Wrap the year up in style with Oaks. Discover our venues across Australia and New Zealand, each offering flexible event spaces, seasonal styling and a team that gets it done. Whether you’re organising a client celebration, team gathering or end-of-year party, Oaks makes festive event planning easy.
As the year draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on your team’s successes, strengthen client relationships and celebrate the festive season in style. Whether you’re planning a staff Christmas party, end-of-year corporate conference or networking event, Oaks Hotels, Resorts & Suites offers a collection of city hotels, coastal resorts and destination retreats across Australia and New Zealand to suit every occasion.
With festive packages starting from just $45* per person, Oaks makes it easy to host a celebration that actually feels like one. From intimate gatherings to large-scale events, venues offer flexible spaces, seasonal dining experiences, festive décor and exceptional service to ensure your event runs smoothly from start to finish.
Celebrations That Reflect Your Team
At Oaks, festive events aren’t one-size-fits-all. That’s why our approach is less about fixed standard packages and more about creating celebrations that reflect your team and your budget. No two organisations celebrate success in the same way, which is why flexibility has become one of the most important considerations for event planners.
From casual gatherings to all-out festive parties, some businesses are looking for an elevated cocktail event in the heart of the city, while others prefer an immersive destination experience where teams can leave the office behind entirely. For many, the ideal celebration sits somewhere in between, a relaxed atmosphere, great food and a venue that makes logistics effortless.
Across the Oaks portfolio, event planners can choose from a diverse collection of destinations designed to suit different event styles, team sizes and budgets. Whether it’s an intimate gathering for key clients, a festive lunch for the entire office or a large-scale end-of-year celebration, the focus remains the same; creating an experience that feels tailored, seamless and memorable.
Destination Celebrations with a Difference
For organisations looking to create a true sense of occasion or a team retreat, destination venues elevate end-of-year celebrations with a change of scenery and a more immersive experience.
In the heart of the Hunter Valley, Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort offers vineyard views, extensive event facilities and space for larger celebrations, creating a setting that feels worlds away from the office. For teams seeking a mountain escape, Oaks Lake Crackenback Resort combines alpine scenery, event spaces and outdoor experiences to create a unique festive offering.
Along the coast, Oaks Port Douglas Resort and Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort provide a relaxed backdrop where tropical landscapes, warm weather and resort-style surroundings naturally encourage engagement. For organisations seeking an atmosphere that’s less boardroom and more holiday mode, these destinations offer an appealing alternative to traditional city venues.
City Celebrations, Elevated
Of course, not every event requires a getaway. For many businesses, convenience remains key, particularly when bringing together large groups or guests travelling from multiple locations.
That’s where Oaks’ CBD hotels come into its own. From Melbourne, Perth and Darwin to Toowoomba and Wellington, Oaks offers centrally located event spaces that combine accessibility with service and flexible layouts. These venues allow organisations to host celebrations without requiring guests to travel from home, while still delivering an experience that feels distinct from the everyday work environment.
Locations also offer onsite accommodation, making it easy for interstate guests or teams wanting to extend across multiple days.
Making Event Planning Easier
For event planners, the success of an event often hinges on what happens behind the scenes. Managing budgets, coordinating stakeholders, confirming guest numbers, arranging catering and securing accommodation can quickly become a complex exercise. The most valuable venue partners are often the ones that remove friction from the planning process.
Oaks focuses on simplifying those logistics through flexible event packages, versatile spaces and onsite teams who understand the demands placed on organisers. Combined with accommodation options, tailored catering options and a broad range of venue styles, the result is a simple planning experience that’s designed to make festive events easier to organise and more enjoyable to attend.
Ready to Secure Your Event Date?
Whether it’s a vineyard gathering in the Hunter Valley, a tropical celebration in Port Douglas, a mountain retreat in the Snowy Mountains or a stylish CBD event in one of Australia’s major cities, Oaks Hotels, Resorts & Suites offers a collection of event spaces and destinations designed to suit every style of celebration.
Festive packages start from just $45* per person and vary across venues. As an added incentive, organisations that book and hold their festive event with Oaks by 31 December 2026 will go into the draw for the chance to win a five-night accommodation voucher*. One more reason to book with Oaks.
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