Key Dates
6 May 2008
Notification of Acceptances
26 May 2008
Early Registration Cut-off Date
9 June 2008
Late breaking Abstract Submission Date
2 July 2008
Pre & Post Congress Tours
2 July 2008
Social Program Bookings
2 July 2008
Congress Day Tours
9 July 2008
Accommodation Bookings
9 July 2008
Accommodation Deposit deadline
Friday 1st August 2008
Online and hard copy registrations will close midday
9-10 August 2008
Postgraduate Weekend Courses
10-14 August 2008
Congress Opens
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The following Post Congress tours are offered by THDM, a licenced travel agent (license No. 2TA001144) and have been designed for participants and accompaning persons of the XXII International Congress of The Transplantation Society. If you would like to participate in one of the Tours, please complete section F of your Registration Form. If you require touring arrangements other than those offered in the official program, please contact the Congress Managers at tts2008@meetingplanners.com.au or by fax on +61 2 9267 5443.
The Dramatic Red Centre
Friday 15 - Wednesday 20 August 2008
(6 Days/5 Nights)
| Cost: | $2825.00 per person based on double occupancy |
| $3650.00 per person based on single occupancy |
Called the Heart of the Nation, the 'Red Centre' is arid, dramatic, vast, a land of extremes and home of Uluru (Ayers Rock) Australia's spectacular monolith. Participants will also discover other geological wonders such as Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), Kings Canyon and more. Walk around the base of this huge monolith, view a magnificent sunrise and discover its significance to the Aboriginal people.
Tour includes 6 days touring, airport transfers, 4 lunches, 5 refreshments, 5 nights accommodation, all entry fees, small group touring, onboard library, naturalist guide and luxury 4WD expedition vehicle.
Price does not include flights, which need to be booked to arrive into Alice Springs prior to 1.00pm on Friday 15th August, and depart from Ayers Rock after 1.00pm on Wednesday 20th August.
Reef & Rainforest
Friday 15 – Monday 18 August 2008
(4 Days/3 Nights)
| Cost: | $1150.00 per person based on double occupancy |
| $1750.00 per person based on single occupancy |
North of Cairns you'll discover one of the most beautiful regions of Australia. Here, at the meeting point of an ancient rainforest and the Earth's largest living coral structure, slow to a unique rhythm found only in Tropical North Queensland. Based in the exclusive village of Palm Cove, highlights include swimming and snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef and discovering the beauty of the World Heritage listed Daintree rainforest.
Tour includes airport transfers, 2 lunches, 3 nights accommodation, daily breakfast, full day Outer Barrier Reef cruise and full day Cape Tribulation tour.
Price does not include flights, which need to be booked to in and out of Cairns.
New Zealand’s Spectacular South Island
Friday 15 – Monday 18 August 2008
(4 days/3 nights)
| Cost: | $1175.00 per person based on double occupancy |
| $1870.00 per person based on single occupancy |
New Zealand's South Island boasts magnificent Alpine scenery, rich history, thrilling adventures, superb cuisine and charming towns and villages. Come and breathe the fresh South Island air and explore this magical region of New Zealand.
Tour includes airport transfers, 3 nights accommodation, daily breakfast, Milford Sound tour with return scenic flights and lunch cruise. Price does not include fl ights, which need to be booked in and out of Queenstown.
Terms and Conditions
These tours are offered by THDM, a licenced travel
agent (license No. 2TA001144). The tours are based on
scheduled public tours, and are not offered exclusively
for participants and accompanying persons attending
the XXII International Congress of The
Transplantation Society.
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.
Tours operate in all weather conditions. The only
exception is BridgeClimb, which operates in all Sydney
weather conditions, except electrical storms and
extremely high wind.
All Sydney tours are based on a minimum of
20 participants.
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,
THDM 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.
Post Congress Tour Terms and Conditions
These tours, offered by THDM, a licenced travel agent
(license No. 2TA001144), are for participating delegates
and accompanying persons of the XXII International
Congress of The Transplantation Society Reservations
Bookings and Final Details
Reservations should reach The Meeting Planners no
later than 2 July 2008 and full payment is required
at that time. No space on tours will be reserved
without payment. Bookings will be acknowledged
and participants advised of final details. If minimum
numbers are not achieved, alternative arrangements
or a complete refund of the published tour price
will be made.
Tour Inclusions
- Deluxe accommodation (where possible)
- Sightseeing as per the itineraries
- Breakfast daily and other meals as specified (Breakfast = B, Lunch = L, Dinner = D)
- Airport transfers Not Included
- Airfares other than specified
- Meals other than specified
- Personal expenses
- Beverages & anything not specifically mentioned
Maximum Numbers
The number of participants on ALL tours is limited
and places will be allocated strictly in order of receipt
of payment.
Minimum Numbers
All tours are based on a minimum number of
participants. If minimum numbers are not reached,
alternative arrangements or a complete refund will
be made.
Airfares
Domestic airfares are not included in the ground cost of
the tour. Our in-house travel agent will provide a quote
for your domestic fl ights; please contact Congress
Managers for information on suggested fl ights.
Cancellation Fees
Prior to 12 June 2008, full refund less A$100.00 administration
fee. After this date no refunds will be applicable.
Late Fees
If bookings are received for post tours after 2 July 2008, a late
fee of A$100.00 per booking will be applicable.
Alternative or Additional Arrangements
For alternative arrangements please contact The
Meeting Planners - we will be pleased to tailor an
individual itinerary to suit your requirements.
Disclaimer
The services specified in these itineraries are available at the time of writing. However, in the event that any service(s) become unavailable for any THDM will make every effort to supply alternative services of an equal standard and value but cannot accept any responsibility for specified services.
