Early Childhood Intervention Australia ECIA


8th Biennial National Early Childhood Intervention Australia Conference

 

 
19 - 21 October 2008 - Sydney Convention Centre
 

 

Discover Sydney

 

 

Taronga Zoo with Return Express Rocket Ferry
Guests will take a direct Rocket Ferry ride across the Harbour to Taronga Zoo Wharf.

Taronga Zoo
Taronga Zoo opened in 1916 and is a multi-award winning zoo, covering an area of approximately 30 hectares (75 acres) with a collection of over 2000 animals from 400 species. The Zoo is in a primate location at Mosman overlooking Sydney Harvour and the entire city skyline, making it arguably the best zoo in the world!

Guests may spend the day exploring the park at their own leisure, which includes kangaroos, wallabies, wombats and emus as well as opportunities for photos with the koalas.

Lunch is available at own expense within the grounds. Matilda Rocket Ferries depart daily every 45 minutes between 9.30am and 4.30pm from Darling Harbour and Circular Quay.
Price:
Adult:AU $44.00 pp
Children:

AU $21.50
(5-14 years)
Duration:

At leisure. Ferries depart every 45 mins.
Available:Daily.
Departs:Circular Quay and Darling Harbour.
Minimum:1 person.
Inclusions:
  • Return Rocket Ferry Transfers
  • Zoo Entry
  • Sky Safari Cable Car
Sydney Aquarium & Wildlife World Combo Pass
Sydney Aquarium provides a great fun day out for families and friends right in the heart of Sydney. Just a short stroll from the Sydney CBD and your hotel, you can explore the wonders of Australian aquatic life.

Sydney Aquarium
Sydney Aquarium is located in Darling Harbour, overlooking the spectacular waters of Sydney Harbour. Nowhere else will you find a larger collection of Australian aquatic life with over 12,000 animals including huge sharks and rays, platypus, seals, fairy penguins, crocodiles and much more! Take a journey through one of the most spectacular aquariums in the world and explore Australia's rich and diverse waterways, marine ecosystems and unique aquatic environments.


Wildlife World
Sydney Wildlife World showcases Australia’s unique and bizarre flora and fauna, within a short stroll from the Sydney CBD! Take a walk on the wild side and jump into Wallaby cliffs with the Yellow-footed rock wallabies, or meet one of Australia’s national icons, the koala. Marvel at Australia’s bizarre creepy crawlies or see the scales and tails of our unique reptiles. Allow yourself to be completely immersed within this world class exhibit, where animals are living within their natural habitats and ecosystems, located within the heart of Sydney!
Price:
Adult:AU $57.00 pp
Children:

AU $29.00
(3-16 years)
Duration:
At leisure.
Available:Daily 9am - 10pm.
Minimum:1 person.
Inclusions:
  • Sydney Aquarium Entry
  • Wildlife World Entry
City Sights Tour
City Sights Tour
Join your Australian driver/host for a trip to remember, as he takes pride in showing off his hometown.

Experience the history of this once Convict Settlement together with its famous modern landmarks. We'll stop at all the very best photo spots, so don't forget your camera. Highlights of your journey will include Sydney's birth place, The Rocks, great views from Mrs Macquarie's Chair, travel across the Sydney Harbour Bridge, cosmopolitan Kings Cross, the exclusive Double Bay and Vaucluse with their million dollar homes, a stop at Bondi Beach for morning/afternoon tea (own expense), Darling Harbour and Chinatown.
Price:
Adult:AU $59.00 pp
Children:

AU $30.00
(Up to 10 yrs)
Duration:
3 hrs.
Available:Morning & Afternoon
Departs:Hotel
Minimum:2 people.
Inclusions:
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Three hours sightseeing tour in air-conditioned luxury coach
  • Expert guide and full commentary
Blue Mountains High Country 4WD Eco Tour
Blue Mountains
This fantastic Ecotour begins at your hotel and the historical Rocks area of old Sydney. Heading westwards across the coastal plain we make our way to the Great Dividing Range of Australia. It is here we leave the ‘average’ Blue Mountains tourist behind and enter the National Park to unlock a piece of Australia you would never have known existed.

We visit ancient Aboriginal sites and outstanding lookouts, examine rock formations and the unusual plants and wildlife that abound the area. From the quaint little village of Leura we skirt around Cliff Drive to Katoomba where you will find yourself looking out over the magnificent Jamieson Valley (Australia’s Grand Canyon) and the Three Sisters.

We enjoy a delicious barbecue lunch including a selection of Australian wines with a cheese platter under the canopy of the Australian bush. Before returning to Sydney we drop into a hidden valley where we roam the area, seeking out the many kangaroos that graze in the wild (conditions permitting). Reluctantly we leave the National Park passing through the Olympic 2000 site, arriving at your hotel around 5.30pm.
Price:
Adult:AU $57.00 pp
Children:

AU $29.00
(3-16 years)
Duration:
At leisure.
Available:Daily 9am - 10pm.
Minimum:1 person.
Inclusions:
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Country style morning tea
  • BBQ lunch with fresh salads, cheese platter, selected Australian wines and refreshments
  • National Park entries
  • Expert guide and full commentary
  • Travel in luxury air-conditioned vehicles
Hunter Valley Wine Tour
A trip to Sydney is not complete without a visit to the world-class wineries of the Hunter Valley.

Hunter Valley
Leaving your hotel we travel through the historic Rocks area before crossing over the magnificent Sydney Harbour Bridge. We wind our way through the leafy Northern Suburbs, & then escape through the brilliant sandstone outcrops of Ku-ring-gai National Park to reach the mighty Hawkesbury River. We stop for morning tea deep in the bush & then continue on to the historic township of Wollombi, famous for its local brew called Dr Jurd’s Jungle Juice. We stroll through the villages before departing for the Broken Back Range & climb the escarpment to Mt View before descending into the Hunter Valley to begin our wine tasting at a few of the very special boutique wineries in the area. We chat to the owners, admire their cottage locations & let them show off the best of their vintages.

In the foothills of the Broken Back Range, we enjoy a gourmet lunch & spend the afternoon visiting some of the larger vineyards for more superb wine tastings. As the afternoon approaches we return to Sydney via the scenic freeway to conclude this relaxing and enjoyable day.
Price:
Adult:AU $249.00 pp
Children:

AU $30.00
(2-12 yrs)
Duration:
10 hrs.
Available:8am to 6pm
Departs:Hotel
Minimum:2 people.
Inclusions:
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Morning tea and lunch
  • Expert guide and full commentary
Jet Boat Thrill Ride
Jet
This is Sydney’s largest and most powerful jet boating adventure! Passengers will see many of Sydney’s famous sites including the Opera House, Fort Denison, Rose Bay, Goat Island, Taronga Zoo, the Sydney Harbour Bridge and much more. During this 30-minute adventure passengers will experience fish tails, wave riding, power brake stops and incredible 270° spins. Not only will passengers feel the wind in their hair but the adrenalin pumping through their veins. It is extreme and it is loads of fun!
Price:
Adult:AU $55.00 pp
Children:

AU $40.00
(Under 16 yrs)
Duration:
30 mins.
Available:Every hour
Departs:Eastern Pontoon Circular Quay
Minimum:1 person.
Inclusions:
  • 30 minute jet thrill ride with full weatherproof clothing
  • Full pre-departure safety briefing
Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb
Sydney Harbour Bridge
If guests are seeking excitement, the best view in town and a special feeling of achievement, then they should sign up for an exhilarating climb of one of Sydney’s most famous landmarks! During this adventure guests will ascend to the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and stand over 130 metres above sea level. Not only is the view breathtaking, but guests will also have a close encounter with one of Sydney’s historical gems and will learn the history and building of this engineering wonder of the world!

Guests will be provided with a specially designed bridge suit and a harness. The harness is linked to a static line that keeps guests within safe areas of the Bridge at all times. There are also handrails for support on most parts of the climb. A BridgeClimb trained guide will explain safety procedures before and during the climb.
Price:
Adult:

AU $179.00 pp (Mon-Fri) AU $199.00 (Sat-Sun)
Children:


AU $109.00 (Mon-Fri) AU $129.00 (Sat-Sun)
(10-16 yrs)
Duration:
3.5 hrs.
Available:Every 15 mins
Departs:Cumberland Street The Rocks
Minimum:1 person.
Inclusions:
  • Bridge Suit
  • Safety Harness
  • Complimentary Group Photo
  • Complimentary Pylon Pass
The Essential Sydney Opera House Guided Tour
Inside the Opera House
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to venture inside one of the great architectural masterpieces of the 20th Century!

The Sydney Opera House sits on Bennelong Point surrounded by the beautiful Sydney Harbour. You will learn the story of the Danish Architect Joern Utzon who originally designed this magnificent building.

Guests will also get the chance to view the newly opened Utzon Room and its contemporary styling (subject to availability). Since opening in 1973 the Sydney Opera House has been host to some of the most memorable artistic performances of our time.
Price:
Adult:AU $35.00 pp
Children:

AU $24.50
(Under 16 yrs)
Duration:1 hr.
Available:Every hour
Departs:
Sydney Opera House
Minimum:1 person.
Inclusions:
  • Tour includes walking up 100 steps - if you require special assistance with walking please advise
  • Japanese, Korean and Mandarin tours operate daily at 11.00am and 2.30pm (Tour operates with a foreign language speaking guide)
  • The 2.30pm tour is not available on Saturdays due to matinee performances
Rocks Walking Tour
The Rocks District
The Rocks is the oldest and most historic part of Sydney. It is a picturesque and fascinating area, well worth exploring. The Rocks history began with the landing of the first fleet in Sydney Cove in 1788, founding the colony of New South Wales. Working parties from among the 757 convicts transported from England cleared the shores of the Cove and commenced the settlement of Sydney. In the old days, it was an area of bawdy taverns and brothels, where thugs lurked in the dark and narrow alleys. Today it is an attractive village-like area, which houses many craft and specialty shops and restaurants.
Price:
Adult:AU $22.00 pp
Children:


AU $13.00
(10-16 yrs)
(Under 10's free)
Duration:90 mins.
Available:10am & 1.30pm
Departs:23 Playfair Street, The Rocks
Minimum:1 person per group.
Inclusions:
  • Fully guided walking tour of the Rocks district with Expert Guide
Sydney by Harley Davidson Motorcycle
Depart from your hotel in the city and roar through Woolloomooloo Bay and Kings Cross on the back of your Harley Davidson Motorcycle!

Harley Davidsons
Travel through the beautiful Rushcutters Bay as the wind rushes through your hair, and explore the exclusive Eastern Suburbs of Sydney such as Double Bay en-route to Watson’s Bay. On this journey guests will view some spectacular homes and waterfront mansions. At Watson’s Bay we will see The Gap, right at Sydney Harbour’s entrance, and guests may overlook our panoramic harbour at a famous look-out point at The Gap!

The tour continues on to Bondi Beach, where guests can visit Australia’s most famous beach and soak up the coastal atmosphere!
Price:
Adult:AU $130.00 pp
Children:AU $130.00
Duration:1 hr.
Available:By Request
Departs:Hotel
Minimum:2 people
Inclusions:
  • Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
  • 1-hour sightseeing tour on the back of a Harley Davidson Motorcycle with your own Harley motorcycle driver
  • Helmet, jacket and gloves

   
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