Looking to bring your team together and boost their performance? Melbourne has a first-class range of options to choose from. The city plays host to creative workshops, outdoor adventures, cooking classes, and collaborative problem-solving events. Each designed to boost morale, strengthen collaboration, and create lasting connections. Keep reading for some team-building ideas in Melbourne.
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- TOP TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITIES IN MELBOURNE
- WHERE TO STAY FOR YOUR TEAM BUILDING EVENT
- CONSIDERATIONS WHEN ORGANISING A TEAM BUILDING EVENT
- IN SUMMARY
- FAQs
Top team building activities in Melbourne
Melbourne has tonnes of great options for team building activities. One of the perennially popular choices is taking the team to an Escape Room. The beauty of this activity is that it’s so much fun! As teams work together to discover clues and solve puzzles, they’ll be honing their communication skills, pulling together to make decisions and solving problems as they go. Follow up with a few drinks or dinner for the perfect day out.
Instead of going out to dinner, get the team cooking with a team building Cookery Class. Melbourne has an excellent range of culinary classes, which give teams the chance to learn some new skills together and enjoy the fruits of their labours! Cocktail making classes are another great option for later in the day team building.
To get the team out and about, why not organise a scavenger hunt across the city? It’s a fun and dynamic way to build team dynamics in a fantastic location, and you can finish up by enjoying a picnic or good old Aussie BBQ in one of the city’s fabulous parks, or even the Botanic Gardens. Or take the team to the beach for a day of sporty fun, think volleyball or cricket, followed by nibbles and drinks as the sun goes down. Perfect for bonding in the great outdoors with some relaxed team rivalry.
In need of more team building ideas in Melbourne? The city also features a number of venues where teams can go to enjoy creative time together, painting, drawing or making pottery. Many offer drinks and nibbles to encourage even the most reluctant of budding artists and get the team bonding in a relaxed environment.
Who doesn’t love a karaoke night? Well, some members of the team may need a little encouragement, but they do happen to be excellent for lifting the spirits, breaking down barriers and creating team memories. Games and Trivia activities are also great fun, encouraging team work and enjoyable rivalry. Head to the pub and make a night of it.
For team building that’s a bit more futuristic, try one of the city’s Virtual Reality venues. VR can boost collaboration and creates memorable results for any group.
Where to stay for your team building event
If you want a super convenient place for your corporate team-building event in Melbourne, check out Oaks Melbourne on Market Hotel. It’s right in the heart of the CBD, so perfect for getting around. The hotel has spacious, modern rooms, flexible event spaces, state of the art corporate facilities and essentials including an indoor pool, gym, restaurant, and bar.
There are plenty of excellent team-building options within walking distance of Oaks Melbourne on Market Hotel. The legendary escape rooms at Escape Hunt on Queen Street are just a short walk or tram ride away, or for something more futuristic, head to Apsis VR, also just five minutes away on Queen Street.
Pinot and Picasso on nearby Guests Lane is perfect for creative, arty team building that’s fun for everyone. Plus, the Melbourne CBD venue is just a 10-minute tram ride from Oaks Melbourne on Market Hotel.
For team building with a culinary twist, Otao Kitchen on Victoria Street is just a 20-minute tram ride away. Their interactive cooking classes are an ingenious way for teams to connect, work together, have fun and try some fabulous food!
Oaks Melbourne on St Kilda Road Hotel is a laid-back, welcoming base for the team which is super close to the city’s parks and cool venues. The hotel provides roomy, modern accommodation and is handy for tram rides to the CBD, St Kilda Beach, and Southbank. For teams wishing to hold an event here, there are a range of meeting spaces, fast WiFi, a gym, restaurant, and parking.
Considerations when organising a team building event
When organising your team building in Melbourne, it’s important to start by setting a clear and realistic budget before choosing venues and activities. Location is key, and an accessible city like Melbourne has great transport links and a variety of accommodation options, making it convenient for all participants, wherever they may be coming from. Consider what you want to get out of the event; for example, whether your goals are to improve communication, get teams working together more successfully, boost morale, or enhance problem-solving.
In Summary
With such a wide range of outstanding team building ideas in Melbourne, hosting an event like that will be an easy peasy task. The city’s excellent hotels, diverse and engaging activities, strong transport and communication links, and vibrant atmosphere make it a top destination for any team event.
FAQs
What are the best indoor corporate activities in Melbourne?
There are plenty of great indoor options to choose from for Cookery classes, VR activities, Escape Rooms, Art Jam sessions, Trivia…Take your pick! Staying indoors means activities don’t have to depend on the weather, and that’s a big plus because we all know Melbourne’s weather can be very unpredictable.
What kind of group activities can I book in Melbourne CBD?
Melbourne CBD has a huge range of group activities on offer. Want to enjoy the great outdoors? Book a sporting activity, group adventure or scavenger hunt. Prefer to stay inside? Enjoy an art and wine session with the rest of the group, sweat it out at an Escape Room, go hi-tech with a VR group challenge.
What type of team-building activities in Melbourne are best for adults?
Adults generally want to enjoy a challenge while having fun with friends and colleagues. It all depends on the group of course, but cookery classes with a bit of wine never go amiss! Escape Rooms and VR challenges provide a touch of excitement, and Art classes can give adults that creative outlet that can be hard to find within the daily grind.
How far in advance should I book the activities?
Now that you have your list with team building ideas in Melbourne, it’s time to think about planification details. They should be booked 4–8 weeks ahead; for weekends or holidays, allow 8–12 weeks.
How do I measure the success of a team-building activity?
The main measure of success is whether the activity brings the team together in both the short and long term, having a positive impact on workplace productivity and engagement. Effective team building should boost morale, strengthen collaboration, and improve communication.
Do the Oaks hotels offer special packages for corporate team-building events in Melbourne?
At Oaks Hotels, we have everything you might need to plan the perfect corporate team building event in Melbourne. Our versatile function rooms with prime locations, state of the art corporate facilities and fabulous catering and leisure amenities, take the strain out of the organisation. Visit our hotel Meetings & Events pages to see both half and full day packages for delegates.
