Social program and Tours
Conference Social Programs | STA Tours, Shows, Theatre
Conference Social Program highlights
As well as a number of informal dinners and drinks nights the colloquium program includes a number of social and eco-educational events including
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Wallaby research facility, Division of Environmental and Life Sciences, Macquarie University
A highlight of the second day of the colloquium will be lunch with Wallabies resident in Macquarie Universities own wallaby research facility. During a tour of the Facility, delegates will see a range of marsupials bred at the research facility. Staff and postgraduate students of the Division of Environmental and Life Sciences will outline a number of research projects currently being conducted, including predator recognition and behavioral hierarchy, immunology inside pouches of smaller wallabies and population control of kangaroos using contraceptive implants.
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Eco-education tour Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park
In addition, on the third day of the Colloquium Professor Ben Boer and Sydney barrister and part-time lecturer in Environmental Law Brian Preston, SC, of the Australian Centre for Environmental Law, at the University of Sydney will lead a Biodiversity Conservation Day Tour to the Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park.
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Conference dinner Taronga Centre, Taronga Park Zoo, Bradleys Head Road, Mosman.
The colloquium will culminate with the colloquium dinner to be held at Sydney’s spectacular Taronga Zoo overlooking the Sydney Harbour with views of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. A highlight of this function will be pre-dinner drinks and “Animal Encounters” where delegates will mingle with baby wombats, possums, echidna’s, baby salt water crocodiles and various birds and snakes. Delegates will be able to see these and other Australian native species up close and personal, and ask questions of the animal keepers. To find out more about Taronga Zoo visit it’s web site at http://www.zoo.nsw.gov.au/
Bush Couture
Delegates will also be privileged to see a dance section from the 2004 production “In TentCity” choreographed by Associate Professor Raymond D Blanco. This dance section is a haunting and contemporary ode to the women of the earth, mother earth, giver of life. We as modern humans continually pressure the Earth to give up her beauty for our greed. She constantly bounces back with a seemingly unending gift and is able to restore her own life force: but for how long?Designed to represent the beauty of Australia’s land, Indigenous Women and the ability of the Earth to regenerate itself through birth and death. The gowns were designed by Nouvelle Caledonian, Mr Jacques Tchong. The Soundscape is composed by an Aboriginal musician, Mr Cameron Goold of Propoganda Klann.
Conference Dinner Speaker - Associate Professor Anita Heiss
Associate Professor Anita Heiss is one of Australia’s most prolific and well known Indigenous authors of fiction and non-fiction. Her publications include “Dhuuluu Yala (talk straight): publishing Aboriginal literature” and “Who Am I? The Diary of Mary Talence, Sydney 1937”. She is currently Deputy Director of Warawara Department of Indigenous Studies at Macquarie University.
The title of her dinner Address is:
“Indigenous writers on the significance of space, sense of place and connection to country”
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- Sightseeing tour options in and around Sydney
- Theatres and Shows
- After Conference and Pre-Conference Tours
Sightseeing tour options in and around Sydney
With so much to do and see in and around Sydney, why not check out some of the options that we can book for you.
Sydney Bridge Climb from AUD180.00
A 3 ½ hour thrilling experience as you climb the span of Sydney Harbour Bridge and enjoy unsurpassed views of our magnificent city. Day/Night and Twilight climbs are available. Discounts for children under 12
Afternoon Bondi and city sights tour from AUD54.00
As you pass by the Sydney Opera House and Parliament house and many famous Sydney Icons as well as the world famous Bondi beach precinct.
Dolphin watching and Sand Dunes from AUD120
Enjoy a day of 4WD along the famous sand dunes of Stockton as well as a cruise in search of the pods of dolphins that live around the area.
Wine tasting in the Hunter Valley from AUD120
Travel North to Sydney’s famous wine region. There you will visit 2 wineries for wine tasting and lunch included included in the price. A great day for the wine buffs
Sydney After Dark from $108.00
Enjoy an ice cold beer in a Aussie Pub at Sydneys famous Rocks area. View the city from Milsons Point. Enjoy a 3 course dinner at one of Sydneys Waterfront Restaurants. Also included is a visit Sydney Tower and also try your luck at Star City Casiino.
Theatres and Shows
Sydney is currently hosting a wide range of Musicals and theatre options.
STA Travel would be pleased to book these for you. At present we currently have The Lion King , We Will Rock you and Dirty Dancing as well as many local productions.
Prices available on request.
Please note that shows may change prior to July 2005.
STA Travel accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club and American Express cards
Please click below to email your requests
macquarieedu@branch.statravel.com.au
After Conference and Pre-Conference Tours
From Uluru to the Great Barrier Reef, we have it all covered for you. We have put together a wide range of packages which incorporate the very best that Australia has to offer our guests.Ever wanted to visit one of the natural wonders of the world? Well Australia has 2 of them. We have put together the following great deals especially for colloquium delegates and their families.
Uluru Explorer Package
- The package includes return airfares direct to Uluru
- 3 nights accommodation at Uluru (Ayers Rock) resort in 3 star Outback Pioneer hotel
- Choice of sightseeing around Uluru
- Return Airport to Hotel Transfers
- The total cost per person is AUD 945.00- twin share or AUD1209- Single
Ultimate Uluru Camping Experience
- This fantastic package includes return airfares to Alice Springs
- 2 nights accommodation at Melanka Motel 3 Star
- 2 night Uluru Safari camping in style
- Return Airport to hotel transfers
- The total cost per person is AUD1250 Twin / AUD1340 single
- Budget camping options available for AUD125.00 less
Grand Great Barrier Reef Package
- This great package includes return airfares to Cairns, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef
- 4 Nights accommodation at the 4 Star Heritage hotel
- Full day trip to Great Barrier reef includes lunch and snorkelling
- Full day trip to Daintree Rainforest/Cape Tribulation
- The total cost per person is AUD850.00 Twin share / $1075.00 Single
- Budget options available for $150.00 less (dorm style in a Hostel)
Magnificent Melbourne Package
- This great Package includes return airfares to Melbourne
- 3 nights accommodation in 3 Star centrally located hotel in Melbourne CBD
- 2 day Great Ocean Road trip to see the 12 Apostles
- Return Airport-hotel transfers
- ½ day Melbourne sights tour
- The total for this package is AUD872.00 Twin Share/ $1052.00 Single
- Budget option available at $100.00 less (dorm style in Hostel)
- These are just a few options available to you, the delegates of the colloquium.
Other popular destinations within Australia include:
- Darwin / Kakadu National Park
- Tasmania – For the nature lovers
- Adelaide – for the Wine Lovers
- Gold Coast – for the Beach Lovers
- Whitsunday Coast /Islands for the sailing
- Fraser Island – The largest Sand Dune Island in the world
- Australian Ski Fields ( approx 6 hours drive from Sydney )
- Western Australia – Broome / Perth and Monkey Mia
- New Zealand – Skiing and Thermal Mud pools
As you can see there are many things to do and see in Australia for before or after your stay. Research suggests that many people only get the chance to visit Australia once during their lifetime. Why not stay and experience the real Australia. We are sure you will love it.
STA Travel Macquarie University will be happy to Help out in the planning and booking of your trip.
Prices are subject to availability so book early to avoid disappointment
Further discounts apply for Children 11 years and under
STA Travel accepts Visa/Mastercard/American Express and Diners Club card for payments.
Click below to be directed to our dedicated travel advisers email
macquarieedu@branch.statravel.com.au
We look forward to welcoming you to Australia.
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