Friday 3 October 2003
OT1 – Introducing Sydney
Time: 1330 – 1730hrs
Cost: A$88.00 per person

Sydney is undoubtedly one of the world’s most beautiful harbour cities. On this concise tour let us introduce you to the beauty, charm and style of the cosmopolitan gateway to Australia.

See restored colonial buildings in The Rocks, Australia’s oldest settlement; the Sydney Harbour Bridge; the Botanic Gardens and Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair (a special seat carved into the rock), which has perfect views of the Opera House with the harbour and Harbour Bridge in the background.

Travel through some of Sydney’s exclusive eastern suburbs with their fine homes and harbour views, on the way to famous Bondi Beach where you will see a lifesaving demonstration by the Bondi Surf Club, the oldest Surf Club in the world. Finish the afternoon with a delicious afternoon tea by the sea before returning to the Convention Centre.

Saturday 4 October 2003
OT2 – Koala Park
Time: 1300 – 1700hrs
Cost: A$68.00 per person

Enjoy the opportunity to meet Australia’s native wildlife face to face. Become acquainted with a variety of unique Australian animals including koalas, kangaroos and wombats, along with a myriad of Australian native birds – all in a lush, parkland setting. You will be greeted on arrival by a wombat! Walk through a spacious open koala enclosure where you will be treated to interesting facts about our native koala and its habitat. There is also the opportunity to be photographed with a cuddly koala (at own expense). See emus, wallabies, echidnas, cockatoos, eagles and parrots.

Enjoy an Australian afternoon tea and damper whilst listening to tales of an Australian Stockman.

Monday 6 October 2003
Ot3 – Aboriginal Experience And Botanic Gardens
Time: 0900 – 1300hrs
Cost: A$102.00 per person

Experience the world’s oldest living culture
at one of Sydney’s premier indigenous museums.

The Art Gallery of New South Wales, located within a short walking distance from Sydney’s CBD and surrounded by the Royal Botanic Gardens is one of Australia’s foremost art museums housing many of the finest works in the country. It is home to an exciting range of art including permanent displays of Australian, European, Asian, Contemporary Art and Photography.

Arriving at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, enjoy a performance, followed by a guided tour of the Yiribana Aboriginal Gallery a permanent display of Aboriginal art – celebrating the diversity of indigenous visual arts in Australia.

Upon completion of the tour, you may wish to walk around the Royal Botanic Gardens, or alternatively take the return transfer to the Convention Centre.

Monday 6 October 2003
(Also Available Other Days On Application)
Ot4 – Bridgeclimb (Day Climb)
Time: 4 hours
Cost: A$175.00 per person (day climb only). Price varies according to day of the week or time of day.

For an exhilarating, once in a lifetime experience, why not test your metal atop Sydney’s most famous icon, the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Check in at the Bridgeclimb office, receive a safety briefing and learn of the history of the bridge as you prepare for the climb.

This thrilling and totally safe adventure takes you over the catwalk to the pylon and then to the summit of the Bridge’s upper arch, 130 metres above sea level. You will be harnessed to a static line for the duration of the climb and an experienced team leader will be there to assist and encourage you to the pinnacle of the harbour. Escorted in small groups, your climb leader will describe the spectacular 360-degree view across one of the greatest harbours in the world.

A complimentary group photograph will keep those thrilling moments alive in your memory.

Back on terra firma, stay awhile to explore the historic Rocks area or make your own way back to your hotel.

Note: Special conditions apply. Please contact Conference Managers for further information.