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Social Program/Field Trips
Social Functions |
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Welcome Reception
Date: Wednesday 13 May 2009
Time: 6.00pm – 8.00pm
Venue: Waterfall Café, Sea World Resort
Dress Code: Smart casual
Delegate ticket: Complimentary
Accompanying persons ticket[s]: $55.00 |
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| Delegates are invited to attend the Welcome Reception at the Waterfall Cafe, Sea World Resort. This is an opportunity for us to welcome you to the Conference and for you to meet and network with other participants or rekindle past friendships. |
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Conference Dinner
Date: Thursday 14 May 2009
Time: 7.00pm – 11.00pm
Venue: Paradise Room, Sea World
Dress Code: Smart Casual
All tickets: $90.00
Enjoy an evening of delicious dinner and wine amidst exciting entertainment, whilst overlooking Sea World at night. This is an opportunity for you to get together with new and old friends for a fun filled evening. |
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Field Trips
Please Note: Delegates can only attend 1 field trip. Field trips will only go ahead should minimum numbers be reached. Some field trips have limited places available.
Field Trip 1 – Community Management |
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Visiting Gold Coast’s last remaining mainland tertiary dune system on the doorstep of the conference venue. Delegates will obtain first hand insight into a successful community revegetation and management program. Delegates will physically assist the Friends of Federation Walk by undertaking revegetation works and will experience first hand, the work involved in developing, managing and implementing a community revegetation program.
The Friends of Federation Walk is a community group working in partnership with Gold Coast City Council, local business and the general community to ensure that this area remains as one of the most beautiful sections of the Gold Coast.
Transport: Walking group from Sea World
Cost: Free of charge - Afternoon Tea will be provided on this field trip
Requirements: Attendees will need to be suitably dressed to undertake physical labour. Closed toe footwear, sun protective clothing, a hat and water bottle are required. |
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Field Trip 2 – Managing Competing Interests
Effective coastal planning and management inherently requires an intricate understanding and appreciation of a multitude of competing social, economic and environmental interests. Providing equal opportunities for all coastal interests is an extremely complex task particularly on the Gold Coast where the coast is the essence of the local economy, recreational activities and the tourism industry.
Travelling to various locations across the Gold Coast, delegates will witness the vast array of competing interests and some of the innovative solutions Gold Coast City Council has adopted to manage these.
Whilst on route, experts from the EPA and Council will brief delegates with regards to locations. An expert coastal geomorphologist will also be on board to explain the various coastal landforms and the processes responsible for their formation.
Stopping at Point Danger lookout, Kirra Beach, Currumbin, Palm Beach and the Broadwater, the tour will focus on 4 main competing interests:
1. Recreation (surfing vs. fishing vs. boating)
2. Indigenous
3. Industry (desalination plant, Tweed Sand Bypass)
4. Development (canal estates and beachfront developments)
Transport: Coach from Sea World
Cost: $15.00 - Afternoon Tea will be provided on this field trip
Requirements: Hat, sunscreen, water and comfortable walking shoes suitable for sand.
Field Trip 3 – Marine Rescue |
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Polar Bears Tutorial and Behind the Scenes Experience
Go Behind-the-Scenes at Polar Bear Shores for the experience of a lifetime. Delegates will come face to face with one of the world's most amazing and intelligent land carnivores. An experienced Sea World Education Officer, will lead delegates around polar shores where you will learn about the Polar bears' fascinating abilities, gain a personal appreciation of the relationship between the preservation of the world's environment and the survival of its inhabitants. |
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Shark Bay Tutorial and Snorkel Experience
Shark Bay is the world's largest man-made lagoon system for sharks and houses some of the most awe-inspiring of the species in an innovative exhibit. History reflects a turbulent relationship between man and sharks - one of the world's greatest predators. Shark Bay reveals a new dimension of understanding and will unravel the mystery and misconception surrounding this majestic marine species. The two-level exhibit provides spectacular viewing for guests both above-water as well as underwater through three 10 x 3 metre windows, allowing guests to come face to face with the large sharks, stingrays and a range of exotic tropical fish.
Twelve delegates will be given the opportunity to snorkel in Sea World's own Barrier Reef lagoon where you will see more fascinating marine life than a dive on the reef itself. Get up close and personal in our stunning reef environment, featuring a selection of beautiful tropical fish, rays and other fascinating marine life including our harmless Leopard and White-tip Reef sharks.
Transport: Walking group from Sea World
Cost: $45.00 - Please note no afternoon tea will be provided on this field trip
Requirements: No photography is allowed during the behind-the-scenes tours and for the safety of the animals, jewellery is not permitted to be worn. |
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