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Gold Fields, The Event Venue

Gold Fields
Gold Fields

This document summarizes an equestrian facility called "Gold Fields" located in Goornong, Victoria, Australia. It has 301 acres that could host various equine events. Facilities include sand and grass arenas, stabling, yards, amenities, and a graded cross-country course. Future plans include developing the space for concerts, festivals, and other outdoor events. The location is central to Victoria and near Bendigo for accommodations. The facility invites clubs and individuals to visit and discuss hosting events at the flexible venue.

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Equine Sports Breeding & Training Centre Pty Ltd A great facility for any event. 221 Campaspe Rd, Goornong, Vic 3557 Ph: 03 5432 2446 or 0417 363 710
INTRODUCTION Gold Fields as a property has been carefully planned and developed over the last six years to create one of Australias premier equine centres and one of the leading performance horse studs in Australia operating as Equine Sports Breeding (ESB). Future developments will result in a world-class centre for entertainment, accommodation, education and events. Plans for outdoor concerts, food & wine Festivals and other sporting events are currently being developed. THE LOCATION Gold Fields is ideally situated in the very centre of Victoria, just an hour and a quarter from Tullamarine Airport and only twenty minutes from Bendigo, which has ample accommodation, restaurants and attractions for the non-horsey members of the family. Only six kilometres from the nearest town, railway and major highway. Centrally located in a huge tourism and wine growing region. The mild climate and soil types are well suited to holding a winter event. THE PROPERTY Is 301 acres of attractive country nestled in its own hidden valley with abundant gum trees for shade and shelter and ample room for any event. It borders thousands of acres of State Forrest, attracting a large variety and number of native birds and wildlife. There is good road access available from N, S, E and W 2 A collection of Aboriginal scar trees is another unique feature.
With over 300 ac, there is ample space for any type of event. 3
Gold Fields Has the space, the climate, the location AND the facilities. 4
THE FACILITIES The Gold Fields Stadium Carefully designed to blend into the natural bush setting, this amazing landform has been man made from 45,000 cubic metres of rock and sculptured into three large grassed banks for seating and one for a stage, to host the following events: Concerts, Open air cinema, Food & wine or feature festivals, Rodeos, Theatre restaurant & functions, Sporting events, especially equestrian, Film sets, Displays & exhibitions, Dance fests and others. STAGE ONE Capacity to seat approximately 10,000 people Main arena is approx 100m x 75m laser level, drained and covered with a sand surface. STAGE TWO BBQ and playground areas Grassed slopes with flat areas on top for parking, exhibitors and disabled Landscaping Scenic setting with excellent viewing over entire property, including view of the entire cross- Shedding & admin block country course, water complex and cloverleaf lake. Horse washes Sponsors bank in shady prime viewing location Day yards The Bank & Stage area Surfacing to roadways Warm up arena 70m x 40m leading into 30m x 30m area Function centre with Grade 1 & 2 Cross country course, designed and built by Ewan Kellett. accommodation & education Grade 3, 4 and 5 are nearly complete. facilities. Ample parking and camping areas. Excellent access for small and heavy vehicles 5
The Arenas On 300acres there is ample space for as many dressage and competition arenas as needed. THERE ARE THREE MAIN SAND ARENAS 6
The Stadium (100m x 75m) can provide for three Olympic size sand areas; the warm up arena (70m x 40m) and the training arena (60m x 60m) They are all sand but can be converted with a suitable cover. There is plenty of flat, level grassed areas in addition to these. 7
Float Parking There is ample space for float and truck parking with two major access roads and solid ground surfaces. Stabling & yards Twenty stables are available for use in the house area. 17 yards with post and rail fencing are already constructed. A number of paddocks will also be made available to competitors. Additional portable stables and yards can also be acquired. Amenities Modern portables are more than adequate to provide sufficient toilet and shower facilities (including disabled access). There is sufficient space and access for these. Water There is ample water in the dams. Rain water can be supplied into tank storage or water tankers. Sponsors area The north bank is an ideal location for sponsors, providing first class viewing of the main arena. Shaded VIP parking is available directly behind the bank, reducing the walking distance for sponsors. The Cross Country Course Ewen Kellett has already built the Grade 1 & 2 tracks. The course is a wonderful blend of bush and open areas. The course is designed to be media and spectator friendly with the majority of the course viewable from one area including provision for disabled people. The entire course is both exciting and new. Many of the jumps are portable and so the course can be built to maximum dimensions with appropriate lengths for both Grade 1 and 2 and be in line with any requirements of the Technical Delegate for your 8 event.
Catering In addition to the above, a variety of food vans can be available during the event for competitors and spectators. There are plenty of local providers who are equipped to handle an event of this size. There are also ample supermarkets, restaurants and cafes in Bendigo which is only 20kms away. VIP Dining A marquee can be erected for VIP dining during the event. Catering and seating arrangements can be made available for judges, sponsors, stewards and delegates of the event. Electricity Generators are adequate to cater for any required lighting, power and operational needs of the event Additional help with event experience Venue host, Vanessa Hawkins also has event experience and was Event director of EQUITANA Asia Pacific in 1999 and Horsesn Bendigo in 1997. Vanessa also designed and built the Glenormiston College cross-country course and organised the opening with Bill Roycroft of this facility in conjunction with a college challenge with Marcus Oldham in 1987. Other A playground area for the younger members of the family can be made available. A bus service into Bendigo can be arranged. The trade village area of 100m x 75m can be developed to increase the activities and interest areas of the event. 9
The Cross Country Course 10
The Bush Courtyard This facility is multi functional and can accommodate 18 people in three separate buildings, two of which are self contained. It has a classroom with a large whiteboard, a large outdoor cooking and social area as well as an outdoor garden area. The buildings overlook a 60 x 60m sand arena and are in close proximity to the stables, day yards and round yard. There is also plenty of room for camping and fantastic riding through the bush or down to the river. 11
The Bush Courtyard 12
Rides out from The Bush Courtyard
PLEASE NOTE We invite clubs and individuals to visit and see the scope and flexibility that this property presents for themselves. We will endeavour to make every effort to be flexible and accommodate the needs of your event. We look forward to hearing from you. Vanessa Hawkins Gold Fields 221 Campaspe Rd Goornong Victoria 3557 P: 03 5432 2446 M: 0417 363 710 14

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Gold Fields, The Event Venue

  • 1. Equine Sports Breeding & Training Centre Pty Ltd A great facility for any event. 221 Campaspe Rd, Goornong, Vic 3557 Ph: 03 5432 2446 or 0417 363 710
  • 2. INTRODUCTION Gold Fields as a property has been carefully planned and developed over the last six years to create one of Australias premier equine centres and one of the leading performance horse studs in Australia operating as Equine Sports Breeding (ESB). Future developments will result in a world-class centre for entertainment, accommodation, education and events. Plans for outdoor concerts, food & wine Festivals and other sporting events are currently being developed. THE LOCATION Gold Fields is ideally situated in the very centre of Victoria, just an hour and a quarter from Tullamarine Airport and only twenty minutes from Bendigo, which has ample accommodation, restaurants and attractions for the non-horsey members of the family. Only six kilometres from the nearest town, railway and major highway. Centrally located in a huge tourism and wine growing region. The mild climate and soil types are well suited to holding a winter event. THE PROPERTY Is 301 acres of attractive country nestled in its own hidden valley with abundant gum trees for shade and shelter and ample room for any event. It borders thousands of acres of State Forrest, attracting a large variety and number of native birds and wildlife. There is good road access available from N, S, E and W 2 A collection of Aboriginal scar trees is another unique feature.
  • 3. With over 300 ac, there is ample space for any type of event. 3
  • 4. Gold Fields Has the space, the climate, the location AND the facilities. 4
  • 5. THE FACILITIES The Gold Fields Stadium Carefully designed to blend into the natural bush setting, this amazing landform has been man made from 45,000 cubic metres of rock and sculptured into three large grassed banks for seating and one for a stage, to host the following events: Concerts, Open air cinema, Food & wine or feature festivals, Rodeos, Theatre restaurant & functions, Sporting events, especially equestrian, Film sets, Displays & exhibitions, Dance fests and others. STAGE ONE Capacity to seat approximately 10,000 people Main arena is approx 100m x 75m laser level, drained and covered with a sand surface. STAGE TWO BBQ and playground areas Grassed slopes with flat areas on top for parking, exhibitors and disabled Landscaping Scenic setting with excellent viewing over entire property, including view of the entire cross- Shedding & admin block country course, water complex and cloverleaf lake. Horse washes Sponsors bank in shady prime viewing location Day yards The Bank & Stage area Surfacing to roadways Warm up arena 70m x 40m leading into 30m x 30m area Function centre with Grade 1 & 2 Cross country course, designed and built by Ewan Kellett. accommodation & education Grade 3, 4 and 5 are nearly complete. facilities. Ample parking and camping areas. Excellent access for small and heavy vehicles 5
  • 6. The Arenas On 300acres there is ample space for as many dressage and competition arenas as needed. THERE ARE THREE MAIN SAND ARENAS 6
  • 7. The Stadium (100m x 75m) can provide for three Olympic size sand areas; the warm up arena (70m x 40m) and the training arena (60m x 60m) They are all sand but can be converted with a suitable cover. There is plenty of flat, level grassed areas in addition to these. 7
  • 8. Float Parking There is ample space for float and truck parking with two major access roads and solid ground surfaces. Stabling & yards Twenty stables are available for use in the house area. 17 yards with post and rail fencing are already constructed. A number of paddocks will also be made available to competitors. Additional portable stables and yards can also be acquired. Amenities Modern portables are more than adequate to provide sufficient toilet and shower facilities (including disabled access). There is sufficient space and access for these. Water There is ample water in the dams. Rain water can be supplied into tank storage or water tankers. Sponsors area The north bank is an ideal location for sponsors, providing first class viewing of the main arena. Shaded VIP parking is available directly behind the bank, reducing the walking distance for sponsors. The Cross Country Course Ewen Kellett has already built the Grade 1 & 2 tracks. The course is a wonderful blend of bush and open areas. The course is designed to be media and spectator friendly with the majority of the course viewable from one area including provision for disabled people. The entire course is both exciting and new. Many of the jumps are portable and so the course can be built to maximum dimensions with appropriate lengths for both Grade 1 and 2 and be in line with any requirements of the Technical Delegate for your 8 event.
  • 9. Catering In addition to the above, a variety of food vans can be available during the event for competitors and spectators. There are plenty of local providers who are equipped to handle an event of this size. There are also ample supermarkets, restaurants and cafes in Bendigo which is only 20kms away. VIP Dining A marquee can be erected for VIP dining during the event. Catering and seating arrangements can be made available for judges, sponsors, stewards and delegates of the event. Electricity Generators are adequate to cater for any required lighting, power and operational needs of the event Additional help with event experience Venue host, Vanessa Hawkins also has event experience and was Event director of EQUITANA Asia Pacific in 1999 and Horsesn Bendigo in 1997. Vanessa also designed and built the Glenormiston College cross-country course and organised the opening with Bill Roycroft of this facility in conjunction with a college challenge with Marcus Oldham in 1987. Other A playground area for the younger members of the family can be made available. A bus service into Bendigo can be arranged. The trade village area of 100m x 75m can be developed to increase the activities and interest areas of the event. 9
  • 10. The Cross Country Course 10
  • 11. The Bush Courtyard This facility is multi functional and can accommodate 18 people in three separate buildings, two of which are self contained. It has a classroom with a large whiteboard, a large outdoor cooking and social area as well as an outdoor garden area. The buildings overlook a 60 x 60m sand arena and are in close proximity to the stables, day yards and round yard. There is also plenty of room for camping and fantastic riding through the bush or down to the river. 11
  • 13. Rides out from The Bush Courtyard
  • 14. PLEASE NOTE We invite clubs and individuals to visit and see the scope and flexibility that this property presents for themselves. We will endeavour to make every effort to be flexible and accommodate the needs of your event. We look forward to hearing from you. Vanessa Hawkins Gold Fields 221 Campaspe Rd Goornong Victoria 3557 P: 03 5432 2446 M: 0417 363 710 14