Looking for the perfect 21st birthday party venue?
It is a major birthday and calls for a major celebration. Your 21st birthday is a huge milestone. Let’s talk about the best tips to kickoff this special day!
Décor
Make your 21st birthday party venue classy yet sassy! If you want a more elaborate space, hang ribbons, flowers and use sophisticated table centerpieces. If the party is during the day it will have a crisp, yet playful feel with tons of natural sunlight pouring in. If it’s an evening event then ribbons, flowers and ambient lighting will make it very romantic and grown up.
Colors
This milestone birthday should be kept exciting and fun! Don’t shy away from vivid colors. Try fun combinations to pep up your birthday party venue!
Music
Don’t forget to make a playlist! It’s your big 21 and you want to make sure the music creates the birthday vibes you want. Throw in some oldies for the grownups along with your favorite hits.
Make it interactive
Get a geofilter for your big day! Then friends can use it on snapchat when they post during your party!! Another idea is to create a hashtag that friends can use on Instagram photos. This will make it super easy to see all the fun your guests had at your 21st birthday bash.
More traditions
Another 21 birthday party idea is a birthday “shot book”. The birthday girl chooses 21 of her closest friends to each create a page for the shot book which is essentially a scrapbook. Each friend decorates their shot book page with pictures of them and the birthday girl, stickers, glitter and fun captions. Then each page is given to the birthday girl to add to her book. Wondering the meaning behind the name “shot book”…friends can buy the birthday girl a drink/shot and then they write the drink type on the specific page that friend made.
Find out more about Victoria Park’s 21st birthday party venue packages or call 07 3252 0666 to speak to our friendly team today!
It’s birthday party time! Not everyone loves to bring attention to becoming older. But after all, age is just a number AND another birthday gives you an excuse to have a celebration. Are you turning 30, 40, 50 or 60 this year? Get ready to have the best milestone party yet! Any year is an incredible reason to celebrate your new age at Brisbane. Plan a birthday party dinner for your 30th, 40th, 50th or 60th at a venue, or get on the wild side with one of these creative birthday theme ideas:
Birthday Party Ideas for any venue
Happy 30th Birthday!
“Everything I know I learned after I was thirty.” – Georges Clemenceau
Your thirties are an opportunity to continue the fun of your twenties! But with MORE smarts and MORE confidence because you know so much more about yourself and life. This calls for celebration! Consider a fun party theme with bright, vibrant colors for your birthday party venue to symbolize your young, spunky day!
Yay 40th Birthday!
“You’re not forty, you’re eighteen, with twenty-two years worth of experience.” – Author Unknown
Forty, fun and fabulous! A Brisbane birthday is perfect to go all out! Consider a cocktail party with yummy appetizers and signature cocktails. OR add a more humorous touch to the bash with an “Over the Hill” themed party. At the birthday party venue use silly decorations to bring emphasis to the theme. Give out party favor candy with funny labels: write “denture glue” on gum or candy dots as “miracle hair growth.”
Hey 50th Birthday!
“Forty is the old age of youth; fifty is the youth of old age.” – French Proverb
This milestone birthday is BIG! Celebrate the half decade you have lived! This birthday should be personal and creative. One great idea is a slideshow or scrapbook with pictures ranging from childhood, to graduation, to family and more. Make the party venue extra fun with karaoke that all your guests can join in. Play the oldies and some modern tunes for the younger crowd.
Celebrate your 60th Birthday!
“Birthdays are good for you. Statistics show that the people who have the most live the longest.” – Reverend Larry Lorenzoni
Make this bash festive and exciting with a spectacular 60th birthday theme! What about focusing on the decade of the birthday holder’s birth? Play music from the 1950s a.k.a. the days of Rock’n’Roll and Sock Hops. Guitars, poodle skirts and jukeboxes all fit into the theme. Guests will love a birthday party function room set back in the days of Elvis. No matter what, just have fun with this great milestone birthday!
View Victoria Park’s milestone Birthday Party Packages or call our team on 07 3252 0666 for a tailored quotation today!
Jake McLeod lit up the Creek Course at Thirteenth Beach Golf Links firing a course record 11-under 61 to lead the Oates Vic Open.
Teeing off the 10th, McLeod got off to a quiet start but felt his game was on track to produce a low round.
With two birdies and a bogey in his opening six holes, his round ignited with a birdie at the par-4 16th which he quickly followed with an eagle at the par-5 17th before rounding out his first nine holes with a birdie.
After 14 holes the 22-year-old Queenslander was 6-under the card before he finished his round in a flurry, going birdie, eagle, birdie, birdie he signed for a 61 and the second round lead.
“It’s the first course record for me so I am stoked. I played unbelievably today, hit the ball so well and rolled in some putts too,” said McLeod.
“I was only 1-under through six and I was still feeling good but I wasn’t expecting anything, I had a couple of eagles and those three last holes really helped.
“In the first six I was hitting it close, I just made a bogey, other than that I was rolling it nicely and feeling really confident and hitting it pure.
“I hit it close to about 2 feet on 16 for birdie, and then rolled in a 20 footer on 17 for eagle. That got me going with 10 to play.”
2016 was McLeod’s first full season on the ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia, he finished 32nd on the Order of Merit thanks to a runner-up finish at the South Pacific Open and top-25 finishes at the Emirates Australian Open and Australian PGA Championship.
With full status on his home Tour, McLeod’s confidence is growing, evident in his top-10 finish at the season opening Victorian PGA Championship and his performance today.
“The last few months have been pretty good for me. I think mentally I am a little better, my course strategy is a lot better and I am sticking to my game plan and feeling very confident,” added McLeod, who still isn’t used to the limelight.
“I saw you all (media) coming out there and I got a little nervous but I managed to hang on there in the end.
“It will be exciting to be in the final group, maybe, it depends how the boys go this afternoon, it would be a good experience.”
While he waits to see what will unfold in the second session of round two, McLeod will be relaxing in Barwon Heads.
“I am pretty nervous and pumped at the moment but it’s exciting,” added McLeod.
“I will go get my ice-cream this afternoon, down at Barwon Heads, there is a good joint down there and then try to chill out.”
Watch Jake’s post round interview
This article first appeared on the PGA of Australia website
https://www.pga.org.au/news/pga-tour-aus/vic-open/leader-mcleod-on-cloud-9-at-the-oates-vic-open
Brisbane’s Best Trivia Night
Get quizzical at the Victoria Park Bistro on Trivia night! Every week the Bistro puts on a special menu and a $50 Bistro gift card is up for grabs. Themed trivia rounds are prepared and announced each week, including a few questions prepared by the last winning team.
As the seasons change, so do our foodie palettes. Luckily for us… new and exciting flavours beckon as we enter Brisbane’s cooler months.
The Victoria Park Bistro’s autumn menu is now in full swing featuring ridiculously delicious and hearty Breakfast dishes. With fresh produce picked from Victoria Park’s very own backyard, you can trust that your next meal will be finger licking good as well as nourishing.
A local favourite already, the Bistro’s house smoked salmon with peppers, baked eggs, finger lime soured cream, fennel and rye toast is a must.
The list goes on with the Bistro’s “Eggs and Soldiers” with sourdough, Mt Cotton mushrooms with scrambled eggs and corn and zucchini cauliflower “cous cous”, Avocado and poached eggs with garden herbs, Middle Eastern fruit toast with chestnut butter and more on the autumn menu.
To balance out the savoury with some sweet, try Chef’s “Pain perdu” French toast with macadamia ice cream, honeycomb and rhubarb. Remember though to leave some room for Chef’s garden herb hash and buttered greens – yum!
The food will certainly not disappoint and we are sure you will be back again to try out more flavours soon. So if you’re in search of a new breakfast hotspot, the Victoria Park Bistro should be your number one choice. A one of a kind venue where you can enjoy the early morning sun served with picturesque view of Brisbane’s city skyline.
Victoria Park Bistro is located at the top of the Victoria Park Golf Complex, open every day for breakfast from 7am to 11am. Click here to view the Bistro’s latest menus.
Victoria Park’s Giant Games are back, and they’re bringing the fun! Get your gang ready because we’ve expanded our family-friendly facilities!
Calling all mini champs aged 3 to 12 – we’ve got an exciting lineup of games and activities just for you! Picture this: Giant Jenga, Giant Connect Four, Cornhole, Checkers plus a Jumping Castle! Every weekend, starting from 9 am to 4 pm*, get set for an epic adventure filled with laughter, and unforgettable moments. See you there!
Don’t forget to keep checking back to our website for a host of new activities in the future and remember to plan your visit. The Bistro has lots of yummy food on the menu to order, including a kid’s breakfast, lunch and dinner menu. Victoria Park has free car-parking for all visitors.
*Victoria Park’s Games area is open on weekends from 9am – 4pm
*Jumping Castle running weekends from 11am – 4pm
The Schweppes City of Brisbane Pro Am at Victoria Park, in conjunction with the PGA Australia, attracted an incredible field of both professionals and amateurs. In its fourth year, the Schweppes City of Brisbane Pro Am is fast becoming one of the most talked about pro-ams on the Sunshine Swing, with plenty of professionals looking forward to this event each year.
Former US PGA Tour star Michael Sim carded an extraordinary 9-under par to claim this year’s Victoria Park Cup. With a shaky start to the round, Sim found himself 1 over through 6, but came back strong after firing two eagles and a birdie over the next 4 holes.
In the amateur field we saw some strong competition for first place in the afternoon field, with Mukhtar Basha being victorious. Local favourite, Rob Ferrier, was pipped at the post this year in the sponsors division with Mic Uebergang from Carlton United Brewing taking the crown.
There were plenty of on-course offerings throughout the day provided by Victoria Park and our wonderful sponsors. As always, Schweppes had the icy cold refreshments covered, with Asahi flying the flag for those looking for something a little harder on the 7th tee block. Everyone’s favourites, the lolly bar on the 16th and IL Centro’s famous duck pies on the 13th, were definitely a hit (sorry to anyone who missed out!).
To cap off an unbelievable day out on the cast we held the Asahi Long Drive Competition, which saw professional and amateurs fire a few shots off the top of our Marquee Deck. If you didn’t get the chance to swing by this time to see all the action, be sure to pop it in your diary for next year.
We would like to say thank you to all of our generous sponsors, the players on the day, and to everyone that contributed to making the 2016 Schweppes City of Brisbane Pro Am an outstanding day for all involved.
2016 Schweppes City of Brisbane Pro Am Results
Click here to read about Michael Sim’s win
Click here to view the amateur morning field results
Click here to view the amateur afternoon field results
A big thank you to our platinum sponsor:
Schweppes Australia | 1800 244 054
A big thank you to our silver sponsor:
Bank of Queensland | 1300 557 272
A big thank you also to all of our supporting sponsors:
Di Bella Coffee | 1800 5529 9499
Queensland Paint Supplies | 07 5493 2088
Quality Food Services | 07 3354 8300
Golf Cars International | 07 5529 9499
CUB (Carlton & United Breweries) | 132 337
Asahi Premium Beverages | 03 8369 0300
Queensland Reef & Beef | 07 3278 0600
Cellarbrations | 07 3489 3600
River City Displays | 07 3376 8166
Greenway Turf Supplies | 1800 199 885
IL Centro | 07 3221 6090
Victoria Park Golf Learning Centre
The Golf Learning Centre is an innovative golf coaching facility complete with industry leading technology, equipment and golf coaches. Set to be one of the best golf coaching facilities in the country, the Golf Learning Centre is an absolute must-visit for every golfer whether they are a Brisbane local or traveller.
Located just 2kms from Brisbane’s CBD, this industry-leading double storey studio features seven coaching bays armed with the latest technology including high speed cameras, Trackman, Force Plates, Golf Swing Analysis Software for Golf Professionals (GASP), SAM Putt Lab, K-Vest and a golf fitness area all used to effectively measure, analyse and improve every aspect of the golfer’s game.
“Following extensive research and design, the Golf Learning Centre has undergone large scale renovations over the last 6 months to continue to be at the forefront of golf coaching in Australia,” said Siobhan Bickle, Victoria Park Director.
“The team at Victoria Park are always striving to be market leaders and their new Golf Learning Centre will be one of the best coaching facilities in the country,”
The integration of technology is a major game changer in the golf education world, and the Golf Learning Centre is at the forefront of this movement. Analysis of swing speed, ball flight, impact, rotation, swing path and much more are provided instantly in every golf lesson at Victoria Park. With an investment in technology such as SAM balance plates and K-vest, Victoria Park’s golf coaches are also able to provide an in-depth analysis of the golfer’s swing with pressure trace reports and sensory feedback.
“Every aspect of the golfer’s game is measurable, and with the industry leading technology and equipment our golf coaches use in lessons it is now possible to provide students with this feedback instantly,” said Siobhan Bickle.
In addition to industry leading technology, the centre is also recognised as one of the premier custom club fitting centres in Australia and houses an extensive range of equipment including top brands such as Callaway, Taylormade, PING, Titleist, Mizuno, Cobra, Wilson Staff, Nike, Srixon and Cleveland. The range covers a broad selection of tour shafts catering for fast swing speeds and a variety of choices for left-handed players, which is unique to Victoria Park as this level of access is normally limited to one-off demonstration days from product suppliers.
The game of golf has a mass following across Australia of passionate players. Whether they are the social player or the burgeoning golf pro, the Golf Learning Centre will provide Brisbane visitors a unique golf coaching experience, right in the heart of Brisbane, and will be a must-do for every avid golfer visiting Brisbane.
With six full-time PGA, ALPG and US LPGA golf coaches and three part-time coaches, the combined knowledge and skills the Victoria Park team offer provides a golf coaching experience unique to Brisbane golfers. Our experienced golf coaches teach beginners right through to elite golfers in a range of private or group sessions.
Book a golf lesson in the learning centre today!
Golf Lesson Options
In November 2016, Victoria Park invited Brisbane residents to share their story of a day spent at Victoria Park to celebrate the precincts 85th Birthday.
Wonderful stories of life changing and fun memories created at Victoria Park over the past 85 years were submitted and 25 prize winners have now been chosen.
Share Your Story Prize Winners
Maree Ott – 1st Prize: A Party for 20 at Victoria Park – prize valued at $4,000
Helen Trifyllis – 2nd Prize – Breakfast for you and five friends – prize valued at $300
Michelle McDonald – 3rd Prize – Breakfast for you and five friends – prize valued at $300
Shannan Chandler – 4th Prize – Win a Kids Birthday Party for 10 guests – prize valued at $260
Edina McGarrigal – 5th Prize – Win a Kids Birthday Party for 10 guests – prize valued at $260
Sarah Johnston – 6th Prize – Win a family Putt Putt pass – prize valued at $64
Roslyn Connor – 7th Prize – Win a family Putt Putt pass – prize valued at $64
Aung Kyaw Hein – 8th Prize – Win a family Putt Putt pass – prize valued at $64
Jan Woods – 9th Prize – Win a family Putt Putt pass – prize valued at $64
Mich Sandow – 10th Prize – Win a family Putt Putt pass – prize valued at $64
Nicolas Ashton – 11th Prize – Win a family Putt Putt pass – prize valued at $64
Stephen B – 12th Prize – Win a family Putt Putt pass – prize valued at $64
Benjamin Williams – 13th Prize – Win a family Putt Putt pass – prize valued at $64
Hannah Edols – 14th Prize – Win a family Putt Putt pass – prize valued at $64
Cindy Grech – 15th Prize – Win a family Putt Putt pass – prize valued at $64
Charlotte White – 16th Prize – Win a Driving Range VIP key loaded with $50 credit – prize valued at $50
Emma Dyson – 17th Prize – Win a Driving Range VIP key loaded with $50 credit – prize valued at $50
Renee Hayes – 18th Prize – Win a Driving Range VIP key loaded with $50 credit – prize valued at $50
Kerryn Watt – 19th Prize – Win a Driving Range VIP key loaded with $50 credit – prize valued at $50
Samantha Delaney – 20th Prize – Win a Driving Range VIP key loaded with $50 credit – prize valued at $50
Valerie Kerr – 21st Prize – Win a Driving Range VIP key loaded with $50 credit – prize valued at $50
Annelies Venner – 22nd Prize – Win a Driving Range VIP key loaded with $50 credit – prize valued at $50
Laura Stott – 23rd Prize – Win a Driving Range VIP key loaded with $50 credit – prize valued at $50
Sally Leydon – 24th Prize – Win a Driving Range VIP key loaded with $50 credit – prize valued at $50
Jo Hyams – 25th Prize – Win a Driving Range VIP key loaded with $50 credit – prize valued at $50
Visit and Win Winner
To celebrate Victoria Park also ran an on-site promotion whereby anyone who visited had the chance to win a $300 gift card to celebrate the precincts 85th birthday. Congratulations to Kerry Dawson who has won this promotion and a $300 gift card!
The Victoria Park team thanks everyone who helped us celebrate our 85th Birthday and hope to welcome you back to our destination of truly amazing experiences again soon.