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Taking a team or a group of clients to the Mornington Peninsula usually means trading a city function room for a winery dining room, a bayside restaurant or an event space with a view. The draw is the setting, so the questions that matter are about getting people there, keeping the program on time and getting a clean invoice afterwards.
Most corporate groups come down from Melbourne for the day or stay one night. Midweek dates are far easier to secure than weekends, and the summer months bring holiday crowds that push up demand for every room and bed on the Peninsula.
What venues listed for corporate events here typically charge:
Plan the day around the drive. Allow about an hour to ninety minutes each way from the Melbourne CBD depending on traffic, and consider a coach so nobody has to choose between the wine list and the steering wheel.
The list here is venues only for now, so ask your shortlist which AV, transport and accommodation providers they work with. Put in a few enquiries and compare the replies – each quote comes from the venue itself and nothing extra is added by us.
Venues listed for corporate events here mostly charge about $40 to $110 a head, with around $80 typical. The cheaper menus tend to be pub-style functions and the dearer ones winery dining, so compare what each package actually includes.
Most can, but ask before you pay anything. Give them the company name and ABN for the paperwork, and check whether they work from a purchase order or want a deposit first.
Often, and it's certainly easier to book. Weekends on the Peninsula are busy with weddings and visitors, especially in summer, so a Tuesday to Thursday date gives you far more choice.
A chartered coach is the simplest option for a group that will be drinking. Allow an hour to ninety minutes each way and confirm with the venue where the coach can park.
Not always – winery restaurants and pubs are set up for dining first. Ask exactly what's in the room, and whether there's a fee for using it or bringing gear in.
For a full-day program or a late dinner it's worth considering, as it removes the long drive home. Book accommodation early if your date falls in summer or on a long weekend.
Many event spaces and some wineries can do both, using one room for the session and another for lunch. Ask whether the meeting space is included in the per-person price or charged separately.
