Tours Program

These tours are optional and not included in the Meeting registration fees. Tickets can be purchased for these tours by completing Section E of the Registration Brochure

Adelaide City Sights Tour

Date:   16 October 2008
Time: 0930 – 1200hrs approx.
Cost:   A$65.00 per person
Departs from and returns to Adelaide

See Victoria Square and the River Torrens, which meanders through the city parklands. Drive to Colonal Light’s Lookout for photo opportunities. Tour Haigh’s Chocolate factory. See world-famous Adelaide Oval. Travel to Glenelg Beach and the harbour precinct. On to Central Market and China Town. View the Festival Centre on the banks of the Torrens River and pass the Bluestone and Sandstone architecture of North Adelaide.

Mt Lofty Lookout and Hahndorf Tour

Date:   17 October 2008
Time: 1330 – 1730hrs approx.
Cost:   A$75.00 per person
Departs from and returns to Adelaide

Visit the alluring charm of the village of Hahndorf – classified as Australia’s oldest German settlement set amid the tranquil sylvan setting of the Mount Lofty Ranges. Glorious autumn colours, vibrant spring gardens, crisp winter and cool summers makes this verdant landscape very enjoyable all year round. Stroll amongst the century old cork elms lining the main street of stone cottages and curios.

North Terrace Cultural Walk

Date:   17 October 2008
Time: 0930 – 1230hrs approx.
Cost:   A$60.00 per person
Departs from and returns to Adelaide

Every city has a special street that captures its heritage and essence. Adelaide’s is the North Terrace.

Put on your walking shoes and discover Adelaide's 'Cultural Boulevard', a splendid thoroughfare lined with seats of government and learning, grand repositories of art, books and historic treasures, as well as courtyards and public statuary both contemporary and historic.

From North Terrace, your local guide will introduce you to the popular delights of Rundle Mall's beautifully restored arcades. From here you'll trail to one of Australia’s largest public civic spaces, Victoria Square, surrounded by architecture that encompasses most periods.

Finally it's off to the Central Market, where the characters are as colourful as their wares.

Cost includes a knowledgeable guide and refreshments. Please note that this is a walking tour therefore no transport is being provided.

Kangaroo Island Highlights Tour

Date:   18 October 2008
Time: 0645 – 2240hrs approx.
Cost:   A$225.00 per person
Departs from and returns to Adelaide

Depart Adelaide on a scenic drive through the Fleurieu Peninsula to Cape Jervis to board the SeaLink ferry for the 45 minute crossing to Kangaroo Island.

On arrival, settle back in the comfort of your SeaLink coach and let the scenery slide past on your way to Seal Bay where you will enjoy a beach walk among a breeding colony of Australian sealions. Guided by a National Parks Guide, this really is the experience of a lifetime. Bring your camera!

After lunch we head on down to Flinders Chase National Park for the rest of the afternoon. Flinders Chase is internationally renowned as a sanctuary for a host of native Australian animals - kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, echidnas, goannas and more. Walk along the rugged southern coastline (on specially constructed walkways to protect both you and the environment!) to Remarkable Rocks and Admiral’s Arch.

Remarkable Rocks provides a spectacular backdrop for all you creative photographers, so bring plenty of film. Admiral’s Arch boardwalk takes you down a rugged cliff face to confront a spectacular rock arch and a nursery haven for fur seals. Watch the fur seals diving, playing or just lolling about on the sundrenched rocks, warming up again after swimming in the surf.

Your Kangaroo Island Highlights experience comes to a conclusion at the ferry terminal for your return journey to Adelaide.

A Day in the Barossa Valley Tour

Date:   19 October 2008
Time: 0930 – 1730hrs approx.
Cost:   A$105.00 per person
Departs from and returns to Adelaide

Travel through the spectacular Torrens Gorge and later test out the amazing acoustics of the Whispering Wall at the Barossa Reservoir. Stop at Lyndoch for morning tea at a typical German bakery. Pass the quaint villages of Bethany, Tanunda and Nuriootpa en route to the Barossa Valley, the largest wine-producing region in Australia. Visit 3 premium wineries and enjoy a Barossa-style lunch in the heart of the valley.

Departure Point

The departure point for all tours unless otherwise specified, is at the bottom of the outdoor escalator located in the North Terrace of the Convention Centre. Please ensure that you are waiting at this point 15 minutes prior to the departure time provided.

General Information and Terms and Conditions

These tours are designed by Tour Hosts Destination Management (license No. 2TA001144), for participating delegates and accompanying persons attending the RANZCR 2008 ASM. Only the best aspects of Adelaide and its environs have been incorporated to provide value for money for persons whose time is at a premium.

All sightseeing tours include informative English speaking commentary, all entry fees and meals where specified. Comfortable shoes and clothing are recommended for all tours. For any outdoor tours we recommend that participants bring sun protection cream, sunhat and sunglasses.

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. Places on all tours are limited and will be allocated strictly in order of receipt of payment. Where participants cancel their tour bookings prior to 11 September 2008, payment will be refunded in full. Thereafter, no refund will be made.

Disclaimer

The services specified in these tour descriptions 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.