Tours

Optional Tours

Melbourne City Sights Tour

Date: Monday 6 July 2009
Time: 1330 – 1730
Cost: A$69.00 per person

Experience the beautiful sights of Melbourne, on this luxury coach tour. Sights include Fitzroy Gardens and St. Patrick's Cathedral, Chinatown, Old Melbourne Gaol, Shrine of Remembrance, Law Courts and Flagstaff Gardens, Queen Victoria Market, Arts and Cultural Centre and Kings Domain Gardens.

After the city sights, travel to the nearby Blue Dandenongs...towering forests, deep gullies, lyrebirds and kookaburras, mountain air and the cool dampness of the hills all contribute to this charm which is the Australian forest. Enjoy spectacular views of Melbourne & Port Phillip Bay from Mt Dandenong summit.

Yarra River Cruise

Date: Tuesday 7 July 2009
Time: 1100 – 1330
Cost: A$29.00 per person

Cruise down river past Melbourne CBD and discover some of the landings of the early settlers. Now one of the busiest trading ports in the Southern hemisphere, historical Victoria Docks will give you a snapshot of the rich maritime heritage and the boom of the gold rush era. While cruising back upstream you will learn about Melbourne’s cultural Arts precinct and enjoy unique views of Melbourne’s picturesque gardens, parklands and some famous sporting arenas.

Penguin Parade to Phillip Island

Date: Tuesday 7 July 2009
Time: 1515 – 2100
Cost: A$126.00 per person

Phillip Island boasts two of Australia’s greatest natural attractions, Seal Rocks and the Penguin Reserve.   This late afternoon tour features the Fairy Penguins at Phillip Island Nature Park and the Fur Seals.  Depart Melbourne for Phillip Island, where the Little Penguins that nest there perform a “parade” every evening – emerging from the sea and waddling up the beach to their burrows. Be privy to one nature’s most spectacular shows – a few minutes after sunset. The tour includes entrance to the Nature Park and access to the premium viewing area.

Yarra Valley Food and Wine Journey

Date: Thursday 9 July 2009
Time: 0900 – 1730
Cost: A$198.00 per person *

The Yarra Valley is the historical home of the Victorian Wine Industry in Australia and a world famous and scenic area that is a must see for any visitor to Melbourne. Visits include tastings at De Bortoli Winery,  Yering Station Winery, Coldstream Hills Winery and tastings and lunch at Domaine Chandon Australia.  Also stop at The Yarra Valley Dairy & Yarra Valley Wine Hub and Produce Store & Art Gallery to learn more about this region before returning to the city.

* Minimum number of 2 guests required

Dinner on the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant

Date: Thursday 9 July 2009
Time: 2030 – 2330
Cost:  A$121.00 per person

Melbourne is known for its trams, leafy boulevards and grand culinary experiences. This three hour dining experience combines all these things. Onboard the lovingly restored and decorated 1920s tramcar, guests will enjoy a 5 course meal, including beverages, while the tramcar travels around Melbourne.

Healesville Sanctuary with Blue Dandenong Ranges

Date: Thursday 9 July 2009
Time: 1000 – 1730
Cost:  A$152.00 per person

Tall mountain ash forests guide you into the spectacular Blue Dandenong Ranges. Tour through the richness of the Yarra Valley- a pastoral experience of farms and vineyards, haystacks and wine grapes. Healesville Sanctuary - a truly Australian experience cradled in the forested foothills of the Great Divide where you can surround yourself with Australian Wildlife.

Great Ocean Road Adventure

Date: Thursday 9 July 2009
Time: 0800 – 1930 (duration approx. 11.5 hours)
Cost:  A$147.00 per person

The power and majesty of nature reign supreme in this awe inspiring coastal landscape. The huge stone monoliths of the Twelve Apostles, Island Arch, Razorback and the rugged coastline with its spectacular views never fails to impress.

General Information

Terms and Conditions

These tours are offered by Tour Hosts Destination Management, a division of Tour Hosts Pty Limited (license No. 2TA001144).  The tours are based on scheduled public tours, and are not offered exclusively for participants attending the 7th International Conference on Geomorphology.

All sightseeing tours include informative English speaking commentary, all entry fees and meals where specified. Comfortable shoes and clothing are recommended for all tours. For any outdoor tours we recommend that participants bring sun protection cream, sunhat and sunglasses. All tours are based on a minimum number of participants. If this number is not reached, alternative places will be allocated strictly in order of receipt of bookings. Where participants cancel their day tour bookings prior to Monday 1 June 2009, payment will be refunded in full. Thereafter, no refund will be made

Disclaimer

The services specified in these tour descriptions are available at the time of writing. However, in the event that any service(s) become unavailable for any reason, Tour Hosts will make every effort to supply alternative services of an equal standard and value but cannot accept any responsibility for failure to provide the specified services. Please be advised that all prices could incur a 5% increase after March, 31 2009 due to supplier rate increase. Any changes will be notified via email and then charged accordingly upon your approval.