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GOLD STANDARD
WELCOME EVENTS AMONG WILDLIFE Many Aussies have childhood memories attached to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary on the Gold Coast, where visitors have been flocking to have their photo taken with the resident lorikeets. For business events, groups can immerse themselves in wildlife with a breakfast or alfresco lunch event in the park’s lush, green surroundings. There are also six distinct meeting spaces for organisers to choose from.
No matter how well acquainted you are with the Gold Coast, the region continues to surprise and delight with creative experiences, venues and attractions on offer, as Brittney Levinson found out.
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ueensland’s Gold Coast, home to the Yugambeh/ Kombumerri people, is renowned for its stunning beaches, year-round warm climate and coastal charm. But aside from its natural assets, the Gold Coast’s can-do attitude is one of its biggest strengths, with operators and suppliers willing to pull out all the stops for business events. Want to take over an entire theme park for the night? Not an issue. Looking to host a three-part progressive breakfast in an art gallery? You’ve got it. Whether you’re new to the Gold Coast or haven’t visited in some years, here’s a glimpse at the creative ideas that can be made possible for business events. n
26 Spice Summer 2021
SET OFF ON A SUNSET SOIREE Luxurious superyacht YOT Club made a splash on the Gold Coast events scene when it launched in 2019. The 400-pax floating event venue is ideal for a welcome event or post-conference gathering. With a full commercial kitchen facility on board, YOT Club serves up delicious menus focusing on fresh seafood and bite-sized treats, while the venue’s eight-metre-wide stage can accommodate live entertainment and guest speakers.
