Category: Victoria

The Victorian High Country is a great place to conference or send your staff for a group incentive program. Skiing in the winter, hiking in the summer, whitewater rafting in spring, or mountain biking in the autumn. The High Country is a fabulous destination all year round. The ski towns of Mt Hotham, Falls Creek and Mt Buller are great bases for adventure activities, and towns such as Mt Beauty, Mansfield, and Bright have great conference venues. Conferencing and team building in the Victorian High Country allows your staff to get away from the distractions of the city, get some work done, and then enjoy the natural environment. Adventure activities available include: downhill skiing, cross country skiing, downhill mountain biking, road cycling, white water rafting, hiking, fly fishing, horse riding, trekking, and site seeing. Team building programs we recommend in the High Country include: Wilderness Rescue The Silo Buster Corporate Orienteering (on skis or mountain bikes) Resilience: prepare your team for change Team ski racing Indoor team building program Professional sports teams pre-season high altitude fitness camps

“The Peninsula”, just over an hour from Melbourne, is squeezed between Port Philip Bay, Bass Strait, and Western Port Bay. It’s no surprise the area has plenty of water-based adventure activities such as surfing, sailing, sea kayaking, and diving. The Mornington Peninsula is also famous for its wineries, golf courses, coastal national parks, and food producers. The Big Hill area is an epicurean delight with spectacular views over Western Port and Port Philip Bay, and on a clear day, visitors can see Melbourne and the Bellarine Peninsula. The Mornington Peninsula National Park and Point Napean National Park offer spectacular coastal scenery and fantastic scenic bike rides. Philip Island is famous for it’s penguins, and it’s also a great place to conference. Wild beaches, wildlife, fabulous bays, delicious seafood, and motorcycle grand prix have made “PI” a favourite destination for holiday makers out of Melbourne. Corporate adventure and leisure activities include: Sea kayaking and sailing on Port Philip Bay, winery tours, microbrewery tours, mountain biking (including night descents down Big Hill), horse riding along the beach, surf lessons, photography tours, coastal walks, cooking programs, Point Napean National Park tours, dolphin swimming, natural hot springs, scenic helicopter flights, fishing charters, and golf. Team building programs we recommend on Phillip Island and the Mornington Peninsula include: Food Caching (Mornington Peninsula site seeing and cooking) Corporate Laser Tag Corporate Orienteering Resilience: prepare your team for change Corporate Colours Blokes Day on Phillip Island The Silo Buster Hi tech adventure race. The Great Wine Race. Indoor Team Building Programs Motivator vs Demotivator Sand Sculpting

The Macedon Ranges and Spa Country is famous for it’s gold rush history and thriving art scene. The region’s gold attracted fortune hunters in the mid 1800s, and now the region’s towns attract art lovers and “tree-changers”. Towns such as Woodend, Creswick, Castlemaine, Kyneton, Lancefield, Romsey, and Daylesford are full of character, and the region has numerous national and state parks waiting to be explored. The region has a great mix of epicurean and adventure activities. Whether you want a wine tour, a mountain bike ride, or a hike around Hanging Rock, this area is sure to please. Melbourne’s Tullamarine airport is only 30 minutes from Lancefield and transfers to the region are extremely easy for international and interstate visitors. Corporate adventure and leisure activities available include: Rock climbing and abseiling, Winery tours, mountain biking, scenic rail bike riding, horse riding, corporate cricket on country grounds, Laser Skirmish, gallery and shopping tours, high ropes, guided walking tours, photography tours, cooking programs. Team building programs we recommend in the Macedon Ranges and Spa Country include: Tuf Corporate Mudder Food caching The Silo Buster Resilience: prepare your team for change Corporate Colours Gourmet Pizza cookoff Corporate Orienteering (at Lake Daylesford) Wilderness Rescue Indoor team building programs The Daylesford food and wine challenge Motivator vs Demotivator

Suave and sophisticated, Melbourne is famous for it’s galleries, cafes and sporting events. The city’s many hidden gems are just waiting to discovered, and we make sure those new to Melbourne get to experience this amazing city’s real beauty. For all Adventure for Life’s team building activities, we aim to showcase the destination in a dynamic fashion. For team building in Melbourne, this means getting into the cultural heart of the city, exploring the famous lane ways and traveling on bike, foot, tram, Harley Davison and sea kayak. The Yarra River is a natural area for activities and it’s banks are lined with restaurants, public spaces, and unique venues like Federation Square. Other areas worth exploring are the Queen Victoria Market, Lygon Street, St Kilda, the Botanical Gardens, Docklands, and Melbourne’s famous sporting precinct. Each of these precincts has its’ own distinct style, with many guests commenting “The more time I spend in Melbourne, the more I love it”. If time permits, delegates can also take day trips to the Regional Victoria to see spectacular sites, native wildlife, cultural centers, and exceptional wine producing areas. Corporate adventure and leisure activities include: Street art tours, sea kayaking on the Yarra (at night or during the day), winery tours to one of Regional Victoria?s delightful epicurean areas, city sights tours, laser skirmish, photography and art tours, world class sporting events, Great Ocean Road tours, Philip Island tours, cooking programs (best done in and around the Queen Victoria Markets). Team buildings programs we recommend in Melbourne include: Street art tours and spray sessions The Silo Buster Hi tech adventure race Resilience: prepare your team for change Corporate Orienteering (based on Melbourne’s amazing street art) Melbourne Adventure Race Indoor team building programs

The Bellarine Peninusla is a regional area that truly has it all. World class wineries, quirky and classy coastal towns, stunning beaches, great resorts, and delicious local food are sure to please even the fussiest of delegates. The Bellarine Peninsula is steeped in history. Grand farm estates such as Scotchman’s Hill, the resort town of Queenscliff, and steam trains on the Bellarine rail line provide a wonderful backdrop for your corporate events. The region also has numerous world class links courses that are sure to test any golfer. Geelong, Victoria’s second biggest city, has undergone a wonderful transition with the redevelopment of the waterfront. This magnificent public space has an eclectic mix of cafes, promenades, public art, and recreational areas. The city is also home to Avalon airport, and day trips down the Great Ocean Road are a must for interstate and international delegates. Corporate adventure and leisure activities: Sea kayaking and sailing on Corio Bay, winery tours around Geelong’s three main wine regions, Scenic rail trail mountain biking, road cycling, horse riding, surf lessons, photography tours, coastal walks, wildlife tours, cooking programs, Great Ocean Road tours. Team building programs we recommend in Geelong and on the Bellarine Peninsula include: Bellarine Peninsula Games Day Resilience: prepare your team for change Corporate Orienteering The silo Buster Food Caching (Part site seeing part cooking competition) Hi tech adventure race Geelong Waterfront Challenge Corporate Golf Days

The Yarra Valley is Regional Victoria?s most popular conference destination due to a mix of stylish resorts, amazing scenery and incredible epicurean opportunities. With easy access to Melbourne and the Airport, the Yarra Valley has the convenience of city conferencing and all the benefits of fresh air and wide open spaces. We can arrange many Team building activities in Yarra Valley. Most visitors to the valley come for the food and wine, but the region also has some great adventure activities. The Yarra River and surrounding mountains provide a fabulous playground for thrill seekers. Those who enjoy a more sedate pace, can just sit back and enjoy the amazing views of the Victorian Alps with a glass of ?ne wine. To top things off, the region also has a thriving art scene and quirky towns just waiting to be discovered. For those who want to enjoy unique team building in the Yarra Valley, try our food-caching program in this incredible region. Corporate adventure and leisure activities available in the Yarra Valley: White water rafting (Yarra River class 1 and 2 rapids), winery tours, mountain biking (scenic rail trail or single track), winery tours via bike, micro-brewery tours, Laser Skirmish, Cross country skiing at Lake Mountain, snow play at Mt Donna Buang, photography tours, cooking programs, road cycling tours. Team building programs we recommend in the Yarra Valley include: Tuf Corporate Mudder Corporate Orienteering Resilience: prepare your team for change The Silo Buster Corporate Colours Food Caching (part site seeing part cooking competition) Yarra Valley Wine Challenge Wilderness Rescue. Corporate Laser Tag Indoor team building programs. Motivator vs Demotivator

Adventure for Life’s head office is located in Torquay in the heart of the Surf Coast, the start of the famous Great Ocean Road. Our home region has wonderful beaches, a great range of adventure activities, and state of the art conference venues. Torquay is the surf capital of Australia and home to global surf giants Quiksilver and Rip Curl. It is also home to Surfworld Australia, an amazing surf museum, and fabulous off-site venues. When it comes to team building in Torquay, we encourage our guests to get on a surfboard or at least get into the surfing spirit. Adventure activities available include: surf lessons, kayaking, mountain biking, road biking, high ropes, and horse riding. Softer adventures include Bells Beach Walking Tours, Great Ocean Road site seeing, golf, and winery tours. The three main conference venues in Torquay are Wyndham Torquay, Peppers the Sands Resort, and RACV Torquay Team building programs we recommend in Torquay include: Surf culture days. Resilience: prepare your team for change Tuf Corporate Mudder The Silo Buster Surf art Sand Sculpting Motivator vs Demotivator Corporate Orienteering Corporate Colours Golf cart relay (Peppers The Sands Only) Corporate Colours Hi tech adventure race Wilderness Rescue (involving a badly “injured” surfer) Corporate Laser Tag Beach sports Indoor team building programs

Lorne is one of Victoria’s most exclusive coastal resorts. The Greater Otway National Park, sheltered beaches, and winding road makes this seaside town a spectacular conference destination. Team building in Lorne can be conducted on the beach and in town, or up in the Otway Ranges above Lorne. Adventure activities available include: surf lessons, sea kayaking with the seals, mountain biking, road biking, and horse riding. Softer adventures include waterfall and nature walks, Great Ocean Road site seeing, golf, and wine appreciation days. Team building activities we recommend in Lorne include: Wilderness Rescue Corporate Orienteering (in the Otway forests or along the foreshore) Hi Tech Adventure Race Resilience: preparing your team for change The Silo Buster Surf comps Corporate Colours Cooking programs Indoor programs Resort games day Beach sports Sand Sculpting Motivator vs Demotivator