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15th-18th March, 2011 Melbourne, Australia

Pre and Post Conference Tours

To assist delegates to experience more of Victoria a collection of day tours are offered. To book for these please complete the Optional Tours section of the registration page.

1. Great Ocean Road Tour with Lunch

Departs Hilton on the Park at 8.00am

Returns to Hilton on the Park at 7.30pm

Price includes: National park fees, Aussie style Bush Billy tea with lamingtons and vegemite crackers, on-coach video and premium two course lunch.


The Great Ocean Road is one of the world's great drives, a dramatic, powerful, dangerous and majestic coastline, also know as the Ship Wreck Coast. Your day on the Great Ocean Road extends from Geelong to Bells Beach through Torquay, Lorne and Apollo Bay. After lunch you continue through the Otway National Park, to the rugged beauty of the Twelve Apostle National Park and the Twelve Apostles themselves, is there really twelve? On to Loch Ard Gorge and Port Campbell both shaped by the wild Southern Ocean this coastline that will not fail to impress.

Please bring a windbreaker and walking shoes.

Price: AUD$179 per adult
This tour is offered on Sunday 13th March, Monday 14th March ( which is a public holiday) &  Saturday 19th March 2011

2. Healesville Sanctuary & the Dandenong Ranges with Lunch

Departs Hilton on the Park at 10:00 am

Returns to Hilton on the Park at 5:30 pm

Price Includes: Wine tasting and lunch at Fergusson's Winery and entrance to Healesville Sanctuary

Tall mountain ash forests guide you into the spectacular Blue Dandenong Ranges. Tour through the richness of the Yarra Valley - a pastoral experience of farms and vineyards, haystacks and wine grapes. Healesville Sanctuary - a truly Australian experience - cradled in the forested foothills of the Great Divide where you can surround yourself with Australian Wildlife.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Please bring a windbreaker and walking shoes.

Price: AUD$161 per adult, Child $80.50
This tour is offered on Sunday 13th March, Monday 14th March ( which is a public holiday) &  Saturday 19th March 2011

3.Yarra Valley Wineries with lunch

Departs Hilton on the Park at 10:00 am

Returns to Hilton on the Park at 5:30 pm

Price Includes: Lunch/wine tasting at Fergusson's, wine tasting at Rochford's Eyton and wine tasting/tour at Domaine Chandon



A delightful afternoon tour through the beautiful Blue Dandenongs and the Yarra Valley. Sample some of the best wine, food and scenery of Victoria and visit Fergusson's Winery, Rochford's Eyton and Domaine Chandon.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Please bring a windbreaker and walking shoes.

Price: AUD$161 per adult, Child $80.50
This tour is offered on Sunday 13th March, Monday 14th March (which is a public holiday) &  Saturday 19th March 2011

4. Mornington Peninsula including wineries visit

Departs Hilton on the Park at 8:00 am

Returns to Hilton on the Park at 5:00 pm

Price Includes: 2 course lunch at Ashcombe Maze, wine tasting at T’Gallant Winery & Tuck’s Ridge Winery


Set between Port Phillip Bay and Western Port Bay, the Mornington Peninsula is Melbourne's holiday playground. With stunning views from Arthur's Seat summit over the bay with its long white sand beaches, the splendour of vineyards, farms, holiday homes and a quiet country lifestyle, the Mornington Peninsula is a true delight.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Please bring a windbreaker and walking shoes and your swim suit and towel if you feel like a swim.

Price: AUD$169 per adult, Child $84.50
This tour is offered on Sunday 13th March, Monday 14th March (which is a public holiday) & Saturday 19th March 2011