The following is a selection of half-day and full-day tours that are operated by The Australian Connection, the official tour agency of the 3rd World Congress of Asian Psychiatry. All Melbourne Day Tours depart Hilton South Wharf, located at the Melbourne Convention Centre Drive, or unless notified otherwise at time of booking.

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IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Prices quoted throughout this document are in Australian Dollars and inclusive of 10% GST.
• Where a Melbourne Day Tour reaches a minimum of 15 passengers - on any one date - it will be operated as an exclusive charter. 
• Where a delegate books on a tour and the minimum of 15 passengers si not reached, the Conference Connection places you on a tour with another local day tour operator. This is referred to as a seat-in-coach tour. 

Melbourne Half-Day Tours

CITY ORIENTATION TOUR

Time : 8:10am – 11.45am
Cost : $65.00 per person
Operates: Daily
Melbourne has compelling appeal in its gardens, its history, its character and its charm. Highlights include he Italian Quarter, the Shrine of Remembrance, the Botanic Gardens, where you may enjoy a Devonshire Tea, Fitzroy Gardens, Captain Cook’s Cottage and spectacular city view from the Westgate Bridge. You’ll really enjoy the hustle and bustle of this thriving metropolis.
Includes: Transport and tour guide.

 

MELBOURNE GOLDEN MILE

Time : Tour departs 10:00am daily
Cost : $35.00.00 per person
No minimum number required – pre bookings essential
Walk ‘Marvellous Melbourne’ and see how the discovery of gold shaped the city. Witness the majestic architecture and hear stories from your professional guide about the colour ful characters of early boom town Melbourne.
Includes: Tour guide and historical booklet.

 

KANGAROO WATCH

Time : 9:30am – 1:30pm or 12:30pm – 4:30pm
Cost : $135.00 per person
Operates: Daily

See herds of kangaroos and wallabies in a unique bush environment. You'll think they are not there, then all of sudden you are surrounded by hundreds of these majestic and sure- footed marsupials. You'll be fascinated by this spectacle whilst our guides introduce you to these and other famous Australians.
Includes: Transport, tour guide, admission fees and morning or afternoon tea.

 

Melbourne Full-Day and Evening Tours

AUSTRALIAN ANIMALS - A CLOSE ENCOUNTER

Time: 10:00am – 4:30 pm
Cost : $165.00 per person
Based on a minimum of 15 passengers
Operates: Mon, Wed, Fri & Sun

A visit to Healesville Sanctuary, nestled in a bush land setting with soaring gum trees, and green tree ferns, make it an ideal place for encounters with Australia’s unique animals. See many wonderful exhibits including the Platypusary where you can view this shy marsupial’s dark and quiet world. Stroll through paddocks of kangaroos and wallabies and have Emu cross your path. Catch Koalas munching on gum leaves and wombats, just nosing around.
You’ll also see the ‘Birds of Prey’ flight. You’ll also travel through the spectacular beautiful Blue Dandenong Ranges and through the richness of the Yarra Valley and enjoy lunch at one of the local restaurants in the region.
Includes: Transport, tour guide, admission fee & ‘Eagles Fly’ flight demonstration.

KANGAROO & KOALAS

Time: 9:00am – 5.30pm
Cost: $210.00 per person
A minimum of 2 is required to operate this tour. Maximum 8 Operates:
Operates: Daily

In small groups this naturalist guided ecotour gives you quality time to learn about wildlife
and enjoy the wide open spaces of Australia. Get close to kangaroos, koalas and abundant birdlife – in the wild!! On this naturalist-guided ecotour, spend the morning in the famous grasslands and around the billabongs of an Open-range Sanctuary in the company of hundreds of wild Kangaroos, dozens of Emus and many species of colourful birds.
Includes: Transport, Tour guide, admission fees and delicious bush lunch.

THE GREAT OCEAN TOUR

Time : 7:30am – 7:30pm
Cost : $155.00 per person
Based on a minimum of 15 passengers
Operates: Daily
View the spectacular coastline of the Great Southern Ocean to the shipwreck coast for phenomenal views of the spectacular Twelve Apostles - huge stone monoliths that rise out of the seas, each eroded by pounding waves, onshore winds and the passage of time. View the Razorback, Island Arch and the other twisted stacks that make up the Twelve Apostles. You’ll drive through fern gullies along The Great Ocean Road, see quaint seaside towns and gaze out
across beautiful sandy beaches and blue azure waters. Includes: Transport and tour guide.

COLONIAL TRAMCAR RESTAURANT

Time: Early dinner 5:45pm – 7:15pm Late 8:35pm – 11:00pm
Cost: Early $121.00 per person; Late $137.50 per person
No minimums apply – Maximum 32
What better way to see Melbourne than aboard a travelling tram watching the passing parade and seeing the sights of this fantastic city. Enjoy a four course dinner with wines as we ‘rattle’ our way through the streets of Melbourne on the world's only travelling tramcar restaurant.
Includes: Early dinner – 3 course with beverages; Late dinner – 5 course with beverages.

THE YARRA VALLEY WINERY TOUR

Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm
Day Tour: Cost $165.00 per person
Operates: Mon, Wed, Fri & Sun
The elixir of life is certainly produced and bottled - so Victorians believe - in the foothills of the Yarra Valley. This picturesque valley is home of some delightful wine producing vintners.
Domaine Chandon, built by the world French champagne house Moet Chandon, will be delighted to show you the intrigues of champagne production with a little sampling - of course.
We’ll visit some smaller wine makers and quietly enjoy lunch. Cheers.......
Includes: Transport, tour guide, admission fees and wine tastings.

PENGUINS ON PARADE

Time: 1:00pm – 11:00pm
Cost: $158.00 per person - Tour & Admission Fees
Operates: Daily
Perhaps the most amazing and delightful tour of all, the Penguin Parade is unique among animal displays anywhere in the world. See these charming little fairy penguins, bloated from a day’s catch of fish, gamely waddle up the broad Summerland Beach to their nests. And they do this every night of the year, keeping a punctual rendezvous at sunset determined to find their homes. Includes: Transport, tour guide and admission fees. To the basic tour you can add on the exclusive Penguin+ viewing platform and boardwalk with Rangers are on hand to provide interpretation. (Dinner is available for purchase at the Parade – at your own expense).

Pre or Post Australian Touring

The following tours Red Centre Stopover; Sydney Stopover; Tropical Far North Queensland and an overnight Great Ocean Road Journey can be operated either pre or  post the conference.

SYDNEY STOPOVER 4-Days/3-Nights

Dates: You choose your tour dates pre or post the meeting.
Cost: Share Twin or Double AUD$1,295.00 per person
Single Room Occupancy AUD$1,515.00

DAY 1 and commence the tour of Australia’s largest city, Sydney. Undertake a luncheon
cruise on Sydney Harbour, then discover this vibrant city and its wonderful beaches this
afternoon.
DAY 2 and you escape to the secluded wilderness and unsurpassed beauty of the Blue Mountains by 4WD vehicle. Enjoy captivating views of rugged cliffs separated by deep valleys covered by eucalyptus trees. Hear the calls of native birds and look out for other wildlife. Lunch is included at an Australian mountain pub (hotel).
DAY 3 Today is at leisure to explore Sydney or join one of the many tours of Sydney.
For example: Cruise the calm pristine waters of Jervis Bay as we search for families of dolphins – it’s fabulous to see them swimming in the bow wave. Travel through Kangaroo Valley to view the spectacular cascading Fitzroy Waterfalls.
DAY 4 Tour terminates this morning. Note: You
must be in Sydney by 11:00am at the nominated hotel on Day 1 to commence this tour.

TOUR INCLUDES

* 3 night’s accommodation 4-star hotel
* Touring & meals as stated
* Sightseeing – Luncheon cruise, city tour & 4WD
Blue Mountains.
* 10% Goods & Service Tax

NOT INCLUDED
Airfares/Flights, gratuities, items of a personal nature, meals other than and airport transfers.

TROPICAL FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND 4-Days/3-Nights

Dates: You choose your dates pre or post the meeting.
Cost: Share Twin or Double AUD$1,399.00 per person
Single Room Occupancy AUD$1,540.00

DAY 1 Your first day after arriving in Port Douglas is for you to relax by the pool or go exploring the quaint city of Port Douglas.
DAY 2 and the action really begins as you are off to explore the Great Barrier Reef. Go snorkelling in crystal clear waters, view the
brilliantly coloured coral and fish from a glass bottom boat. Smorgasbord lunch is included.
DAY 3 Today undertake the 4WD Daintree & Cape Tribulation tour - journey along the “Bloomfield Track” to see virgin forests, stroll along the beach, where rainforest meets reef and walk into the upper levels of the rainforest, tropical BBQ lunch included.
DAY 4 the tour terminates this morning. You may wish to extend your stay, just complete the Tour Booking Form. You must notify the Tour Operator of your arrival and departure flights & times for Cairns.

TOUR INCLUDES

* 3 night’s accommodation 4-star hotel
* Touring & meals only as stated
* Sightseeing – Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Cape Tribulation
* 10% Goods & Service Tax
* Airport transfers to & from Port Douglas

NOT INCLUDED Airfares/Flights, gratuities, items of a personal nature, meals other than stated.

GREAT OCEAN ROAD ADVENTURE 2-Days/1-Night

Dates: You choose your dates pre or post the meeting.
Cost: Share Twin or Double AUD$375.00 per person
Single Room Occupancy AUD$455.00

Enjoy one of the world’s great coastal drives, with its dramatic scenery of striking contrasts. The region boasts powerful seas, golden beaches, peaceful townships, giant cliffs and lush forests. Enjoy views of Melbourne and Port Phillip Bay from the West Gate Bridge. Stroll along the pristine sandy beaches and wander through sleepy seaside holiday towns.

View majestic monoliths abruptly rising from the sea. Discover the deep fern gullies and eucalypt trees as they meet the sheer coast that plunges into the sparkling Southern Ocean. Hear the legends of ‘The Shipwreck Coast’, enjoy traditional billy tea, stop for photos and relax while savouring breathtaking coastal panoramas.

• View the popular coastal townships of Torquay and Lorne – a surfer’s haven and retreat
• Arrive at Lorne mid morning to allow overnight guests to disembark or return aboard the next day to continue touring
• See many fern filled gullies and river inlets on your journey
• Tour the length of the Great Ocean Road passing towering limestone cliffs, sweeping white beaches and stunning forest scenery
• Inspect the fascinating Twelve Apostles Information Centre
• Take an optional helicopter flight over the dramatic shipwreck coast (own expense)
• See the amazing Twelve Apostles – limestone stacks rising dramatically from the Southern Ocean, an amazing photo opportunity
• Walk along the boardwalk and enjoy the scenery from various viewing platforms
• Be swept away by the romantic and tragic story of love and lives lost aboard the Loch Ard
• Marvel at Loch Ard Gorge where millions of years of erosion have sculpted these incredible landmarks
• Bridge
• Many stunning photographic opportunities
• Return to Melbourne having an unforgettable day Stay Overnight: Lorne

TOUR INCLUDES

* 1 night’s accommodation 4-star hotel
* Sightseeing seat-in-coach touring
* 10% Goods & Service Tax

NOT INCLUDED Gratuities, items of a personal nature, meals.