icndst-8

8th International Conference
New Diamond Science and Technology
2002
Sunday 21st to Friday 26th July 2002
The University of Melbourne
Parkville 3010
Victoria Australia

Tours

Phillip Island, Penguin Parade 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

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Steven Prawer
School of Physics
The University of Melbourne
Parkville, 3010 Victoria, Australia
Email: icndst-8@unimelb.edu.au

Conference Contacts

For General Conference queries
Bronwen Hewitt
Conference Management
The University of Melbourne
Email: icndst-8@unimelb.edu.au