Social Program & Tours
SOCIAL PROGRAM
Opening Ceremony
Date: Sunday 3 October 2010
Time: 5.30pm – 6.00pm
Venue: Plenary Hall 1, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
An invitation is extended to all delegates and their registered accompanying persons to experience the opening of the Congress. The Opening Ceremony will be followed by the Welcome Function.
Welcome Function Date: Sunday 3 October 2010
Time: 6.00pm – 7.00pm
Venue: Level 1 Foyer, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Tickets: The Welcome Function is inclusive for all full fee Congress registrants. Attendance is not included for Day registrants and those only registering for the Pre Congress Workshop. Additional tickets can be purchased for A$75 per person when registering online for the Congress.
An invitation is extended to all delegates and registered accompanying persons to attend the Welcome Function to be held within the Congress Exhibition. Renew old friendships and make new acquaintances as we welcome you to Melbourne.
Dinner onboard the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant (Optional)
Date: Monday 4 October, 2010
Time: First Sitting, 5.45pm – 7.15pmSecond Sitting, 8.35pm – 11.30pm
Venue: Melbourne City
Tickets: First Sitting A$91 per person
Second Sitting, A$135 per person
Tickets are limited
Melbourne is known for its trams, leafy boulevards and grand culinary experiences. This three hour dining experience combines all these things. Onboard the lovingly restored and decorated 1920s tramcar, guests will enjoy a 5 course meal, including beverages, while the tramcar travels around Melbourne.
Congress Gala Dinner (Optional)
Date: Tuesday 5 October 2010
Time: 7.00pm – 10.00pm
Venue: Melbourne Aquarium
Tickets: Tickets to attend the Gala Dinner are A$150 per person and can be purchased by indicating the number of tickets required on the registration form.
Held within the impressive Melbourne Aquarium, the official Congress Gala Dinner promises to be the highlight of the Congress. Views of the Yarra River and the stunning Coral Atoll Tank, featuring tropical marine life, provide the perfect backdrop to an evening of fine dining.
Optional Tours and Events
A number of exciting optional tours have been arranged to showcase what Melbourne and Australia have to offer. All tours are designed by arinex (license No. 2TA001144), for delegates and accompanying persons for the ISSHP Congress.
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.
Tickets can be purchased for these tours by completing the registration form. Further information about the tours, and the terms and conditions can be found on the Congress website www.isshp2010-melbourne.org/social.php
All prices below are quoted in Australian Dollars (AUD).
OPTIONAL TOURS/EVENTS |
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Majestic Melbourne |
Sunday 3 October 2010 |
9.00am – 1.00pm |
A$65 pp |
Healesville Australian Native Animal Sanctuary |
Sunday 3 October 2010 |
9.00am – 1.00pm |
A$78 pp |
Mary Poppins, Musical Theatre Production |
Sunday 3 October 2010 |
6.30pm – 9.00pm |
A$175 pp |
Yarra Valley Food and Wine Journey |
Tuesday 5 October 2010 |
10.00am – 3.30pm |
A$200 pp |
Great Ocean Road Adventure |
Wednesday 6 October 2010 |
8.00am – 7.30pm |
A$153 pp |
Penguin Parade to Phillip Island |
Wednesday 6 October 2010 |
3.00pm – 10.30pm |
A$145 pp |
OPTIONAL POST CONGRESS TOURS |
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The Dramatic Red Centre |
Thursday 7 October 2010 |
3 days/2 nights |
A$850 pp double |
Reef and Rainforest |
Thursday 7 October 2010 |
4 days/3 nights |
A$980 pp double |
ACCOMPANYING PERSONS PROGRAM
The accompanying persons program is available to all partners who wish to see the sites of Melbourne on the Majestic Melbourne tour and later attend the Congress Opening Ceremony and Welcome Function.
Tickets are A$75 pp and can be purchased by completing the registration form.
