Accompanying Persons Program

The events / tours detailed on this page are available for anyone accompanying Conference delegates and can be booked via the Registration Fees page.

Welcome Reception Monday 3rd August
Cost: $80

(Tour 1) Tuesday 4 August: Experience Mooloolaba

Departs Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre: 9am
Returns to Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre: by: 4.30pm
Description: Explore Mooloolaba's famous beach, boardwalk, boutique shops, marina and outdoor cafes at your leisure.
Includes: 1 hour canal cruise plus discounted admission to Underwater World
NOT Including: Any meals (there will be many options and plenty of time for lunch)
Cost: $50 per person

(Tour 2) Wednesday 5 August: Montville In Style

Departs Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre: 8am
Returns to Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre by: 4:30pm
Description: A magnificent scenic tour through the Eumundi and Blackall Ranges. Explore this fascinating village of Montville with over 100 craft shops, galleries and specialist retailers
Including: 2hrs at Eumundi Markets, Free morning tea at one of Eumundi's best café's, 2.5 hrs to browse Montville village (where delegates will chose their own lunch)
NOT including: Flame Hill Winery and rainforest walk at Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve or Lunch
Cost: $95 per person

Please note: There will be a long lunch break, therefore delegates will more than likely not require afternoon tea.

Gala Dinner Wednesday 5th August
Cost $160

(Tour 3) Thursday 6 August: Australia Zoo Tour

Departs Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre: 8am
Returns to Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre: by: 4:30pm
Description: Here's a unique opportunity to get a taste of Steve Irwin's Australian Zoo, experience amazing wildlife from exotic elephants and tigers right through to our own cuddly koalas and not-so-cuddly crocodiles. You can get up close to everything at the Australia Zoo.
Including: Zoo entry fee
NOT Including: Any Meals (but there are may options for lunch)
Cost: $95 per person

All 3 tours combined (4th, 5th and 6th August) will cost $220 per person

ADDITIONAL TOUR INFORMATION

For people with walking difficulties -
For Tour 1 and Tour 2 guests can do as much or as little walking as they would like and only have to navagate 2 steps onto the tour bus.
For Tour 3 to Australia Zoo there can be a reasonable amount of walking, there is a free people mover that can take guests from one side of the park to the other (this will still involve walking) or guests with difficulties could hire electric chairs at an additional cost that are available at the park.

Pick-up & Drop Off's
These will be at Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre with the exact location to be confirmed closer to the event. Accompanying persons are to make their own way to and from the pick-up and drop-off point.