Best Hunter Valley Conference Venues

Best Hunter Valley Conference Venues

When it comes to your next corporate event or conference, why not take a trip to Hunter Valley, Australia's premier wine region. With so many amazing venues found in these rolling hills, you can find the ideal setting for a conference that is both productive and luxurious.

The eight best meeting facilities in Hunter Valley are:

  1. Tower Lodge
  2. Audrey Wilkinson
  3. Calais Estate
  4. Brokenwood Wines
  5. Peterson House
  6. Bimbadgen Winery
  7. Kirkton Park Hunter Valley
  8. Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens

The 8 Best Conference Rooms in Hunter Valley

When it comes to conference venues and event facilities, Hunter Valley Conference venues certainly stand out. Here are the best ones.

1. Tower Lodge

Top Conference Venues in Hunter Valley

Address: 6 Halls Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320, Australia
Phone: +61 2 4998 7022
Website: towerlodge.com.au

Tower Lodge is an exceptional conference venue, combining luxury, privacy, and functionality. Whether you’re hosting a leadership summit, strategic planning session or executive retreat, the property is designed to inspire productivity and team connection.

The main conference room is the showstopper, with a flexible capacity of 28 to 90 people and 83 sqm of space. It’s fully equipped with AV, video conferencing, electric black-out blinds, natural light, and courtyard access, perfect for teams that need to switch between focused work and casual collaboration.

For smaller meetings The Fountain Room and Private Meeting Room can accommodate up to 10 people and open onto courtyards, great for focus and creativity.

What sets Tower Lodge apart is the experience outside the meeting rooms. Delegates can enjoy the restaurant’s award-winning tasting menu, featuring seasonal ingredients from the estate’s own garden and the Hope family’s Angus cattle farm. From woodfire grilled octopus to aged Black Angus beef, the dishes are as good as the setting itself.

When the day’s work is done, guests can unwind in the pool area, enjoy a selection of Hunter Valley wines and spirits, including aged Shiraz, sparkling cuvées, and house-distilled whiskey or a signature cocktail by the fire.

With 14 individually designed suites, guests can stay on-site in absolute comfort. Each suite has Spanish-inspired decor, private fireplaces, and even in-room hot tubs. Tower Lodge is a conference experience that’s both business and indulgence – the ultimate venue for any corporate event. For an extra touch of luxury, consider a special helicopter entrance with Rotor One, complete with a tour of the winery and lodge, wine tasting, and more.

2. Audrey Wilkinson

Best Corporate Event Venues in Hunter Valley

Perched on the foothills of the Brokenback Mountain Ranges, Audrey Wilkinson offers more than just breathtaking views of the Hunter Valley. It's a unique environment for business conferences and corporate events. With 360-degree vineyard views, a large cellar door, and a heritage listed setting, this is where ideas are born and connections are made.

For corporate clients, the Chairman’s Club offers exclusive access to a versatile conference space with free room hire included annually. Whether you’re planning a board meeting, executive retreat, or client appreciation event, the setting delivers on both function and atmosphere. The winery team can also tailor packages to include team building activities, private tastings and curated gift experiences with custom labelled wines.

The wine is world class. Businesses can choose from premium vintages across the Poole’s Rock, Cockfighter’s Ghost, and Audrey Wilkinson collections, making staff or client gifting easy and impressive.

After the meetings are over, guests can relax with a private VIP winery tour and tasting experience in one of the Hunter’s most iconic cellar doors. For overnight stays, three charming cottages – Mulberry Cottage, The Dairy and Oakdale Cottage – offer private, luxurious accommodation surrounded by vines.

Whether you want to reward your team or impress your clients, Audrey Wilkinson brings together premium wine, tailored service and one of Australia’s most beautiful vineyard settings. Business done beautifully.

3. Calais Estate

Premium Conference Venues Hunter Valley

Address: 151 Palmers Ln, Pokolbin NSW 2320, Australia
Phone: +61 2 4998 7654
Website: calaiswines.com.au

Found among vineyards and heritage charm of Hunter Valley, Calais Estate is the perfect setting for business conferences, gala dinners, and corporate events. As a family-owned business, Calais offers a sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere to get work done and celebrate.

The Barrel Room is the estate’s main event space, a room surrounded by working wine barrels that can seat up to 200 guests. Whether you’re hosting a conference, team celebration or performance-style presentation this space is flexible and impressive.

Pre-dinner drinks on the outdoor verandah overlooking the manicured lawns add an extra touch of glamour. For smaller events, the Verandah seats up to 60 guests and has sunset views of the Brokenback Range, and a fireplace inside. The Courtyard is perfect for corporate brunches, networking functions, or welcome drinks.

What really sets Calais Estate apart is the ability to turn business events into wine country experiences. From grape stomping and sparkling wine making to guided tastings and gourmet grazing picnics, there’s plenty of ways to engage your team or clients.

On-site catering is provided by Restaurant Kawul, known for their native inspired cuisine and focus on local and seasonal produce. The menu is designed to be shared and includes indigenous flavours with modern Australian fare, and can accommodate vegan requests to full degustation-style banquets.

With tailored group packages, team-building options, and exclusive wine experiences, Calais Estate offers an event environment worth considering. If you’re looking for a venue that combines professionalism with the charm of the Hunter Valley, Calais Estate is the perfect choice. In case you're not having a conference, it's a great place for couples to spend the day, and what better way than with a fantastic helicopter tour that includes a wine tasting?

4. Brokenwood Wines

Best Business Event Venues in Hunter Valley

Address: 401–427 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320, Australia
Phone: +61 2 4998 7559
Website: brokenwood.com.au

Brokenwood Wines combines architectural elegance with vibrant hospitality to offer the Hunter Valley’s most expansive and stylish event space. The state-of-the-art cellar door, Villa & Villa, is 1,400 square metres of wine tasting wonder and the largest wine tasting complex in the region.

From sleek tasting pods and a stunning wine museum to a massive semi-covered outdoor area with vineyard views, Brokenwood is designed for corporate events.

Whether you’re after a boardroom style meeting, seated dinner or open-air networking event, Brokenwood has a space for you. Options range from intimate private dining rooms (Halliday & Beeston) to the modern Cru Bar + Pantry, and the architecturally designed Wood Restaurant. For larger events the outdoor area and cellar door can accommodate up to 300 people for standing events.

Events at Brokenwood are taken to the next level with immersive wine experiences including guided tastings, progressive wine bars, and hands-on sparkling wine blending sessions.

Dining is equally impressive with menus crafted by the award-winning Wood Restaurant team, showcasing modern Australian cuisine with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. Packages from canapé stations to multi-course feasts and curated beverage lists mean every event is tailored to your team and goals.

With a dedicated functions team to help, Brokenwood Wines is a complete experience in one of Australia’s best wine regions. Try a corporate group helicopter tour to Brokenwood today!

5. Peterson House

Boutique Conference Venues in Hunter Valley

Address: 2457 Broke Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320, Australia
Phone: +61 2 4998 7881
Website: petersonhouse.com.au

Peterson House is the perfect corporate event venue at the entrance to the Hunter Valley wine region. Known for premium sparkling wines and award winning hospitality, they combine rustic charm with flexible function spaces and professional event management.

The architect designed sandstone House is home to Restaurant Cuvee and offers a warm, timber beamed space for private dinners or networking functions. It has full climate control with optional open air sides to let in the vineyard views.

For larger events the newly renovated Marquee can accommodate up to 400 guests in a stunning indoor outdoor space with chandeliers, hardwood floors, and modern amenities. The sandstone Chapel adds a unique twist to boardroom style dinners or intimate celebrations with its mezzanine level and outdoor bar area.

Corporate packages include two to four course menus from the Cuvee team, with beverage pairings featuring Peterson House’s signature sparkling wines. All bookings receive full service including staff, linens, wireless microphones and timber crossback chairs. Add on options like grazing tables, gift bottles and extended beverage packages are available to make it your own.

6. Bimbadgen Winery

Luxury Conference Venues Hunter Valley

Address: 790 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320, Australia
Phone: +61 2 4998 4650
Website: bimbadgen.com.au

Perched on a hill in the heart of Pokolbin, Bimbadgen is a beautiful and versatile venue for conferences, meetings, and corporate events. With vineyard views, award winning wines, and modern Australian cuisine from Esca Bimbadgen, this estate combines professionalism with a sense of place.

Events at Bimbadgen are creative and flexible for hosting a boardroom meeting, team building retreat, or an elegant dinner.

Multiple indoor and outdoor event spaces are available with panoramic views, full catering, and professional service. The architecture and surroundings will inspire productivity and connection, and curated wine experiences and bespoke activities will add the extra touch.

The on-site team will work with you to bring your corporate event to life, offering full event management, exclusive dining menus, and private wine tastings or tours. From small groups to large celebrations, Bimbadgen will make your corporate event feel special, engaging and Hunter Valley.

7. Kirkton Park Hunter Valley

Hunter Valley Venues for Conferences and Meetings

Address: 336 Oakey Creek Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320, Australia
Phone: +61 2 4998 7680
Website: ihg.com

Situated on 70 acres of beautifully maintained gardens, Kirkton Park Hunter Valley is the perfect retreat with stunning countryside views and proximity to the Hunter’s best cellar doors.

The estate has six meeting rooms, including the grand Hunter Rothbury ballroom that can accommodate up to 300 guests. Other spaces include the James Busby room and the Valley View room, ideal for boardroom sessions or executive retreats.

Corporate events here enjoy the estate’s luxurious amenities: stylish accommodation, indoor heated pool, beautifully landscaped gardens for outdoor breakouts, and bespoke catering packages.

Locavore Restaurant and The Conservatory are on site and offer a paddock-to-plate menu that showcases local produce. For more casual get togethers Epoche Lounge Bar serves wood-fired bites and local wines by the fire.

A dedicated events team will take care of everything for you and estate-to-plate dining, wine experiences, team-building options are available for offsite retreats, incentive groups and business functions.

8. Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens

Conference Venues in Hunter Valley

Address: Cnr Broke and McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320, Australia
Phone: +61 2 4998 2000
Website: chateauelan.com.au

Located in the heart of Pokolbin’s wine country, Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens offers a sophisticated yet relaxed conference experience with stylish rooms, extensive meeting spaces, and access to the best of the region’s vineyards. The venue is versatile and can cater for everything from small executive retreats to large conferences and gala dinners.

The property has a purpose built convention centre with the spacious Semillon Centre seating up to 300 delegates and can be divided into four separate rooms. Additional spaces like the Shiraz Room, Lodge Room, and Conservatory offer elegant areas for breakout sessions, private dining, or smaller meetings. For larger functions Building Three has an industrial style event space that can accommodate up to 1,200 guests cocktail style.

Full and half day conference packages include catering, AV support, and complimentary high speed Wi-Fi are available. Teams can also upgrade with carvery lunches, DIY burger bars, or gourmet BBQ buffets. The on site restaurant éléments offers French and Italian flavours, and overlooks the gardens and a tranquil water feature, perfect for post session dinners or private functions.

Conference guests can enjoy 4.5 star accommodation with private courtyards or balconies and access to a sauna, tennis court, and outdoor pool. The venue is situated so you can easily incorporate wine tastings, hot air ballooning, or team building garden tours into your event schedule and have a Hunter Valley experience from start to finish.

Private Helicopter Charters With Rotor One

If you require a private helicopter charter in Sydney to get to and from conference venues fast, Rotor One offers private helicopter charters for businesses and executives. Fly from Sydney airport to a variety of venues and wineries in the Hunter Valley and surrounding area in style. Flights can be arranged in as little as two hours, with helicopters coming equipped with plush seating, ample space, noise-canceling headsets, and a fantastic view of the ground below.

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