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14th Annual Conference for
Australasian Association for Engineering Education
and
9th Australasian Women in Engineering Forum

29 September to 1 October 2003

Engineering Education for a Sustainable Future

Tours

 

 

 

 

 


Phillip Island, Penguin Tour

  • Departs daily at noon from the corner of Grattan and Elizabeth Streets (just outside the University campus)returning at approx. 11.00pm
  • Enjoy afternoon tea at Warrook Cattle Farm - A true Australian Cattle Farm and see kangaroos, wombats, birdlife, prize cattle and working dogs.
  • See Koalas up close at the Koala Conservation Centre
  • Visit the Seal Rocks Life Centre
  • Witness the famous Penguin Parade and observe the nightly ritual as the little penguins march up the sand to their nesting places
  • Travel to Cowes for dinner (own expense), a variety of cafes and restaurants to suit all tastes and budgets

Great Ocean Road Tour

  • Departs daily at 7.00am from the corner of Grattan and Elizabeth Streets (just outside the University campus)returning at approx. 9.00pm
  • Cross the Westgate Bridge for panoramic views of Port Phillip
  • Pass through Torquay and visit famous Bell's Beach
  • Travel along Victoria's famous Great Ocean Road
  • Pass through the coastal town's of Lorne, Wye River and see the amazing Cape Patton Lookout
  • Stop at scenic Apollo Bay for Lunch (own expense)
  • Travel through the Otway National Park, silent and untouched
  • Many opportunities to photograph stunning scenery such as the stone monoliths of the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge- the site of the tragic shipwreck and London Bridge
  • Early return to Melbourne via Colac and Winchelsea with video

Healesville Sanctuary and Puffing Billy Tour

  • Departs daily at 7.00am from the corner of Grattan and Elizabeth Streets (just outside the University campus)returning at approx. 5.30pm
  • Travel to the Dandenong Ranges through magnificent rainforest atmosphere. Take the opportunity to hand feed the Rosellas
  • Travel on Puffing Billy - Australia's oldest operating steam train
  • Enjoy a guided wildlife tour with Australian Animals at Healesville Sanctuary
  • Two course lunch included

Yarra Valley Winery Tour with Lunch

  • Departs daily at 10.00am from the city centre, 180 Swanston Street and returning at approx. 5.30pm
  • Travel to the Yarra Valley
  • Enjoy a spit-roast Lunch and wine tastings at Ferguson's Winery
  • Take a relaxing walk in the surrounding gardens wineyards of the wineries
  • Visit and tantalise your taste buds with a sellection of wines from four of the Yarra Valley's premier five star wineries. Yering Station, Domaine Chandon, Eyton on Yarra

Sovereign Hill and Gold Field Tour

  • Departs daily at 8.45am from from the city centre, 180 Swanston Street and returning at approx. 5.30pm
  • Experience Sovereign Hill and learn about the history of the gold rush and life in the 1850's
  • Pan for gold and go down into the underground mine for a guide tour
  • Enjoy unique period style shopping with real life characters and entertainment
  • Host of activities available including stage coach rides, costume photos and much more.
  • See traditional blacksmiths and craftsmen shilling their trades.
  • Enjoy a guided tour of the Ballarat Wildlife Park and hand feed kangaroos

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Phone: +61 3 8344 6389
Fax: +61 3 8344 6122
Email: bhewitt@unimelb.edu.au

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