About
Waurn Ponds Estate is a boutique conference venue and hotel located on expansive grounds at the rear of Deakin University's Waurn Ponds Campus, approximately 20 minutes from Geelong city centre and one hour from Melbourne. The venue serves as a premium conference center mid-week and a secluded retreat on weekends.
The facility features: - 60 contemporary accommodation rooms, including two luxury suites and three accessible rooms, which can host up to 120 guests when twinned.
- Eight technology-rich conference spaces with capacities ranging from 10 to 154 delegates, featuring state-of-the-art AV equipment like one-touch operation, built-in cameras for Zoom, and hearing loop devices.
- Six indoor and outdoor event spaces that can accommodate between 16 and 300 people for various gatherings, including seated banquets and cocktail events.
- The Barrabool restaurant and event space, which can cater for up to 70 seated guests and leads to an on-site kitchen garden.
- Recreational amenities including an outdoor heated infinity pool and spa, a fitness center, a tennis court, and walking tracks.
- On-site seasonal catering focused on local produce, with options for conference packages, corporate lunches, and sit-down banquets.
- Additional amenities such as free Wi-Fi, complimentary parking, a bar, and a communal lounge.