Frequently Asked Questions

Where are Karstens venues located?

Karstens venues are located in major Australian CBDs, including Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. Each venue is positioned close to transport, hotels and business districts for easy delegate access. Karstens venues

What does karstens do?

Karstens provides purpose-built conference, training and meeting venues for corporate events, workshops, seminars, board meetings, mediations and professional development programs.

What catering does Karstens offer?

Karstens offers corporate catering for meetings, training days and conferences, including morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, continuous coffee and tea, and menu options designed to support full-day events. Karstens highlights menu variety and healthy options across its venue offering.

Dies karstens offer healthy catering options?

Yes. Karstens catering can include lighter, balanced and healthy options to help attendees stay focused, energised and comfortable throughout the day.

Who started karstens?

Karstens is an Australian-owned venue business connected to the Karsten family. The business has grown into a national provider of conference, training and meeting spaces across Australia.

When did Karstens venues open?

Karstens has expanded over time across Australian CBD locations, with venues now operating in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. Adelaide is the newest venue, located at 22 King William Street. Karstens Adelaide 

What types of rooms does Karstens offer?

Karstens offers meeting rooms, training rooms, boardrooms, conference rooms, seminar rooms, mediation rooms and breakout spaces.

Are Karstens venues suitable for training days?

Yes. Karstens specialises in training rooms with flexible layouts, ergonomic chairs, AV, Wi-Fi, catering and breakout areas to support full-day learning programs.

Does karstens provide AV equipment?

Yes. Karstens venues include modern AV, presentation tools, Wi-Fi, projectors or screens, and onsite support to help meetings and events run smoothly. Karstens Brisbane

Can Karstens host hybrid meetings?

Yes. Karstens can support hybrid meetings using video conferencing, AV equipment and onsite assistance for teams with both in-room and remote attendees.

What makes Karstens different from hotels?

Karstens focuses on purpose-built business venues, consistent national service, flexible room layouts, included AV, catering, ergonomic comfort and dedicated onsite support.

Does karstens offer breakout areas?

Yes. Karstens venues include breakout areas for catering, networking, informal discussion and attendee breaks between sessions.

Can Karstens support corporate events?

Yes. Karstens is suitable for conferences, board meetings, seminars, workshops, client briefings, leadership sessions, planning days and professional training.

Does karstens offer mediation rooms?

Yes. Karstens offers private and professional mediation rooms with breakout spaces, catering and support for lawyers, clients and parties.

How do I book a Karstens venue?

You can request a quote, choose your preferred venue, room size, layout and catering package, then confirm the booking with support from the Karstens team. Karstens venues

Why choose karstens for a conference or meeting?

Karstens combines CBD locations, professional rooms, reliable AV, menu variety, healthy catering options, ergonomic chairs, flexible layouts and experienced onsite support.

Does the venue have any sustainable practices or certifications?

Karstens is committed to sustainable operations across its CBD venues. Initiatives include the use of ceramic crockery instead of single-use plastics, maximising natural light, encouraging public transport use, and supporting digital materials to reduce printing and waste.