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Tours - Pre Post Congress

A selection of tours has been planned specifically for the Congress. Registering for one or more of these tours will allows you the opportunity to travel with colleagues from around the world while enjoying the marvellous attractions of this vast continent.

Some tours require minimum numbers to operate. If these numbers are not achieved, alternative program will be offered or a complete refund made. Certain tours will also have limited space, which will be allocated strictly in order of receipt of bookings. If these tours do not suit your interests or travel schedule, we would be happy to assist in designing a tailored itinerary to meet your needs.

How To Book
Please complete the Registration Form online or by hard copy and return by fax to the Congress Secretariat on +61 2 9251 3552.

 

 

Day Tours

Pre Congress Tours  

Cypress Lakes Hunter Valley

Day 1.
Travel over the Sydney Harbour Bridge and head north bound for wine country. You will cross over the Hawkesbury River to enter into the Hunter Valley one of the finest wine regions in Australia. Upon check in the friendly staff at Cypress Lakes Resort will advise you of all the wonderful facilities within the resort. The rest of your afternoon and evening is at your leisure.
Three night stay: Cypress Lakes Resort
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Lilianfels Blue Mountains

Day 1
This luxurious getaway begins from the moment you step into your private 4WD transfer from Sydney to Lilianfels.
Lilianfels is located nearby an 18-hole golf course and many bushwalking tracks.
The resort also has a gymnasium, health club with spa and sauna, billiard room and tennis court.
As the sun sets enjoy a pre-dinner house cocktail in the Lounge Bar followed by a three course dinner for two in Darleys Restaurant (beverages additional)
Two night stay: Lilianfels
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Milton Park Southern Highlands

Day 1.
Leave the city life behind as you travel an hour and a half south of Sydney to the stunning Southern Highlands, passing through some spectacular scenery along the way.
There is so much to see in this region however once you arrive at the beautiful Milton Park Country House Hotel, set on its own secluded estate you may not want to leave.
Two night stay: Milton Park
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Ayers Rock and the Red Centre

Day 1.
Depart Alice Springs this morning, stop at the Outback Camel Farm before arriving at Kings Creek Station. Proceed to our exclusive Kings Canyon Wilderness Lodge, set in a typical Central Australian bush environment among the Desert Oak trees a tree that is only found in this region of Central Australia. Enjoy a guided walk around the rim of Kings Canyon and through the ‘Lost City’ and ‘Garden of Eden’, see the towering walls and unique plant life. Dinner tonight is under the stars around the campfire (weather permitting). Sample some of the gourmet bush foods of Australia. After dinner relax around the fire with drinks or coffee.
One night stay: Kings Canyon Wilderness Lodge.
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Melbourne Highlights

Day 1.
Be welcomed on arrival and transferred to your hotel. Tonight explore the charms of this cosmopolitan city. Melbourne is famous for its multicultural flavour choose one of the many fine restaurants and cafés to dine in.
Three Night Stay, Hotel Sofitel.
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Cairns, Great Barrier Reef

Day 1.
We welcome you on your arrival in this colourful tropical city and transfer you to your hotel.
The afternoon is at your leisure, visit the lagoon on the Cairns Promenade and the many wonderful restaurants featuring local produce.
Three Night Stay Shangri La, The Marina.
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Heron Island

Day 1.
Arrive in Gladstone and transfer via Scenic Helicopter to one of the most spectacular reef destinations in the world, Heron Island. As the mainland quickly fades away, the aqua waters of the reef appear to line your path and, on the horizon, the landscape of a coral cay is rising.
On arrival, you are welcomed with a guided tour, and then shown to your room. Grab your snorkel, flippers and wetsuit, and in no time, you’re swimming straight off the beach and over coral gardens teeming with marine life.
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