Stay in Melbourne for the Australasian Quilt Convention (Apr 2025)
Join fellow over-60 quilting enthusiasts for four days of fun!
Australia's premier quilting event returns to Melbourne between 10-13 April, 2025. Experience three days of quilting bliss, featuring a stunning quilt show along with an exceptional lineup of hands-on classes.
This package includes central Melbourne accommodation with daily breakfast, a three-day event pass, and a welcome dinner to get to know your fellow travellers!
Whether you’re an avid quilter or simply appreciate fine craftsmanship, this quilt show in Melbourne offers something for everyone. With its accessibility, engaging displays, and vibrant atmosphere, it’s an unmissable outing for anyone looking for a unique experience.
Event Highlights:
- Quilt Show: The show is the centerpiece of the convention, showcasing a stunning collection of quilts from Australia and around the world. The annual AQC Challenge is always a highlight, and this year’s theme, On the Map, promises to deliver even more breathtaking creations that blur the line between craft and art.
- Expo: For those looking to shop or learn, AQC Melbourne’s expo brings together quilting retailers from far and wide. You’ll find everything from fabrics, patterns, sewing machines, and quilting supplies.
- Classes and Workshops: AQC also features workshops led by world-class quilting tutors, catering to everyone from beginners to seasoned quilters.
- 3 nights of convenient, centrally located 3-star accommodation at Mercure Welcome Melbourne
- Daily buffet breakfast
- Two-course welcome dinner to meet your fellow travellers
- Three Day Entry Ticket to the Australasian Quilt Convention from 10-12 April
Ticket Inclusions
- Entry to the Expo floor
- Entry to the Quilt Show
Your fare excludes:
- Flights to and from Melbourne (please enquire for a quote incl. airfares)
- Airport transfers
- Transfers to and from Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne (See our FAQ below for details about the free tram to and from the show)
- Individual class bookings (places can be reserved on the AQC website)
Wednesday 9 April 2025
Welcome to Melbourne! Make your way to the Mercure Welcome Melbourne hotel, where check-in begins from 2pm. Take this day to explore the vibrant city of Melbourne at your leisure. Tonight, gather with your fellow quilting enthusiasts at the hotel's Louden restaurant for dinner, where you can share your excitement and anticipation for the days ahead.
- Included Meals: Dinner
Thursday 10 April 2025
Start your day with breakfast at the hotel. It's day one of your three days at the Australiasian Quilt Convention attending various classes and exhibitions. Convention welcomes visitors from 10am to 4pm.
Enjoy your evening at your own pace, taking advantage of the central location of your hotel that offers easy access to various dining options in Melbourne.
- Included Meals: Breakfast
Friday 11 April 2025
After breakfast at the hotel, embrace your second day of your three days at the Australasian Quilt Convention attending various classes and exhibitions.
- Included Meals: Breakfast
Saturday 12 April 2025
Begin your last day with breakfast at the hotel and check out. You are welcome to leave your luggage at the hotel while you enjoy the last day at the Convention.
Before making your homeward journey, we hope you had an incredible time exploring the Australasian Quilt Convention convention alongside like-minded travellers.
- Included Meals: Breakfast
Please note: the above itinerary is subject to change without notice.
9-12 April 2025 - Only one departure
- Twin share from $529 per person
- Single travellers from $799
Please call our friendly travel team on 1300 414 198 to secure your booking today.
Event runs to 13 April 25 - please ask our call centre if you wish to extend your stay!
Please note that prices are subject to availability at time of booking and may change without notice.
Melbourne's most centrally located accommodation, Mercure Welcome Melbourne hotel is surrounded by the city's popular venues, including Emporium shopping centre, theatres, galleries, bars & restaurants, along with its own Louden Kitchen & Grill. The hotel is within easy reach of Melbourne Airport, public transport and Melbourne's many great restaurants, bars and shops.
Tastefully appointed and contemporary, guest rooms at this impressive Melbourne hotel offer everything needed for a comfortable stay.
Newly renovated, Standard Room comes with 1 Queen bed or 2 Single beds. Modern 23 square metre room, featuring a modern bathroom, smart TV, black-out curtains and convenient desk workspace. Also features climate control, tea/coffee making facilities, refrigerator, hairdryer, iron and ironing board
- Room imagery is for illustration purposes only, actual room layout, furnishing and design may vary. This is subject to availability at the time of check in.
Please note above stay is subject to availability.
Hotel check-in is available from 2pm. Check out is up to 11am.
Willing to share: One of the advantages of travelling on a dedicated group departure is that we have the ability to match solo travellers, so that you they can avoid paying the single supplement. Subject to availability of another traveller of the same gender willing to share. Please note you will have to be fully vaccinated against Covid19.
Getting to the Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne - Melbourne's Free Tram Zone operates within the CBD and stops directly out the front of the Carlton Gardens. The closest tram stop within the Free Tram Stop zone is Stop 10 Nicholson St and Victoria Parade.
TRAM - The Closest Tram route 86 or tram route 96 to Stop 11 Melbourne Museum, corner of Nicholson and Gertrude Streets
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access with ramps and lifts for ease of movement.
- Accessible toilets available throughout the venue.
- Spacious walkways, allowing for comfortable browsing without crowding.
- Plenty of seating areas to rest and recharge during your visit.
- Staff on hand to assist visitors with additional needs.
- Disability parking spaces close to the building for those driving.
Travel at 60 and supplier booking conditions apply.
Minimum number of passengers required for tour to proceed.
Non-Refundable deposit of $300 per person is required within 7 days of booking.
Final payment due no later than Friday 10 March 2025.