Gatton Campus
Motel, Conferences & Catering
GATTON SHORT-STAY ACCOMMODATION
UQ Gatton offers short-stay accommodation options if you’re on-site for a conference or need overnight accommodation while your animal is receiving veterinary care.
GATTON CAMPUS MOTEL
The Gatton Campus Motel consists of 14 rooms each containing two queen size beds and is best for short-term accommodation.
Rooms for hire:
• 3 family rooms
(2 queen beds and a pull out lounge)
• 11 double rooms (2 queen beds)
Included in rooms:
- Air-conditioning and television
- All linen
- Kitchenette – fridge, kettle & toaster, tea & coffee
- Hair dryer, iron & ironing board
- Motel features:
- Separate kitchenette on ground floor / Free laundry / An adjoining meeting room (CEC)
THE COTTAGE
The cottage includes a kitchen, living room, bedroom and bathroom and is suitable for longer term stays (7 nights or more) and is fully self-contained. It is ideal for visiting academics or international students completing an internship.
Features:
- Bedroom has two queen beds
(linen supplied) - One fold-out lounge in the living room
- Kitchenette (all cooking utensils supplied)
- Air-conditioning and television
- Bathroom and laundry
UQ Res HALLS OF RESIDENCE ACCOMMODATION
Conference accommodation in the UQ Res Halls of Residence is only available during the University semester breaks in January, February, June, July, and December and is perfect for large conference groups.
Rooms for hire:
- 436 rooms – including 14 double and
- 16 single air-conditioned rooms.
Features:
- Laundry facilities
- BBQ area
- Common room with a TV and pool table
- Shared bathroom facilities
- Meals served in the Dining Hall –
(breakfast, lunch and dinner) pre booked
Conferences at UQ Gatton
Talk to us about how we can help with facilities, catering and short-term accommodation for your next conference.
We also offer venues for special events, including weddings, formals, education groups and sports teams. Contact us to learn more or book a venue.
available buildings &
rooms for hire
Foundation Building
The heritage-listed Foundation Building was constructed in 1896. It is ideal for short courses, conferences, meetings, presentations, weddings, and formal dinners. A small chapel (seating 25 people) is located near the building and is perfect for anyone planning a wedding on campus.
Rooms for hire:
- Function room: Seating for approximately 40 people
- Northern room: Seating for approximately 35 people
- Board room: Seating for approximately 20 people
Features:
- Air-conditioning
- Kitchenette available in the Northern room
- Standard white board, fixed Audio/Visual screen – plug and play (laptop not supplied)
- Wide wrap-around verandahs
- Tables and chairs available. Set up can be arranged by Conference Unit by request.
THE homestead
The Homestead was built in 1897 as the Principal’s residence. It is ideal for short courses, training, seminars and smaller meetings.
Rooms for hire:
- Lecture room: Seating for approximately 30 people
- Meeting room: Suitable for small groups and workshops
Features:
- Wide verandahs
- White board, projector, screen, TV/Video/DVD
- Air-conditioning
- Inter-changeable desks (Meeting room)
- Entrance and private round-about, parking
The Elton Burns Recreation Building
The Elton Burns Recreation Building (Multi Purpose Hall) is perfect for short courses, conferences, exhibits, and dances.
Rooms for hire:
- • Large hall with concrete floor: Seating for approximately 500 people
Features:
- Open floor plan: 589 m2
- Wheel chair access
- Wide entrance doors for large machinery
- Good ventilation and lighting
- Portable stage
- Suitable for partitioning off display booths
- Canteen, courtyard and bar area
Peter Roberts Continuing Education Centre
The Peter Roberts Continuing Education Centre is connected to the Gatton Campus Motel by a walkway and is perfect for short courses, conferences, meetings, and presentations.
Rooms for hire:
- Lecture room: Seating for approximately 30 people
- Meeting room: Suitable for small groups and workshops
Features:
- Courtyard/Pergola, wheel chair access
- White board, projector, screen, TV/Video/DVD
- Entrance/Foyer, Kitchenette (tea and coffee making facilities)
Catering services
Serving the Campus since 1998, the Halls of Residence in conjunction with Compass Group invite you to sample our mouth-watering menu, as prepared by our very own functions chef.
Here in the picturesque University of Queensland Gatton Campus, we offer a distinctly rural atmosphere and specialise in an array of functions with meals prepared by our own functions chef.
- Conferences
- Short Courses
- Serviced Functions
- Packed Lunches
- Deliveries
- Pick-ups
If you have any enquires you can contact us on:
P: (07) 5460 1489
F: (07) 5460 1498
E: [email protected]
Please Note: A $6.00 service fee applies to all deliveries. Surcharges apply after 5pm weekdays 5%, Saturday 10%, Sunday 15%. Public holiday surcharge. Please contact [email protected] for a quote.
Ready to get started?
Catering orders need to be booked and confirmed 72 business hours (3) working days in advance of your function date. We will endeavour to assist with late requests, but please be aware that alternative products may need to be substituted. These options will be discussed with you at the time of booking.
Recreational ACTIVITIES
Include access to the UQ Sport Gatton Fitness and Aquatic Centre in your next conference.
The facilities include a 25-metre heated pool, cardio and weights gym, sporting hall, squash, netball, basketball and tennis courts, and playing ovals. This facility can be included in your conference package for an additional cost. The UQ Fitness and Aquatic Centre is open to the general public.
Tours of the campus are also an interesting option for groups during their stay. (Additional charges apply).
Contact us
UQ Gatton Motel, Conferences And Catering Enquiries.
Phone: +61 (07) 5460 1489
Fax: +61 7 5460 1498
Email: [email protected]