Conference Tours

Optional tours - Wednesday 16 September 2009
All prices quoted are in Australian Dollars (AUD) and include the Goods and Services Tax (GST).

In keeping with previous IAEA Annual Conferences, Wednesday 16 September will be a day for conference participants to partake in optional tours organised by the Host Organising Committee.

Optional tours are an important and memorable component of IAEA Annual Conferences, allowing conference participants to see interesting attractions and experience the cultural ambience of their host city. More importantly, it allows conference participants to network with each other in an informal setting - meeting each other, sharing a common experience, discussing mutual interests and establishing long-lasting friendships.

The optional tours being offered this year on the registration form are:

1. Whale watching

IAEA 2009 invites you to come on board the magnificent 'Eye-Spy' for an encounter with the whales. Of all the great whales, the humpback is the most surface active displaying behaviour that will not only inspire you but leave you in awe. There quite clearly is no better place to observe the mighty humpback than Brisbane's Moreton Bay, recognised as one of the world's best Whale watching areas.

Date: Wednesday 16 September 2009
Time: 08:30 - 15:30
Venue: Sofitel Hotel, Main Reception
Dress: Casual

Cost (includes return transport to the boat and lunch):
Adult $147
Children (4-14 years) $107

2. Australia Zoo

Australia Zoo is Home of the Crocodile Hunter. The place to go for thrilling wildlife action shows, one-on-one interaction with heaps of amazing animals and more fun, education and excitement than you can poke a stick at!

Date: Wednesday 16 September 2009
Time: 08:45 - 17:00
Venue: Sofitel Hotel, Main Reception
Dress: Casual

Cost (includes return transport to the Zoo and entry):
Adult $72
Children (3-14 years) $62

3. Gold Coast hinterland and winery tour

Take in the spectacular panoramic views of the Gold Coast from Mt Tamborine, then on to O'Reilly's where you will traverse old logging tracks and hear of the epic adventures of early settlers. Walk through the treetops 16 meters above the forest floor, before returning to your hotel via Canungra Valley Vineyards.

Date: Wednesday 16 September 2009
Time: 07:45 - 18:00
Venue: Sofitel Hotel, Main Reception (group to walk to tour pick up address)
Dress: Casual

Cost (includes transport, morning tea and wine tasting):
Adult $87
Children (3-14 years) $57

4. Educational tour

Travel to Canterbury College (a Preparatory to Year 12 Coeducational school south of Brisbane) for a tour of the College and morning tea. Lunch at Customs House in Brisbane city (one of Brisbane's heritage icons located on the river) followed by a session on P-12 assessment in Queensland and afternoon tea held at Queensland Studies Authority

Date: Wednesday 16 September 2009
Time: 09:00
Venue: Sofitel Hotel, Main Reception
Dress: Casual

Cost (includes transport, morning tea and lunch):
Adult $87.00
Children (3-10 years) $52.00

5. Own arrangements and lunch

You may prefer to make your own arrangements to sight see around Brisbane on the Wednesday morning. Options include historical walking tours, the free city sights bus or the CityCat ferry. You may join others for lunch at Customs House in Brisbane city (one of Brisbane's heritage icons located on the river). Please note, lunch places are limited so notification is needed at time of registration.

Date: Wednesday 16 September 2009
Time: 12:30
Venue: Customs House, Brisbane
Dress: Casual

Cost (lunch only):
Adult $67.00
Children (3-10 years) $32.00

Disclaimer: If we do not meet minimum registration requirements tours may be cancelled.