The ACF 2022 Conference will be held at Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley 25th - 27th July Inclusive.
The Resort
With 100 acres to explore and enjoy, the 18 hole championship golf course set amongst the vineyards, tennis, basketball and the region’s largest heated pool, the Resort is your playground. Try your hand at volleyball, bocce, croquet, the gymnasium, giant chess and checkers or simply be pampered in the Ubika day spa.
The Hunter Valley is known for great food and wine. Our recipe for wholesome and delicious meals stems from three main ingredients; regionally sourced fresh produce, meticulous attention to detail and a sense of pride in what we create in the kitchen. We strive to support local producers and suppliers. Our Executive Chef sources the best seasonal ingredients from farmers and winemakers across the region and the state.
Conference Overview
Educate, Inspire & Renew
| Monday 25th |
All Day |
Arrival |
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| 3pm |
Wine Tasting |
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| 4pm-6pm |
Registration |
TBC |
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| 6pm-9pm |
Welcome Cocktail Party |
Haven Pool |
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| Tuesday 26th |
8am - 5pm |
Conference |
Semillon Ballroom |
| Trade Show |
Semillon Ballroom |
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| 6pm - 6.45pm |
Pre Dinner drinks |
TBC |
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| 7pm - 11pm |
Gala dinner |
Semillon Ballroom |
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| Wednesday 27th |
8am-3.30pm |
Conference |
Semillon Ballroom |
| Trade Show |
Semillon Ballroom |
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| 4.30pm-7.30pm |
Tour, Workshop & Dinner |
Hungerford Meat Co |
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| Thursday 28th |
9.30am - 12.30pm |
Farm & Winery Tour & Morning Tea |
Margan's Winery |
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Accommodation
Crown Plaza Hunter Valley Resort Accommodation
Enjoy the best of the Hunter in one of their 414 luxury villas, rooms or suites. All configurations come with private balconies or courtyards, high speed internet and ergonomic work stations guaranteed to keep you productive.
Rooms can be booked directly with the hotels in house reservation department on 61 2 4991 0970 between the hours of 08.00 – 17.30 Monday – Friday. Guests must call the above number provided for in house reservation to receive the group contracted rates. Guests can also book by the following link https://book.passkey.com/go/AusCulinaryFederation
Please note that accommodation rooms are subject to hotel availability. Additional breakfasts are $28.00 per person per day when booked at the time the accommodation booking is made. If requested on the day, the normal breakfast price of $39.00 per person per day will apply.
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Resort Standard Room Each king room features a deluxe king bed or two deluxe double beds along with a spacious private bathroom, private balcony or terrace. $286 per night inc 1 breakfast in Redsalt Restaurant. |
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Deluxe Spa Suite These beautifully-designed spaces feature 1 king bed & offer even more room for relaxation with a separate lounge and dining area, furnished private balcony or outdoor terrace and lavish private bathroom with a shower and stand-alone spa-jet bath. $286 per night inc. 1 breakfast in Red Salt Restaurant |
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1 Bedroom Villa is ideal for up to two people giving you a self-contained home feel with private kitchenette, separate lounge and dining area, private bathroom and your own private balcony overlooking the resort. Villa is serviced weekly or upon request (charges apply). 1 king bed or 2 double beds $290 per night inc 1 breakfast in Redsalt Restaurant |
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Two Bedroom Villa Gives you a self-contained home feel with private kitchenette, separate lounge and dining area, private bathroom and your own private balcony overlooking the resort. Available in King/King or King/Twin Double Bed layouts. Villa is serviced weekly or upon request (charges apply). $456 per night inc 2 breakfasts in Redsalt Restaurant |
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3 Bedroom Villa The villa features a private kitchenette, separate lounge and dining area, private bathrooms and your own private balcony or patio overlooking the resort. Villa is serviced weekly or upon request (charges apply). 1 king bed+2 queens OR 1king+1queen+2singles $535 per night inc 3 breakfasts in Redsalt Restaurant. |
Other Accommodation
If you do not want to stay at the resort you can seek alternate accommodation through the following sites
Costs
We are offering a variety of rates for the Conference in 2022, including individual event costs
Conference Only & Life Members POA office@austculinary.com.au
| Full Delegate Package Members $700 Non Member $990 |
Welcome Cocktail Party 2 Full day Conference Gala Dinner Hungerford Meat Co Tour, Masterclass & Dinner |
| Partner Package Member Partner $450 Non Member Partner $605 |
Welcome Cocktail Party Gala Dinner Hungerford Meat Co, Tour Masterclass & Dinner |
| Young Chefs Delegate Members $575 Non Members $660 |
Transfers Arrival Tour Gala Dinner 1 full Day Conference Hungerford Meat Co, Tour Masterclass & Dinner Farm & Winery tour & Morning Tea Margan's Winery |
| Welcome Cocktail Party Members $110 Non Members $165.00 |
Haven Pool, Crown Plaza |
| Gala Dinner Members $220 Non Members $275.00 |
3 Course F&B Package, Crowne Plaza |
| Hungerford Meat Co Members $150.00 Non Members $220.00 |
Transfers from Hotel, Tour, masterclass, charcuterie tasting, Melanda Park pork on a spit, beverages, wine tasting.
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| Food Tour Members $110 Non Members $165.00 |
Transfers from Hotel to Margan Winery & Restaurant, Wine Tasting, Farm Tour, Morning Tea |