GIM2010 is pleased to offer its participants and accompanying persons four optional pre and post symposium tours which will showcase some of the best aspects of Melbourne and Australia. Your ‘Australian' experience Down Under will be complete by exploring our wonderful destination through these tours.
These tours are not included
in registration fees. If you would like to
book a tour, please indicate when registering.
Great Ocean Road
pre tour
| Date: |
Saturday 26 – Sunday 27
June 2010 |
| Duration: |
2 days/1 night |
| Cost: |
A$366.00 per person based on double
occupancy
A$478.00 per person based on single occupancy |
 The
Great Ocean Road is one of the world's great
drives, a dramatic, powerful, dangerous and
majestic coastline, also know as the Ship Wreck
Coast. Travel through the Otway National Park,
to the rugged beauty of the Twelve Apostle National
Park and the Twelve Apostles themselves.
Includes 2 full days of touring, one night's
accommodation
Yarra Valley Experience
tour
| Date: |
Saturday 26 – Sunday 27
June 2010 |
| Duration: |
2 days/1 night |
| Cost: |
A$536.00 per person based on double
occupancy
A$628.00
per person based on single occupancy |
 Over
two magnificent days, discover a wonderland
that is only one hour from Melbourne’s
CBD. Experience one of the world's greatest
animal sanctuarys at Healesville and visit a
combination of small and large wineries. The
tour includes lunch on both days, breakfast
on Day 2 and overnight accommodation in a specially
selected Bed & Breakfast.
Includes 2 full days of touring, one nights
B&B accommodation, morning tea, visits to
4-5 wineries for tastings each day, lunch on
both day, 2 course dinner including a bottle
of wine and breakfast.
Reef
& Rainforest post tour
| Date: |
Friday 2– Monday 5 July
2010 |
| Duration: |
4 days/3 nights |
| Cost: |
A$1050.00 per person based on
double occupancy
A$1630.00
per person based on single occupancy |
 North
of Cairns 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.
Includes airport transfers, two full day
tours, three night's deluxe accommodation, breakfast
daily and lunch on two days. Flights to/from
Cairns are not included in the tour price.
Spectacular Sydney post
tour
| Date: |
Friday 2 – Monday 5 July
2010 |
| Duration: |
4 days/3 nights |
| Cost: |
A$750.00 per person based on double
occupancy
A$1270.00
per person based on single occupancy |
 Famous
for its golden beaches, spectacular architecture
and magnificent harbour, Sydney is the birthplace
of the Australian nation. Its natural harbour
is unsurpassed in beauty, framed by the iconic
Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Explore
the city including a visit to world renowned
Bondi Beach and see all the beauty of the city
on a harbour cruise.
Includes airport transfers, half day city
tour, Sydney Harbour sightseeing cruise, three
night's deluxe accommodation, breakfast daily.
Flights to/from Sydney are not included in the
tour price.
Pre and Post Tour Terms
and Conditions
These tours, designed by arinex
Destination Management (license
No. 2TA001144), are for participating delegates
and accompanying persons of the 11th International
Symposium on the Genetics of Industrial Microorganisms.
Reservations should reach arinex
Destination Management
no later than 14 May 2010 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 closer to the 11th International
Symposium on the Genetics of Industrial Microorganisms.
Further details can be supplied in a more detailed
day-by-day itinerary when requested.
Comfortable shoes and clothing are recommended
for all tours. For any outdoor tours we recommend
that participants bring sun protection cream,
sunhat and sunglasses.
Tour Inclusions
• Deluxe accommodation (where possible)
• Sightseeing as per the itineraries
• Breakfast daily and other meals if specified
• Return Airport transfers
Not Included
• Flights to/from destination
• 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 may need to
be made.
Airfares
Domestic airfares are not included in the ground
cost of the tour. Once your flight schedule
for the post tour is confirmed, please email
the details to the arinex Destination Management,
gim2010@arinex.com.au to arrange your airport
transfers.
Cancellation
Fees
Prior to 14 May 2010, full refund less A$100
administration fee applies. After this date
no refunds will be applicable.
Late Fees
If bookings are received for post tours after
14 May 2010, a late fee of A$100 per booking
will be applicable.
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