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	This year the team at Best Venues didn’t just want to round up 2009, but also wanted to supply you with an event planners guide to 2010 that you can refer to in the future for suggestions and easy one-stop-shop links for all of your 2010 events. The newsletter will be live on the web for the whole of 2010 so all you have to do is keep the newsletter in your inbox or bookmark the 2010 Best Venues Guide to events. So what’s in our special guide? Well from the calls we get to the office we know it’s not always easy to know where to find a private dining room or where the best waterside venues are, so read on to see our top selections for venue features and venue styles in the next year. Our Best Venues team has also picked out The Best Of from 2009 to give you some inspirational ideas. As always we have our popular new to Best Venues section, although we’ve changed the format to give you a sneak peak in images this time. Don’t forget to keep your eye on all of the specials and packages to make the most of your budget. We have some last minute Christmas party specials too if you haven’t booked yet. In latest news we can announce that Circa, the Prince - Melbourne has now opened its doors after undergoing a beautiful transformation. For something else brand new, arrange your event at the new CUB Deck at the Carlton Brewhouse. Keep up to date on all of our events news by visiting Best Venues news. If you’re looking for corporate rewards or last minute Christmas gifts with a difference this year then visit www.bestgiftcertificates.com.au or if you want to know more about our corporate incentives scheme just email corporate@bestgiftcertificates.com.au for an info pack. Finally we have a fabulous give away this month of *The Lovely Bones.* Read on to find out how to be a winner. Festive Greetings from the entire team at Best Venues.

With a difficult year for events almost behind us, we’re looking forward to a sparkling new 2010. But before we move on we thought we’d bring you our favourite venues from 2009 so you can impress by booking the best in 2010.

	Luxe Bar Highgate, WA Capacity: 400	Onyx West Perth, WA Capacity: 400	Deck 10 Melbourne, VIC Capacity: 130

	Long Room Melbourne, VIC Capacity: 620	Stadium Events Moore Park Capacity: 10,000+	Studio Twenty 4 The Rocks, NSW Capacity: 120

	Sapore St Kilda, VIC Capacity: 100	Morocco Lounge Prahran, VIC Capacity: 80	Taxi Melbourne, VIC Capacity: 140

	Little Jumbo Brisbane, QLD Capacity: 450	Cloudland Fortitude Valley, QLD Capacity: 1300	Meadowbank Cambridge, TAS Capacity: 250

	Bridgewater Mill Bridgewater, SA Capacity: 140	Flint Canberra, ACT Capacity: 250	Rialto Melbourne, VIC Capacity: 300


	When organising any event there is always one venue feature that is the deal maker for your function, so we've selected a tasteful few that will live up to these requests. If your deal maker isn't on the list then check out the quick links sections for the full list of options. WATERSIDE VENUES NSW, Mosman: A picturesque waterside venue with views only 15 minutes from the CBD, The Upper Deck, Middle Harbour Yacht Club. [more] WA, Perth: Located next to the banks of the Swan River, the Hyatt Regency caters for small and large meetings, weddings and social gathering. [more] VIC, St Kilda: With views of St Kilda beach and a top floor function space, Stokehouse Restaurant is perfect for a party of up to 140 guests. [more] QLD, Redcliffe: Sails Restaurant is a function centre right on Suttons Beach near Brisbane, which caters for corporate events and weddings. [more] OUTDOOR AREAS QLD, Coomera: Outdoor theme park events with a wild side at Dreamworld. Capture the imagination and celebrate with nature only meters away. [more] SA, McLaren Vale: Arrange a spectacular alfresco event with panoramic views at d’Arry’s Verandah, ideal for weddings and sit-down dinners. [more] REGIONAL WA, Caversham: Hold a wedding reception at RiverBank Estate and entertain in a winery with a stunning rural landscape for your photos. [more] NSW, Hunter Valley: Combine a conference at the Crowne Plaza, Lovedale with a trip to the wineries or a round of golf to round things up. [more] MEMBER CLUBS NSW, Revesby: Catering for 20 to 1000 people Revesby Workers Club is the perfect venue for conferences, large sit-down dinners or big family weddings. [more] NSW, Epping: A truly 5 star venue, the Epping Club has four Grand Ballrooms and is the winner of the Clubs NSW best function venue. [more] NSW, Campbelltown: Let the team at Campbelltown Catholic Club tailor an event just for you. The venue can hold up to 1200 people. [more] NSW, Northbridge: With magnificent views of the golf course and Middle Harbour, Northbridge Golf Club can accommodate up to 180 for cocktails. [more]

• Accommodation

• Waterside Venue

• BYO Venue

• Wedding Ceremonies

• Cruises

• Golf Course

• Outdoor Area

• Live Music

Maybe you know what type of venue you require but not sure which the best venues are for each type of event? Here are some suggestions on our favourite venues for event styles are.

PRIVATE DINING ROOMS

VIC, Melbourne: Private Dining for 16-20 people with views over the Melbourne skyline at No. 35, Sofitel. [more]

WA, East Perth: For a unique group dining experience for 15-20 people, book the Carriage Way at K on Hay, Comfort Hotel. [more]

QLD, Brisbane: The private dining room at Alchemy holds 10–40 guests for a private sit-down directors’ dinner [more]

NSW, Pyrmont: The exclusive private dining room at Astral Star City has unsurpassed harbour views and ensures the true star is the food and wine. [more]

COCKTAIL PARTIES

ACT, Canberra: Entertain with luscious martini and champagne cocktails, a tapas menu and great atmosphere at Hippo, check out their set party packages. [more]

NSW, Darling Harbour: Cater for up to 400 guests for cocktails at the Star Room and enjoy the view of Cockle Bay from the rooftop of the IMAX. [more]

SIT-DOWN DINNERS

NSW, North Ryde: Hire the whole restaurant at Atlantis Seafood and enjoy a sit-down dinner for 250. [more]

VIC, Richmond: Treat your guests to a sit-down dinner with a contemporary European styling at Church St Enoteca for up to 130 people seated. [more]

CORPORATE GETAWAYS & INCENTIVES

TAS, Cradle Mountain: Escape city distractions to Cradle Mountain Lodge, and combine a conference with plenty of outdoor incentives. [more]

AUSTRALIA WIDE: Motivate and have fun at the same time with a team building experience in 2010. Search the Best Venues events calendar. [more]

• Bars

• Boutique Hotel

• Cruise

• 4/5 Star Hotel

• Conference Centre

• Members Club

• Sports Venue

• Winery

• Restaurants

Wisemans Wisemans Hotel	Havana East Perth Restaurant	Grand Palace Perth, WA Restaurant

Coral Sea Airlie Beach, Hotel	Tamar Cruises Launceston Cruise	Alice Springs Centre Alice Springs Conference

Ainslie Function Centre Ainslie, ACT Capacity: 200	The Shores West Beach, SA Entertainment	AMF Strathfield Bowling

• Bands, DJs & Performers

• Impressions DJs

• Hands-on Wine Making

• Bridal Wear

• Catering

• Corporate Incentives

• Decorations

• Event Management

• Guest Speakers and MCs

• Photography

• Staging & Lighting

• Personal Concierge

Have the chance to see The Lovely Bones

To celebrate the long awaited release Best Venues and Paramount Pictures are giving you the chance to see the long anticipated The Lovely Bones when it opens in cinemas nationally from December 26.

Based on the critically acclaimed best- selling novel by Alice Sebold, and directed by Oscar®-winner Peter Jackson', Fran Walsh & Philippa Boyens, "The Lovely Bones" centres on a young girl who has been murdered and watches over her family and her killer from heaven. She must weigh her desire for vengeance against her desire for her family to heal. Oscar® nominee Mark Wahlberg and Oscar® winners Rachel Weisz and Susan Sarandon star along with Stanley Tucci, Michael Imperioli and Oscar® nominee Saoirse Ronan.

Only at the movies from December 26. To view the trailer, visit www.thelovelybones.com.au

Copyright © 2009 DW STUDIOS LLC. All Rights Reserved.

To win tickets to see The Lovely Bones all you have to do is email your name and postal address to prizes@bestvenues.com.au with "Lovely Bones" in the subject line and tell us of an event you are planning in 2010, where and why.


	The next newsletter will be coming to you in February 2010 and will be all about weddings, but that’s far off and before then we have all the fun and celebrations of Christmas and NYE. All the best for the festive season from the team at Best Venues of Australia.

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