Crowne Plaza Geelong

Opening July 2026, Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre will welcome the world to Wadawurrung Country, where people have gathered and shared knowledge for generations.

On Geelong’s waterfront, the venue offers a 1,000-seat theatre, 3,700 square metres of versatile space and sweeping bay views. Universal Design principles shape every detail, with tiered wheelchair seating and sensory rooms.

Built for a sustainable future, Nyaal Banyul will be 5-Star Green Star-rated and carbon neutral from day one, powered by solar and renewable energy. With smart AV in each space and a connected 200-room Crowne Plaza Hotel, it delivers an event experience that feels distinctly Geelong and Victoria’s new must-experience event destination.

Deakin University Geelong offers two multi-venue campuses, each providing cutting edge technology within vibrant and cultural settings.

The two distinct campuses ensure that whether you are looking for a city-based conference location or a rural retreat, you will find your venue requirements and expectations are surpassed at Deakin University.

Geelong Waterfront Campus is superbly situated located overlooking the beautiful Corio Bay in the heart of Geelong CBD, directly adjacent to the site of Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre due to open in 2026, and just an hour from Melbourne.

Original 19th century wool stores have been sympathetically renovated to create a modern and technologically advanced campus offering diverse digitally connected spaces. Meeting rooms, lecture theatres, and dynamic multipurpose spaces including the Waterfront Pantry, Western Beach Room, Gallery and Courtyard make the venue ideal for conferences, expos, seminars and meetings, while also offering capacity for everything from stylish conference dinners for 20 to cocktail events for 1,500.

Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus is set on the edge of the city, in expansive landscape grounds. This campus offers a wide selection of classrooms, lecture theatres and outdoor spaces and the versatility to host everything from conferences, team building, open air events and film shoots.

The services of our talented in-house catering and professional event management teams across both campus’ compliment Deakin’s venues, and support you to bring together your conference or event with collaboration and ease.