Conference Tours

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SCAR TREE WALKING TOUR

This Scar Tree Walk will take guests through the Koorie Heritage Trust, Yarra Building, and Federation Square, which blends the traditional and contemporary aspects of Aboriginal cultures and the histories of the Kulin Peoples. You will be accompanied by a Cultural Experiences guide and cover approximately 1.25km.

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DATE: Friday, July 18 
DEPART: 10:30 AM 
RETURN: 12:30 PM
LOCATION: Koorie Heritage Trust 

Phillip Island Day Tour

This pre-conference guided tour features visits to the Koala Conservation Reserve, Pelican Feeding exhibit, Nobbies Wildlife Boardwalk and Flynns Beach, and the Penguin Parade at 5:45 PM. This includes transport between all aspects. Travellers will also be given a lunch break at the Island Whale Festival 2025 to eat and visit the festival.

DATE: Saturday, July 12
DEPART: 10:00 AM
RETURN: 8:30 PM

Seal & Weedy Sea Dragons Swim & Sightseeing day Tour

This tour includes a private 3.5-hour boat ride around Port Phillip Bay to see the dolphins and get up close and personal with Australian Fur Seals at Pope’s Eye and the Weedy Sea Dragons near Portsea. This cost includes travel, snorkelling equipment, light snacks on the boat, and an exclusive extra-long trip. Travellers also have the opportunity to visit Queenscliff and its surroundings.

Please note that this swim will be during winter. This swim will only include the seals and sea dragons, but not the dolphins. This is a heavily discounted cost from public rates.

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DATE: Friday, 18 July 
DEPART: 9:00 AM 
RETURN: 5:00 PM