The conference dinner will be a three-hour harbour cruise on Thursday June 25th (19:00-22:00). We will stay away from rough waters, for those of us with wobbly sea legs.
Social program
Social program
Conference dinner
Excursions
The scientific program will take a brief hiatus on the afternoon of Wednesday June 24th to enjoy Sydney.
Travelling with children? Please to check which excursions are kid-friendly prior to registration.
List of Services
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Whale watching cruiseList Item 1
Cruise past the Opera House and out through the entrance of Sydney Harbour Cruise to see beautiful Humpback Whales as they migrate north past Sydney. This is an open water cruise and you will experience sea motion. Cruise lasts > 2.5 hrs and Includes commentary, two decks, open-air viewing, all-weather lounge.
Fee: $92 (incl. transport to the venue)
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Lawn bowling at ClovellyList Item 2
Lawn bowl on the cliffs at Clovelly, a spectacular location with 180 degree ocean views. Also a good vantage point for whale-spotting! Beginners welcome. Lawn bowling is a low-intensity, social game with simple rules - just roll the big black balls across the lawn, and see who gets closest to the little white ball. Then we may or may not end up having a beer at the club house.
Fee: $25 (incl. transport to and from the venue)
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Sydney Harbour Bridge ClimbList Item 3
Climb the iconic Sydney Harbour bridge and enjoy unbeatable 360 degree views of Sydney from the top of the landmark. See the city skyline and Opera House from a whole new perspective. If you are scared of heights fear not, they can help!
Fee: $288 (incl. transport to and from the venue)
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Brewery tour
Sip your way through Sydney inner west. We will tour and have some drinks at some local breweries.
Fee: $100 (incl. transport to and from the venue)
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Learn-to-surf at Bondi beachList Item 4
Ever wanted to hang 10? Or take off on a gnarly barrel? For all aspiring grommets, this is your opportunity to try out surfing on the famous Bondi Beach. This 1.5 hour beginner session aims to get you riding your first wave, even if you still need a little push to catch it.
Fee: $120 (incl. transport to and from the venue)
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Beach cricket at Coogee
Fun in the sun, playing an Aussie classic, beach cricket at Coogee Beach!
Fee: FOC (Bring your Opal card)
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Sydney coastal walk
A cliff top coastal walk, the Bondi to Coogee walk extends for six km in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. The walk features stunning views, beaches, parks, cliffs, bays and rock pools. The beaches and parks offer a place to rest, swim or a chance to eat at one of the cafes, hotels, restaurants or takeaways... so you can do the whole walk, or however much you feel like!
Fee: FOC (Bring your Opal card)
Other events
We have a whole range of exciting social events planned in association with this conference.
- A welcome mixer at the Opera Bar, with iconic harbour views
- Yum cha lunch on Wednesday June 24th
- Trivia night
- Karaoke
Food and drink for the welcome mixer and yum cha are included with registration.
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Welcome drinks on the harbour
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Yum Cha
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Trivia night
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Karaoke
