet and delectable dessert, plus an optional three-hour beverage package, in a lavishly appointed room.

Live entertainment from Sarah Browne (as seen on "The Voice 2016"), with her wonderful 5-piece band, Midnight Groove. Every table booking of 10 receives two complimentary bottles of sparkling wine - must book by October 31.

Tickets: $79.50 per person, or $114.50 per person to include a 3-hour beverage package. Book early to avoid disappointment phone (07) 5532 1155, or contact us via e-mail
www.sharkseventcentre.com.au

QT GOLD COAST
Celebrate Christmas in an extraordinary hotel, where an eclectic mix of design and art come to life. QT Gold Coast offers all the Christmas Festivities you desire with a touch of quirk.

Put it together with bars to be seen at, restaurants you just have to eat at and modern accommodation featuring dazzling ocean views and you'll start to get a taste of life QT style. Whether you've been naughty or nice this year, we look forward to sharing the festive season with you. Christmas packages start from $80 per person.

Click here to see our full range of Christmas packages.
[email protected]

HILTON SURFERS PARADISE
Make your 2016 Christmas Celebration a night to remember at Hilton Surfers Paradise! Confirm your celebration at the hotel before 30 September 2016 to receive a complimentary $200 VISA Gift Card.

Cocktail packages from $99 per person
Seafood Buffet packages from $139 per person
Set Menu packages from $149 per person

All packaged include a 3-hour beverage package, dance floor, basic A/V and theming. Save 10% on bookings Sunday Thursday.

For bookings phone 07 5680 8150 or email [email protected]
* T&C's apply. Subject to availability. New bookings only. Min event value $5000.

WATERMARK HOTEL
Add a modern twist to this silly season with our upbeat, industrially chic grill and lounge or get festively Watermark in our eclectic event spaces that can be transformed with infinite flair and creativity.

Generous festive packages, relaxed buffets or sophisticated social grazing will delight. Complimented by decadent designer desserts, live music, creative cocktails and more.

Clifford's on the Deck 2 course lunch from $45
Festive buffet from $90
Walrus Social Celebrations
from $45
Cocktail party from $65
3 course dining from $105

Conditions apply to all packages. Price is per person.

ENQUIRE NOW
07 5588 8321 or [email protected]
watermarkhotelgoldcoast.com.au

THE ARTS CENTRE GOLD COAST
The Art of Christmas
Picture your Christmas party at The Arts Centre Gold Coast.

Whether you need an elegant waterfront venue for a small gathering or you want to entertain 800 guests, The Arts Centre Gold Coast is a central, unique destination for your Christmas party. We have every kind of experience covered and we even have cinema, gallery and lakeside options.

SPECIAL OFFER: Packages start from $75pp and you will receive complimentary canapes on arrival for over 100 guests if you book before September.

For enquires email [email protected] or call 07 5588 4084

PALAZZO VERSACE
Raise your glass with colleagues and toast to 2016 in the elegant surrounds of La Medusa Ballroom. Select from a festive seafood buffet feast or a memorable three-course menu complemented by a three-hour beverage package and chef's selected welcome canapés, Christmas theming, complimentary venue hire, tea and coffee.

$195 per person
Minimum 50 guests, Maximum 250 guests per booking

Book now to receive an overnight stay and buffet breakfast for two at Palazzo Versace - this gift voucher can be used as a raffle prize at your Christmas party event, or perhaps a reward for a staff member, yourself or your boss!

Bookings are subject to availability, change or cancellation.
To book now, contact: [email protected] or call 07 5509 8000

SURFERS PARADISE MARRIOTT RESORT & SPA
'Tis the season to indulge with inspiring Christmas Party Packages. Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa's festive package options from $99 per person include:

-   Cocktail Party
-   Deluxe Party Package
-   Decadent Party Package
-   3 Course Plated Dinner Package

With every package booked receive one complimentary overnight accommodation voucher to be used at your leisure!

Click here to download our 2016 Christmas Party Packages.
To view our resort facilities click here.

Contact [email protected] or 07 5592 9821 to enquire now.
*T&C Apply. Minimum 50 people. Event to be held poolside or on banquet level.

SOUTHPORT YACHT CLUB
Host your end of year event at Southport Yacht Club! An award-winning venue that combines the finest of cuisine, atmosphere and spectacular views over the Gold Coast Broadwater.

Whether you are interested in hosting an intimate cocktail party or corporate functions for 50 to 500 people, SYC can create the ideal experience for you and your guests.

With captivating views of the 300-berth Marina and the Broadwater any one of our 4 function rooms are ideal and if an outdoor event is more your style, our Western Lawn with boardroom, grassed Eastern Lawn or Waterscape Pontoon Bar are simply perfect.

Click here to view our full range of function options or contact us at: [email protected]

BOND UNIVERSITY
Celebrate the festive season in style and host your Christmas party at Bond University Events Centre.

The striking Bond University Celebrate the Campus complete with its sandstone arches, lakeside setting and landscaped grounds can be viewed from our indoor and outdoor function areas creating the perfect back drop for your special event.

Whether it's a cocktail and canapé style function you're after, or a more traditional sit-down dinner, Bond University has facilities and packages to match.

For more details please contact us on
07 5595 4124 or [email protected]

SHERATON GRAND
Celebrate the year that was with your friends and colleagues in style at Terraces Restaurant, the most iconic seafood buffet on the Gold Coast. Enjoy a gourmet festive feast and attentive service with the below special prices:

Lunch Monday Friday $56
Lunch Saturday Sunday $69
Dinner Monday Thursday $69
Dinner Friday Sunday $78
$29 for a 2h beverage package with resort selected wine, beer and soft drinks

Click here for more details and to book

E: [email protected]
T: 07 5577 0031
*Valid from 1 September 2016 until 28 February 2017. Minimum booking of 12 guests. No other discounts apply. Prices are per person.

MORETON ISLAND ADVENTURES
Your staff Christmas party could be little different this year, cruising the Brisbane River on board the beautiful MICAT!

Celebrate the festive season on the waterunder the stars on our Christmas Cruise, Saturday 17th December, 2016.

We will take care of all the details for you so you can dance the night away to our live band and enjoy a night of fun, food and Christmas cheer. Our price includes:

Delicious 3 course walk and fork menu
Local beer, wine and soft drink
4 hour cruise along the Brisbane River
Live entertainment
$150 per person (group discount available)

WEB: moretonislandadventures.com.au
EMAIL: [email protected]
PHONE: 07 3909 3308

GOLD COAST CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTRE
A stylish little Christmas awaits friends, colleagues and clients at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre for their signature event, The Centre of Christmas on Friday, 9 December.

The ultimate festive celebration boasts a decadent seafood and Christmas buffet, premium beverages and mouth-watering dessert creations crafted by the venues' award winning team.

Dance the night away to live entertainment, snap up prizes and be mesmerised by a feast for the senses.

Tickets are $143 per person or $1,400 for tables of ten. Book via Ticketek or for group bookings call 07 5504 4181 or email [email protected] as bookings are essential.

VILLAGE ROADSHOW THEME PARKS
Host your Christmas party at the Gold Coast's best theme parks!
Looking to plan the Christmas party of the year? Celebrate in style at Village Roadshow Theme Parks and experience a spectacular event, jam-packed with fun, excitement and adventure.

From a dazzling White Christmas at Warner Bros. Movie World, to an Aussie Christmas party at the exciting new Al Fresco Plaza at Sea World, there's a range of sensational packages of offer.

Why wait? Make your next Christmas party unforgettable and call our expert team today.

Click here to see our full range of Christmas packages.
[email protected]
Ph: 07 5591 0020

SOFITEL BRISBANE CENTRAL
A magnifique Christmas
Experience the magic of the Festive Season at Sofitel Brisbane Central with a range of magnifique Christmas Party packages perfect for any size or style of festive celebration.

Your guests will be treated to a night of luxury in one of the hotel's newly refreshed event spaces featuring state of the art Audio Visual and an idyllic located in the heart of Brisbane City.

Your indulgent Christmas party package include five star cuisine, beverage package plus Christmas theming in an award winning venue:

Buffet Packages from: $135pp
Set Menu Packages from: $125pp
Cocktail Party Packages from: $95pp

For full details visit here
Or enquire directly by email

Sofitelbrisbane.com.au
store.sofitelbrisbane.com.au

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