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What a strategy offsite costs in Australia.
Short answer
A facilitated two-day strategy offsite in Australia usually costs $8,000 to $20,000 for the facilitator, plus venue, travel and your leaders' time. Half-day sessions start around $3,000. A consulting firm engagement runs $15,000 to $75,000 or more. The biggest cost is often hidden: two days of your leadership team, wasted if nothing changes.
Typical costs
| Option | Typical cost (AUD) | Usually includes |
|---|---|---|
| Half-day facilitated session | $3,000 to $5,000 | The session and notes |
| Two-day facilitated offsite | $8,000 to $20,000 | Some pre-work, two days, a summary |
| Consulting firm strategy engagement | $15,000 to $75,000+ | Research, workshops, a strategy document |
| GetSorted | $25,000 | Two weeks of prep, two days, three pages, 90 days of follow-through |
Ranges are indicative for Australia in 2026 and vary with experience, group size and travel.
What drives the price
- Preparation. Reading your material and drafting before the day saves your leaders hours in the room.
- Follow-through. Most quotes stop at the end of day two. That's where most offsites fail.
- Output. A summary email, a deck, or pages your people use.
Don't forget the hidden cost
Eight leaders on an average $180,000 package spend about $11,000 of salary time across two days. Demo
Questions people ask
- How much does a strategy facilitator charge per day in Australia?
- Experienced facilitators commonly charge $5,000 to $9,000 for a full day, with preparation and write-up sometimes charged separately.
- Is $25,000 reasonable for a leadership offsite?
- For two days alone it would be high. It's reasonable when it includes preparation, designed outputs and three months of follow-through, which is what most two-day quotes leave out.
- Can we claim a strategy offsite as a business expense?
- Generally business planning costs are deductible, but check with your accountant for your situation.