Activities / Services
The Gold Coast destination has an abundance of unique, optional tours and support services to enhance your conference programme. Listed below are a selection of recommended suppliers for your conferences.
Your Convention Services Coordinator, in conjunction with the Conrad Jupiters' Travel Centre, will be pleased to assist with tickets, bookings, transfers or any arrangements your delegates may require during their visit to Australia's Gold Coast.
Cruises
The Gold Coast is home to a variety of deluxe cruise companies, who provide regular services and are happy to tailor-make a cruise for group bookings:
Tall Ship Sailing Cruises
Sail to an exotic island paradise on one of the tall ships or cruise or dine on board their fleet of luxury cruisers or fast catamarans. Tall Ship Sailing Cruises will design your exclusive cruise that can include any type of water transportation, spouses' programmes, team building, sunset cocktail or dinner cruises, which will be remembered as a highlight of your next event. Additional information can also be found at their web site: www.tallship.com.au or telephone: +61 7 5532 2444.
Circa Luxury Cruises
Circa Luxury Cruises is committed to creating an unforgettable cruising experience for private functions, corporate events, weddings and intimate nights on board. With their five-star personal service, you will enjoy an experience beyond your imagination.
Golf
There are a number of popular local golf courses within close proximity to the Conrad Jupiters:
Robina Woods
Carved out of 65 hectares of native woodland, Robina Woods is one of the most delightful courses on the Gold Coast. With its well-groomed fairways, strategically placed waterways and towering eucalyptus trees, Robina Woods is ranked in the 'Top 10 Resort Courses in Australia' by Golf Australia. Operated by ‘Playmore Golf’ Pty Ltd, Robina Woods has developed a reputation as one of the most picturesque and challenging courses on the Gold Coast. We look forward to welcoming you to Robina Woods to experience golf at its finest.
The Colonial
Nestled discreetly away from the urban strip, The Colonial, with its meticulously manicured fairways and greens, has been widely regarded as the best-condition course on the Gold Coast. The par 72 layout carves its way through towering gum trees and picturesque lakes and waterways. The attention to detail, excellent greens and stunning Queenslander clubhouse make The Colonial a pleasure to play.
Lakelands
As Jack Nicklaus will tell you, a golf course should be enjoyable and offer variety to every golfer, no matter what his or her level of skill or strength. With this in mind, he designed Lakelands... a thinking player's par 72 championship resort course playing 6489 metres from the Nicklaus tees. Jack's personal involvement in the design of Lakelands, his first signature course in Australia, is all encompassing - from his preference for native Australian trees, to his trademark bunkers and water hazards, to the selection of grasses, chosen for their premium playing qualities. While the course was under construction, the Golden Bear walked each hole, playing from each of the five tee-off positions. Now it is your turn.
Theme Parks
Warner Bros Movie World
Movie magic comes alive every day at Warner Bros Movie World - Hollywood on the Gold Coast. Experience the fun of the Road Runner Rollercoaster, Australia's only family roller coaster, and the scariest, spookiest, most spine-tingling roller coaster ever created - Scooby-Doo Spooky Coaster! Experience the ultimate bat battle in Batman Adventure - The Ride 2, a dynamic new simulator adventure. Take the plunge on the Wild West Falls Adventure Ride, catch your favourite characters in the Looney Tunes Musical Revue stage show and ride the thrilling Lethal Weapon. All this and more awaits you at Warner Bros Movie World!
Sea World on the Gold Coast
Make contact with an amazing world of marine life and a host of exciting rides and shows at Sea World on the Gold Coast! Marvel at the awesome Polar Bear Shores that houses newcomer polar bear cubs Lia and Lutik, who join polar bears Ping Ping and Kanook in a near-natural, arctic summer environment where people are able to learn more about these incredible marine animals. Enjoy the amazing dolphins at Dolphin Cove, hang out with your favourite 'toon' stars at Cartoon Network Cartoon Beach and brave the triple-loop Corkscrew Rollercoaster, the unforgettable Bermuda Triangle and the Ski Challenge - all at Sea World!
Wet 'n' Wild Water World
Wet 'n' Wild Water World is Australia's only truly world-class water park, with splashtacular fun for all ages. Ride the river and survive the plunge at the new Mammoth Falls, take a ride on the dark side at Terror Canyon or go with the flow at Calypso Beach. Speed demons can take the challenge on Super 8 Aqua Racer or go for the Speed Coaster record. There's even a supervised area for kids at Buccaneer Bay and, at the Giant Wave Pool, the surf is always up. During the cooler months, Wet 'n' Wild Water World features heated pools and slides for year-round fun.
Dreamworld
Home to the wildest rides, attractions and Big Brother, Dreamworld is a two-day experience with lots of fun for the whole family. You can brave the tallest, fastest rides in the world, including the Tower of Terror, the hair-raising Giant Drop and the all-new CYCLONE. Also, don't miss Dreamworld's rare Bengal tigers at play on Tiger Island, come face to face with the locals at the Australian Wildlife Experience and immerse yourself in the excitement of the hit television series Big Brother.
Conrad Jupiters' Activities
Team Building
The Activities Team's training is via participatory and interactive processes, indoors and outdoors. They encourage establishment of clear goals and go all out to help participants entwine their personal goals with their career goals.
The Activities Team's philosophy is any programme that doesn't have take-home strategies / processes is just an indulgence. The Activities Team can create programmes where the hardest thing your team will have to do is think and walk, or we can make them as active as you decide. For more information, please call Malcolm McLeod on: +61 7 3862 1231.
Sabre Programmes
From unforgettable conference team experiences and fun, to targeted business outcomes! Established in 1988, Sabre is an Australian company that now operates globally, providing the most innovative and effective events, programmes and solutions for major corporate clients. Sabre tailors its approaches to suit the needs of each client. Exciting conference team-based events include the Quest, the Corporate Strike Force, Kon Tiki Challenge, Lost Civilisations, Mission Possible, Global Eco-Challenge, Making Music, Fashion Fiasco and many more. For further information, please contact Meg Miller at Sabre on:
Tel: +61 7 5530 5522
E-mail: goldcoast@sabrehq.com
Web site: www.sabrehq.com
Conrad Jupiters' Conrad Fitness
Relaxation Class... Body Balance
By incorporating Body Balance into your programme, it will change the way your delegates feel! They'll stand straighter, be more mentally alert and feel refreshed to continue on with the day's convention. Body Balance holistic group exercise is set to uplifting music, combining traditional Eastern disciplines such as t'ai chi with new, dynamic techniques. Designed to reduce stress and relieve pain from prolonged sitting and heavy concentration, this programme will make you function better and last longer. Each workout is structured to provide harmony between breath and movement, action and relaxation, awareness and concentration.
Coach Companies
Murrays
Murrays provides Australia's finest fleet of luxury coaches. With over 300 vehicles, the company has a quality coach for every occasion, from a super-luxury 61-seater to a ten-seater mini coach. Murrays works with some of the world's leading tourism companies, hotels and conference and incentive planners. Murrays also caters for sporting clubs, associations, recreational groups, schools and a host of other organisations. However large or small the group, you will be assured of Murrays' uncompromising quality, personal attention and friendly, courteous service.
Airport Transfers
Coachtrans
The only licensed operator to provide airport transfers from Brisbane Airport, Coachtrans offers:
- Fast, reliable, non-stop services to Gold Coast and Brisbane accommodation and to private residences on the Gold Coast located along the Gold Coast strip east of the Pacific Highway
- Fully staffed service counters at all terminals at Brisbane Airport
- Kerb-side pickup at the airport and no double handling of luggage
Gold Coast Super Pass
The most convenient travel pass, including transfers to and from Brisbane Airport to Gold Coast accommodation, unlimited door-to-door theme park transfers and unlimited 24-hour usage of the local Surfside bus network, including the Theme Park Express.
Full Charter Service
Con-X-ion
For group market, special events, incentives, conventions and conferences, Con-X-ion specialises in theme park transfers and door-to-door transfers to the Brisbane and Gold Coast airports. Con-X-ion provides a meet-and-greet service to passengers booked for transfers arriving at the airports. All Con-X-ion coaches are air-conditioned, with uniformed drivers, and range from 12 seats to 50 seats to cater for all requirements.
Theming
Coastal Productions
Established in 1985, Coastal Productions is recognised as one of the leading theming and event production companies in south-east Queensland. They possess a huge range of themed props, scenic backdrops, table decor and linen and employ highly skilled and creative production teams, who specialise in the design and manufacture of custom theme sets. With over 17 years of in-house experience at the Conrad Jupiters, their team of industry professionals will work with you to create an outstanding event.
Off-Site Connections
Off-Site Connections is arguably the most diverse event design and management company operating in Brisbane and the Gold and Sunshine Coasts. The company specialises in meeting the exacting needs demanded by the corporate, inbound conference and incentive market segments. Exploiting some of the region's unique and interesting locations, Off-Site Connections has the flexibility to create truly stunning and unique events tailored to each client's specific needs. If more traditional on-site venues are desired, Off-Site Connections is more than equipped in creating equally stunning events.
Entertainment
Agency Entertainment
Agency Entertainment has become the most widely regarded talent organisation in Australia since its inception on Queensland's Gold Coast ten years ago. The company's skills in providing the best professional entertainment for a diverse range of clients, and coordinating the performance to suit, is evidenced by continual repeat bookings and referrals.
They provide not only booking services but also event planning, venue consultation and stage management for clients. Leading national and international performers, including presenters and speakers, can be accessed via Agency Entertainment. They have a sharp appreciation of their clients' needs, always providing the correct entertainment, within their budget, for each occasion. For further information, please contact Paul Schorr at Agency Entertainent on:
Tel: +61 7 5575 9691
Fax: +61 7 5575 9470
E-mail: paul@agencyentertainment.com.au
Corporate Merchandise
BWA Promotions
Many conferences and events tend to use traditional merchandise that is one size fits all, plain old black or yet another cap. Imagine attending a conference that has useful products that fit, are fun and gifts that suit the receiver and function.
In reality, there are massive differences when looking at what products to use - things that matter, like what you are trying to achieve, what will really work and how long it lasts. In the end, your event and business image depend on these things. Here are some of the many areas BWA Promotions covers with promotional products: clothing to name tags, bags to memorabilia, survival packs to pillow gifts and promotional or gimmick items branded with logos or names. Because they have been in the industry for years, they know what works and, most importantly, what doesn't. Experience counts for a lot, and they are happy to share that experience with you for free. For further information, please contact Todd Rapley at BWA Promotions on:
Tel: +61 7 5576 6833
E-mail: sales@bwapromotions.com
