7th Australian Womens Health Conference 2013
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DAY TOURS

Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb
Operates: Daily
Duration of tour: 3 Hours
Cost of tour: $250.00 per person
Transport: Delegates to make own arrangements to bridge climb location

In a smaller group of up to 12 climbers, you will climb through the inner arch of the Sydney Harbour Bridge crossing over catwalks and stairs, and make your way to thrilling views that await you at the summit of the Bridge. You will then make your way back down the second arch of the Bridge taking with you unforgettable memories of your experience. Along the way, one of bridge climb leaders will share the Bridge’s rich history.

A professional climb leader will take pictures of you on the climb and at the end you will receive a commemorative climber certificate, climber cap and a complimentary group photograph, with all climbers in the group receiving an identical photo.

For safety reasons climbers cannot take up personal items onto the Bridge (including cameras).

Please book using the Registration Form


Coffee Cruise
Operates: Daily
Duration of tour: 2 Hours
Cost of tour: $90.00 per person
Transport: Delegates to make own arrangements to departure point. Cruise will depart from Circular Quay ferry terminal.

View the main Harbour attractions such as the Opera House, The Harbour Bridge and Fort Denison before cruising the magnificent upper reaches of Middle Harbour where waterfront homes, parks, beaches and marinas show Sydney life at its best. The cruise includes afternoon tea to enjoy while you are on the water soaking up the beautiful Sydney weather.

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Fort Denison Cheese and Wine Tour
Operates: Daily
Duration of tour: 5 Hours
Cost of tour: $230.00 per person
Inclusions: Pick up from Circular Quay.

Enjoy the great Sydney views and indulge in a glass of champagne on arrival with a few canapés, and take a moment to appreciate the location from a spectacular grassy vantage point. You'll then be escorted to the private dining room and seated around a fully laid table complete with amazing cheese, wine and cheese accompaniments.

Spend the next two hours tasting and learning about flavours, styles and milk types such as goat, sheep, cow and buffalo. Hear about cheese making processes and with some of Australia's best wines on hand, learn how to perfectly complement your cheese choices. Best of all you don't have to remember every single detail - tasting notes do the work for you.

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Taronga Zoo Guided Tour
Operates: Daily. Starts at 7am
Duration of tour: 3 Hours
Cost of tour: $90.00 per person
Inclusions: Pick and drop off to Circular Quay ferry terminal. Delegates to make their own arrangements to departure point.

You will be met by your guides at The Taronga Centre and enjoy a special one-on-one encounter with a native animal.

Enjoy a cooked breakfast in the Zoo grounds overlooking spectacular Sydney Harbour. Enjoy exclusive use of the Zoo grounds prior to opening with a fully escorted early morning tour of the Australian animal exhibits with expert guides, visiting the kangaroos, koalas, wombats, echidnas and Australian birds.

Also experience our “Platypus Pools”, which recreate the wonder of a Blue Mountains sandstone gorge where you can see over 40 species of Australian animals and the recently discovered “dinosaur tree”, the Wollemi Pine. As well as all day access to the Sky Safari Cable Car.

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Sydney Aquarium & Wildlife Park
Operates: Daily
Duration of tour: 3 Hours
Cost of tour: $120.00
Transport: Delegates to make own arrangements to venue.

Situated in Darling Harbour, just minutes from the city centre, Sydney Aquarium offers a unique insight into the underwater wonders of Australia. The group can walk beneath water in the Oceanarium, where guests will have huge Grey Nurse Sharks and giant Stingrays passing just centimetres above their heads. Or enter the largest Great Barrier Reef exhibit in the world and be captivated by thousands of colourful tropical fish. Walk through water, without getting your feet wet, with the 360 degree glass tunnel. For special photo opportunities, the group can roam amongst the Southern Rivers of Australia, where they can mingle with Platypus, or travel through the Northern Rivers and explore the home of the resident 3.5m Saltwater Crocodile.

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Hunter Valley Wineries Day Tour
Operates: Tuesday 7 May 2013, Wednesday 8 May 2013 and
Friday 10 May 2013
Duration of tour: 9 Hours
Cost of tour: $220.00 per person
Transport: Pick up from the Star casino at the APT bus departure terminal 8am please arrive 15 minutes prior to ensure you don’t miss out.
Inclusions: 2 course lunch and 3 wine tastings

Explore the fertile Hunter Valley and taste award winning regional food and wines. Enjoy private vineyard inspections and learn of the winemaking process. Spend your time strolling amongst the vineyards, purchase some wines or just enjoy the beautiful Australian countryside. Be treated to magnificent views of the Hawkesbury River in the morning. See the remains of a convict built road winding into the Hunter Valley and stroll around the historic Wollombi Village.

Home to Australia’s oldest wine producing region, the Hunter Valley owes its fame to world class viticulturalists and fertile soils. Enjoy a private wine tasting experience at world renowned Lineman’s. A delicious gourmet luncheon is accompanied by wine tastings. Return back to Sydney to relax after an amazing day in Australia’s countryside.

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Key Dates
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30 September 2012
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30 November 2012

Early Bird Registration Closes
15 February 2013