Six reasons to host your MICE event at Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort
Hunter Valley’s leading destination for everything from intimate weekend retreats to 800 guest events
April 2024: Business events are back with a bang over the past 12 months as companies rediscover the benefits of in-person engagement and relationship building on business development, productivity, workplace culture, and talent engagement and retention. Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort in the heart of Hunter Valley wine country is the region’s expert in coordinating everything from board meetings and teambuilding retreats to product launches and major conferences.
Here are six reasons why Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort is the destination of choice for MICE event planners looking for world-class facilities and expert on-site service:
Location, location, location
An easy two-hour drive from Sydney, or one hour from Newcastle airport, the 300-acre resort is set amidst rolling hills and vineyards – perfect for wine tasting tours - against the backdrop of the Brokenback Mountain Range.
One resort, many spaces
The resort offers an impressive 24 flexible function spaces, including a state-of-the-art Convention Centre with 364 square metres of pillar-free space, a unique Lagoon Pool Marquee with 600 square metres of space catering for up to 800 guests. “The Range” at Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort also offers one of the largest outdoor events spaces in the Hunter Valley allowing a maximum of 3,500 guests.
However, it’s not all about major events, with a raft of more intimate spaces also available for everything from board meetings to weekend corporate retreats. Each event is supported by an expert on-site team with access to stylists, state-of-the-art technology, and audio-visual support. Catering options include vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options across sit-down meals or standing canapes and cocktails.
Event experts
The expert on-site team has unrivalled experience, such as hosting one of Australia’s biggest MICE events on the 2023 calendar, The Outside, a four-week professional development program for a consultancy firm housed in a purpose-built Sperry Tent – the largest ever made – which involved serving 600 meals at every sitting for a month.
Fun on the fairway
The resort is home to the Cypress Lakes Golf & Country Club which has taken out the title of Australia’s Best Golf Hotel four times. The ideal activity to fire up your team’s competitive spirit, resident golf pro Scott Cubis is on hand to help everyone from beginners to serious golfers who are keen to fine tune their game, and the bar and bistro offer an inviting spot to unwind with a view after an afternoon of fun on the fairways.
Treat the team
Resort guests enjoy exclusive all-day access to the adjacent Elysia Wellness Retreat, which is located adjacent to the hotel. Treatments and activities can be tailored to your event, from an extensive suite of spa therapies through to group yoga classes, sunrise tai chi, bushwalking and beyond. Why not extend the stay by a day to treat the team to a dedicated day of wellness?
Mixing business with leisure
Whilst the delights of the Hunter Valley are available to explore just outside the gates, there’s also plenty to occupy your down-time on the property, including two tennis courts, three outdoor swimming pools (one heated), jacuzzis, a 24-hour gym, extensive walking/running paths and two restaurants and bars. At the refined Oak & Vine restaurant, guests can sample Sri Lankin inspired fine dining, accompanied by famous Hunter Valley wines.
Accommodation ranges from one-bedroom apartments through to two and three-bedroom villas with spacious lounge and dining zones and private balconies.
Happy Corporates Choose Oaks
To celebrate the launch of the 2024 Event Packages, Oaks is offering 10% off corporate day delegate packages at Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort, with day delegate packages starting from $77* per person – with the offer available now on until 31 July 2024, with event dates available until 31 December, now is the time to start planning your next event.
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About Oaks Hotels, Resorts & Suites
An industry leader in, Oaks Hotels, Resorts & Suites provide a home away from home for both savvy corporate travellers and leisure tourists alike. Maintaining consistently high standards of amenities and services across the board, each Oaks property prides itself on connecting the visitor to the spirit of its locale. Exemplified by quality and affordability, Oaks welcomes guests to an ever-expanding group of more than 60 properties in Australia, New Zealand, the United Arab Emirates, India and Qatar. Oaks Hotels, Resorts & Suites is a member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands. www.oakshotels.com
Oaks Hotels, Resorts & Suites is a member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands and utilizes GHA DISCOVERY, the world’s largest loyalty programme for independent hotel brands.
Mark Hodge joins Minor Hotels as Cluster GM for Oaks Cypress Lakes and Elysia, bringing 30 years of hospitality expertise to elevate these Hunter Valley icons.
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