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Local Melbourne & Post Australian Touring

The following tours are available to all delegates and accompanying persons. Tours include Melbourne, Sydney Stopover and Tropical Far North Queensland. All tour prices are quoted in Australian Dollars and are inclusive of 10% Goods & Service Tax. All Melbourne Day Tours depart from Wilson Hall at The University of Melbourne. Please assemble 15 minutes prior to departure time unless otherwise stated.

Date: Monday, 12 January
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cost: AUD89.00 per person

A visit to Healesville Sanctuary, set in a bushland environment 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. Catch koalas munching on gum leaves and wombats, just nosing around. You'll also see the spectacular 'Birds of Prey' flight. Includes: Transport, tour guide and admission fees. Lunch at own expense.

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Date: Wednesday, 14 January
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00pm
Cost: AUD35.00 per person - inclusive in Accompanying Persons registration fee - bookings via ICMS

We'll delve into the culture, history and sites of inner Carlton - known affectionately as 'Little Italy'. Walk past beautiful Victorian houses built in the 1880's and experience some of the sights and sounds that are truly Melbourne. Then, ride a tram to Federation Square to view Australian art - including Aboriginal and Australian artists at the Ian Potter Gallery. The tour terminates down-town where you can stay and stroll along Southbank, sit and watch the passing parade having a café latte. Tram pass, tour guide and guided tour of the Ian Potter Gallery.

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Thursday, 15 January
Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Cost: AUD69.00 per person

The Aboriginal Heritage Walk will introduce you to the customs and rich heritage of the local Bunurong and Woiwurrung people. Discover the ancestral lands that the Royal Botanic Gardens now occupy. Explore the traditional uses of plants for food, medicine, tools and ceremony. Includes: Transport, tour guide, Heritage Walk and morning tea.

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Thursday 15 January
Time: 5:15 pm - 11:00 pm
Cost: AUD115.00 per person

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. We'll stop at the quaint seaside town of Cowes where you can purchase dinner (at your own expense) at one of the local cafes. Includes: Transport, tour guide and admission fees.

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Sunday, 11 January 2004
Time: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Cost: AUD120.00 per person

The elixir of life is certainly produced and bottled - so Victorians believe - in the foothills of the Yarra Valley. This picturesque valley is home to many delightful wine producing vintners. Tantalise your taste buds sampling local wines including Cabernet, Chardonnay,
Semillion and Pinot. Undertake a wine making tour of the highly regarded Domaine Chandon, makers of one of Australia's best sparkling wines - sip a glass and enjoy local cheeses. Lunch is included at a local winery before visiting the sampling other wine in the region.

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Australia is a once in a lifetime destination. Make the most of your visit to Australia and see some of the other wonders of this great continent.

If you would like to undertake any of these tours prior to commencement of the congress, please email us at joanne@tccaustralia.com

Tours may be subject to alteration and availability at time of booking.

All prices are quoted in Australian dollars and include 10% GST.

Dates: Sunday, 18 January to Wednesday 21January
Cost: Twin Share AUD 1,102.00 pp & Single AUD 1,350.00 pp

Land content only. Book your airline sectors in conjunction with your international airline ticket. Please advise joanne@tccaustralia.com your arrival and departure flight details so we can arrange your transfers to/from Port Douglas.

DAY 1 - (18 Jan) after arriving in Port Douglas the remainder of the afternoon is for you to relax by the pool or go exploring the quaint city of Port Douglas.

DAY 2 - (19 Jan) and the action really begins as you are off to explore the Great Barrier Reef. Go snorkelling in the crystal clear waters, view the brilliantly coloured coral and fish from a glass bottom boat. Smorgasbord lunch is included.

DAY 3 - (20 Jan) Today see the oldest rainforest on earth, as we explore the Daintree and Cape Tribulation. 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 today.

DAY 4 - (21 Jan) the tour terminates this morning. You may wish to extend your stay.

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Dates: Sunday, 18 January to Wednesday 21 January
Cost: Share Twin AUD 990.00 pp & Single AUD 1,299.00 pp

Land content only. Book your airline sectors in conjunction with your international airline ticket.(Note: You must be in Sydney by 11:00am to commence the first tour on Day 1.)

DAY 1 - (18 Jan) and 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.

DAY 2 - (19 Jan) and you escape to the secluded wilderness and unsurpassed beauty of the Blue Mountains by 4WD vehicle. Enjoy captivating views of rugged cliffs separated by deep valleys covered by eucalyptus trees.
Hear the calls of native birds and look out for other wildlife. Lunch is included.

DAY 3 - (20 Jan) Full day at leisure to discover Sydney or undertake an optional Dolphin Watch cruise off Jervis Bay as we search for families of dolphins - it's fabulous to see them swimming in the bow wave.

DAY 4 - (21 Jan) Tour terminates this morning. You may wish to extend your stay.

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