Social Tours
Post-conference Social Tours
On Friday 13th and Saturday 14th February, after the conference, there will be two social tours for those of you that would like to experience a few of the delights our region can offer. You will need to book extra accommodation to suit and of course extend your return flight. There are limited places available and will be given to those paying the full cost first – merely ticking the box on registration will not guarantee a seat. If you arrange a late flight after your tour you should be able to fly that night.
Social Tour 1
Friday 13th February — depart at 8am.
Cost $220. Student (with proof) $175.
Stop 1: Busselton Jetty and underwater observatory. The longest timber-piled jetty in the southern hemisphere and at its end visit one of only six of the world’s natural underwater observatories.
Stop 2: Lunch near the Jetty at the Shelter Brewing Company – all diets catered for.
Stop 3: Follow Aboriginal and Noongar Elder, Josh Whiteland, on his unique Koomal Dreaming tour down into the Ngilgi Caves and experience not only his didgeridoo playing within the cave but his wealth of traditional knowledge and history.
Stop 4: Lentedal Vineyard & Restaurant, Dunsborough, for an evening meal.
Return to Murdoch Uni between 8 and 9pm.
Social Tour 2
Saturday 14th February — depart at 8am.
Cost $175. Student (with proof) $140.
Stop 1: We will visit the unique spectacle of the Pinnacles Desert in Nambung National Park.
Stop 2: Lunch at the Lobster Shack in Cervantes, a short distance from The Pinnacles.
Stop 3: A ride through the wheatbelt, farmlands and bush will take us to the oldest emu farm in the world. Visitors will be able to view adult emus, nests and chicks in their enclosed but natural setting.
The emu shop offers products such as therapeutic oils, cosmetics, soap, feathers, carved and non-carved eggs as well as emu souvenirs and books.
Stop 4: A short ride will take us to the Coorinja Winery, Coorinja, meaning Seven Springs, was one of the oldest wineries in the state. The cellar, where Coorinja's renowned wine and port is produced is a stunning heritage building, rich with history where we will be hosted by the estate’s 4th generation owner. Tasting will be accompanied by a small snack.
Return to Murdoch Uni between 8 and 9pm via Perth Airport if requested.
