From creative dining to exploring the final frontier, here are some compelling event ideas that turned up at AIME 2024
1. Vertigo, Brisbane
Only 12 guests can experience this exclusive gastronomic dining experience overhanging Brisbane Powerhouse’s industrial façade. Vertigo is where guests don safety harnesses and experience sky-high city views with a 17-metre drop beneath their feet.
2. Luxcoach, Melbourne
Australia’s first luxury coach comes complete with a cocktail bar and butler service. It hosts up to 20 guests and includes a 50-inch LCD TV, powder room and toilet facilities. The front of the bus also has an executive meeting setting for four VIPs.
3. International Antarctic Centre, Christchurch
Get the chills and thrills of Antarctica much closer to home. Visitors can go on a bumpy ride on the Hägglund field trip, experience a simulated cruise to Antarctica, see little blue penguins and learn about the first expeditions and modern-day life on Scott Base.
4. Grazeland, Melbourne
Dubbed an outdoor foodie playground, Grazeland has an extensive array of bars, food trucks and stalls echoing Melbourne’s multicultural population. The multitude of stalls means menus can be customised for unique events and there are two stages for live performances.
5. Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, Melbourne
The Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne offers a picturesque Australian native setting for a garden lunch. As a seasonal pop-up, the Alto Structure on Dog Flat Lawn accommodated 350 seated guests for AIME 2024’s Sunday brunch. A cocktail setting would fit 500.
