Venue Highlights
The 4.5 star Shoal Bay Resort & Spa boasts the dedicated White-Sands Conference Centre for up to 300 delegates. This purpose built Conference Centre is a dedicated residential conference facility including state of the art conference rooms, conference hospitality desk, dedicated banquet kitchen, delegate accommodation and delegate beachfront cocktail lounge.
The resort also offers upgraded accommodation options, 4 Restaurants and 5 Bars including the historical Shoal Bay Country Club Hotel and the $5.5million Aqua-Spa Facility. The picturesque Shoal Bay village is situated on the white sands of Shoal Bay, overlooking the magnificent volcanic Tomaree and Yacaaba headlands - boasting crystal clear waterways and extensive National Parks with unspoiled bushland.
Location
Air. Coach. Car. Just over 2.5 hours from Sydney by coach, 30 minutes from Newcastle Airport with direct flights from Melbourne, Coolangatta and Brisbane, making this purpose built residential conference facility is easily accessible for your conference delegates.
Resort Shuttle Bus transfers available.
Catering Information
We have developed some of the regions most innovative banquet experiences.
Our Executive Chef Patrick Power maintains consistency, variety and great flavour through his from fresh philosophy utilising the regions best produce. We have 5 distinct restaurants so my main focus is quality and variety. Each outlet has its own unique personality with a strong focus on fresh is best!. Powers culinary journey has included working in Ireland, Switzerland, Germany and Sydney, dishing up inspiration across some of the worlds top Hotels and cruise liners.
Recreational Facilities
Major attractions to the region are year round; home to 160 bottlenose dolphins; Whale watching cruises from May to November, sunset and Harbour cruises with Imagine and Moonshadow cruises; the thrill of a one-kilometre downhill toboggan ride, quad bike riding on the shifting Stockton Beach Sand Dunes; National Parks for bushwalking and eco-tours. Also professional team building services incorporating environment and landscape to powerfully illustrate the importance of strong teams, and a strong culture. High impact and challenging, yet safe and inclusive, these signature events can be delivered for the entire company, specific business units or any project team or group within an organisation. The mixture of action and learning is developed to suit your team and your needs.
Technical Facilities
Audio visual equipment is supplied by prefered suppliers with the latest in technical equipment and support to meet your needs and budget.
Wireless connectivity is available complimentary in the Whitesands Conference Centre including conference hospitality lobby, bar and lounge.
Business Facilities
All secretarial support is provided through our conference hospitality desk.
Wireless is complimentary in Whitesands Conference Centre.
Accolades
WINNER - 2007 - Meetings and Business - Mid-North Coast Tourism Awards
WINNER - 2007 - Customer Service - Hunter Business Chamber Awards
WINNER - 2007 - Catch at Shoal Bay - Restaurant in a Resort - NSW Restaurant & Catering Awards
WINNER - 2007 Tourism Education and Training - Hunter Regional Tourism Awards
WINNER - 2007 - Tourism Education and Training - Mid-North Coast Tourism Awards
DISTINCTION- 2007 - Deluxe Accommodation - Mid-North Coast Tourism Awards
Additional Information
Delegate Conference Package from $65pp:
Arrival tea & coffee
Morning & Afternoon Tea, served with coffee, specialty teas fruit juice
Conference Buffet Lunch
Plenary Room hire; notepads, pens, iced water and mints
Dedicated Conference Host