Rydges Geelong
- COVID Safe
- Bar, Ballrooms, Conference Center...
- 600 Max Attendees
- 21.1 km from Airport 13 miles from Airport
- 7 Event Rooms
- 138 Accomm. Rooms
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Description
Rydges Geelong Events Centre offers contemporary Geelong conference spaces for corporate meetings & conferences, weddings and private events. Our function venue offers open plan and flexible configurations to suit a large range of events, and are equipped with integrated audiovisual equipment and natural light through retractable skylights.
Rydges Geelong Events Centre offers contemporary Geelong conference spaces for corporate meetings & conferences, weddings and private events. Our function venue offers open plan and flexible configurations to suit a large range of events, and are equipped with integrated audiovisual equipment and natural light through retractable skylights.
Located in the heart of Geelong at Rydges Geelong, our function rooms are located in the cultural, business and entertainment precinct of Geelong making it the perfect destination for your guests to enjoy easy access to the centre, nearby attractions and accommodation at the 4 star Rydges Geelong hotel. Just an hour’s drive from Melbourne Airport or 20 minutes from Avalon Airport, Rydges Geelong Events Centre is the perfect destination for your next event with easy access for delegates.
From trade and retail exhibitions to weddings, our experienced Events Team at Rydges Geelong Events Centre will help create a tailored event solution to exceed all your expectations with the ability to truly create a seamless and successful event, every time. The team at Rydges Geelong Events Centre embodies one simple mission to provide an unforgettable experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
NO, all catering is done onsite.
A room hire charge may apply and is subject to availability.
Car parking is available and is subject to availability. Charges apply.
Event Rooms
Event Room Layouts
Theatre
Classroom
U-Shape
Boardroom
Banquet
Cocktail
Hollow Square
Exhibition
The Function Centre
462m²
4973ft²
(30.2m x 15.3m)
(99ft x 50ft)
400
215
150
231
130
330
600
160
-
Kardinia And Barwon
221.85m²
2388ft²
(14.5m x 15.3m)
(48ft x 50ft)
300
165
110
171
85
230
400
120
-
Kardinia
128m²
1378ft²
(14.5m x 8.7m)
(48ft x 29ft)
150
80
60
80
55
110
200
65
-
Barwon
98.6m²
1061ft²
(14.5m x 6.8m)
(48ft x 22ft)
100
60
40
63
45
90
140
55
-
Otway
120.87m²
1301ft²
(15.3m x 7.9m)
(50ft x 26ft)
130
65
50
70
45
100
160
55
-
Broadside
116.8m²
1257ft²
(14.6m x 8m)
(48ft x 26ft)
100
60
25
56
25
70
110
35
-
Portside
78.4m²
844ft²
(9.8m x 8m)
(32ft x 26ft)
60
45
20
48
25
60
80
25
-
Starboard
38.4m²
413ft²
(8m x 4.8m)
(26ft x 16ft)
20
12
-
-
16
-
-
-
-
Ms. Nautica
42m²
452ft²
48
-
16
21
18
30
50
-
-
Theatre
Classroom
U-Shape
Boardroom
Banquet
Cocktail
Hollow Square
Exhibition
The Function Centre462m² (30.2m x 15.3m)
400
215
150
231
130
330
600
160
-
Kardinia And Barwon221.85m² (14.5m x 15.3m)
300
165
110
171
85
230
400
120
-
Kardinia128m² (14.5m x 8.7m)
150
80
60
80
55
110
200
65
-
Barwon98.6m² (14.5m x 6.8m)
100
60
40
63
45
90
140
55
-
Otway120.87m² (15.3m x 7.9m)
130
65
50
70
45
100
160
55
-
Broadside116.8m² (14.6m x 8m)
100
60
25
56
25
70
110
35
-
Portside78.4m² (9.8m x 8m)
60
45
20
48
25
60
80
25
-
Starboard38.4m² (8m x 4.8m)
20
12
-
-
16
-
-
-
-
Ms. Nautica42m²
48
-
16
21
18
30
50
-
-
Accommodation
Superior Queen Room
47 Rooms
2 Adults
From A$169.00
Superior Twin Room
67 Rooms
4 Adults
From A$169.00
Bayview King Room
18 Rooms
2 Adults
From A$189.00
Apartment Room
4 Rooms
2 Adults
From A$229.00
Suite
2 Rooms
2 Adults
From A$269.00
Packages
Christmas Package
Christmas is creeping up once again, it is time to start planning your end of year celebration. Celebrate your peers and the year that was in the Geelong Events Centre, located at Rydges Geelong. GEC caters for groups from 50 to 600 people. For something a little different why not enjoy a cocktail party at Nautica Pool Bar & Kitchen. We also cater for intimate gatherings of 10 to 50 people. CREATE THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR YOUR TEAM Select your menu package Select your beverage package Want to upgrade.....why not! Spend $5,000+ and you will be eligible for our Christmas party promotion As an added bonus book by 31st October 2023 and receive 5% off your total event booking. *T&C's apply, valid for new bookings only
2 hour canape service with 4 hour beverage package Read more
Contact our experience sales team who will create a package to suit your requirements!
A$90
per person
Full Day Delegate Package
SPECIAL OFFER : Full Day Delegate Package available @ $79 per person Includes: Data Projector & Screen & venue hire with a minimum 50 delegates
Arrival Tea & Coffee, Morning Tea, Working Style Lunch and Afternoon Tea, Flip chart, Whiteboard, Pads, Pens, Mints & Water Read more
Includes Chef Selection of Morning and Afternoon Tea, Working Style Lunch, Fresh Fruit, and a Selection of Tea & Brewed Coffee.
Our Day Delegate Package Also Includes:
- Note Pads And Pens
- Bottled Water
- Whiteboard & Flipchart
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Discounted Onsite Parking (Subject To Availability)
A$82
per person
Half Day Delegate Package
Arrival Tea & Coffee, Working Style Lunch and Afternoon Tea, Flip chart, Whiteboard, Pads, Pens, Mints & Water Read more
Includes Chef Selection of Afternoon Tea, Working Style Lunch, Fresh Fruit, and a Selection of Tea & Brewed Coffee.
Our Day Delegate Package Also Includes:
Note Pads And Pens
Mints
Chilled Water
Standard AV Including Screen, Whiteboard & Flipchart
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Discounted Onsite Parking (Subject To Availability)
A$74
per person
Half Day Delegate Package
Arrival Tea & Coffee, Morning Tea and Working Style Lunch, Flip chart, Whiteboard, Pads, Pens, Mints & Water Read more
Includes Chef Selection of Morning Tea, Working Style Lunch, Fresh Fruit, and a Selection of Tea & Brewed Coffee.
Our Day Delegate Package Also Includes:
Note Pads And Pens
Mints
Chilled Water
Standard AV Including Screen, Whiteboard & Flipchart
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Disconted Onsite Parking (Subject To Availability)
A$74
per person
Wedding Package - 2 Course Set Menu
Plated 3 Course Dinner Read more
Inclusions:
Wedding Co-ordinator
Pre-reception grazing table
3 Course Plated Dinner - alternate drop
4 hour 'Something Simple' beverage package
Pre-reception Bridal party room (subject to availability)
4 hour venue hire (subject to minimum spend)
Personalized menus and table numbers
Cake table
Wedding cake cut and served on platters
Freshly brewed tea & coffee
One night's accommodation for the couple including breakfast for 2 (subject to minimum spend of $12,000)
A$164
per person
Wedding Package - Plated 2 Course
Wedding Package - 2 Course Alternate Drop Read more
Inclusions:
- Wedding Co-ordinator
- Pre-reception grazing table
- 2 Course Plated Dinner - alternate drop
- 4 hour 'Something Simple' beverage package
- Pre-reception Bridal party room (subject to availability)
- 4 hour venue hire (subject to minimum spend)
- Personalized menus and table numbers
- Cake table
- Wedding cake cut and served with cream & coulis
- Freshly brewed tea & coffee
- One night's accommodation for the couple including breakfast for 2 (subject to minimum spend of $12,000)
A$149
per person
Wedding Package - Cocktail
Cocktail Package Read more
INCLUSIONS:
- Wedding Co-ordinator
- Pre-reception Bridal Party room (subject to availability)
- 4 hour venue hire
- Pre-reception grazing table
- 4 hour beverage package - 'Something Simple'
- Cocktail Package: 3 hour - 6 small + 2 large (12 small per person + 2 large per person)
- Cake Table
- Wedding Cake cut & served on platters
- Freshly brewed tea & coffee
- One night's accommodation for wedding couple including breakfast for 2 (only valid with minimum spend of $10,000 +
A$139
per person
Plated Breakfast
Plated Breakfast Read more
Your plated breakfast is served with individual muesli jars infused with nuts, berries and yoghurt, freshly brewed coffee and herbal teas
A$30
per person
Cocktail Package
Cocktail Package from $90 per person Read more
2 hour canape service + 4 hour beverage service
A$90
per person
Dinner Package
2 Course dinner package Read more
Plated 2 course alternate drop + 2 hour beverage package
A$109
per person
Working Lunch
Working lunch Read more
Chef's selection of assorted sandwiches, salad, slices, tea, coffee & juice
A$29
per person
Residential Conference
Residential Conference Read more
Twin share accommodation, day delegate package and 2 course set menu dinner
A$299
per person
School Package
School Function Read more
2 hour canapes + 3 hour non-alcoholic beverage package
A$55
per person
Christmas Package
Christmas is creeping up once again, it is time to start planning your end of year celebration. Celebrate your peers and the year that was in the Geelong Events Centre, located at Rydges Geelong. GEC caters for groups from 50 to 600 people. For something a little different why not enjoy a cocktail party at Nautica Pool Bar & Kitchen. We also cater for intimate gatherings of 10 to 50 people. CREATE THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR YOUR TEAM Select your menu package Select your beverage package Want to upgrade.....why not! Spend $5,000+ and you will be eligible for our Christmas party promotion As an added bonus book by 31st October 2023 and receive 5% off your total event booking. *T&C's apply, valid for new bookings only
2 hour canape service with 4 hour beverage package Read more
Contact our experience sales team who will create a package to suit your requirements!
A$90
per person
Full Day Delegate Package
SPECIAL OFFER : Full Day Delegate Package available @ $79 per person Includes: Data Projector & Screen & venue hire with a minimum 50 delegates
Arrival Tea & Coffee, Morning Tea, Working Style Lunch and Afternoon Tea, Flip chart, Whiteboard, Pads, Pens, Mints & Water Read more
Includes Chef Selection of Morning and Afternoon Tea, Working Style Lunch, Fresh Fruit, and a Selection of Tea & Brewed Coffee.
Our Day Delegate Package Also Includes:
- Note Pads And Pens
- Bottled Water
- Whiteboard & Flipchart
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Discounted Onsite Parking (Subject To Availability)
A$82
per person
Half Day Delegate Package
Arrival Tea & Coffee, Working Style Lunch and Afternoon Tea, Flip chart, Whiteboard, Pads, Pens, Mints & Water Read more
Includes Chef Selection of Afternoon Tea, Working Style Lunch, Fresh Fruit, and a Selection of Tea & Brewed Coffee.
Our Day Delegate Package Also Includes:
Note Pads And Pens
Mints
Chilled Water
Standard AV Including Screen, Whiteboard & Flipchart
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Discounted Onsite Parking (Subject To Availability)
A$74
per person
Half Day Delegate Package
Arrival Tea & Coffee, Morning Tea and Working Style Lunch, Flip chart, Whiteboard, Pads, Pens, Mints & Water Read more
Includes Chef Selection of Morning Tea, Working Style Lunch, Fresh Fruit, and a Selection of Tea & Brewed Coffee.
Our Day Delegate Package Also Includes:
Note Pads And Pens
Mints
Chilled Water
Standard AV Including Screen, Whiteboard & Flipchart
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Disconted Onsite Parking (Subject To Availability)
A$74
per person
Wedding Package - 2 Course Set Menu
Plated 3 Course Dinner Read more
Inclusions:
Wedding Co-ordinator
Pre-reception grazing table
3 Course Plated Dinner - alternate drop
4 hour 'Something Simple' beverage package
Pre-reception Bridal party room (subject to availability)
4 hour venue hire (subject to minimum spend)
Personalized menus and table numbers
Cake table
Wedding cake cut and served on platters
Freshly brewed tea & coffee
One night's accommodation for the couple including breakfast for 2 (subject to minimum spend of $12,000)
A$164
per person
Wedding Package - Plated 2 Course
Wedding Package - 2 Course Alternate Drop Read more
Inclusions:
- Wedding Co-ordinator
- Pre-reception grazing table
- 2 Course Plated Dinner - alternate drop
- 4 hour 'Something Simple' beverage package
- Pre-reception Bridal party room (subject to availability)
- 4 hour venue hire (subject to minimum spend)
- Personalized menus and table numbers
- Cake table
- Wedding cake cut and served with cream & coulis
- Freshly brewed tea & coffee
- One night's accommodation for the couple including breakfast for 2 (subject to minimum spend of $12,000)
A$149
per person
Wedding Package - Cocktail
Cocktail Package Read more
INCLUSIONS:
- Wedding Co-ordinator
- Pre-reception Bridal Party room (subject to availability)
- 4 hour venue hire
- Pre-reception grazing table
- 4 hour beverage package - 'Something Simple'
- Cocktail Package: 3 hour - 6 small + 2 large (12 small per person + 2 large per person)
- Cake Table
- Wedding Cake cut & served on platters
- Freshly brewed tea & coffee
- One night's accommodation for wedding couple including breakfast for 2 (only valid with minimum spend of $10,000 +
A$139
per person
Plated Breakfast
Plated Breakfast Read more
Your plated breakfast is served with individual muesli jars infused with nuts, berries and yoghurt, freshly brewed coffee and herbal teas
A$30
per person
Cocktail Package
Cocktail Package from $90 per person Read more
2 hour canape service + 4 hour beverage service
A$90
per person
Dinner Package
2 Course dinner package Read more
Plated 2 course alternate drop + 2 hour beverage package
A$109
per person
Working Lunch
Working lunch Read more
Chef's selection of assorted sandwiches, salad, slices, tea, coffee & juice
A$29
per person
Residential Conference
Residential Conference Read more
Twin share accommodation, day delegate package and 2 course set menu dinner
A$299
per person
School Package
School Function Read more
2 hour canapes + 3 hour non-alcoholic beverage package
A$55
per person
Menus
Menus
Plated Breakfast
Plated Breakfast: One option served to all guests. Served with tea, coffee & juice View Items
A$30.00
per person
Menus
Morning Tea
Chef's Selection Afternoon Tea - 1 Sweet & 1 Savory item per person, whole fruit, tea & coffee View Items
A$22.00
per person
Menus
Working Lunch
Chef's Selection Working Lunch - Assorted Artisan Sandwiches, 2 x Salads (1 with protein), Slices, Juice, Tea & Coffee View Items
A$35.00
per person
Beverages
Menus
Morning Tea
Chef's Selection Afternoon Tea - 1 Sweet & 1 Savory item per person, whole fruit, tea & coffee View Items
A$22.00
per person
Afternoon Tea
Chef's Selection Afternoon Tea - 1 Sweet & 1 Savory item per person, whole fruit, tea & coffee View Items
A$22.00
per person
