Conferences / Venues / Downlands College
Situated in a superb location in the regional city of Toowoomba at the centre of a prosperous rural community, Downlands provides a full range of facilities often found only in large cities, yet the College is in a peaceful setting of beautiful avenues, parks and gardens.
Nestled in 38 hectares of beautifully landscaped grounds, with historic buildings and modern facilities, including a performing arts centre; dance, drama and film studios; indoor sports centre; flourishing Rural Centre; seven ovals; and a heated 50m outdoor pool. Downlands is a unique and rewarding venue for conferences, events and functions of all kinds.
Our facilities are available for hire after school hours, over the weekend and during School holiday periods, subject to availability. For further information or to arrange a site inspection please contact our Services Manager, Sue Dunsdon on 4696 9500
Meeting room capacity:
Venue | Theatre | Classroom | Dining | Cocktail |
Tudor Hall | 0 | 0 | 240 | 240 |
Graham Centre | 800 | 0 | 300 | 400 |
Upper Hyland | 200 | 100 | 0 | 0 |
Chapel | 150 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Meeting facilities:
Downlands College can cater for 800 delegates theatre style in the Graham Centre and 240 in the beautiful Tudor Hall.
The Graham Centre features a stage and polished wooden floor. The superb Tudor Hall is fashioned with oval silky oak windows and antique lighting to create an evocative scene. There is a delightful chapel on site complimented by an outstanding stained glass window feature.
The College has manicured lawns and extensive and elegant grounds, perfect for photography or for indulging in champagne and canapes. Catering is available on-site.
Technical/AV:
- Stage with audio and lighting systems
- Data projector with large screens each side of stage
- Internet access
Catering:
On-site catering is available to suit every need.
Disabled facilities:
Wheelchair access to the Graham Centre, Tudor Hall and some accommodation.
Parking:
On-site parking is available.
Other facilities:
Downlands College is well equipped with sporting facilities, including:
- 7 sporting ovals
- 6 tennis courts
- Sports centre accommodates two full netball courts and multi-marked courts
- Outdoor netball courts
- Fully equipped gym
- Olympic length outdoor heated swimming pool
- Cricket nets and pitches
- Rural Centre complete with first class cattle yards.
Downlands College 72 Ruthven St Toowoomba Queensland 4350
Downlands College
72 Ruthven Street, Harlaxton QLD, Australia