Welcome Reception
Location: Cairns Convention Centre
Date: Sunday 1 August 2010
Times: TBC
Dress: Casual
Attendance at the Welcome Event is included in all full registration types.
The first social event of the PRICM 7 will be a great opportunity for participants to meet new collegues and catch up with old friends in an informal setting over canapes and drinks.
We will also have a few entertaining surprises in store for you!
We look forward to welcoming you to Cairns and the PRICM 7 Conference.
Conference Gala Dinner
Location: Cairns Convention Centre
Date: Thursday 5 August 2010
Times: TBC
Dress: Long pants and a shirt for gentlemen
The PRICM 7 formal dinner will be a show case of Australia's hospitality. Expect a more formal affair with special guests, fine food and beverage and a cultural experience not to be missed.
Optional Night Activity
BOOKINGS ARE NO LONGER BEING TAKEN FOR THIS DINNER
Tuesday 3 August 2010
Tyapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park
Departure time: 6.15pm
Depart from: Meet in the Lobby of the Hilton Cairns
Return: Return to Hilton Hotel Cairns at approximately 10.00pm.
Cost: Adult AUD 128.00 Child AUD Under 14 years $62.00
Journey into dreamtime legend and discover the magic of Australia’s ancient Indigenous culture at Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park.
Tjapukai by night is a cultural evening of Australian indigenous culture with an international buffet dinner. Immerse yourself in the traditions of the Aboriginal people through traditional dance, music and retelling of dreamtime legends providing a powerful and personal insight into Australia’s indigenous culture.
Includes:
- Return Transfers from Hilton Hotel, Cairns
- Face painting on arrival
- Welcome drink of standard beer, wine, soft drink or juice
- Quinkin Spirit Welcome
- Fire lighting Ceremony
- International Buffet Dinner
- Dance Performance by the Tjapukai Dancers
- Photo Opportunities
- Beverages during dinner are available on a cash basis to guest.
PARTNER ACTIVITIES
You may select to participate in any of the below tours when registering to attend PRICM 7.
Green Island Tour
BOOKINGS ARE NO LONGER BEING TAKEN FOR THIS TOUR
Monday 2 August 2010
Departure time: 10.00am
Depart from: Meet in the main lobby of the Cairns Convention Centre by 9.45am.
Return: Return to Cairns at around 3.45pm
Cost: AUD 132.50
Green Island is a 6000year old coral cay located just a 45 minute cruise across the Coral Sea by high speed catamaran. With its unique reef and rainforest environment, this beautiful island provides the one-stop tropical experience.
Stroll through magical rainforest, laze on the white coral sands, swim or snorkel amongst an amazing display of tropical fish and coral gardens, or enjoy the well appointed day visitor facilities, including Green Island Resort's award winning Emeralds Restaurant.
Includes: return cruise, snorkel gear, glass bottom boat tour and buffet lunch.
Mossman Gorge & Port Douglas
BOOKINGS ARE CLOSED
Tuesday 3 August 2010
Departure time: 9.00am
Depart from: Meet in the main lobby of the Cairns Convention Centre by 8.45am.
Return: Return to Cairns at around 4pm.
Cost: AUD 81.50
Marvel at the crystal clear water that cascades over large the granite boulders is Mossman Gorge within the Daintree National Park. Lush rainforests cloak steep mountain sides that flank the river banks.
You will have ample time to swim in the crystal clear rock pools or take a walk through the ancient rainforest and learn about the plants and bush foods it provides.
Port Douglas, a unique North Queensland village with your professional driver/guide delighted to point out landmarks, answer queries and provide background information on places of interest. Enjoy 2 hours exploring Four Mile Beach, lookouts and the town’s colourful shops, galleries, marina and award winning restaurants before your return journey.
Includes: Return coach transfers from Hilton Hotel Cairns, Mossman Gorge take in the walks or swim, Free time in Port Douglas shopping, restaurants, sightseeing.
Lunch with the Lorikeets
BOOKINGS ARE CLOSED
Thursday 5 August 2010
Departure time: 9.00am
Depart from: Meet in the main lobby of the Cairns Convention Centre by 8.45am.
Return: Return to Cairns by around 4.00pm.
Cost: AUD 107.50
Would you like to meet a new friend? The Rainforest Habitat in Port Douglas is the perfect place to go! Rainforest, Wetlands and Grasslands. Boardwalks intertwine through the canopy and rainforest floor of these environments, providing an exhilarating and educational journey for all. Get close to these wonderful and exotic animals, parrots, cockatoos, tawny frogmouths, laughing kookaburras, cute koalas, slimy pythons and killer crocodiles. You can even cuddle a nice kangaroo.
“Lunch with the Lorikeets” enjoy a sumptuous buffet with your new friends listening to the cacophony of sounds and colours of wildlife as the birds wander freely amongst the guests. Under tables, flying overhead, resting on your table, they are inquisitive little colourful creatures.
Finish off your day with some free time to explore Port Douglas Village.
Includes: Return coach transfers from the Hilton Hotel Cairns; free time to explore and become acquainted with Australian native animals; famous Lunch with the Lorikeets; coach to Port Douglas Village for sightseeing & shopping.
Questions?
Contact the Conference Works office on +61 3 9870 2611 or via email events@conferenceworks.net.au if you have any questions or requests about touring options.