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Social Program

The lovely ladies - Linda, Leela, Ellen from CEAV have put together this scintillating array of social options during the conference!

Wednesday · Thursday & Friday morning · Thursday evening · post conference

Wednesday

If you are not going on one of the Industry Visits, you might like to do an MCG tour…. $17.60 departing regularly from 10.00 a.m. - 3.00 p.m, the MCC Souvenir shop is open every day from 9.30 to 4.30 p.m. Bookings for tour on 9657 8864 or email: mcg_tours@mcc.org.au

During your stay at the Hilton – the Hilton has a Chakra Day Spa – aromatherapy spas and beauty treatments…. Available through the hotel registration desk. See below:

Massage & Specialist Therapies
Massage has many benefits for the body, mind and spirit. Massage can assist in overcoming physical discomfort, work through emotional stress and increase your ability to resolve daily issues. Various forms of massage are available; see below. Please allow 1 hour for your massage. $93.50 (inc GST).

Why not try out the delights of discount shopping in Bridge Road, Richmond or the exotic imported and Australian cheeses from Richmond Hill Cafe and Larder –a short walk from the Hilton at 48 Bridge Road – great for lunch, afternoon tea. 9421 2808.

Wednesday · Thursday & Friday morning · Thursday evening · post conference

Wednesday evening:

Catch up with colleagues and take yourselves off to one of the hundreds of pleasant eating establishments in Melbourne. There will be 5 hosted dinners running that night. The lists will be near the registration table, so you can put your name down to join a group. Members of the VETNETwork Exec and CEAV Committee will jointly host dinners as below:

MaVinh Ky, 114 Victoria St Richmond (banquet style Vietnamese, interesting seafood options, and a true to its name dish, “Fantastic Chicken”, approx. $25 ph, BYO)

Kri Kri, 39-41 Little Bourke Street, City, elegant yet casual Greek tavern, yummy vegetarian options and all your favourite grills, open courtyard, approx. $25 – 35 ph

Chilli Padi, Malaysian with some adventurous East meets West fusion, exquisite curries, noodles etc 18-20 Bridge Rd Richmond, good background jazz, approx. $25 - $35 ph. (BYO)

Kingston Hotel, Highett St, Richmond, contemporary upmarket pub food, with attractive beer garden/courtyard in rear. Approx. $25 - $45 ph (depending on how many courses)

Rhumbarella’s, 23 Bourke Street, City, laid- back and cosmopolitan restaurant with large, eclectic dinner menu. Licensed and BYO for wine only. Reasonable prices. Approx $25 per head.

Prices quoted are approximate and do not include drinks.

Where else to eat?
Or do your own culinary tour around – Southbank, Fitzroy St, St Kilda, Bridge Rd Richmond, Brunswick St Fitzroy, the CBD now has lots of new places – try Flinders Lane (eg. Rosati’s or Langtons), Little Collins St, and of course Chinatown in Little Bourke St.

Wednesday · Thursday & Friday morning · Thursday evening · post conference

Thursday & Friday:

Morning walks/jogs, 6.30am (lists at conference reception desk)

Leisurely heritage walk through Treasury and Fitzroy Gardens, led by Ellen Fleming on Thursday, taking in sites of historical and architectural interest eg. James Cook Cottage, Parliament House, Treasury precinct, historical fountains.

Brisker sports complexes walk led by Leela Darvall on Thursday, taking in the MCG, the Melbourne Park (home of the Australian Open), the Melbourne Sports and Entertainment Centre, past early morning rowers on the Yarra and the Richmond Cricket Ground.

Jog on Thursday morning for the fitter conference participants led by Pam Jonas, our resident marathon runner.

Recovery Walk around the MCG perimeter led by Ellen Fleming on Friday morning.

Early morning visit to Victoria Market on Friday morning (combination of walk/tram ride) – breakfast on great fresh fruit juices, fabulous coffee, croissants and pastries and the famous Maria’s bratwurst with sauerkraut in a roll. Drool at the range of fresh produce- fruit, vegies, meats, seafoods, cheeses, gourmet foods etc!

Wednesday · Thursday & Friday morning · Thursday evening · post conference

Thursday evening:

Prior to the conference dinner or late evening/early morning, why not try out some of Melbourne’s boutique bars around the Paris end of Melbourne (close to where the Conference Dinner will be held). There is the MCG Hotel next to the Hilton, the Windsor Hotel’s Cricket Bar, the Melbourne Supper Club and 44 Lonsdale Street, the Hairy Canary, Tony Starr’s Kitten Club, Hell’s Kitchen and Bar, Melbourne Supper Club Bar, Punch Lane, the bars at the new Westin Hotel...the list is endless. There is no excuse for being thirsty in Melbourne. Unfortunately Young and Jackson’s is closed for refurbishment so Chloe is not available for viewing. If you have not satisfied your thirst you could always try out P.J. O’Briens and the other bars at Southbank.

1. Ellen’s Bar Tour 5.30pm from hotel foyer (heads towards the city, and proceeds straight to Conference Dinner at the Regent in Collins St so need to change beforehand). Itinerary includes: Windsor Hotel, Imperial Hotel and others… (Melbourne Supper Club, Hairy Canary, Tony Starr’s Kitten Club…) Some may have to be visited afterwards.

2. Drinks at the MCG Hotel, next to the Hilton with members of the conference planning committee (then back to hotel to change and be at Conference Dinner in the city at 7pm).

And post Conference Dinner late drinks at Café La (35th Floor, Sofitel Hotel, 25 Collins St), Langton’s (61 Flinders Lane) or Melbourne Supper Club Bar (161 Spring Street), or Hell’s Kitchen & Bar (20a Centre Place) or any of the nearby pubs eg. Bridie O’Reilly, the Elephant and the Barrow etc.

Wednesday · Thursday & Friday morning · Thursday evening · post conference

After The Conference (see Wine Expo details below)

Still interested in more Professional Development, then the Dunhill Recruitment sponsored JOBS MARATHON 2000 might be a good place to visit, this event is on Saturday 25th November at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre. If you require more information ring 9602 2588. Huge employment expo for general public.

Saturday & Sunday mornings most inner-city dwellers head off to the Victoria Market for breakfast and the sights and sounds of the largest food market, buskers, traders (there are always bargains to be had – get in early with your Christmas shopping) in the southern hemisphere. Or on Sunday morning, mosey down to Southbank Sunday Craft Markets for a terrific array of good food, great handicrafts and fabulous atmosphere! Sit outside one of the cafes and indulge in a leisurely brunch!

Tours (download registration page in MS Word or PDF format and fax back your booking)
There are many commercial tours you can access – to wineries, the historical Ballarat region, the penguins at Phillip Island, Pt Campbell for the 12 Apostles, etc. To obtain more information about Melbourne and environs check out the Visitors Guide on – http://www.melbourne.citysearch.com.au

Australian Wine Expo – Friday late afternoon
Linda will take a group down after the conference – register interest on the sheet in hotel foyer. (Catch tram down Flinders St)

Wine Australia 2000 is Australia's largest wine industry event, held every two years. Its drive comes from Wine Australia Pty Ltd, the marketing subsidiary of the industry's peak national association, The Winemakers Federation of Australia.

It is anticipated that more than 450 wineries from 43 regions will exhibit either collectively by region or as part of individual displays from major wine producing groups. These will all offer a comprehensive range of wines and vintages for tasting.

There will be many other exhibits of wine-related and lifestyle products ranging from cellar equipment, wineracks, glassware and accessories.

Exhibition Hours - General Visitors Admission Fees
Thursday November 23 5.00 pm - 9.00 pm $16.50
Friday November 24 12.30 pm - 9.00 pm $27.50 (Linda taking group after conference)
Saturday November 25 12.30 pm - 9.00 pm
Sunday November 26 12.30 pm - 6.30 pm Season tickets too… see website
http://www.wineaustralia2000.com/index11.html

Wednesday · Thursday & Friday morning · Thursday evening · post conference


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