At Peppers Convent we understand the extraordinary value of working together as a team. Teamwork is vital every day as we work together to deliver the best possible experiences to our customers. Like you, we also recognise that sometimes we need time out to work on our team, to grow and develop. Here are a few team experience suggestions that you might like to consider as part of your conference or as a standalone team day experience.

Team Building Australia

Working with Team Building Australia we can provide high quality, value-for-money team building activities tailored to your individual needs. We create imaginative programmes exuding enthusiasm and flair, planning every detail to ensure that your expectations are exceeded. Website www.TeamBuilding.com.au

Winery tours

Who can visit the Hunter Valley without a visit to one of the superb local wineries! And with a choice of tours to suit any group, a winery tour becomes even more inviting.
Choose between shuttle, cycling, or horse and carriage tours and perhaps incorporate a visit to the cheese or chocolate factory. Ask your conference co-ordinator for more details.

Helicopter Flights

Flights from the grounds of Peppers Guest House will grant further opportunities to see the Hunter Valley and beyond, from above. A breathtaking ride! Accommodation and flight packages are also available.
Website www.slatteryhelicoptercharters.com.au

Hunter Valley Cheese Company

While on a wine tasting tour, stop off at one of Australia's finest handmade cheese factories. The maturation rooms are open daily enabling you to inspect the production process. A fine array of cheeses are available for sampling and purchase.
For further information visit www.huntervalleycheese.com.au or call (02) 49987744.

Hot air ballooning

See the vineyards from above! Balloons Aloft Australia operate sunrise flights featuring spectacular bird's-eye-views of the wineries and the surrounding region followed by a champagne breakfast.
Website www.BalloonAloft.com.au

Golf

There are a number of fantastic Golf Courses in the Hunter Valley and surrounding region so why not take the team out for a day on the green, or even an early morning round before conference sessions.
The Vintage Golf Course - A classic Australian course designed by Greg Norman and set amongst native eucalypts. Ranked as one of the best courses in Australia and located only five minutes from Peppers Guest House with preferred rates for guests. Visit www.thevintage.com.au
Cypress Lakes Golf Course - Cypress Lakes Golf & Country Club offers outstanding facilities for all golf enthusiasts ranging from a round of 18-holes of golf on one of Australia's famous championship golf courses to corporate golf days, or perhaps a Club membership encompassing an enormous range of benefits. All this and more awaits you, when you take the challenge and indulge in all the Club has to offer. The course adjoins Peppers Guest House and offers preferred rates for guests. Visit www.cypresslakes.com.au

Hunter Valley Country Club - This recently opened course in the heart of Wine Country is located five minutes from peppers Guest House. The course offers something for players of all standards.

Pacific Dunes - Located 50 mins from Peppers Guest House, Pacific Dunes is set among some of the east coast's most enticing scenery and surrounded by a natural canopy of shady angophoras and mature swamp mahogany trees. Pacific Dunes Golf Course, Port Stephens combines two distinct nine-hole loops to create a spectacular 18-hole layout. The layout allows golfers to experience two very different styles of play on one course.

Magenta Shores - Designed by Ros Watson, this course is quickly building a reputation as one of the best in New South Wales. Stunning beach views are combined with a challenging and twisting course, located 50 minutes from Peppers Guest House.

Horizons - Le Meilleur

Horizons Golf Resort certainly has all the credentials to satisfy keen golfers. The course consistently rates within the top Australian courses by Australia's golfing fraternity. Le Meilleur Horizons is ranked No. 2 Resort Course in NSW and No. 32 in Australia's top 100 golf courses.

Corporate Adrenalin

Team development programmes and conference break-outs based on real adventure experiences are provided by Adrenalin. IGNITION can be all encompassing - involving facilitators, trainers, or simply a team experience to excite and unite your conference. Website: www.Adrenalin.com.au/corporate

Horse & Carriage Rides

Visit the local wineries or experience an exhilarating cross country run in a delightful carriage. This unique activity is sure to enhance your Hunter Valley experience and is available for up to 16 passengers.

Mountain Biking

Experience the great outdoors by mountain biking through the beautiful Hunter Valley countryside as a team. There are plenty of opportunities for the experienced biker as well as the more leisurely rider. Mountain bike hire is available.

Bonfire under the Stars

For an informal evening, a barbeque is a great idea. The barbeque area is built into the side of a hill with sweeping views of the Hunter Valley. If using this area, delegates can also enjoy a bonfire which really adds to the experience.