Social Program
WELCOME RECEPTION
Hotel Grand Chancellor: Wednesday 22 August, 5pm – 6.30pm
Catch up with colleagues over a glass of fine Tasmanian wine and canapés, before strolling through downtown with friends for a free evening to discover one of Launceston’s fine dining experiences. This event is included in full registration but extra tickets are available at $50.
CONFERENCE DINNER
Hallams on the Waterfront : Thursday 23 August, 7pm – 11pm
An evening of fine food, wine and a great networking opportunity with colleagues and new friends.
Situated on Launceston’s Tamar river, beside the yacht club, Hallams is well known for great seafood. This function is optional and therefore a cost of $100 applies for anyone who would like to attend. Numbers are limited due to room capacity, so book early.
Tours
If you are staying in the Launceston area after the conference, there is a huge variety of tours you can take. Here is a small selection of the places to go and things to do in Launceston. You will have to book these tours yourself.
PepperBush Tours - Phone: 6352 2263
Taste of Tamar Tour
Minimum 2 person - Maximum 40 person
Departs Launceston 9am-Returns 5pm
We start the day with a drive through some of Northern Tasmania’s landscape and if the weather is clear a mountain top view along with an option of a glass of sparkling wine and sampling of Tasmanian oysters or a cup of bush tea and mini mountain burgers to kick start the day.
Our first vineyard on our journey will be Providence Vineyard; Tasmania’s oldest, for some tasting of their premium wines. From here we drive to Clover Hill Vineyard who offers an Australian benchmark prestige sparkling wine, handcrafted from premium grapes that thrive in the rich soils and cool climate of the region.
Continuing on we will visit Delamere Vineyard who specialize in varieties of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay before crossing the Tamar River to our lunch destination at Daniel Alps’ restaurant at Ninth Island Vineyard who offers one of the finest dining experiences on the Island. The excellent cuisine and wine is matched by a sensational view of the Tamar River below, creating the prefect atmosphere for alfresco or inside dining.
After lunch we will visit Rosevears Estate who touts Tasmanian winemaking excellence as well as a number of smaller vineyards in the area before finishing the day at Brady’s Lookout overlooking the Tamar River with a Tasmanian cheese platter and Tassie beverage of wine or bush tea.
Gourmet Wilderness & Wildlife Tour (Quoll Patrol)
Minimum 2 person - Maximum 12 person
Departs Launceston 12-2pm and returns 9-11pm
2 person cost $360 per person - 4 person cost $310 per person
Travel by 4WD vehicle to the North East of Tasmania passing through some spectacular mountain ranges and exploring some unique wilderness areas, stopping to view several natural wonders along the way.
Passing by the foothills of Mt Ben Lomond with an amazing diversity of landscape we then venture over Roses Tier and down through the stunning Tombstone Creek Forest Reserve through magnificent old growth forest.
We then find ourselves on private land, and our dinner destination where you will be introduced to a totally Tasmanian game food experience cooked and served by our own “Bush Chef”. Dinner will be served in a remote location with nature, where you will indulge some of Tasmania’s finest in a relaxed environment with nature, and consumed while sipping on a glass of Tasmanian cool climate wine.
After dinner, our objective is to view the bandit of the bush, the Eastern Quoll in its natural habitat, noted for its daring raids on the farmyard chicken house. These entertaining bush characters will totally delight you with their antics while providing an amazing close encounter with nature.
Wildlife species you may also encounter are possums, wombats, kangaroos, wallaby, bettong, bandicoot, Tasmanian devil and others.
Also – Deluxe Quoll Patrol – includes a visit to Trowunna Wildlife Park or a optional hiking experience on Mt Ben Lomond
Waterfalls & Wilderness Trail
Minimum 2 person - Maximum 20 person
Departs Launceston 8:30am and returns 5pm.
2 person cost $340 per person - 4 person cost $290 per person
We travel east by 4WD vehicle for 90 minutes via the Sidling Ranges, a brief stop for you first topographical visual high, before taking the winding road to the Mt Victoria Forest Reserve and the spectacular Ralph’s Falls, one of Tasmania’s highest waterfalls. Superb views and photographic opportunities are on offer with the unusual geographical structure of this unique single drop waterfall. A 20-30 minute return walk through beautiful untouched rain forest will take you to the viewing platform.
Departing Mt Victoria we travel the Link Road to Pyengana where we will view the St Columba Falls – These are the tallest falls in Tasmania with a high volume multi-tiered waterfall down 90 metres off the side of Mt Victoria. A 20 minute easy return walk will take you to the base of the falls.
Lunch – en route (gourmet picnic lunch or Pyengana Cheese Factory)
After lunch we will travel to the Fingal Forests to visit the Evercreech Forest Reserve. This is home of the famous ‘White Knights’, the tallest white gums in the world. A 20 minute loop walk takes you past the tall trees. You can also take the 45 minute return walk to the picturesque Evercreech Falls if time permits.
The return journey to Launceston will take us through Tombstone Creek Forest Reserve, where we will view a stunning display of undisturbed and untouched old growth forest. We then continue over Roses Tier and on to Launceston.
Grayline Tours - Phone 6234 3336
Launceston City Tour 761
departs from Cornwall Square at 10am daily and returns at 1pm
Cost $39pp adult, $19.50 child, $29.00 concession
Discover the captivating atmosphere of Launceston. Nestled on an ancient ravine in a valley beside the Tamar River and surrounded by mountains, Launceston is Tasmania's living heritage. A friendly city graced with magnificent Victorian streetscapes and lovingly maintained historic architecture.
Highlights of the tour include visits to: Penny Royal World, Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, St John's Anglican Church, Princes Square. Princess Theatre, the famous monkeys of City Park, the Albert Hall, Town Hall, Tasmania's historic Boag's Brewery, York Park - Launceston's AFL Football Ground, Tasmanian Turf Club, The Australian Maritime College - the only one of its kind in Australia and visit the Casino and enjoy a complimentary refreshment
Tour 772 Launceston Highlights
Departs daily Cornwall Square at 1.30pm and returns at 5pm
Cost $63pp adult $31.50 child $60.00 concession.
This tour now gives a brief city highlights tour and then heads into the storybook Tamar Valley for a vineyard winetasting and Grindelwald Swiss Village. Then it heads out to Evandale historic village for free time to explore the galleries and shops and maybe enjoy a devonshire tea(own expense).
Highlights of the tour include: the Victorian streetscapes and historical architecture of Launceston, Tamar Island - an important habitat for water birds such as black and white swans and seabirds feeding on the wetlands, panoramic views of the spectacular Tamar Valley, Rosevears Estate for a taste from a selection of fine Tamar Valley wines and superb views of the Tamar Valley from the winery verandah, a visit to picturesque Grindelwald Swiss Village - a charming Swiss replica, cross the Batman Bridge and travel underneath for a photo stop, visit the historic gold mining town of Beaconsfield.
Cradle Mountain Tour 765
Operates Mon, Wed, Fri and Sunday
Departs Cornwall Square at 08.30am and returns at 5pm
Cost: $141.00pp Adult, $70.50 Child, $137.00 concession
Can collect from city accommodation no extra charge
Awaken your senses to the magnificent splendour that is Cradle Mountain. Go deep into the Tasmanian forest and experience the solitary wilderness of waterfalls, glacial lakes, rainforest, wildlife and unsurpassed beauty of this World Heritage listed National Park. Discover many walks throughout the rainforest - catch your breath as you first glimpse the craggy outcrop of majestic Cradle Mountain towering above sparkling Dove Lake plateau.
The mountains of the Great Western Tiers guide you towards Cradle Mountain National Park as you pass quaint and historical towns of Carrick, Hagley and Westbury and the scenic town of Deloraine. As you travel further inland passing Australian Blue Gum and pine plantations and tour Sheffield - the town of murals. Enjoy the Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre for an appreciation of the Cradle Mountain National Park before a a short stroll along the Enchanted Forest Walk viewing pencil pine, lush forest and a spectacular waterfall and stand in awe as you take in the powerful and majestic Cradle Mountain reigning over the picturesque Dove Lake. Weather permitting take a short walk around Dove Lake taking in the views of Cradle Mountain and visit Waldheim Chalet (the forest home) of Gustav Weindorfers. On the way home stop at Ashgrove Cheese Farm for some famous Tasmanian cheese.
LAUNCESTON GHOST TOURS
Call Glenn on 0421 819 373
Tasmania has had more than it's fair share of violent and torturous deaths, not to mention lives that were filled with heartache and pain.
In those early days Launceston housed new settlers wanting to make a new start and the convicts that were being pardoned for their crimes.
Many a house-hold of high status in Launceston used convicts that were still serving their punishment as servants (in some cases slaves), and as such some were treated with such contempt as to lead to abuse, rape and/or murder which is where the Launceston City Ghost Tours begin.
Our guides are skilled but we recommend it is not for children under 10. Ghost Tours depart at dusk. This varies throughout the year due to daylight savings and weather conditions so please contact us to find out departure time.
Family |
$45.00 |
Adult |
$20.00 |
Pensioner |
$17.00 |
Children |
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12 - 16 Years |
$10.00 |
5 - 11 Years |
$5.00 |
Under 5 years |
Free |
Tamar River Cruises Phone 6334 9900
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