Regional VIC Team Building: Activities, Destinations & Retreat Venues

Planning a team-building event in regional Victoria? Heading outside the city isn’t just a nice-to-have: it’s one of the most powerful ways to reconnect, recharge and refocus your team. From sipping wine in the Yarra Valley to soaking in hot springs on the Mornington Peninsula, this slice of Australia offers a rich backdrop for meaningful team-building experiences.

With less noise and more nature, offsites in regional VIC make space for fresh thinking, stronger bonds and big ideas. Packed with high-energy activity options, memorable meals and world-class venues, there’s no shortage of ways to elevate your next offsite.

At Team Days, we help companies deliver unforgettable team-building experiences in some of Victoria’s most iconic locations. And that's exactly why we put together this guide: to help you make your next regional escape a standout success!

Why Take Your Team Offsite in Regional Victoria?

Sometimes, the best way to move forward is to get away. A change of scenery can do wonders for team dynamics – sparking new energy, creativity and connection. Regional Victoria delivers all that and more, offering the perfect blend of natural beauty, relaxed pace and high-quality experiences – all without straying too far from the office.

From the rolling vineyards of the Yarra Valley to the coastal calm of the Mornington Peninsula, each of Victoria's corporate retreat destinations has its own unique charm. Without the usual workplace distractions, there’s space to think, room to breathe and time to connect. Add in outstanding food and wine, rich cultural offerings and top-tier accommodation, and you've got a recipe for a team getaway that feels more like a reward than a workday.

Whether you're planning a strategy session, a team celebration, or just a well-earned reset, regional VIC makes it easy to do it in style.

Our Top Team Building Activities in Regional VIC

Regional getaways are the perfect setting for immersive, high-impact team-building experiences. From a wellness-focused retreat to a strategy session with a twist, or even a full-scale corporate celebration, Team Days offers a wide range of activities to suit every group and every vibe. Here are some of our most popular team-building experiences, perfect for regional VIC locations from the Yarra Valley to Geelong. For more inspiration, check out our list of 25 unique corporate event ideas.

🏃 High-Energy & Competitive

Amazing Race
Bring the excitement of the hit TV show to your chosen regional destination. Our Amazing Race blends adventure and strategy, guiding teams through checkpoints filled with quirky challenges, creative photo ops and detour decisions. It’s the ultimate way to explore places like Geelong’s waterfront or the lush grounds of a Yarra Valley retreat, all while turning up the team spirit.

Survivor Challenge
Channel your inner castaway with a game of wits, strategy and tribal alliances. Teams face off in physical and mental challenges, vying for immunity idols, forming alliances and battling for the win. A great fit for outdoor venues in Ballarat, Bendigo or the Mornington Peninsula.

The Ultimate
Can’t decide? The Ultimate combines the best of our top games – trivia, riddles, creative tasks and physical challenges – all delivered through our interactive app. Teams explore the venue or surrounds, unlocking GPS challenges along the way, making this ideal for retreat centres with expansive grounds or small towns with charm.

🎨 Creative & Collaborative

Brick Masters
Inspired by Lego Masters, this hands-on challenge unleashes your team’s imagination as they work together to design and build show-stopping creations. With rounds based on themes and judging criteria, it’s a playful yet purposeful way to tap into teamwork. Perfect for indoor venues or as a conference breakout.

Game Show
Part nostalgia trip, part full-throttle competition. Hosted by charismatic actors, Game Show features favourites like Family Feud, Wheel of Fortune and Minute to Win It, plus interactive rounds that get everyone involved. It’s hilarious, high-energy and ideal for evening entertainment at retreat venues or post-dinner fun.

⏱️ Fast & Fun Icebreakers

The Great Icebreaker
Get the laughs rolling and the energy flowing with this dynamic 30 or 60-minute experience. Hosted like a live game show, teams compete in trivia, guessing games and quick-fire challenges. The perfect conference warm-up or post-lunch reboot.

Minute to Win It
Short, sharp and seriously fun. These bite-sized physical challenges use everyday objects in hilarious ways, from cookie face races to balloon juggling. Great for breaking the ice or wrapping up a strategy session with a laugh.

🌱 Purposeful & Impactful

Good Box Challenge
Give back while building up your team. This hands-on activity combines mini-challenges with meaningful purpose, as teams earn and pack care boxes for people experiencing homelessness. A great way to connect and contribute during your offsite.

Solar Buddy
In just one hour, your team can change lives. In this feel-good activity, teams build solar lights for children living in energy poverty, supporting education, safety and wellbeing. It’s a powerful addition to any team retreat, leaving participants inspired and united.

🧠 Strategic & Skill-Based

Elevate
This fast-paced challenge pushes your team to climb through 10 levels of brain teasers, creative tasks, physical challenges and pot-luck puzzles. With only limited time and loads of ways to win points, it’s a high-energy way to build strategic thinking and collaboration.

Best Regional Destinations for Your VIC Team Retreat

Whether you’re after seaside calm, vineyard views, or a dose of culture, regional Victoria offers the ideal backdrop for every kind of team offsite. From compact day trips to multi-day retreats, here are our top picks for team-building destinations that combine natural beauty, convenience and serious team-building potential.

🌊 Geelong

Just over an hour from Melbourne, Geelong strikes the perfect balance between city edge and coastal charm. With a revitalised waterfront, great restaurants and access to the Bellarine Peninsula, it’s ideal for teams who want it all: seaside walks, urban energy and space to connect. Explore the foreshore with an Amazing Race or unwind after strategy sessions with a sunset drink overlooking Corio Bay.

🏛️ Ballarat

A historic gem steeped in gold rush grandeur, Ballarat offers elegance, heritage architecture and wide-open spaces perfect for team challenges and reflection. After a day of structured planning or creative workshops, teams can bond over a Survivor Challenge in the gardens or a visit to Sovereign Hill. With cosy accommodation and top-tier dining, it’s a great winter retreat pick too.

🎨 Bendigo

With its thriving arts scene and stylish venues, Bendigo brings creative flair to any corporate retreat. Strollable streets, award-winning eateries and beautiful heritage buildings make it a great setting for purposeful activities like the Good Box Challenge or Brick Masters. It’s ideal for teams seeking connection and inspiration in a regional setting with heart and culture.

🍇 Yarra Valley

Arguably Victoria’s most sought-after retreat destination, the Yarra Valley blends natural serenity with sophisticated experiences. Think vineyard views, hot air balloons and indulgent winery lunches. It’s a brilliant backdrop for wellness-focused offsites, strategic planning days, or just some quality downtime with the team. Add a custom Elevate challenge or Solar Buddy session to round out the retreat with purpose and play.

🧖 Mornington Peninsula

With its mix of beaches, boutique hotels and famous hot springs, the Mornington Peninsula is made for corporate escapes. Teams can take a morning walk along the coast, dive into workshops or strategy sessions, and finish the day soaking in mineral waters or sipping pinot by a fire. Combine downtime with activities like The Great Icebreaker or Game Show to keep the energy high and the mood light.

Top Regional VIC Conference & Retreat Venues

Choosing the right venue can make or break your offsite. Luckily, regional Victoria is packed with standout spaces that combine stunning locations, top-tier facilities and plenty of room for both business and bonding.

Here are some of our favourite conference and retreat venues across VIC, each offering something special for teams looking to connect, reflect and recharge. Whether you're planning a large-scale conference or a quiet executive retreat, these venues offer the space, style and support to make your regional VIC getaway seamless and successful. 

🏖️ RACV Cape Schanck Resort (Mornington Peninsula)

Set on a clifftop overlooking Bass Strait, the RACV Cape Schanck Resort is a standout for conferencing on the Mornington Peninsula. With multiple meeting rooms, on-site accommodation, a championship golf course and access to nearby hot springs, it’s ideal for multi-day retreats where relaxation and strategy go hand in hand. Perfect for coastal team building, wellness activities and sunset wrap-ups.

🌊 Novotel Geelong

Modern, central and right on the waterfront, Novotel Geelong is ideal for teams who want easy access to both nature and nightlife. The hotel offers flexible conference rooms, comfortable group accommodation and proximity to beach walks, cafes and activities like The Ultimate or The Amazing Race through Geelong's vibrant foreshore.

🏞️ RACV Goldfields Resort (near Ballarat)

This expansive bushland resort blends nature with modern comfort, offering conference facilities, a golf course, walking trails and plenty of open-air spaces for team activities. Centrally located, RACV Goldfields Resort a convenient choice for teams coming from multiple locations and great for all-in-one conferencing and overnight stays.

🧖 The Mineral Springs Hotel (Daylesford)

Tucked into Victoria’s spa country, this boutique retreat is ideal for smaller, more intimate offsites. Think fireside strategy sessions, rejuvenating spa treatments and meals at the highly acclaimed restaurant. The Mineral Springs Hotel is a fantastic backdrop for purpose-driven sessions, well-being activities like Solar Buddy and end-of-year reward getaways.

Iconic Regional VIC Experiences 

By adding local experiences to your itinerary, you can transform a good team retreat into something unforgettable. Whether it’s a reward, a wellness reset, or a chance to explore, these add-on experiences can elevate your offsite and leave a lasting impression.

🧖 Soak in Hot Springs

Treat your team to a well-earned recharge at the Peninsula Hot Springs or Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa in Daylesford. Whether as a morning energiser or post-workshop wind-down, hot springs are the ultimate way to relax, reset and reward your team.

🍷 Go Behind the Vines

In regions like the Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula, or King Valley, winery tours and private tastings are a must. Add a guided experience between meetings or toast your team’s success with a long-table lunch among the vines.

🏞️ Hit the Trails

Regional VIC is packed with scenic hikes and nature walks. Think Red Hill Rail Trail, You Yangs Regional Park, or Lake Daylesford Loop. Perfect for low-key bonding, reflection, or a morning movement break before the day begins.

🛶 Try Something New Outdoors

From stand-up paddleboarding on the Barwon River to e-bike winery tours or kayaking along the coast, active add-ons can inject energy and novelty into your offsite. They’re also a great way to loosen up before a planning day or debrief session.

🎨 Discover Local Art & Culture

Take a creative detour with a group visit to the Bendigo Art Gallery, a Ballarat heritage walk, or even a hands-on session with a local artist or maker. Cultural experiences spark new ideas and make great conversation starters over dinner.

💆 Indulge in Spa & Wellness Packages

Reward your team with optional massages, yoga sessions, or guided mindfulness experiences – at either your venue or a local retreat. These small touches go a long way in creating a sense of care and balance.

Plan Your Regional VIC Escape with Team Days

From vineyard adventures to purpose-driven challenges and everything in between, planning a team event in regional Victoria has never been easier. At Team Days, we take care of the logistics, the facilitation and the fun so you can focus on building a stronger, more connected team.

Whether you're looking for a creative retreat, a wellness recharge, or a high-energy adventure, we’ve got the ideas, venues and experience to bring it to life.

Get in touch today to start planning your next team getaway!

Regional VIC Team Building: Frequently Asked Questions

Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about team-building in regional VIC.

What are the best regional destinations in Victoria for team-building retreats?

Some of the most popular regional VIC destinations for team-building retreats include the Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula, Geelong, Ballarat and Bendigo. Each location offers a unique mix of venues, experiences and natural beauty, making them perfect for boosting connection.

Can you help organise both the venue and the activities for our regional team retreat?

Yes! Team Days offers end-to-end event planning for regional team-building getaways in Victoria. We can help you choose the perfect venue, coordinate travel and accommodation and facilitate high-quality team activities that match your goals.

What types of team-building activities work best for regional offsites?

Outdoor challenges like the Amazing Race or Survivor are great for spacious venues, while indoor favourites like Game Show, Brick Masters, or Elevate are perfect for conference rooms and retreat centres. You can also add meaningful impact activities like Solar Buddy or the Good Box Challenge to give your offsite a greater purpose.