Social Events

Welcome reception

A welcome reception will be held on Sunday 11 September 2011. This will be a great opportunity to meet colleagues before the Conference commences. The Conference will be officially opened by the Hon. Paul Caica MP, Minister for Environment and Conservation.

'Great Aussie BBQ'

Enjoy the best of what SA has to offer your tastebuds at the ‘Great Aussie BBQ’ dinner on Monday 12 September. The barbecue will be held at the King’s Head (‘the Kings’, as it is more informally known), a unique South Australian-only produce bar and restaurant right in the heart of Adelaide’s CBD. It’s just a 10 minute walk from the Hilton, and will give you an opportunity to relax and socialise. Experience a much-loved Aussie tradition, including dishes and delicacies from the nearby Murraylands and Barossa regions. Some drinks will be provided.
Cost: $65 per head. Tickets can be purchased at the time of conference registration.
Note: limited spaces available.

Conference gala dinner

The conference gala dinner will be held on Wednesday 14 September in the ballroom of the Hilton Adelaide hotel. Ticket purchase includes three course meal, drinks and entertainment. Cost: $130pp. Tickets can be purchased at the time of conference registration.

Kangaroo Island

Full Day Coach Tour Kangaroo Island, the third largest island in Australia, just south of Adelaide, is fast becoming one of the ‘must see’ destinations of the state. Its wild, natural beauty, rugged coastline, profusion of native wildlife and birds, magnificent beaches and superb fishing are just some of the many attractions of this enhancing island. Seal Bay is marvellous and the natural phenomenon of Remarkable Rocks is also most surreal. A nature lover’s delight! Tickets can be purchased at the time of conference registration.

Time: 6.30am – 10.30pm (ferry/ferry)
Cost: $275 per head (ferry/ferry)
Inclusions: hotel pickup and drop off, coach transfers to Cape Jervis for ferry, full day coach touring with full commentary, visit Seal Bay, Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch, 2 course lunch.

Adelaide Sightseeing Tours

Adelaide Sightseeing Tours offers a wide range of touring options. Visit their website for a full list of tours and booking details.

Ultimate Barossa Valley Wine Tour Tour AS2 (Full Day) 4 Premium wineries, tastings and sightseeing attractions
Operates: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
Departs: 9.30am Returns: 5.30pm

3 Day Flinders Ranges Mountain Safari Tour TSFMS
Operates: Friday
Departs: 7.00am Returns: 6.00pm (Day 3)

Cleland Wildlife Park Tour AS11 (Half Day)
Operates: Daily
Departs: 1.30pm Returns: 5.30pm