Social Programme
Please note – these events are offered by external bodies, and the NLS2006 Organising Committee bears no responsibility. Bookings and payments (where required) need to be made directly with the suppliers through the contact details listed.
Thursday, 30 November 2006 Title A quiet drink in the pub Info The Sydney NewGrads Invites you to:
"A quiet drink in the pub"
Royal Hotel, Randwick: Lounge Bar. Has nice beer garden, too.
An informal gathering for Library types.
Funnily enough, just 1km walk away from NLS2006 venue, AND on the night before it starts.When 7.00pm at Royal Hotel, Randwick: Lounge Bar Contact Rob Tucker [remove "nospam" to reply] Sunday, 3 December 2006 Title Sydney Harbour Kayaks Eco Tour Info Experience Sydney Harbour in a completely different way - by a kayak adventure!
Our qualified and charismatic guides will lead you into one of Sydney's greatest secrets: Middle Harbour. Come and take the opportunity to relax on one of the world's most beautiful waterways.
Paddling past some of the most affluent houses in Sydney, the tour will pass via a one hundred year old castle and on into Garrigal National Park where ancient aboriginal tribes have left their marks. Then relax on a small reclusive beach where our guides will cater for your every need, with morning tea for those that have worked up an appetite.
After the break the guides will show you where magazine huts were built to store gunpowder away from any lurking pirates. Returning back under Spit Bridge taking memories (and photos) with you to recount to family and friends.Note YOU MUST BE ABLE TO SWIM TO TAKE PART IN THIS TOUR When 8:30am From our Retail Shop located at the base of Spit Bridge, Spit Road, Mosman. Easily accessible by bus. Tour lasts approximately 4 hours. Contact Sydney Harbour Kayaks
Ph: +61 2 9960 4389Cost $99pp
includes all safety equipment, briefing, qualified guides and morning tea.Title Discover the Hunter Valley Wine Country Info Travel to the oldest wine producing region in Australia, a beautiful Valley full of famous wineries, rolling hills of vines and that snapping fresh country air. The Wine Rover moves you effortlessly through a mixed array of fabulous cellar doors like Robyn Drayton Wines, Lindemans, Tyrrells and more. Enjoy tasting the wines, a coffee break or even some shopping as we stop for lunch at the Hunter Valley Gardens Village. In the late afternoon top off the day with a crisp ale from the Hunter’s own Blue Tongue Brewery before returning to Sydney.
It's more than a tour; it's an indulgence of life's good things!When 8:30am coach pick up from Sydney Coach Terminal, Eddy Ave (Central Station), returns approx 7:15pm. Contact Rover Coaches
email: busman@rovercoaches.com.au
Ph: +61 2 4990 1699Cost $80pp for NLS2006 delegates
(Optional upgrade $15pp extra includes entry to Hunter Valley Gardens in afternoon, (instead of continuing wine tour)Title Blue Mountains Supreme tour Info Travel to the Blue Mountains passing through historic Windsor and the Hawkesbury region along the scenic Bells Line of Road, stopping at some spectacular lookouts to capture the wonderful views. Arrive at Scenic World were you can ride the Scenic Skyway, Scenic Cable car or ride the world’s steepest Scenic Railway or just relax and marvel at the Three Sisters. End your day with a walk around an Australian wildlife park were you can pat a koala or hand feed a kangaroo. When 8:40am coach pick up from Star City and CBD hotels (by request), returns approximately 5:45pm. Contact Great Sights
Ph: 1300 850 850Cost $90pp
includes lunch and entry into the wildlife park
