Conferences
Yarra Valley Conference Venue
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Meetings, Business Events & Conferences
Our Yarra Valley conference venue features 5 dedicated event spaces for conferences of up to 120 delegates. 70 on-site rooms keep your whole team on the estate. Restaurant 1309 handles all catering, while the endota spa and wine experiences round out the day. Packages from $120 per person.
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Conference spaces designed for productive events
Balgownie Estate’s conference spaces are designed to support everything from executive planning sessions to multi-day conferences. Large windows bring natural light and vineyard views into the rooms, while flexible layouts allow theatre, cabaret and breakout formats.
Meeting rooms sit within easy walking distance of accommodation, dining and outdoor spaces, allowing the day to flow naturally between sessions.
Full-day delegate packages from $120 per person. Corporate room rates from $300.
Yarra Valley Conference Venue
Facilities & Event Spaces
Discover our state-of-the-art event facilities, including our Melba and Anderson rooms, Boardroom, and Library, designed to accommodate large and small groups. Enhance your conference with exquisite wine and dining experiences at our modern cellar door and restaurant, 1309.
Facilities
- Melba & Anderson conference rooms
- Boardroom with adjoining retreat
- The Library, a casual meeting space
- Latest audio visual equipment
- Video conferencing available
- 70 x 4.5 star rooms and suites
- Restaurant 1309, bar & deck
- Onsite endota spa
- Pickleball courts
Add On Experiences
- Chef’s table dining experience
- Splash tasting, blind tasting, wine blending, chocolate & wine tasting
- Custom wine delegate gifts
- Hot air ballooning with Global Ballooning
- Spa treatments at our onsite endota spa
- Team building hosted by one of our suppliers
- Wellbeing experiences hosted by Mindful AF
- Guided e-bike tours with COG Bike
Our Spaces
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Melba Room
Melba Room is our primary meeting venue for up to 70 delegates. Built in projector and large retractable screen, balcony access, magnificent vineyard views, and exceptional proximity to our restaurant complex.
If you require a larger space for up to 120 people, book Melba and Anderson together.
Anderson Room
Anderson Room is a private meeting space for up to 50 delegates, with courtyard access. Footsteps away from our restaurant, cellar door and bar.Â
If you require a larger space for up to 120 people, book Melba and Anderson together.
Boardroom & Retreat
Our new boardroom space and adjoining retreat are available for executive meetings with up to 18 delegates. They feature elegant furnishings, an exceptional boardroom table, a large panel TV for presentations, and sliding door access to our resort gardens.
Library
The Library is our new casual meeting space for up to 10 people. Lounge seating, library nook, large panel TV for presentations and sliding door access to our resort gardens.
Private Dining & Wine Tasting
Private dining spaces are available in Restaurant 1309 as well as in our Cellar Door. Perfect for executive lunches or dinners around your event.
*Hire fees apply
Capacities
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| ROOM TYPE | m2 | THEATRE | CLASS | BOARD | U-SHAPE | COCKTAIL | BANQUET | CABARET |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melba & Anderson | 202 m2 | 180 | 88 | 180 | 120 | 96 | ||
| Melba | 119 m2 | 80 | 40 | 26 | 30 | 80 | 60 | 40 |
| Anderson | 83 m2 | 50 | 30 | 30 | 17 | 60 | 50 | 32 |
| Marquee | 81 m2 | 50 | 30 | 30 | 20 | 60 | 50 | 32 |
| Boardroom | 28 m2 | 22 | ||||||
| Library | 20 m2 | 10 | ||||||
| Private Dining* | 30 m2 | 22 | 30 | |||||
| Tasting Room* | 35 m2 | 26 | 35 |
*Private dining & tasting rooms are for executive lunches & dinners only
Inclusions
Inclusions are based on a full day delegate package.Â
For a more bespoke experience, speak to us about our Elite Package.
- Continuous still & sparkling water
- Morning & Afternoon tea
- Continuous tea & coffee
- Conference Grazing Lunch
- Projector and screen or large panel TV
- Conference notepads & pens
- Flip Chart (1)
- Whiteboard (1)
- WIFI
- Complimentary car parking
Venue hire is additional. Terms & conditions apply.
Flexible Dining Options
At Balgownie Estate, we offer a diverse range of menu options for our corporate guests. We have options for a more casual grazing lunch, with gourmet sandwiches, grazing boards, and seasonal salads, or a more corporate working style lunch. Our morning and afternoon teas include assortments of seasonal chef-selected savoury and sweet items by our talented kitchen team.
At the end of your conference day, dinner is also a great time to bring all of your delegates together. Choose from a delicious three-course dinner, a grazing-style chef’s table experience, or a five-course degustation. All menus utilise the abundance of produce in the Yarra Valley. With options to suit all dietary needs, our offerings are designed to impress and bring people together.
Stay With Us
Provide your delegates with a refreshing stay in our unique rooms & suites. Created to provide guests with an essence of wellness and mindfulness, your home away from home is the perfect base to explore what the Yarra Valley has to offer. We offer all our corporate clients a discounted room rate including breakfast in our onsite restaurant.
Refocus & Reset in the Yarra Valley
For further information about having your business event at Balgownie Estate, Yarra Valley or to organise a time to chat with us, please contact our team.
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Conference FAQs
What types of events can Balgownie Estate host?
Balgownie Estate hosts executive planning days, team offsites, multi-day conferences, leadership retreats and product launches. Spaces range from a 10-person boardroom to a combined conference room for up to 180 delegates for cocktail receptions.
How many guests can your venue accommodate?
Our conference facilities in the Yarra Valley can accommodate up to 180 people for a cocktail reception across a range of flexible spaces. The Melba and Anderson Rooms can be combined for larger groups, while the Library and Boardroom are ideal for smaller sessions or breakout activities.
Do you offer on-site accommodation for delegates?
Yes. As a conference venue with accommodation in Victoria, we offer 70 on-site rooms and suites ranging from standard queen rooms and suites, to two-bedroom options. Guests can stay just steps from your event, removing the need for transfers or third-party hotels.
What makes your conference centre different from city venues?
Unlike city-based conference centres in Victoria, Balgownie offers a tranquil vineyard setting with everything under one roof. You’ll find event spaces, luxury accommodation, fine dining, a day spa and team building experiences all at our conference venue in the Yarra Valley.
What catering options are available?
Our on-site restaurant, 1309, handles all conference catering. Choose from barista coffee, working lunches, shared banquets, or degustation dinners featuring local produce. We’re proud to offer one of the most comprehensive conference venues with catering in regional Victoria.
Are there activities available for corporate retreats or team-building events?
Yes. As a popular destination for corporate retreats in Victoria, we offer wine blending sessions, endota spa treatments, hot air ballooning, and access to local Yarra Valley experiences. These add-ons help foster connection beyond the meeting room. We can also arrange activities like yoga, sound healing, archery, Segway adventures and trivia through our trusted external suppliers.
How far is Balgownie from Melbourne?
Our venue is an hour from Melbourne CBD, making us one of the most accessible conference venues in regional Victoria. It’s the perfect distance for a change of pace without going off the grid.
Do you have WiFi and parking?
Yes. High-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout all event spaces and accommodation. We also offer free onsite parking for delegates, which makes logistics simple, especially for those driving from Melbourne or other conference centres in Victoria.
