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
Accommodation Bookings
2 July 2008
Social Program Bookings
2 July 2008
Congress Day Tours
9-10 August 2008
Postgraduate Weekend Courses
10-14 August 2008
Congress Opens
With thanks to
| Sunday 10 August | Monday 11 August | Tuesday 12 August | Wednesday 13 August | Thursday 14 August |
| Introducing Sydney 09.00–13.00 (Optional) |
Australian Bush & Beaches 10.00–16.00 (Optional) or The Blue Mountains 09.00–17.00 (Optional) |
Aboriginal Insights & Botanic Gardens 09.00–13.00 (Optional) |
Australian Wildlife Discovery 09.00–13.00 (Optional) |
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| Discover Sydney Opera House 10:00 - 14:00 |
Bridgeclimb Various start times between 13.30 - 15.00 (Optional) |
Bridgeclimb Various start times between 13.30 - 15.00 (Optional) |
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| Introducing Sydney 13.00–17.00 (Optional) |
Colonial Quarter Walking Tour 14.00–16.00 (Optional) |
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| Cultural Night 19.30 (Optional) |
Tours
These tours have been designed by The Meeting Planners Pty Limited for participating delegates and accompanying
persons. Only the best aspects of Sydney and its environs have been incorporated to provide value for money for
persons whose time is at a premium. All sightseeing tours include the services of a guide, all entry fees and meals
where specified. 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 9 July 2008, payment will be refunded in full. Thereafter, no refund will be made. It is recommended that
comfortable shoes and informal dress be worn on all tours.
The following events are not included in the registration fee for Delegates and Accompanying Persons. If you require
tickets to these events please complete section E of your Registration Form.
Introducing Sydney
Duration: 4 hours
Cost: A$65.00 per person
Explore the vibrancy and style of cosmopolitan Sydney, one of the world's most beautiful
harbour cities. Discover colonial buildings and cobbled lanes in The Rocks. Enjoy views of
the Harbour Bridge and Opera House from Mrs Macquarie's Chair, a waterfront seat carved
into the rock for the wife of visionary colonial governor, Lachlan Macquarie. Travel through
Sydney's fashionable eastern suburbs, renowned for their elegant homes and harbour vistas,
on the way to world-famous Bondi Beach - a haven for surfers and sun lovers.
Main and Middle Harbour Coffee Cruise
Duration: 2 hours & 20 minutes
Cost: A$47.00 per person
The Captain Cook Main and Middle Harbour Coffee Cruise departs daily from Sydney's
centrally located Circular Quay at both 10:00hrs and 14:15hrs. Onboard, take in all the
splendid Harbour attractions including the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and Fort Denison.
This award-winning cruise also explores the upper reaches of Middle Harbour with its natural
parklands, inner harbour beaches, marinas and waterfront homes. Cruise duration: 2 hours
and 20 minutes.
Please note this ticket can be used on any day of the Congress. You will need to make
your own way to Circular Quay (Circular Quay is walking distance or a short taxi ride from
Sydney CBD hotels).
Australian Bush & Beaches
Duration: 6 hours
Cost: A$150.00 per person
Discover where Sydneysiders escape to when they need to recharge their batteries. North
of the harbour you'll find kilometres of golden beaches, untamed bushland and the beauty of
the Hawkesbury River. After cruising the river aboard a local ferry, we disembark for lunch at a
waterfront restaurant. Travel through Ku-ring-gai National Park and along the coastal road with
sweeping vistas of Sydney's best surf beaches. Stop at the vibrant beach resort of Manly and
enjoy dramatic views from North Head of the harbour entrance and city skyline.
The Colonial Quarter Walking Tour
Duration: 2 hours
Cost: A$60.00 per person
During this walking tour of Australia's oldest convict settlement - The Rocks, journey back to
the 19th century when The Rocks was Sydney's colourful commercial and maritime quarter.
This tour concludes in the Rocks where there is time at leisure to enjoy this historic precinct
(Return transport not provided).
Aboriginal Insights & Botanic Gardens
Duration: 4 hours
Cost: A$125.00 per person
Experience the world's oldest living culture on a guided walking tour of the Royal Botanic
Gardens, where the original inhabitants of Sydney gathered plants, seeds and roots for food
and medicine. Discover how Aborigines produced a honey drink from the Banksia, roasted
seeds from the Moreton Bay Chestnut and made fishing line from the bark of the Bolwarra
tree. After morning tea, continue to the Art Gallery of New South Wales for an Aboriginal
performance and guided tour of the Yiribana Aboriginal Gallery. Learn about the Dreamtime in
this excellent permanent collection celebrating the diversity of indigenous arts in Australia.
The Blue Mountains
Duration: 8 hours
Cost: A$160.00
Escape the city and travel west to the Blue Mountains - where the spectacular scenery of this
majestic World Heritage listed area includes sandstone cliffs, gorges and valleys of eucalyptus
trees. Discover the Aboriginal legend of the Three Sisters - giant sandstone rock formations
in the Jamison Valley. Descend the world's steepest railway on a thrilling ride via rock tunnels
to the fern-filled forest on the valley floor. After a delicious two-course lunch explore the quaint
village of Leura, home to charming antique shops, tearooms and the famous Candy Shop.
The Blue Mountains is a 2 hour drive west of Sydney.
Australian Wildlife Discovery
Duration: 4 hours
Cost: A$65.00 per person
Walk through a spacious, open koala enclosure and discover why the cuddly koala is one
of the most unique and loved native Australian animals. The name is an Aboriginal word
meaning "no water" - referring to the koala's ability to meet its moisture requirements from
a diet of gum leaves. Be photographed with a koala (at your own expense) and hand feed the
free-roaming kangaroos. Meet other native animals including emus, wallabies, wombats and
echidnas - at one of Sydney's premier wildlife parks.
Discover Sydney Opera House
Duration: 4 hours
Cost: A$125.00 per person
Designed by controversial Danish architect, Jørn Utzon, the Opera House is an icon of
Australia - not just for its unique design and spectacular setting, but for the world class
program of opera, ballet, contemporary dance, theatre and classical music. Tour the
auditoriums and halls and discover the myths and magic of the Opera House and the artists
who have performed there. This tour also includes a gourmet lunch.
BridgeClimb
Duration: 3 hours
Cost: A$179.00 per person
Climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge is an exhilarating experience. Rendezvous at the
BridgeClimb office for a safety briefing and prepare for your three-hour adventure!
Accompanied by an experienced leader your small team will cross the catwalk to the
pylon and walk up to the summit of the Bridge's upper arch - 130 metres above sea level.
Harnessed to a static line for the duration of the climb, be treated to spectacular 360-degree
views across one of the greatest harbours in the world.
Participants are required to make their own way to the BridgeClimb office. Directions will be provided at the time of
booking. BridgeClimb is available on other dates and times throughout the Congress. Please contact the Congress
Managers should you wish to arrange an alternative climb time.
Departure Point
All tours except BridgeClimb and the Sydney Harbour Coffee Cruise will be departing from Level 1 Convention Centre
North Foyer. All participants are requested to assemble 10 minutes prior to the departure of each tour.
Day Tour Terms and Conditions
These tours, designed by The Meeting Planners Destination Management (license No. 2TA001144), are for
participating delegates and accompanying persons of 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. 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.
Places on all tours are limited and will be allocated strictly in order of receipt of payment. Where participants cancel
their day tour bookings prior to 9 July 2008, 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, The Meeting Planners 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.
