Bookings now open for Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre

Currently under construction on the Geelong waterfront, Nyaal Banyul offers 3,700 square metres of versatile event space, including a 1,000-seat theatre.

Venue details, including floorplans and video flythroughs, have just been released on the venue website, www.nyaalbanyul.com.au .

The precinct will host a wide variety of events from international and national conferences, exhibitions and entertainment events to local community gatherings.

As operators, the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Trust is inviting all event organisers to explore the potential of Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre, which is just an hour's drive from Melbourne.

The cutting edge, sustainably designed venue presents a new and exciting opportunity for event organisers looking to deliver a unique, destination-based event.

It is set in a premium location on the waterfront of Wadawurrung land, surrounded by a lively precinct filled with diverse eateries and a connected 200-room Crowne Plaza Hotel.

Pre and post event, attendees are spoiled for choice with some of Australia’s best craft breweries, local wineries, farm gates and provedores, and vibrant creative scene all on Nyaal Banyul’s doorstep.

Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre is part of the Geelong City Deal, a collaborative partnership to transform Geelong and the Great Ocean Road by the Australian and Victorian Governments with the City of Greater Geelong.

The following comments to be attributed to Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Trust CEO Natalie O’Brien AM:

"We are thrilled to be virtually “opening the doors” to Nyaal Banyul for the first time.

We can’t wait to welcome visitors to our stunning new venue - an architectural masterpiece inspired by the diverse landscape and cultural heritage that dates back thousands of generations.

I encourage interested event organisers to visit our website and discover why Nyaal Banyul is the perfect venue for your next event."

The following comments to be attributed to Victorian Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos:

"When Nyaal Banyul opens its doors, it will bring all different types of entertainment, events and conferences, and community gatherings to Geelong – delivering a significant economic boost to the whole community."

"Anyone looking to stage an unforgettable event at this new destination should book in as soon as possible because demand for this world-class venue will be high."

Venue facts

Location:

• Located on the Geelong waterfront

• 1 hour drive from Melbourne

• Accessible by air, road, rail and ferry

About the venue:

• 3,700 sqm of flexible event space, including:

• 1,000 seat theatre

• 2,000 sqm exhibition space

• Flexible meeting spaces overlooking the Geelong waterfront

• 200 room Crowne Plaza hotel

• Public plaza with diverse eateries

• 200 car spaces

• Sustainability:

• 38% energy used at Nyaal Banyul will be self-generated

• Once open, Nyaal Banyul will be a fossil fuel free site (with the exception of stored diesel for the backup generator)

• Waste sorting and diversion – 13 waste streams that will be sorted and diverted from landfill

• 5 Star Green Star operational accreditation target

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