Tours/Travel
Suggested inclusive and optional Tours
The Congress Committee want to ensure that registered Accompanying Persons have an opportunity to meet together and enjoy the delights that Sydney has to offer.
We have made a selection of tours which will allow you to spend part of the day in a social and touring atmosphere and at the same time ensuring your return for evening functions.
Some of the tours listed are included in the Accompanying Person’s registration fee.
Tour Programme – available via on-line registration www.wfosydney.com
Congress Tours
Why not take the opportunity when coming to Sydney to experience some of the best of New South Wales? ICMS Travel has selected an extensive range of half and full day tours allowing you to experience the highlights of Sydney and its regional areas. Visit ICMS Travel for a full listing of tours available.
Additional Sydney tours will be available on the registration form.
Hunter Valley Winery Tour
Date: Friday, 5 February 2010
Time: 08:00 - 18:45
Venue: Hunter Valley Wineries
Cost: AUD 167.00 Adults pp
AUD 84.00 Children
(children 15 years and under)
Australia's Hunter Valley is world renowned for its wines. It is also an incredibly beautiful place to visit for a day or two, learn to appreciate different wines and grape varieties. Includes morning tea at the historical town of Wollombi and a private wine tasting and lunch at the world famous Lindemans.
Return via Hunter Valley Gardens to enjoy more wine tasting or visit the boutique shops.
Sydney Harbour Coffee Cruise
Date: Saturday, 6 February 2010
Time: Morning 09:30 – 11:00
Afternoon 15:00 – 16:30
Vessel: Captain Cook III, departing from outside the Convention Centre
Cost: Included in the accompanying person registration fee
Additional Tickets (both morning and afternoon):
AUD 49.00 Adults pp
AUD 25.00 Children
(children 15 years and under)
Join one of the coffee cruises which will depart from outside the Convention Centre at 9:30 and 15:00
for 90 minutes of cruising around Sydney whilst enjoying the morning or afternoon coffee. Early birds
may choose morning or afternoon cruise until one or other is full then automatic allocation will be made.
The Essential Tour of the Opera House and Morning Tea
Date: Sunday, 7 February 2010
Time: From 09:00 – various times
Venue: Sydney Opera House
Cost: Included in the accompanying person registration fee
Additional tickets: AUD 75.00 pp
See inside the world’s most recognisable sails. Experience the miracle of architecture and engineering. A work of art that came into existence against impossible odds to become one of the busiest performing arts centres in the world.
Sydney Highlights and Tour to Bondi
Date: Monday, 8 February 2010
Time: 08:30 – 12:00
Cost: AUD 64.00 Adults pp
AUD 32.00 Children pp
(children 15 years and under)
Pass through the historical areas of Sydney, including Circular Quay, historical rocks, Kings Cross and Double bay and stopping at the gap for photo opportunities (heads of the harbour) and arriving at the famous Bondi Beach for Morning tea (own expense).
Manly Sights and Northern Beaches
Date: Tuesday, 9 February 2010
Time: 13:45 – 17:30
Cost: AUD 64.00 Adults pp
AUD 32.00 Children pp
(Children 15 years and under)
Take an afternoon tour across the Harbour Bridge and enjoy the charm of Sydney’s coastline. Capture the beauty and lifestyle of Manly and the Northern Beaches.
View Milson’s Point, Spit Bridge from Seaforth lookout and beautiful Middle Harbour area for the best photo opportunity. Stop for afternoon tea at the renowned Manly Beach (at own expense).
Things to see and do in Sydney
BridgeClimb
BridgeClimb is a 3.5 hour adventure and an experience that will never be forgotten on one of the world's most modern wonders......The Sydney Harbour Bridge.
The BridgeClimb experience begins with a comprehensive briefing and safety demonstration to prepare you for the Climb of Your Life!
The exhilaration and personal satisfaction achieved by reaching the top of the Bridge is rewarded by the breathtaking view that lies before you as you scale up the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
There is no adventure like it in the world......no view like it.....no feeling like it!
Sydney Harbour Morning Tea Coffee Cruise
Join us on Sydney's Award Winning Coffee Cruise.
See all the Main Harbour attractions including the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and Fort Denison while enjoying morning tea and a personalised commentary.
You will also explore the magnificent upper reaches of Middle Harbour with its natural parklands, inner harbour beaches, marinas and palatial waterfront homes.
Cricket
A couple of cricket matches will be staged around the time of the Conference. For further information click here