Dear A LIST Reader,

With the recent sudden weather change, it's not all doom and gloom this season. You'll enjoy a unique winter warmer fuzz from these lovely venues below.

We hope you stay snug.

The A LIST Guide team.

Compass Group catering have the perfect winter warmer conference packages with food, beverage, AV with a unique opportunity to see their amazing animals. Put some ‘ROAR’ in your next corporate event at Melbourne Zoo or ‘Go Wild’ with a special guest. Book your strategy day, business conference or board meeting with Melbourne Zoo to receive a complimentary 'Snake or Reptile Encounter’ that will light up your room. This is valued at $290+GST. Terms and conditions apply. Click here for details.

  

The third installment of Convene Queensland will present a dynamic programme to keep event organisers up-to-date with the latest facilities, products, trends and innovations. Allyssa Eastaugh, Convene Queensland event manager, says "You can’t underestimate the power of the personal touch, it’s so easy in this technological age for information to get lost and for people to hide behind emails, meeting face to face is a more effective way to plan." Convene Queensland is held on 26th July at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. For more information email or click here to register.

  

Experience the warm ambience and charm of multi award-winning Terrace Hotel this winter and enjoy their ever popular $25 Lunch Special. Available seven days a week from 12pm to 3pm offering seven delectable dishes to choose from including your choice of a glass of house wine, bubbles, cider, beer, soft drink tea or coffee. The ultimate dining and accommodation destination in the west end of Perth’s CBD. Also open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks. Click here to book a cosy business lunch that never compromises on first-class service.

  

11 private acres only a stone's throw from Sydney’s CBD, Inglis Newmarket located in Randwick is the next place to hold your special event. From the grander heritage listed Newmarket Stables to the contemporary Sale Ring or boutique Newmarket Room & Residence Lawn, this extraordinary complex offers a plethora of entertaining spaces.  Ideal for either large scale events or small intimate parties, there is space amongst the beautiful manicured gardens, box hedges and magnificent fig trees for every occasion. Click here for an immediate inspection.

  

Looking for the best event space in town? Of course you are. Book your event at O Bar and Dining before 31st July and receive $500 worth of upgrades for FREE*. The hard work is done for you when you choose an ideal destination with stunning views, delicious food and mouth-watering cocktails. Let your senses soar! *Conditions apply. Click here today to get a tailored quote.

  

What better way to say thanks to your team, colleagues or clients than with an event at HOYTS LUX. With its own bar and lounge area, in-cinema waiter service and gourmet food menu, your guests will love the HOYTS LUX experience. HOYTS LUX is the perfect intimate event idea for End of Financial Year parties. Book and hold an event between now and 30 June 2016 and receive a $100 HOYTS Gift Card! Terms and Conditions apply. A minimum spend of $4,000 per event must be spent in order to be eligible for this offer. Contact the HOYTS Corporate Solutions team on 1300 345 664 or enquire here.

  

Verandah is a popular and stylish bar in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, near Martin Place. Host your EOFY event at Verandah, overlooking the city skyline, and take advantage of our EOFY packages starting from $25 per guest for a six piece canape selection. Guests will receive a complimentary cocktail on arrival for functions held in June, July and August 2016. Click here for details.

  

Superbly located in leafy Paddington, Bellevue is just a short distance from the Sydney CBD and Eastern Suburbs. Recently renovated, Bellevue has four private event spaces catering to seated and standing events for 10 to 120 guests, as well as a public bar, terrace bar, and restaurant. With packages from just $40 per person, it is perfect for your next event. Plus be rewarded with 5% cashback* for EOFY bookings. Terms and conditions apply, click here for details.

  

Overlooking North West Bay and just 15 minutes outside of Hobart, this luxurious 5-Star boutique Hotel provides several styles of conference rooms and accommodation. Lounge break-out areas, bar, manicured gardens along with indoor heated salt water pool with bay views all provide a beautiful backdrop for your event. Current AV equipment, Wi-Fi, complimentary on-site parking for up to 40 spaces including tour bus parking and disabled access to all conference areas. Book your conference in June, July or August and receive 25% off the room hire fee plus complimentary access to Mona Museum for your staying guests. Click here to view details.

  

Earn up to one million Hilton HHonors Points or earn a discount of up to 7% off your master folio when you host your next event in the Northern Territory in 2016. Book a residential meeting or event by 31 July 2016 at any of our four Hilton Hotels in Darwin and Alice Springs and enjoy a unique Top End experience and flexible function spaces. Click here to see this offer or contact Natalia Kostov directly on (08) 8901 0701 or email.

  

Book a bespoke meeting or event at the award-winning Palazzo Versace Gold Coast before 30th June 2016 and receive a Pamper Me Versace experience; one for you and one for your boss. The Pamper Me Versace includes return Rolls-Royce transfers, luxury accommodation, Aromatherapy Bath Bliss experience, Versace perfume, dinner in Vie Bar + Restaurant and High Tea in Le Jardin for two. Terms and conditions apply. To book now, call (07) 5509 8026 or click here for details.