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As with all AUSTAFE Conferences, there will be many networking opportunities available to delegates.
Welcome Networking Reception
To mark the opening of the Conference, all delegates are invited to attend the Welcome Networking Reception. Take this opportunity to catch up with your colleagues. Drinks and light refreshments will be served.
Date:
| Wednesday 2 September 2009 | | Time: | 5.30pm – 7.30pm | | Venue: | Hervey Bay Yacht Club | | Cost: | Included in the full registration fee. As tickets will not be automatically allocated, you MUST indicate on your registration form if you will be attending. | | Additional Tickets: | $55 per person |
(Note: Conference registration desk will be open at Peppers Pier Resort until 5pm, then will move to Hervey Bay Yacht Club for this function. If arriving after 5pm, please make your way directly to the Yacht Club.
Conference Dinner
Come along and enjoy a night of excellent networking at the Conference Dinner being held at the Bayswater Restaurant, Peppers Pier Resort. Enjoy the fabulous food and the relaxed atmosphere and music.Date:
| Thursday 3 September 2009 | | Time: | 6.30pm– 11.00pm | | Venue: | Bayswater Restaurant, Peppers Pier Resort, Hervey Bay DRESS: Bright colours | | Cost: | Included in the full registration fee. As tickets will not be automatically allocated, you MUST indicate on your registration form if you will be attending. | | Additional Tickets: | $110 per person |
Kingfisher Resort Moonlight Cruise & Dinner (Optional)
Enjoy a relaxing cruise over to the beautiful Kingfisher Bay Resort on Fraser Island. The dinner includes a fabulous seafood buffet in Maheno restaurant, first 3 drinks, return catamaran transfers (using the scheduled transfers).
Date:
| Friday 4 September 2009 | | Time: | 7.00pm– 11.30pm | | Venue: | Kingfisher Bay Resort (Catamaran departs the Marina at 7.00pm sharp so arrvial at the Marina prior to that time is required) | | Cost: | $75 per person. Tickets MUST be booked in advance on your registration form | | Dress: | Smart casual |
Want to see more of Fraser Island?
Why not attend this optional dinner then stay overnight at Kingfisher Bay? Conference delegates can take advantage of a special discounted package at $140 per room + $35 return catamaran transfers. Bookings can be made direct with Reservations on 1800 072 555 quoting 'AUSTAFE Conference Post Tour'. All accommodation bookings will be required to be made by 15 August 2009 and are subject to availability.
PRE/POST TOURING
Whale Watching Tours (Optional)
Experience the magnificence of seeing the amazing humpback whales in their natural habitat. Every year, the humpback whales migrate from the Antarctic to rest and play with their young in the sheltered waters between Hervey Bay and Fraser Island. Why not come a day early or stay the weekend and experience this for yourself?
The half day Whale Watching adventure on the Spirit of Hervey Bay includes an exciting opportunity to have an up close and personal encounter with the mighty humpback whale while being entertained by first class commentary based on 21 years of whale watching experience. Relax as the vessel cruises along the west coast of Fraser Island in the sheltered waters of Hervey Bay and enjoy the unique opportunity to eyeball a humpback whale through the underwater viewing chambers. The package includes morning or afternoon tea, a free whale souvenir DVD, underwater hydrophone to listen to the whales song, waterline platform and money back guaranteed sightings.
Date 1:
| Wednesday 2 September 2009- 12.30pm - 5.30pm
| Date 2:
| Saturday 5 September 2009 - 8.30am - 12.30pm
| | Venue: | Departs Hervey Bay Marina. Boarding 30 minutes prior to departure | | Cost: | $80 per adult, $50 per child (4-14 years). Children 0-3 years free but must be booked. Tickets MUST be booked in advance on your registration form if you will be attending. | | Dress: | Casual (please remember to take sunscreen and a hat) |
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Social Programme 
