ICALEPCS 2015October 17 - 23, 2015 Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre

Post-Conference Tours

Post-Conference Tour 1 – Sydney

plane wallpaperSaturday Oct 24th
Transfer from hotel to Melbourne Airport for flight to Sydney and then to Travelodge Wynyard. Day at leisure.




1280px The Famous Bondi Beach 6644010871Sunday Oct 25th (B, L)
Enjoy a morning city sights tour of Sydney, taking in the historic Rocks area, the exclusive inner suburbs of Paddington and Double Bay, noted for their quaintly preserved terrace houses, famous Bondi Beach and the red light district of Kings Cross. A highlight of the day will be the harbour lunch cruise where you'll be introduced to its intriguing history, character and points of interest. 


blue mountainsMonday Oct 26th (B, L)
Another full day tour to the west of Sydney that encompasses the unsurpassed wilderness, beauty and remote bushland of the Blue Mountains plus panoramic views of rugged cliffs and deep forested valleys. There’s also a visit included to the Featherdale Wildlife Park plus private time to walk through pristine bushland, lush ferns and temperate forests.

harbourbridgeTuesday Oct 27th (B)
Day at leisure to explore some more of Sydney. A suggested activity is The Bridge Climb, a 3 1/2 hour adventure and a never to be forgotten experience on one of the world’s most prominent attractions. The climb begins with a comprehensive briefing and safety demonstration that prepares you for the Climb of your Life! The exhilaration and sense of satisfaction achieved by reaching the top is rewarded with breathtaking views. One of the safety requirements is that each walker is breathalysed and carry items such as cameras are not permitted. The cost of the ticket includes a photograph and afternoon transfer to airport.

Cost: $1400 pp (twin or double share) or $1955 pp (single share).

Includes: Three nights accommodation, city sights and harbour cruise with lunch,
Blue Mountains tour, entry to Featherdale Wildlife Park, deluxe coach transport, meals as indicated (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner), transfers, gst.

Options: Bridge Climb, prices start from approx. $300 per person.

The cost does not include the air-fare from Melbourne to Sydney. Recommended flight will be provided at time of booking. Time of Bridge Climb to be confirmed when booked. 

If you wish to book a tour, please fill out the Tours Booking Form and follow directions.

Post-Conference Tour 2 – Great Ocean Road/Grampians/Ballarat

great ocean road 21Saturday Oct 24th (L)
Depart Melbourne at 9am and travel to the west through Geelong, the state's second largest city. Not long past Geelong the ocean comes into view and at Anglesea a stop would be made to view the kangaroos that frequent the golf course. Continue onto Lorne where the dual mix of the ocean and the Otway Ranges is breathtaking. Lunch would be taken at Lavers Hill and before the drive through to the rainforest at Melba Gully then to the Shipwreck Coast. The afternoon would feature the coastal rock formations of Loch Ard Gorge, 12 Apostles and The Arch before arriving in Port Campbell.

Grampians Lookout 4Sunday Oct 25th (B, L)
After breakfast travel across to Tower Hill, an extinct volcano and now a State Park. A walk through the park reveals koalas in generous numbers in the gum trees. Late morning continue
through to Dunkeld where lunch will be enjoyed at the stylish Royal Mail Hotel. After lunch, a visit would be made to Crombie Homestead where our hosts, Rex & Gay Beveridge
will provide an insight into life on the land with their sheep and beautiful garden. Late afternoon transfer through to Halls Gap, the major town at the heart of the breathtaking Grampians mountain range.

sov hill thumbnailMonday Oct 26th (B, L, D)
Depart Halls Gap and travel through the Grampians taking in some of the most spectacular scenery the state has to offer. Included in these are The Balconies, Mt Difficult Lookout and The Jaws of Death before transferring through to Ballarat and Sovereign Hill. Sovereign Hill is a recreation of Ballarat's first ten years following the discovery of gold there in 1851. Adjourn to the Charlie Napier Hotel for dinner before experiencing the sound and light show, 'Blood on the Southern Cross'. The show brilliantly recreates the events
that lead to Australia's only civil war, the Eureka Stockade on Sunday December 3rd 1854. Return to Melbourne.

Cost: $950 pp, based on a minimum of 8 people (twin/double share) or $1125 pp, based on a minimum of 8 people (single share).

Includes:Transport, two nights accommodation, meals as indicated (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner), farm visit at Crombie Homestead, tour of Melba Gully, Port Campbell National Park, Tower Hill, Grampians and Sovereign Hill, entry fees to Sovereign Hill and Blood on the Southern Cross, guide, gst.

If you wish to book a tour, please fill out the Tours Booking Form and follow directions.