AHA|SA MELBOURNE STUDY TOUR 2024
Thursday 29 February & Friday 1 March
plus option of AUSTRALIAN GUINEAS with Tabcorp, Flemington Racecourse Saturday 2 March

AHA|SA hosts a Study Tour of Melbourne CBD and Inner North venues, concluding with a ‘Australian Guinea’s at Flemington Racecourse’ hosted by our Diamond Corporate Partner Tabcorp.

Over this two-day tour, attendees will receive exclusive, behind the scenes access, specially curated meal and drink experiences, industry tips and tricks and an invaluable networking opportunity both with AHA|SA members and corporate partners.

The purpose of the Study Tour is to visit venues that are demonstrating innovation, current trends food and beverage, current design and building trends, technology, and sporting entertainment as a focus.

VENUES TO BE VISITED INCLUDE (maybe subject to change)

DAY 1 – THURSDAY 29 FEBRUARY

• Visit/Tour SPORTING CLUB HOTEL, Brunswick https://sportingclubhotel.au/
• Lunch TELLER, Brunswick East https://www.tellerbrunswickeast.com.au/
• Visit/Tour MOUNT ERICA HOTEL, Prahan https://www.mountericahotel.com.au/
• Visit/Tour HOTEL ESPLANADE, St Kilda   https://hotelesplanade.com.au/
• Pre-Dinner Drinks at YARRA BOTANICA, Southbank https://yarrabotanica.com.au/
• Dinner TAXI KITCHEN @ TRANSPORT HOTEL, Melbourne https://transporthotel.com.au/taxi-kitchen/

DAY 2 – FRIDAY 1 MARCH

• Visit/Tour GARDEN STATE, Melbourne  https://gardenstatehotel.com.au/Visit/Tour
• Lunch MORRIS HOUSE, Melbourne  https://morrishouse.com.au/
• Visit/Tour GOOD HEAVENS, Melbourne  https://www.goodheavens.com.au/          
• Visit/Tour HER, Melbourne  https://her.melbourne/
• Visit/Tour MAIL EXCHANGE HOTEL, Melbourne  https://mailexchangehotel.com.au/
• Pre-Dinner Drinks ARBORY, Melbourne   https://arbory.com.au/
• Dinner LUDLOW, Southbank  https://ludlowbar.com.au/ 

(OPTONAL) DAY 3 – SATURDAY 2 MARCH

Australian Guineas Day with TABCORP

Kick start your autumn with an unmissable month of Group 1 racing and entertainment at HQ.
We raise the curtain on the 2024 Flemington Racing Spectacular with the running of the time-honoured Howden Australian Guineas (Group 1) (1600m)
Guests will enjoy a day in the Terrace Restaurant, with a contemporary cocktail degustation and premium beverages.
The contemporary Terrace restaurant offers stunning panoramic views of the Winning Post and Flemington racecourse. 

• Enjoy a menu showcasing the culinary talent of Executive Chef Flemington, Josh Pelham.
• Located in the Hill Stand opposite the Winning Post.
• Tiered restaurant with enviable views of the track and city skyline.
• Extensive wine list and beverage service to the table and race book for each guest.  
• Private betting facilities and bookmaker.
• Personal flat screen television on each table.

https://www.vrc.com.au/products/2023-2024/hospitality-and-dining/the-terrace-restaurant/

FLIGHTS
Flights are to be booked and funded by the individual. Refer to timing as per itinerary above.
(Suggested arrival Wed 28 February – departing Sunday 3 March if attending race day)

ACCOMMODATION
The AHA|SA has sought accommodation rates from a selection of venues as follows – the itinerary has been based on tour commencing from W Hotel, Flinders Lane;
W Melbourne - 408 Flinders Lane Melbourne       Reservation Link
QT Melbourne – 133 Russell Street Melbourne 
To Book: Visit www.qtmelbourne.com
Enter your required dates* and number of guests staying and click ‘BOOK’
Click ‘I have a code’
In the ‘Promo Code’ field enter your booking code: QTMSPECIAL
Click ‘UPDATE'
Your rates will appear on the rates screen
Valid for stays 27th Feb – 2nd Mar 2024, subject to availability.

COST
DAY 1 & 2 - Thursday 29 February & Friday 1 March                 $500pp Inc GST
Includes bus transport, venue food and beverage charges including lunch & dinner (conditional to booked arrangements).
Day 3 - Saturday 2 March - Australian Guineas Race Day         $145pp Inc GST (Catering & Transport)