This quiet, stylish corporate centre includes an attractive lounge with bay views and several fully equipped boardrooms. Whether you’re planning a corporate meeting, workshop or team planning day, GCC has an event space to fit your needs.
GCC contains three boardroom-style meeting rooms can seat 8-16 people, an attractive lounge area and one multipurpose seminar room with expansive Corio Bay views that can seat up to 20 people, with an additional 10 observers.
All our meeting rooms have Wi-Fi, an LCD screen, a whiteboard, in-room PC, VGA and HDMI connections, videoconferencing capabilities and a flip chart available. The Seminar Room also has a video projector and electronic whiteboard.
If you need a few nights' accommodation in Geelong, our apartments offer central, quality accommodation at affordable rates. It’s just a short walk from the waterfront, all major transport links and the Geelong CBD.
We’ve partnered with The Waterfront Pantry to provide a range of catering options and packages to suit your specific needs. The Pantry offer catering to suit every event, including wholesome and plentiful conference packages, roving cocktail menus, fun food stations and delicious dining options.
Deakin is the #1 Victorian university for facilities and resources. Our dedicated events team is here to provide expert guidance and support every step of the way – from the initial concept to the final execution. We work collaboratively with you to ensure your event is delivered with the utmost professionalism and care.
Book a room by visiting the corporate centre booking portal.
The GCC is located in Deakin's Geelong Waterfront Campus, one hour's drive west from Melbourne's CBD and just 20 minutes from Avalon Airport.
The closest train station to GCC is Geelong Train Station and it takes about 15 minutes to walk from the station to Deakin’s Geelong Waterfront Campus. Plan your journey on the Public Transport Victoria (PTV) website.
Various bus routes operate in Geelong, connecting the train station and other parts of the city to the Waterfront. Look for buses that specifically mention the Waterfront area.
Deakin Geelong Waterfront Campus is an hour’s drive from Melbourne CBD, depending on traffic.
Street parking is available with metered parking around the campus, as well as various free hourly (2, 3 and 4-hour) parking along Western Beach Road.
Car parking on campus is limited and in high demand. CellOPark is our pay-as-you-go system. You can create a CellOPark account and buy a ticket through the app.
Follow these steps to easily navigate your way to our reception at Collins Square.
Enter from the Sally Walker Building, entrance on Cunningham Street
Make your way across the John Hay Courtyard to Building AD
Take the lift to Level 4 and walk across the lobby to the GCC lounge.
Have a question about booking your upcoming event? Email our friendly team or call +61 3 5227 8511.
Visit us
Level 4, Building AD – Sally Walker Building, Deakin Waterfront Campus, Geelong Victoria 3220
Opening hours
Monday–Friday
9am–5pm
