SAMPLE ITINERARIES
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Sample Hobart & South Conference Program4-day, 1000 delegates |
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Sample Launceston & North Conference Program4-day, 300 delegates |
Sample Hobart & South Conference Program
The evening could include:
- Attendance at the official welcome cocktail party, held onsite at the conference venue among 120 trade exhibitioners
- A short stroll to Hobart’s iconic waterfront for pre-dinner drinks at one of many wine bars
- Dinner with a view at award-winning The Glass House restaurant
- A whisky night cap at the Lark Distillery before calling it a night.
- Breakfast atop Mount Wellington
- Relaxing tai chi in one of Hobart’s waterfront parks
- A sumptuous café breakfast just a short stroll from their accommodation.
Delegates start their day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel then get straight into the first plenary session of the day. Delegates will relish the truly Tasmanian ‘Paddock to Plate to Conference Venue’ experience as many of Tasmania’s conference venues use only the best, locally sourced produce.
While delegates are immersed in the conference, partners enjoy a day out:
- Visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Port Arthur Historic Site
- Cruising the waters overlooking the historic site while learning about Australia’s convict history.
The conference day is over and it’s time for a quick drink at the hotel bar before exploring Hobart and its many fine restaurants including Franklin, Me Wah and Smolt.
Partners/families head to:
- Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
- Frogmore Creek winery for premium cool-climate wines and fine local produce.
Conference delegates spend the day expanding their minds and meeting suppliers at the trade exhibition.
The day concludes with a gala dinner – everyone comes together to celebrate at one of the many offsite venues close to the conference venue. Enjoy a Taste-of-Tasmania-themed dinner with market stalls in the surrounds of Hobart’s historic City Hall, Hobart Function and Conference Centre, Princes Wharf Shed No. 1 or Macquarie Wharf No.2 Cruise Terminal.
- A morning coffee literally upon the River Derwent at Brooke Street Larder
- An adventure experience Pennicott Wilderness Journeys Tasmanian Seafood Seduction Cruise
Conference delegates head back for the final plenary and closing. The conference concludes at midday and delegates are free to enjoy one last experience:
- Transfer by fast ferry for a farewell lunch at MONA
- Be amazed and enthralled at the Museum of Old and New Art’s latest collection
- Tastings of beers and fine wines produced on site
- A degustation experience at the fine dining restaurant.
Sample Launceston & North Conference Program
With a few hours to spare before the welcome cocktail party, delegates and partners can:
- Stroll through Launceston’s City Park
- Visit Design Tasmania Centre to view the latest exhibitions
- Experience one of Tasmania’s premier wineries Josef Chromy, just a short distance from the city.
Delegates settle in for a full day of plenary sessions, break-out meetings and mingling with 30 trade exhibitors.
Partners have a chance to experience the best of Launceston with:
- An introduction to fly fishing at National Trust’s Clarendon Estate
- Tours and tastings of delicious Tasmanian treats at Tasmanian Gourmet Sauce Company
- Adventure activities at Hollybank Treetop Adventures
- A partners’ program at World Heritage site Brickendon Estate.
Conference delegates and partners then come together to dine, drink and relax, enjoying Modern Tasmanian cuisine at Entally Lodge.
For those that want to keep networking, Launceston has a variety of great pubs and night time venues.
Partners spend their day aboard a luxury vessel on the Tamar River, travelling into the oldest wine region in Tasmania and enjoying a fine range of cool-climate wines and regional produce.
Tonight, delegates and partners are free to explore Launceston and dine in award-winning restaurants such as Stillwater and Cataract on Paterson.
While delegates are busy, partners enjoy:
- A private tour of Launceston’s galleries and designer shops
- A beer tasting and lunch at Tasmania’s famous Boag’s Centre for Beer Lovers
- A visit to the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, Australia’s largest regional museum.
The conference is now over! Time to celebrate in style at the unique Quamby Estate with their Hunter and Gatherer Gourmet Experience.
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Sample East Coast Conference Program4-day, 10 – 60 delegates |
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Sample North West & West Coast Conference Program3-day, up to 60 delegates |
Sample East Coast Conference Program
- On board a luxury boat from Hobart, stopping at beautiful Maria Island
- By scenic flight along the state’s East Coast arriving quickly at Freycinet Peninsula stopping at Freycinet Marine Farm to sample Tasmanian oysters fresh from the sea
- On board a coach for a scenic 2.5-hour drive from Hobart, stopping at Devil’s Corner Cellar Door to sample fine cool-climate wines while enjoying spectacular views over Great Oyster Bay
Once settled into their hotel, delegates register for their event, mingle with colleagues and take in the natural beauty of Tasmania’s picturesque East Coast. They spend time relaxing in luxurious accommodation before heading off to the official Welcome reception on a nearby white sandy beach showcasing world-renowned local seafood and produce.
- Team building programs on secluded beaches
- Fly fishing
- Coastal walks along the Bay of Fires
- Guided hikes through the Apsley Gorge National Park.
While delegates are working hard, partners/families are out enjoying the region, enjoying:
- A gentle sea kayak paddle around rocky inlets
- Mountain bike riding along interpretive trails
- Relaxing walks along the pristine beaches
- A swim in the crystal clear waters
- Tastings at the onsite brewery at White Sands Estate
- A pampering spa treatment or massage.
At the end of the conference day, come together to enjoy a sumptuous multi-course degustation menu designed around produce fresh from the ocean or paddock, complemented by outstanding local wines.
Today partners and families can unwind with beach walks, guided tours or casual sea fishing. The experiences available are as relaxing or as active as their mood dictates.
The evening brings a relaxed farewell dinner overlooking the spectacular views of the Hazards Mountains, dining on local BBQ crayfish or a gourmet sausage sizzle complete with toasted marshmallows on the beach fire.
Sample North West & West Coast Conference Program
- Burnie Regional Art Gallery
- Guide Falls Alpaca Farm
- Hellyers Road Whisky Distillery and Café.
Arrive into Cradle Mountain to your accommodation at either Cradle Mountain Hotel or Cradle Mountain Lodge
After registering for the conference, enjoy dinner in Grey Gums Restaurant followed by spotlighting for local wildlife including the endangered Tasmanian devil.
Delegates head to the conference rooms for their welcome plenary, workshops and day catering.
Partners enjoy:
- A range of revitalising day spa treatments
- Wine and cheese tastings by open log fire.
Tonight delegates and partners experience some Tasmania’s best food and wine at the Highland Restaurant.
Partners explore Tasmania’s World Heritage Listed Wilderness Area on a fully guided walk of Dove Lake.
Everyone comes together for a farewell luncheon at the conference venue.
Depart Cradle Mountain and drive through the beautiful town of Sheffield, famous for its extensive display of murals. As you travel toward Launceston, stop in at:
- Deloraine known for its annual craft fair
- The House of Anvers to experience fine, artisan chocolate at its best
- Ashgrove cheese, Australia’s premier producer of handcrafted cheeses
- Christmas Hills Raspberry farm to lunch on the all-weather deck.
Arrive at Launceston Airport for return flights home.