At Avica, you can do as much or a little as you would like: Stroll through the grounds or laze by our luxury pool, surrounded by lush tropical palms and colourful gardens: Lie back and listen to the calls of lorikeets and parrots as they wing overhead in a blaze of colour, or picnic in privacy by the shores of our tranquil lake. Accommodation at Avica Resort Avica's 20 luxury suites accommodate no more than 40 guests at any one time. Our guests are cosseted in comfort and experience the friendliness and warmth of our genuine hospitality, along with our traditional, caring service attention to even the smallest detail. Sophisticated, romantic, discreet, luxurious. Each air-conditioned suite has its own private spa and luxury king-sized bed and each enjoys expansive views of the lake and rainforest ranges beyond. All suites are equipped with their own mini bar, DVD player and ISD telephone and modem lines. Thoughtful touches include fresh flowers, luxury robes and slippers, quality bathroom toiletries, bathbombs, hairdryers and current magazines. Queensland's Gold Coast is undoubtedly one of the world's most exciting destinations. Magnificent beaches, world-class entertainment, attractions to suit every interest and superb climate all year round. Avica is the perfect honeymoon venue. Just minutes from all of the Gold Coast's holiday attractions, this luxury boutique resort waits to pamper you in its secluded surroundings. With only 20 luxury suites, Avica offers you • Unequalled privacy and personal service • A luxury pool, tennis courts and outdoor spa • Table tennis and pool table on our scenic upstairs terrace • Superb views from every suite • Beautiful gardens and parklike grounds • Our own private room spa • Luxury king sized beds • 24-hour room service • Mini bar service • In-house DVD You will also experience 5-star service and international taste sensations in our very special a la carte restaurant and dining rooms. Avica. Simply Perfect!

Weddings

Avica Weddings and Resort, one of the world's finest wedding, reception and honeymoon venues, offers a unique, world-class wedding experience. The sandstone chapel is comfortably air-conditioned and seats up to 100 guests. The altar overlooks the resort's private lake, while the panelled entry doors, pipe organ, hand-crafted timber pews and a delightful bell tower combine to create a perfect setting for a perfect day. If you would prefer a more casual wedding, Avica's extensive gardens, pretty gazebos and lakeside settings offer a wide range of enchanting options. Importantly, your privacy is assured. You'll share your special day with just your close friends and family. Couples travel from around the world to experience the joy and excitement of being married in our beautiful location. Imagine being married in one of the world's most romantic gardens: a private haven, where superbly tended flower gardens and the canopies of majestic trees ring with the sweet calls of sub-tropical birdlife. Avica's lush gardens and parklands are the perfect setting for an intimate outdoor wedding. You can be married in an enchanting English garden, in the shade of an old gum tree, on the shores of our tranquil lake, or in one of several beautiful gazebos, each surrounded by its own unique views and fragrant floral bouquets. Here, the romance of your wedding day will last forever! Avica's elegant wedding coach is a reproduction of Queen Elizabeth II's royal coronation coach. Drawn by two magnificent white horses, it is fully enclosed for all weather use, comfortably seats up to 4 people, and comes complete with our experienced and fully uniformed driver and footman. You will ride in comfort and make a truly royal entrance as you arrive at the chapel. While most horse-drawn carriages are suspended on elliptic or semi-elliptic leaf springs, this coach incorporates a "Royal" suspension, comprising four independent springs that allow the coach to 'float' in the air. This system was developed especially for the Royal Mews in England and is used in each of the Queen's horse-drawn carriages. Avica's timeless elegance and tasteful decor influences every aspect of the resort, including our Lakeview Restaurant and three private reception rooms. The main restaurant area seats up to 80, while each reception room accommodates up to 20. Each facility enjoys expansive views over the resort's private lake and the rainforest mountain ranges beyond. We'll even theme these rooms to suit your own wishes or personality. The acclaimed Executive Chef, Alan Jane has developed a tempting selection of local and international dishes, all complemented by special range of carefully cellared wines. Every culinary adventure is an experience to remember and our experienced staff will assist with your every wish. Avica Weddings and Resort offers a range of wedding reception styles to suit your individual taste and budget.

Conferences and Meetings

Avica is the perfect venue for small conferences, seminars and corporate workshops. Most luxury hotels and resorts are designed to cater for upwards of 100 delegates, so they're not really geared to handle today's smaller, more intimate groups. Depending upon individual seating arrangements, Avica's main conference room accommodates between 10 and 50 delegates. State of the art audio-visual presentation facilities are available and three additional break out rooms, each seating between 10 and 20 people, may be reserved for workshop use, or as private meeting rooms. Avica prides itself on the standard of food and dining room service, which we believe is unequalled anywhere on the Gold Coast. Participants have the use of the resort's swimming pool and tennis courts and world-class golf courses are within easy walking distance. Optional massage and spa facilities are also available. Avica is just 15 minutes by car from the heart of all of the Gold Coast's action and specially tailored partner excursions can be arranged as required.

Beauty Salon For the ultimate pampering experience, why not indulge in Avica's exclusive Beauty Salon? Whether you're staying with Avica for a relaxing weekend, or preparing for the most important day of your life, you'll be pampered by professionally trained and qualified staff who'll attend to your every need. Facilities include three specially designed hair and make-up rooms, where only the finest Jurlique products are used. Our staff will also assist you with facials, manicures, waxing and a wide selection of massages to suit your every desire.

Avica Spa

Avica Spa, set in 116 hectares of award winning gardens and parklands, specialises in side-by-side treatments with friends and couples using botanicals, fruits, earth and sea minerals gathered from the far reaches of the Australian continent. AVICA spa is a world-class facility offering privacy, luxury and total tranquillity. Your journey starts the moment you step inside the octagonal conservatory - the calming aroma of essential oils, the serene ambience and a warm and inviting smile. A haven of relaxation and revitalization unmatched on the Gold Coast, awaits you.

Location
Corner Gooding Drive and Boowaggan Road, Merrimac, Gold Coast

Just minutes from the heart of Australia's exciting Gold Coast, the world's first luxury boutique resort designed specifically to cater for weddings, honeymoons and romantic interludes waits to pamper you in its secluded surrounds.