WCIM 2010 Melbourne in conjunction with Physicians Week

20 – 25 March 2010
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Melbourne, Australia
World Medicine for the Next Decade: 2010 to 2020

 

Pre & Post Congress Tours

The following Pre and Post Congress tours have been specially designed by arinex Destination Management (license No. 2TA001144) for participants of WCIM 2010 Melbourne.  Please visit the Congress website at www.wcim2010.com.au for more information including full itineraries and terms and conditions.  If you would like to participate in one of the Tours, please complete the Registration Form.  If you require touring arrangements other than those offered in the official program, please contact the Congress Managers at wcim2010@arinex.com.au  or by fax on +61 2 9267 5443.

Pre Tour A
Spectacular Sydney
16 – 19 March 2010
4 days/3 nights
Famous for its golden beaches, spectacular architecture and magnificent harbour, Sydney is the birthplace of the Australian nation.  Its natural harbour is unsurpassed in beauty, framed by the iconic Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.  Explore the city including a visit to world renowned Bondi Beach and see all the beauty of the city on a harbour cruise.
Cost:
PRETAD: A$840.00 per person based on double occupancy
PRETAS: A$1420.00 per person based on single occupancy

Post Tour A
Reef and Rainforest
26 – 29 March 2010
4 days/3 nights
North of Cairns discover one of the most beautiful regions of Australia.  Here, at the meeting point of an ancient rainforest and the Earth’s largest living coral structure, slow to a unique rhythm found only in Tropical North Queensland.  Based in the exclusive village of Palm Cove, highlights include swimming and snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef and discovering the beauty of the World Heritage listed Daintree rainforest.
Cost:
PTAD: A$1050.00 per person based on double occupancy
PTAS: A$1565.00 per person based on single occupancy

Post Tour B
New Zealand Spectacular South Island
26 – 29 March 2010
4 days/3 nights
New Zealand’s South Island boasts magnificent Alpine scenery, rich history, thrilling adventures, superb cuisine and charming towns and villages.  Come and breathe the fresh South Island air and explore this magical region of New Zealand.  A highlight of the tour is a day trip to cruise on Milford Sound, with return flights from Queenstown over the Southern Alps.
Cost:
PTBD: A$1195.00 per person based on double occupancy
PTBS: A$1895.00 per person based on single occupancy

Post Tour C
Great Ocean Road
26 – 27 March 2010
2 days/1 night
The Great Ocean Road is one of the world's great drives, a dramatic, powerful, dangerous and majestic coastline, also know as the Ship Wreck Coast.  Travel through the Otway National Park, to the rugged beauty of the Twelve Apostle National Park and the Twelve Apostles themselves. 
Cost:
PTCD: A$349.00 per person based on double occupancy
PTCS: A$455.00 per person based on single occupancy

Pre and Post Congress Tour Terms and Conditions

These tours, designed by arinex Destination Management (license No. 2TA001144), are for participating delegates and accompanying persons of the WCIM 2010 Melbourne.

Bookings and Final Details

Reservations should reach arinex Destination Management no later than 1 February 2010 and full payment is required at that time.  No space on tours will be reserved without payment.
Bookings will be acknowledged and participants advised of final details.  If minimum numbers are not achieved, alternative arrangements or a complete refund of the published tour price will be made.

Tour Inclusions

• Deluxe accommodation (where possible)
• Sightseeing as per the itineraries
• Breakfast daily and other meals as specified (Breakfast = B, Lunch = L, Dinner = D)
• Airport transfers Not Included
• Airfares other than specified
• Meals other than specified
• Personal expenses
• Beverages & anything not specifically mentioned

Maximum Numbers

The number of participants on ALL tours is limited and places will be allocated strictly in order of receipt of payment.

Minimum Numbers

All tours are based on a minimum number of participants.  If minimum numbers are not reached, alternative arrangements or a complete refund will be made.

Airfares

Domestic airfares are not included in the ground cost of the tour.  Our in-house travel agent will provide a quote for your domestic flights; please contact Congress Managers for information on suggested flights.

Cancellation Fees

Prior to 1 February 2010, full refund less A$100.00 administration fee.  After this date no refunds will be applicable.

Late Fees

If bookings are received for post tours after 1 February 2010, a late fee of A$100.00 per booking will be applicable.

Alternative or Additional Arrangements

For alternative arrangements please contact Tour Hosts Destination Management – we will be pleased to tailor an individual itinerary to suit your requirements.

Disclaimer

The services specified in these itineraries are available at the time of writing.  However, in the event that any service(s) become unavailable for any reason, arinex will make every effort to supply alternative services of an equal standard and value but cannot accept any responsibility for failure to provide the specified services.