Ivory's Rock can host a conference of up to 360 delegates theatre style, a retreat for a few dozen people, or an outdoor event with up to 5,000 people on site, and lodge them in cabins, apartments and campgrounds. The venue covers about 1,700 acres of bushland at Peak Crossing, on the edge of Ipswich in South East Queensland.
Seminars and company events
Three purpose-built venues serve meetings. The Conference Centre is the largest, with a 15 by 24 meter hall, natural light, blackout curtains, a rear-projection screen and projector, air conditioning, break-out areas and verandas. Jacaranda Village has a meeting room for 50 to 60, a bar, a dining area and lawns where marquees can be added. The Casuarina Function Centre combines a reception area, a bar and club lounge, five dining rooms and further break-out rooms. Basic AV is included at Jacaranda, and full sound systems can be hired. Past groups include an Ecosure conference for 100, an Australian Defence Force group of 170, a one-day Healthy Land & Water conference and a five-day permaculture retreat. The venue also lists conventions, expos, workshops, sporting events and concerts.
Weddings and receptions
Ceremony and reception can both take place on the property, and guests can stay in the cabins, apartments or campgrounds. The venue also hosts awards presentations, cocktail parties, group barbecues and other celebrations. Event management and catering help are available on request.
Rooms and capacities
The Conference Centre seats 360 theatre style, 180 classroom, 100 in a U-shape and 190 for an indoor dinner. Jacaranda Village takes up to 60 guests. At Casuarina, three of the five dining rooms join into one theatre-style room for 150. The site also has an amphitheatre and a pavilion for larger outdoor programs. Outdoor entertainment events may need a permit from Ipswich City Council.
Accommodation
Lodging ranges from powered and unpowered camping to bunkhouses, ensuite cabins at Stockman's Camp, the Amphitheatre Apartments, Iron Bark Village and pre-set tents. Each venue has lodging nearby: Sandy Creek Campgrounds and Stockman's Camp for the Conference Centre, the Jacaranda campgrounds beside the village, and the Amphitheatre Apartments and Iron Bark Village for Casuarina. Group stays are booked online, and pets are welcome.
Catering
Jacaranda Village and Casuarina each have a commercial kitchen, and the venue lists a fine dining restaurant. The in-house team has catered past events, and some groups have brought their own caterer. Dry hire is also possible.
History and setting
Use of the site helps fund the Ivory's Rock Foundation, a registered charity. The open bushland gives groups room for outdoor activities between sessions and for events that would not fit in a city venue.
Getting there
The venue is at 310 Mt Flinders Road, Peak Crossing, south of Ipswich. Brisbane Airport is the nearest major airport.
