Appreciate why on the train ride through the hills aboard the quaint little steam train, Puffing Billy. Enjoy lunch and the beautiful gardens at Kenloch plus the stunning colours and views at the Rhododendron Gardens. Accompanying Partners Program During the Congress, accompanying partners will be well looked after. The following tours and activities have been arranged and can be booked in advance on the Registration form, or at the registration desk at the Congress. As for the delegates recreational program, prices for the partners program are based on a minimum of 30 participants and may be subject to slight increases, so should be taken as a guide only.
Morning tea is followed by a garden walk, sheep shearing demonstration and sheep dog roundup.
Then travel to Sovereign Hill, a recreated gold mining township of the 1850's, complete with authentically garbed townspeople, gold panning and other activities. Melbourne City sights Depart Hilton Hotel at 9.00am and discover why Melbourne is known for its old world charm, beautiful gardens and its historic Victorian buildings. Visit the colourful Queen Victoria Market. Travel past Parliament House, St Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne Cricket Ground, the National Tennis Centre and Shrine of Remembrance before stopping at our beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens for lunch before continuing on with the sights of the city. The tour concludes with a visit to the Rialto Towers Observation Deck which affords panoramic views of the city, bay and suburbs.