For many of our international delegates, Australia is a once in a lifetime destination. Once you arrive in Melbourne you can experience a range of half-day, full-day and overnight tours to discover Melbourne and nearby regional areas – perfect for accompanying partners and those delegates wishing to spend more time in Victoria either before or after the Conference.
Melbourne Half Day Tours
CITY ORIENTATION TOURDate: Operates Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday |
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This tour aims to orientate you with your host city, Melbourne. The inhabitants of Melbourne love her elegant layout, her Victorian grandeur and architecture, her wide tree-lined streets, the hustle and bustle of this thriving metropolis. Includes: Transport and tour guide.
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MARVELLOUS MELBOURNE WALKING TOURDate: Operates Daily |
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| What delights await you around every corner of Melbourne. Her architecture, history and culture will enthral you. Hear stories of ‘the coming of white man’ and the cultural destruction of the local indigenous population. This was a city that experienced boom years of a gold rush to the bust years of depression. She is a grand city inspired by English society and proud to be a city of amazing multi-cultural diversity. Just how did it all happen? | |
Melbourne Full Day Tours
AUSTRALIAN ANIMALS – A CLOSE ENCOUNTERDate: Operates Monday 7 July, Wednesday 9 July, Friday 11 July and Sunday 13 July |
Commence this tour with a ride on the steam train – Puffing Billy. It wends its way through magnificent fern gullies and eucalypt forests. Stop to hand-feed rosellas at the pristine Sherbrooke Forest. Travel into the celebrated Yarra Valley for lunch at a local winery, then Healesville Sanctuary, nestled in a bush land setting with soaring gum trees, colourful wattles and cool, green ferns, make it an ideal place for encounters with Australia’s unique animals. See many wonderful exhibits including the Platypusary where you can view this shy marsupial’s dark and quiet world. Stroll through paddocks of kangaroos and wallabies and have Emu cross your path. See Koalas munching on gum leaves and wombats, just nosing around.
Includes: Transport, morning tea and admission fees.
OTWAY FLY TREETOP ADVENTURE & GREAT OCEAN ROADDates: Operates Monday and Friday Only |
The Treetop Walk is a unique experience which provides visitors with a 1.9km interpretive walk experience through beautiful cool temperate rainforest and features the 600mt long and 30mt high steel structured treetop canopy walk. We start early so we can show you the 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge as well – both famous icons along the Great Ocean Road. If you want the ultimate experience, then book the Zip Line Experience which sees you zip lining through 8 cloud stations, 6 flights and 2 suspension bridges – way to go!
Includes: Transport and admission fees.
THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD TOURDate: Operates Daily |
View the spectacular coastline of the Great Southern Ocean to the shipwreck coast for phenomenal views of the spectacular Twelve Apostles – huge stone monoliths that rise out of the seas, each eroded by pounding waves, onshore winds and the passage of time. View the Razorback, Island Arch and the other twisted stacks that make up the Twelve Apostles. You’ll drive through fern gullies along The Great Ocean Road, see quaint seaside towns and gaze out across beautiful sandy beaches and blue azure waters.
Includes: Transport.
YARRA VALLEY WINERY TOURDates: Operates Daily |
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Melburnians believe that the elixir of life was bottled in the Yarra Valley. This beautiful wine area is home to some amazing vignerons. Today you will sample wine from 4 different estates including Domaine Chandon – the house of Moet & Chandon in Australia). Also taste beautiful hand-crafted cheeses and chocolates. Includes: Lunch and a brewery tasting |
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PENGUIN PARADEDate: Operates Daily |
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Perhaps the most amazing and delightful tour of all, the Penguin Parade is unique among animal displays anywhere in the world. See these charming little fairy penguins, bloated from a day’s catch of fish, gamely waddle up the broad Summerland Beach to their nests. And they do this every night of the year, keeping a punctual rendezvous at sunset determined to find their homes. Includes: Transport, admission fees and Penguin Plus viewing (Dinner is available for purchase at the Parade – at your own expense). |
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Australia Tours – Pre or Post Conference
RED CENTRE STOPOVER (4 Days / 3 Nights)Dates: You choose your tour dates pre or post Conference |
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DAY 1 - The Tour commences in Ayers Rock at 1:00pm. On arriving at Uluru/Ayers Rock Airport you will be transferred by coach to your accommodation. Late afternoon you will be taken by coach to the sunset viewing area. Enjoy nibbles and a glass of wine as the sun sinks over the western horizon and the evening sky brings out the many shades of colour for which Uluru is famous. DAY 2 - Early start to undertake the Uluru Sunrise & Base Tour. Your guide will point out all the significant physical and cultural features of the rock. This 5-6 hour tour can be done as a complete walk or in a vehicle. It’s your choice. Afternoon spent at leisure before you are taken to the award winning Sounds of Silence Dinner under the stars of the Southern Cross. Sip on a glass of champagne with the sound of a lone didgeridoo filling the air as the sun slowly sets over Uluru. Then experience a private dining setting in the middle of the desert for an unforgettable fine dining experience that includes a talk about the ‘heavens above’. DAY 3 - Morning at leisure to relax (perhaps by the pool) or take a scenic heli flight (at own expense) over the rock. This afternoon visit the 36 domes of Kata Tjuta. Your guide will escort you on a 2 hour walk into the Valley of the Winds. DAY 4 – We transfer you to the airport this morning for your departure flight. |
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TOUR INCLUDES
- 3 nights’ accommodation at Ayers Rock
- Touring & meals as stated
- Ayers Rock Airport transfers
- 10% Goods & Service Tax
NOT INCLUDED: Airfares/Flights, gratuities, items of a personal nature, meals other than stated and airport transfers.
SYDNEY STOPOVER 4-Days/3-NightsDates: You choose your tour dates pre or post Conference |
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DAY 1 – Commence the tour of Australia’s largest city, Sydney. Undertake a luncheon cruise on Sydney Harbour, then discover this vibrant city and its wonderful beaches this afternoon.
NOT INCLUDED: Airfares/Flights, gratuities, items of a personal nature, meals other than stated and airport transfers. |
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| TROPICAL FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND 4-Days/3-Nights |
Dates: You choose your dates pre or post Conference
Cost: Share Twin or Double AUD$1,299.00 per person, Single Room Occupancy plus AUD$390.00
DAY 1 – Your first day after arriving in Port Douglas is for you to relax by the pool or go exploring the quaint city of Port Douglas.
DAY 2 – and the action really begins as you are off to explore the Great Barrier Reef. Go snorkelling in crystal clear waters, view the brilliantly coloured coral and fish from a glass bottom boat. Smorgasbord lunch is included.
DAY 3 – Today undertake the 4WD Daintree & Cape Tribulation tour – journey along the “Bloomfield Track” to see virgin forests, stroll along the beach, where rainforest meets reef and walk into the upper levels of the rainforest, tropical BBQ lunch included.
DAY 4 – The tour terminates this morning. You may wish to extend your stay, just complete the Tour Booking Form. You must notify the Tour Operator of your arrival and departure flights & times for Cairns.
TOUR INCLUDES
- 3 nights’ accommodation 4-star hotel
- Touring & meals only as stated
- Sightseeing – Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Cape Tribulation
- 10% Goods & Service Tax
NOT INCLUDED: Airfares/Flights, gratuities, items of a personal nature, meals other than and airport transfers.
Cancellation Policy
Melbourne Touring: In all instances charges for cancellation fee of AUD$10.00 per booking per tour including merchant fees will be charged. Other cancellation fees apply as the touring date approaches.
- 10 days prior 50% cancellation fee
- Within 72 hours – no refund
- No refund for no-shows on the day
Pre and Post Touring: Each tour has its own unique cancellation policy which will be published on the website. A cancellation fee of 20% will apply in all cases and other cancellation fees apply as the touring date approaches.
Touring in General: Tour organisers reserve the right to cancel any tour if minimum numbers are not attained. In this instance the delegate will be advised, offered an alternative and if not acceptable refunded their total tour payment.
Onsite Tour Desk
There will be an operational Onsite Tours Desk at the Melbourne Convention Centre at no cost to the Conference Organisers. This desk will operate every day of the Conference at times to be discussed to facilitate onsite tour bookings.
The Onsite Tour Desk will not only sell the approved tours by the Conference Organisers, but also offer other tours if volume is high. We need to be able to do this in order to meet the time restraints of delegates who may not be able to access our published tours and ensure capacity.
There are many free activities that delegates can undertake whilst in Melbourne: Ride the City Circle Tram, visit the State Library, view aboriginal art at the National Gallery of Victoria at Federation Square or International art at NGVI. Take a walk in the Botanic Gardens or jump on a tram to the Melbourne Zoo. We can even accommodate a game of golf. Direct people to the world famous Melbourne Cricket Ground to view the National Sports Museum. Then, there are the bars & restaurants many of which your participants will want to explore.
Prices
Prices quoted throughout this document are inclusive of 10% GST and are current until August 2014 and quoted in Australian Dollars.