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Waurn Ponds Estate
Deakin University

July 9-11, 2025
Geelong, Australia
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Waurn Ponds Estate is Geelong’s premiere conference centre, boasting state of the art technology, serene views and elegant accommodation, surrounded by tranquillity and nature, with modern amenities including a heated pool and spa, gym, tennis courts, scenic walking track and complimentary parking.​​​​​
 

Designed to the highest standards, the Estate’s eight conference spaces are equipped with state of the art AV equipment and modern facilities.

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Getting there

The Waurn Ponds Estate grounds are located at the rear of Deakin University’s Waurn Ponds Campus. The Estate is approximately 20 minutes drive from the Geelong city centre and one hour from Melbourne.

From Pigdons Road, enter Alfred Deakin Drive (Entrance 1) and turn left at the first roundabout onto Nicol Drive South. Follow this road to the very end until you reach the entrance to Waurn Ponds Estate, which will be on your right-hand side.

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Vic Hub

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of all the unceded lands, skies and waterways of Australia. We pay our deep respect to the Ancestors and Elders of Wadawurrung Country, on whose land we meet, as well as the Traditional Custodians of all the lands on which our delegates live and work.

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This event is supported by The Victoria Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub, through funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.

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