With its fresh mountain air, stunning landscapes and world class gourmet, adventure and wellness experiences, the Blue Mountains is the perfect place to whisk your teams and delegates off to.
Here, Blue Mountains president and passionate local, Jason Cronshaw, shares his top five reasons on why the Blue Mountains makes for the ideal MICE destination.
Easily accessible
Only 90 minutes from Sydney CBD, the Blue Mountains is far enough away to feel like a retreat, yet it’s close enough to the office to avoid costly and time wasting travel. When the new Western Sydney International Airport opens in 2026, the region will be right next to the newest gateway into the country.
Easily accessible by public transport with a regular train timetable, there’s a fantastic range of transport options when you arrive as well: Blue Mountains Limousine for small executive retreats, and a retro Clipper Class bus, minibuses, coaches and the famous double-decker red Blue Mountains Explorer Bus for group excursions.
Nature-immersive outdoor and wellness experiences
Being surrounded by one of the most incredible landscapes on the planet helps delegates focus on the corporate goals at hand. The benefits of experiences in nature such as outdoor yoga, forest bathing, abseiling, bushwalking and biking have been well documented and we’ve got them all here within easy reach of your accommodation, along with dining options and team building and leisure activities. Happy Buddha Retreat at Wentworth Falls and Brightlands Retreat at Leura offer fantastic yoga and wellness-centred retreats.
New MICE offerings and experiences
The retro-inspired, newly-refurbished Kyah Boutique Hotel with onsite Blaq Restaurant is one of the hottest new places in town.
Fairmont Resort is always evolving and adding to its offering. There’s now a new ice skating rink, adults only restaurant, team building activities and the speakeasy-style Two Doctors Whiskey Tavern, ideal for team drinks and cocktail functions.
Scenic World is well known to many MICE groups, but they probably wouldn’t have experienced Beyond Skyway, a new after-hours attraction that’s great for team building or a great pre-dinner experience. Scenic Spaces has also been launched at the property with a range of unique event spaces.
There’s also lots of new activities and team building experiences: Blue Mountains Stargazing, Leura Indoor Rock Climbing, the Craft Beverage Trail, Blue Mountains Biking Adventures and Beyond the Blacktop Adventure Tours.
Something for everyone
The Blue Mountains really has something for everyone with any budget, from casual dormitory get togethers with mess hall-style dining and whole house B&B hires to all-inclusive resorts with high tech facilities and 5-star luxury properties for high end corporates.
One of our most under-acknowledged venues is Katoomba Christian Convention, which boasts the largest conference space in the region with room for up to 3,000 delegates. It also offers plenty of on-site accommodation, a variety of meeting and events spaces and excellent outdoor opportunities.
Blue Mountains Botanic Garden at Mount Tomah has several little known small conference spaces and the luxury Dennarque Estate at Mt Wilson is ideal for small executive retreats.
Expert service and support in event planning
For event planners and PCOs looking to host their next event or conference in the Blue Mountains, Agnes Zalan at Blue Mountains Conferences & Events specialises in small conferences and is a great contact to have on hand.
Also, all Blue Mountains hotels have specialist conference and events teams ready to arrange visits that include accommodation, dining and activities as well as IT requirements.
