16th Annual
V.M. Goldschmidt Conference 2006
27 August - 1
September 2006
Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre, Melbourne , Australia
| Optional Tours | Post Conference Tours |
Optional tours
Food, wine and the arts are a major part of life in Melbourne and an exciting program will be developed to give delegates and their companions an opportunity to enjoy this wonderful city and surrounding area.
These tours have been designed by Tour Hosts Pty Limited for participating delegates and accompanying persons. Only the best aspects of Melbourne and its environs have been incorporated to provide value for money for persons whose time is at a premium. All sightseeing tours include the services of a guide, all entry fees and meals where specified. All tours are based on a minimum number of participants. If this number is not reached, alternative places will be allocated strictly in order of receipt of bookings. Where participants cancel their day tour bookings prior to 1 July 2006, payment will be refunded in full. Thereafter, no refund will be made. It is recommended that comfortable shoes and informal dress be worn on all tours.
Optional Tours Program
OT1: Majestic Melbourne
Date: Sunday 27 August 2006
Time: 1000 – 1400hrs
Tickets: A$50.00 per person
Melbourne has a well-earned reputation for its culture, sporting events
and feast of flavours as the culinary centre of Australia. The city’s
elegant 19 th century architecture and beautiful public gardens are stunning
reminders of an optimistic age.
Highlights during today’s program include
the bustling city centre, the Shrine of Remembrance, Victorian Arts Centre,
Melbourne Cricket Ground and Olympic Park, Spenser Street Station, Federation
Square, the Royal Botanic Gardens and Albert Park Lake and the Grand Prix site.
OT2: Australian Wildlife & Puffing Billy
Date: Available Daily
Time: 0840 – 1730hrs
Cost: A$151.00 per person
Travel through lush rainforest aboard “Puffing Billy” – a century-old steam train. At Healesville Sanctuary, stroll amongst the kangaroos, meet an emu on the path and watch the flight and hunting skills of magnificent birds of prey. Lunch included.
OT3: Penguin Parade at Phillip Island
Date: Available Daily
Time: 1530 – 2300hrs
Cost: A$112.00 per person
Depart Melbourne for Phillip Island, where the Little Penguins that nest there perform a “parade” every evening – emerging from the sea and waddling up the beach to their burrows. Be privy to one nature’s most spectacular shows – a few minutes after sunset. The tour includes entrance to the Nature Park and access to the premium viewing area.
OT4: Yarra Valley
Date: Available Daily
Time: 1000 – 1730hrs
Cost: A$140.00 per person
Travel through the Dandenong Ranges and enjoy sweeping views of the beautiful Yarra Valley as you visit three premier wineries. Includes personalised wine tasting, cheese platter, guided tour, morning tea, and lunch.
OT5 Sport Lovers Tour of Melbourne
Date: Available Daily
Time: From 0830 – 1300hrs
Cost: A$95.00 per person
Explore the history and excitement of Sporting Melbourne, including a visit to the venues that play host to some of Australia's favourite sporting events, access to the coach's box, media facilities, exclusive member areas, as well as the change rooms. Guests will have the privilege to tour behind the scenes and walk on the hallowed turf of the MCG. Lunch is included in the cost of this tour.
Tours Departure Point
All tours except the Majestic Melbourne tour will depart from official conference hotels. The Majestic Melbourne tour will leave from the Tours Departure Point which is located in the Atrium of the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Post Conference Tours
Pre and Post Conference Tours will be specially arranged to enable participants to experience the contrasts of this vast southern continent. View the spectacular Monolith of Uluru (Ayers Rock), discover the Australian Outback in Alice Springs and explore the Great Barrier Reef with its prolific coral wonderland.
The following Post tours have been specially designed by Tour Hosts Destination
Management (license No. 2TA001144) for participants of the 16th Annual V.M.
Goldschmidt Conference 2006 . Reservations should be made on the conference
Registration Form. Please note that flights are not included in the cost of
these Post-conference Tours. Tours Hosts will be able to assist with purchasing
air tickets, but overseas visitors may find it more economical to include the
flights in your international tickets. (In the detailed itineraries, an asterisk
* indicates included meals.)
PTA: Reef and Rainforest
5 Days/4 Nights
Saturday 2 September – Wednesday 6 September 2006
North of Cairns you’ll discover one of the most beautiful regions of Australia. Here, at the meeting point of an ancient rainforest and the Earth’s largest living coral structure, slow to a unique rhythm found only in Tropical North Queensland.
Day 1
Transfer from hotel to Melbourne Airport for the flight to Cairns (airfares
at own expense). Transfer from Cairns Airport to your hotel in the beachside
village of Palm Cove.
Day 2 (B, L)
Cruise the Great Barrier Reef and swim and snorkel from the comfort of a
pontoon. View tropical fish darting through coral gardens and enjoy a tropical
buffet aboard your cruise. Enjoy a spectacular birds eye view of the Great
Barrier Reef in a 10-minute helicopter flight (own expense)
Day 3 (B, L)
Journey by 4WD to the World Heritage listed Daintree National Park. Spot
birds and animals in this rainforest paradise with your guide. Cruise the
Daintree River in search of crocodiles.
Day 4 (B)
Today is free for shopping or relaxing at your luxury Palm Cove hotel. For
the active, options include golf, white water rafting, hot air Ballooning
or walking in the rainforest.
Day 5 (B)
After breakfast, transfer from Palm Cove to Cairns Airport for your departure
flight (airfare at own expense).
PTAD; $1,280.00 per person (Based on Double Occupancy)
PTAS: $2,100.00 per person (Based on Single Occupancy)
PTB: Dramatic Red Centre
4 Days/3 Nights
Saturday 2 September - Tuesday 5 September 2006
Called the Heart of the Nation, the ‘Red Centre’ is
arid, dramatic, vast, a land of extremes and home of Uluru (Ayers Rock) Australia’s
spectacular monolith. Discover other geological wonders such as Kata Tjuta
(the Olgas), Kings Canyon and more.
Day 1
Transfer from your hotel to Melbourne Airport for the flight to Alice Springs
(airfares at own expense). Visit Alice Spring’s legendary Royal Flying
Doctor Service and School of the Air.
Day 2: (B, D)*
Travel through the West MacDonnell and James Ranges. Visit a camel farm and later
stop to view majestic Mt Conner, before arriving at Ayers Rock Resort. In the
afternoon tour to Kata Tjuta, where there is time to walk to the Valley of the
Winds lookout. View a magnificent outback sunset and enjoy a glass of sparkling
wine, followed by a delicious barbeque dinner in the outback.
Day 3: (B)*
This morning, journey by coach through sandhill country to Kings Canyon. Hike
to the rim of this spectacular Canyon where you will be rewarded with marvellous
views of the Watarrka National Park. Alternatively, enjoy an easier walk on the
shady Canyon floor.
PTBD: $1,450.00 per person (Based on Double Occupancy)
PTBS: $2,000.00 per person (Based on Single Occupancy)
Post-Conference Tours Terms And Conditions
These tours, designed by Tour
Hosts Destination Management (license No. 2TA001144), are for participating
delegates and accompanying persons of the 16th Annual M. V. Goldschmidt Conference.
Please note that above itineraries are samples only and may be subject to
change.
Reservations, Bookings And Final Details
Reservations should reach Tour
Hosts Destination Management no later than 2 July 2006 and full payment is
required at that time. No space on tours will be reserved without payment.
Bookings will be acknowledged and participants advised of final details.
If minimum numbers are not achieved, alternative arrangements or a complete
refund of the published tour price will be made.
Tour Inclusions:
- Deluxe accommodation (where possible)
- Breakfast daily and other meals as specified (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
- Airport transfers
Not Included:
- Airfares
- Personal expenses
- Beverages and anything not specifically mentioned
Maximum Numbers
The number of participants on ALL tours
is limited and places will be allocated strictly in order of receipt of
payment.
Minimum Numbers
All tours are based on a minimum number
of participants. If minimum numbers are not reached, alternative arrangements
or a complete refund will be made.
Airfares
Domestic airfares are not included in the ground
cost of the tour. Our in-house travel agent is happy to arrange your domestic
flights; please contact the Congress Managers.
Cancellation Fees
Prior to 1 July 2006 the full refund
less $100.00 administration fee. After this date no refunds will be applicable.
Late Fees
If bookings are received for post-conference
tours after 1 July 2006, a late fee of $100.00 per booking will be applicable.
Alternative or Additional Arrangements
For alternative arrangements please contact Tour Hosts Destination Management, who will be pleased to tailor an individual itinerary to suit your requirements.
Disclaimer
The services specified in these itineraries
are available at the time of writing. However, in the event that any service(s)
become unavailable for any reason, Tour Hosts will make every effort to
supply alternative services of an equal standard and value but cannot accept
any responsibility for failure to provide the specified services.
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Australian State & Territory Tourist BureausTourism Victoria Sydney Convention & Visitors Bureau Canberra Tourism Tourism Queensland Northern Territory Tourist Commission South Australian Tourism Commission Tourism Council Western Australia Tasmania Online The Conference Organisers encourage delegates to take the opportunity to visit other tourist destinations including New Zealand as part of their trip. The following website links may assist you in researching and planning a visit to New Zealand. Wellington Christchurch Tourism Auckland New Zealand Tourism
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