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INCENTIVE ITINERARIES - South Australia |
Adelaide and South Australia offer an amazing variety of incentive opportunities. From helicopter transfers over pristine waters to a secluded beach for a special lunch, to a personal guided tour of Australia's greatest wineries by our greatest winemakers, nothing is too much trouble. Below are some suggestions:
"Ultimate Outback Challenger" - an enjoyable post-merger management team-building exercise
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CLIENT |
International pharmaceutical company (Dutch / American) |
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CLIENT'S OBJECTIVE |
Post-merger, to mesh the management styles of the American and Dutch sides of the company and to improve morale at middle management level by putting executives into stress situations requiring initiative and leadership |
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DESTINATION |
South Australian Outback, Coober Pedy |
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DURATION |
6 days/5 nights |
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PAX |
16 |
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PROVIDED BY |
Events Oz |
Day 1 > Arrive Adelaide. Meet and greet at airport.
Day 2 > Fly to opal-mining outback town of Coober Pedy. Accommodation: Desert Cave Hotel (underground). Lunch and briefing, followed by drills, team-building tests and competitions. Dinner at leisure.
Day 3 > Preparations for "emergency retrieval" in the desert, working with purported RAAF training sections. Four teams each required to meet "critically important" objectives. Participants wearing fatigues carry heavy backpacks, water and army issue RATpacks. The mission: navigation to specific locations, tasks as required. Tasks are extremely difficult and challenging, but closely monitored. Night accommodation: swags (sleeping bags) in the open.
Day 4 > Continuation of exercise and arrival at destination. Silver service lunch. Afternoon: massages, spa baths; early dinner at leisure. Evening rendezvous leads to an unanticipated adventure. Teams dropped in the desert and "abandoned", simulating genuine crisis situation. Retrieval involves role play with Australian theme and surprise stop and "rescue" by transcontinental world famous Ghan passenger train. Dinner on board. Accommodation in first-class cabins.
Day 5 > Late wake-up, breakfast and debriefing. Arrival into Adelaide. Five-star farewell dinner with humorous informal debriefing/awards. Overnight accommodation at Hyatt Regency Adelaide.
Day 6 > International departure.
Highlights/Special touches > Overnight accommodation underground. Coober Pedy, the home of the Australian opal and an offbeat, challenging destination. Serendipity: By coincidence, airforce maneuvres nearby added weight to the occasion. Overnight first class rail journey in the outback. A five-star city experience.
Client comments > "Delighted. Not only were our expectations met, more importantly, these intense and memorable shared experiences boosted morale and led to cross-cultural, mutual understanding; all our objectives were achieved."

A "Secrets of the Good Life" convivial holiday with exciting surprising, participatory events
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CLIENT |
Premium car manufacturer, Australian, after sales service unit |
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CLIENT'S OBJECTIVE |
To reward and recognise employees (with their spouses) for exemplary service |
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DESTINATION |
Adelaide and regional South Australia |
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DURATION |
3 days/ 2 nights |
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PAX |
60 |
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PROVIDED BY |
In Front Events Australia |
Day 1 > Arrive Adelaide. Accommodation: Hyatt Regency Adelaide. Lunch on the Torrens River followed by "Inaugral Dragonboat Classic" (icebreaker event where all particpate). Dinner at Old Adelaide Gaol features a mock prison life theme, form gaol uniforms to "forcible removal" to the venue, yard exercises, dinner siren, prison humour and entertainment.
Day 2 > Walk up the cultural boulevard, North Terrace to brunch in the Art Gallery os South Australia hosted by "Henry Ayers", an Adelaide historical figure who entertains his guests in grand style with music, variety acts and participatory fun (a chance to paint your "masterpiece"). In the afternoon, touring and premium tastings at Magill Estate, famous for Grange wines. Then to the Barossa Valley and behind-the-scenes tour of Lindsay Park stud farm, where many Melbourne Cup winners have been trained. A rodeo event follows, complete with country and western music. After BBQ return to Adelaide: evening at leisure.
Day 3 > Terrace breakfast. Bus to McLaren Vale wine district wine district for leisurely cycle touring "Tour Down Under" with optional competitions (bicycles and outfit provided). Followed by chardonnay, petanque and a long lunch at a local winery. Departure.
Highlights/special touches > Dragonboat event. Hosted brunch with participatory entertainment at the Art Gallery of South Australia. A tasting of Grange Hermitage wines at Magill Estate. An exclusive visit to Lindsay Park Stud. An Akubra hat for each guest. Barossa rodeo event, "Tour Down Under" style cycling.
Client comments > "Never a dull moment! Something for everyone and superbly organised."

"Wild Southwest Wanderer" aboard a luxury paddlewheeler; land tours and themed events
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CLIENT |
International communications company |
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CLIENT'S OBJECTIVE |
To reward employees and their partners for increased sales |
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DESTINATION |
Murray River |
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DURATION |
3 days/ 2 nights |
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PAX |
40 |
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PROVIDED BY |
In Front Events Australia |
Day 1 > Arrive Adelaide Airport; warm VIP welcome. En route to the Murray River, stop at Petaluma's Bridgewater Mill for wine-tasting and luncheon. Accommodation: PS Proud Mary, a large, luxuriously appointed paddle-wheeler. Wile West theme throughout the vessel. Complimentary Australian cowboy hat on each bed. First class evening meal: entertainment by "Cactus Jack", presenting some great country classics and more with the stage energy of a rock n roll band.
Day 2 > Coach trip to Barossa Valley features bus wheel bingo, with great prizes. Short wine tour followed by BBQ and a genuine rodeo event; with viewing from the top of a road train trailer, with hay bales for comfort. Rodeo expert demonstrates the elements of rodeo riding and stunts. Optional special event: via ski-boat to a golf course with attendant golf pro. Meet up at rodeo site. Evening in the saloon aboard Proud Mary.
Day 3 > Goldrush days enactment leads to participatory Dragonboat regatta, with instructors and safety team. Each participant is given a life-jacket and full briefing. Morning of racing in knockout format, winners awarded gold trophy. Return to Mannum. Departure from Adelaide Airport.
Highlights/Special touches > Cowboy hats on cabin beds. Proud Mary exclusive vessel charter with Wild West theme. "Bus Bingo" with significant prizes. Riverland rodeo. Dragonboat regatta. Ski-boat charter and golf professional.
Client comments > "Entirely memorable, great fun and a wonderful escape from daily life. Impressive attention to detail."

A "Bush BBQ Dinner" in true Australian style
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CLIENT |
ABC Insurance Group |
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CLIENT'S OBJECTIVE |
An evening of fun and activity, with an Australian theme |
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DESTINATION |
Adelaide Oval |
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DURATION |
Evening |
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PAX |
200 + |
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PROVIDED BY |
Encounter Australia |
The Event > On boarding your coach, each member will receive a complimentary Akubra hat and Aussie slang guidebook. Meet and greet by local cricket stars, followed by a cricketing demonstration (optional participation). A guided tour of Adelaide Oval reveals the history and interesting facts about this internationally renowned and picturesque cricket ground. For entertainment, an Australian bush band and line dancers, with participation encouraged. Also, wine tasting and two-up demonstrations. Stalls display and sell selected high-quality local goods, including opals, jewellery and Aboriginal art. Dinner is a showcase of Australia's best and unique foods, including lobster, prawns, oysters, yabbies, squid, kangaroo, emu and crocodile.
Highlights/Special touches > A unique venue only a five-minute walk from the city centre. A special welcome message displayed on the historic Adelaide Oval scoreboard. Table centrepieces using native Australian bush flora. Authentic Australian cuisine. Cultural sensitivity: rice offered as an alternative menu item.
Client comments > "A very fun, entertaining evening and Australian cultural experience."
In Front Events Australia 27 Gresham Street, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia Telephone 61 8 8212 7688 Facsimile 61 8 8212 7988 Email incentives@infront.com.au Web www.infront.com.au
EventsOz Level 1, 54 Currie St, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia Telephone 61 8 8415 5125 Facsimile 61 8 8415 5126 Email john.pullman@eventsoz.com.au
Encounter Australia Pty Ltd 63 Grote Street, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia Telephone 61 8 8221 5722 Facsimilie 61 8 8221 5001 Email info@encouter-australia.com.au Web www.encounter-australia.com.au

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