Team Building Ideas Melbourne
Play Based Team Bonding
Looking for team building ideas Melbourne teams will actually enjoy? You’re not alone. Many leaders know they need to do something, they just don’t know what. That’s where we come in.
At Corporate Challenge Events, we’ve spent over 30 years helping teams across Melbourne find the right experience, one that’s fun, meaningful, and actually gets results. From creative problem-solving sessions to action-packed outdoor races, we offer over 40 programs designed to spark energy, build culture and boost performance.
Not sure where to start? We’ve rounded up some of the best team building ideas below to get you inspired.
Programs & Services
Team Activities Melbourne
A city known for its vibrant culture and scenic parks, offers an array of exciting team building activities that can invigorate your corporate team. We have been an industry leader in delivering team activities, charity team building and workshops throughout Victoria for over three decades.
Our offerings range from engaging charity team building challenges for our socially responsible clients to exhilarating Amazing Races in the cities sprawling parks.
Melbourne isn’t short on scenery or space, and that means more ways to play. Whether you’re racing through the laneways of the CBD, building bikes in Fitzroy, or bonding over lawn bowls in Brighton, the city offers endless options for unique team events.
It’s also home to some of the country’s most diverse workplaces. That’s why our facilitators tailor every experience to suit your culture, industry, and environment
Active & Adventure
Challenge your team with high-energy outdoor experiences like Survivor or a city scramble delivered in five locations.
Charity
Give back to the community with meaningful, hands-on CSR programs that combine impact, collaboration and play.
Creative
Spark imagination and problem-solving with playful challenges perfect for indoor venues or creative teams.
Problem Solving
Encourage collaboration and critical thinking with interactive challenges designed to unlock your team’s potential.
Just Entertainment
Sit back and enjoy a stress-free team event filled with laughter, games, and good vibes—ideal for end-of-year celebrations.
Schools
Inspire the next generation with fun, purpose-driven programs that build leadership, confidence, and communication skills in students.
Christmas
Celebrate the festive season with playful team events that reflect your culture and end the year on a high.
Team Workshop
Boost communication and leadership skills with engaging, play-based workshops tailored to your team’s goals.
Cooking
Stir up teamwork in the kitchen with fun, food-focused challenges perfect for bonding and bringing people together.
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We have so many different types of fun filled events available it can be difficult to choose the right one for you.
Use the drop down boxes to filter our program selection to your requirements or get in contact with us to find out how we can tailor a team event to remember!
— Why Team Bonding Matters
Benefits of Team Building
The benefits of team bonding go far beyond just having fun. Whether you’re bringing people together across the city or connecting regional teams across the state, well-designed team experiences help build stronger, more collaborative workplaces.
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Results
“Team building can improve work ethic and innovation up to 10 times”
— Process
Our Trusted Play Process
You don’t just need great team building ideas. You need someone who can deliver them without the chaos, confusion or last-minute stress. That’s why we built our Trusted Play Process: a proven 10-step journey that gives you clarity from day one, and momentum long after the event ends.
Here’s what you can expect when you work with us:
A plan in 20 minutes
It all starts with a short strategy session. We’ll listen to your goals, confirm key details, and map the right approach without the endless back and forth.
Your pre-event toolkit, sorted
From final numbers to tone-setting tips and team resources, we take care of the little things that help big things go right. You’ll receive everything you need to feel prepped and confident.
A facilitator who actually gets your team
You’ll meet your lead facilitator before the big day. Not just a name, but someone trained in culture, group dynamics and inclusive play. So when event day arrives, you’re not crossing your fingers.
Insight, not just images
After the event, we don’t just send photos. You’ll get a short, sharp recap of what we saw in the room. The lightbulb moments, connection wins and team breakthroughs that matter most.
Ongoing support for the next 12 months
From curated resources to Play Hub access and strategic check-ins, we help you build on the momentum instead of losing it. You don’t just tick a box. You change how your team connects.
When we say “play with purpose,” we mean it. And our process proves it.
TOP EVENT LOCATIONS
Holiday Inn Dandenong (an IHG Hotel)
Discover unparalleled meeting and event facilities at Holiday Inn Dandenong. Whether it’s a corporate conference or a special celebration, our versatile spaces cater to your needs. With state-of-the-art amenities and attentive service, host your event with confidence and success. For the moments that matter most, choose Holiday Inn Dandenong.
Mercure Melbourne Doncaster
Located in states vibrant eastern suburbs, Mercure Melbourne Doncaster provides cutting-edge conference facilities for seamless corporate events. Supported by modern amenities and expert assistance, the venue guarantees successful meetings. As the gateway to Yarra Valley, it harmonizes business with leisure, offering a seamless blend of productive sessions and easy access to Yarra Valley’s picturesque vineyards and landscapes for a holistic corporate experience.
Hotel Chadstone Melbourne MGallery
A sanctuary of style, Hotel Chadstone Melbourne MGallery forms part of the world-class retail, dining and entertainment destination; Chadstone – The Fashion Capital.
Transporting you into a world of glamour and opulence, the 250-room hotel, equipped with rooftop bar, pool and spa, sets the benchmark for luxury accommodation outside Melbourne’s CBD.
Novotel Glen Waverley
The Novotel Melbourne Glen Waverley offers corporate functions, special events, and conference rooms in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. The Hotel provides dedicated conference and event space, including 8 multi-purpose function venues with complimentary wireless internet access. Whether you want to exhibit, engage, entertain, educate, or plan team-building activities, we have an innovative solution to suit your individual event and conference.
Hyatt Place Melbourne Caribbean Park
Hyatt Place Melbourne Caribbean Park offers flexible event spaces, the perfect place to gather for corporate meetings and events, social engagements and celebrations. Enjoy our naturally lit event spaces with views across the Dandenong ranges and wetlands. Modern and flexible furnishings, integrated audio-visual control, tea & coffee facilities, and retractable screens are available throughout your meeting experience.
Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
Possibly one of the most iconic venues, MCEC pride themselves on their ability to cater for all. If you are looking to situate your next event in the hustle and bustle, with South Warf buzzing around the corner this is the venue for you.
Rydges Melbourne
Inject some life into your next team building activity with this spectacular venue, situated in the city centre with breathtaking views of the skyline including Her Majesties Theatre right outside your window. Rydes most well-known venue, Bobby Mcgee’s is guaranteed to wow your team with elective décor and themed paraphernalia.
Le Méridien Melbourne
Celebrate chic at Le Méridien Melbourne. Discover a show-stopping rooftop pool bar for cocktail parties up to 150 guests, a beautiful ballroom seating 110 for intimate gala dinners, and a glamorous 1930s-inspired European restaurant, Dolly, for small group dining events.
These venues are perfect for Christmas parties or year-end celebrations.
InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto
InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto, located on Collins Street in Melbourne’s CBD, combines historic neo-Gothic architecture with modern luxury.
The hotel offers elegant rooms & suites, exceptional facilities, and 11 versatile event spaces including The Laneway Rooms, Stock Room, and Alluvial Atrium, perfect for corporate meetings, conferences, and social gatherings.
Sheraton Melbourne
Nestled inthe picturesque Paris End of Collins Street, Sheraton Melbourne Hotel welcomes you to a truly distinctive travel experience. Our ideal downtown location places you at the heart of the CBD, with its charming restaurants, cafes and attractions.
Element Melbourne Richmond
Element by Westin Melbourne Richmond is an eco-conscious hotel located along the Yarra River and Trail, close to Melbourne’s CBD.
Embracing the property’s panoramic views of the city and local surroundings, Element offers versatile meeting spaces that cater to everything from conferences and workshops to private dinners and cocktail events.
Melbourne Marriott Hotel
Melbourne Marriott is ideally located in the heart of the Melbourne CBD, central to the Theatre District and some of the best shopping in Melbourne.
This iconic hotel offers a range of experiences including award-winning M Bar, modern Australian cuisine at Essence restaurant, fully equipped fitness and recreation facilities as well as spacious rooms with plush bedding.
AC Hotel by Marriott Melbourne Southbank
At AC Hotel by Marriott Melbourne Southbank, we put effort into the details and experiences that really matter to create a comfortable, elegant and unobtrusive experience that lets you maximise your enjoyment and efficiency. The events spaces are perfectly precise with everything you need, and iconic city skyline views to match.
Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands
At Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands we are transforming the meetings and events experience with engaging technology, flexible environments geared towards small team gatherings, breakout discussions, and blended social and business get togethers all designed to inspire collaboration and creativity.
DoubleTree by Hilton Melbourne
Where the little things mean everything. At DoubleTree Melbourne team building packages are carefully curated by our dedicated coordinator, we will help make your event a success while you embrace the luxury of staying opposite the iconic Flinders Street Station.
Hilton Melbourne
Centrally located in the heart of the central business district, Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street is the pinnacle of art and design highlighting old-world charm Architecturally restored heritage-listed building that previously housed the Equity Chambers (1931), a treasured city landmark ideal for your next team building event, conference, accommodation and bespoke dining options.
Captain Melville
Ideally situated at the Northern edge of Melbourne CBD, with convenient public transport links and parking facilities nearby, Captain Melville offers the perfect venue for events.
Our historical house features Melbourne’s best self-contained function spaces including an alluring indoor courtyard, cosy front bar, upstairs PDR, and an unexampled balcony bar.
Mission to Seafarers
The enchanting Arts and Crafts style design of the heritage-listed building at 717 Flinders Street, Docklands offers a unique venue for functions and events of all styles and sizes.
Resplendent following extensive renovations in 2019, it features a sunbathed Spanish-mission style courtyard full of rustic charm, a lush beer garden, historic chapel, the magnificent Norla Dome, and the large Main Hall – the possibilities are endless.
Collins Square Hospitality
Enjoy a range of premium fitted, multi-functional event spaces, full of natural light and equipped with the latest audio-visual technology.
No matter the event brief, the full in-house kitchen and onsite dedicated event staff are here to create an unparalleled experience for you and your teams.
Westin Melbourne
Filled with natural light, our 11 flexible indoor and outdoor event spaces cater to all briefs and group sizes. From small, executive meetings to full-scale conferences, and social cocktail events, our dedicated team of planners will help you design the perfect event. Backed by exceptional hospitality, carefully curated menus, and state-of-the-art technology, your event will rise above the rest with Westin.
The Timber Yard
The Timber Yard is a landmark Melbourne venue of unprecedented size and event flexibility. The site has been restored, remaining true to its heritage of second-hand timber storage and fabrication. The Timber Yard is home to four unique event spaces. Among these is a 1,000sqm lush turfed outdoor area perfect for a wedding ceremony, product launch or cocktail-style event. The back of the property hosts a 1,400sqm warehouse space suited to any type of event, big or small. Both of these spaces can host up to 1,500 guests seated or standing. The Workshop and The Wood Store are more intimate spaces built from reclaimed timber, and old steel.
Catholic Leadership Centre
The Catholic Leadership Centre is a world class conference and learning facility for professional learning programs and executive courses to support Catholic education and key agencies. Conveniently located in the heart of East Melbourne, the centre features purpose-built learning spaces for contemporary adult learning, supported by the latest conferencing technology.
Melbourne Office
Level 8, Unit 805/220 Collins St
Phone: 1300 28 29 63
Mobile: +61 418 591 921
melbourne@corporatechallenge.com.au
South East Suburbs Office
Unit 31001/ 31 South Corporate Ave, Rowville VIC 3178
Phone: 1300 28 29 63
Mobile: +61 418 591 921
melbourne@corporatechallenge.com.au
your local team
With offices in the city and the South East Suburbs, Corporate Challenge Events has the industry know-how and contacts to plan and produce “an event for every occasion” anywhere in Victoria.
Alene Lee
Vic Manager
Meet Alene, a people-person with a knack for creating positive experiences.
Starting with Corporate Challenge Events as a Casual Event Assistant, Alene quickly upskilled to become an Event Facilitator. Within 12 months Alene was offered the role of State Manager, Victoria. Now Alene gets to assist, facilitate, and manage a small team. Alene’s favourite parts of her roles are the ability to create a positive experience from point of enquiry right through to delivering the event and post event communication. Alene enjoys engaging with clients, peers, charities, and venues, all while ensuring every event shines.
Together Everyone Achieves More
Sam Cooper
Event Manager
Introducing Coops, an experienced and people-oriented event planner. He brings a wealth of experience from his time in the outdoor education field, having worked for three seasons in the United States and six months in New Zealand. Coops holds a BSC in geography which has come in handy with all his travels! In the events industry, Coops is a seasoned professional. When his not boosting positive team cultures he has a strong commitment to non-profit events. Most recently, he planned, organised and completed a 51KM sponsored walk which raised $8,000 for cancer charities. He prides himself on participating in many NFP events and overall he has raised over $17K for charities across the globe. Coops brings this passion and dedication to every event, super charging teams all across Victoria.
Together Everyone Achieves More
Taleah Duff
Event Manager
Taleah is an adventurer at heart!
She loves to travel and explore new cultures, having recently returned from seven months in New Zealand working at a YMCA camp teaching children the power of play, and then seven months backpacking around the UK.
Taleah started working at CCE in July 2021 and spent most of her lockdown linking workplace teams through online team events, her personal favourite being online Bingo! Now she’s excited to be out on face to face events and reconnecting teams all over Australia. Taleah loves meeting people from all over the world and hearing about their different cultures and lifestyles. She has a Cert 3 in fitness and loves spending her time off in the great outdoors hiking, camping and adventuring.
Together Everyone Achieves More
— dont take our word for it
Testimonials
The team at Corporate Challenge Events were great to work with. The process to book them was simple and easy. On the day, they brought the vibes to ensure all our team had a fun time. Taleah and Sam were amazing!
-McCain
Sam was an amazing host for our team building exercise. The team had a memorable day filled with lots of fun, energy and laughs. Sam was organised, timely and confident when leading our team through activities. The team loved seeing the Heart Kids children we were donating Lego boxes to. Thank you again for a fun and memorable afternoon.
-Russell Kennedy Lawyers
Sam from Corporate Challenge ran a wonderful survivor session with our team. The team were motivated, engaged and focused.
Thank you Sam!
-Remedy Drinks
I’ve been meaning to reach out for the last few days, so my apologies for taking some time to come back to you since our event with Coops last week.
I want to say a huge THANK YOU!! Coops was a fantastic facilitator and our team had such a great time together. The feedback that I have received has been really positive and the chance to support a local charity is fantastic.
I appreciate being able to run this session with the team and just wanted to pass on my gratitude.
-Seek
We had a fantastic session with Corporate Challenge, specifically Anita, who led our team through the Belbin workshop. The learnings around our personal profiles and how to best leverage certain profiles in the workplace were so insightful for both the management team, but also all team members individually. A week later and we’re still discussing the findings and will be implementing some changes in the way we collaborate in future as a result. Anita was also great to deal with, really organised and responsive and made the whole process really easy.
-Theory Crew
— what sets us apart
our promise to you
Price Beat Guarantee
We will beat any comparable quote!
Satisfaction Guarantee
If you’re not satisfied; expect a refund!
FUN Guarantee
Your team has fun or money back guarantee!
— process
it’s as easy as 1, 2, 3!
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Lets Connect
Don’t settle for a one-size-fits-all approach. Contact us for a proposal that’s tailored to your team’s objectives. We’ll take the time to understand your needs and come up with a plan that helps you achieve your goals.
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Preparation is Key
One of the best parts about working with us is that we take care all the details so you can just show up and have fun. Your dedicated coordinator will help plan an awesome team day for everyone, choose activities they’ll love doing together, then make sure everything goes smoothly from start to finish!
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Let The Games Begin!
Forget work for a minute—it’s time to have some serious fun! In our programs, you’ll laugh, let loose, and bond with your teammates like never before. Are you up for the challenge?