Social programme
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Conferences can be intense and lead to "brain strain" for some, so relief from the scientific programme is often welcome and necessary for recharging ones batteries. With this in mind, the Local Organising Committee (LOC) have organised some great social events that will hopefully afford you the opportunity to meet new faces and catch up with your biometrical colleagues. The social activities planned for Tuesday afternoon December 6, 2011 will provide an opportunity for delegates to relax and get out and about in the beautiful Kiama region.
Please note that the costs of the welcome reception and the conference dinner are included in the registration fee for a conference delegate (IBS member, non-member or student) attending the whole week. Additional tickets may be purchased for day registrants and partners who are interested in attending either of these events. Please indicate the number of extra tickets required on the registration form.
Welcome reception: Sunday December 4, 2011
A welcome reception will be held from 6 pm onwards on Sunday 4 December at the Sebel Harbourside Hotel in Kiama which is the venue for the Conference. Registration will be open from 4pm-7pm with drinks available from 6pm to 9pm. The BBQ dinner will be served at 7pm.
Cost: Drinks 6-9pm and BBQ included for registered delegates and paid accompanying guests ($75).
Young Statisticians' Night: Monday 5 December, 2011 – to be organised
This social event is for young statisticians to get together in an informal/relaxing atmosphere, so you can share your research and meet your possible future colleagues! As long as you consider yourself as a "young statistician/ biometrician" you are welcome to attend this event. We will meet at 7pm (not 6pm as previously stated) at the Sebel Harbourside Hotel and stroll into town for a meal/meeting at a local restaurant.
Please let the Chair of the LOC (LOC@biometrics.org.au) know if you are interested in attending this event.
Social activities: Afternoon of Tuesday 6 December, 2011
This is a long-standing part of the conference program, so keeping with tradition we have arranged two options for the afternoon of Tuesday 6 December after lunch, with hopefully at least one attractive to each conference delegate. We want you to relax, get a breath of fresh air, have fun and see some of what this part of New South Wales has to offer, especially for first-time visitors. These activities are optional. Preferences will be considered on a first come, first served basis. If you have queries about any of the social activities, please contact the LOC committee in the first instance. Please note that all costs for the activities are in Australian Dollars.
Tour 1. Bigfoot/Coolangatta Estate Winery
This is a 1-hour tour in a 4WD monster bus vehicle, climbing Mt. Coolangatta and through Coolangatta Winery Estate’s vineyards, including commentary on the wines and the history of the winery. You can enjoy afternoon tea at the winery followed by wine tasting and the opportunity to purchase wines. Coolangatta Estate is about 30 minutes south by bus from Kiama.
Time: 1.15pm – 5pm
Place to meet for bus: Outside Sebel Harbourside Hotel
Take: Hat, camera, comfortable clothes
Maximum numbers: 35
Cost: $50
Further information: www.coolangattasbigfoot.com.au
Tour 2. Minnamurra Rainforest
Only about 12 kilometres from Kiama (through Jamberoo). A guided walk through sub-tropical and temperate rainforests in the Budderoo National Park on the Rainforest Loop Walk with an optional extra Falls Walk. Walks are easy to medium. Afternoon tea at the Lyrebird Café.
Time: 1.15pm – 5.15 pm
Place to meet for bus: Outside Sebel Harbourside Hotel
Take: Hat, water, comfortable clothing and walking shoes
Maximum numbers: 50
Cost: $50
Further information:
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/NationalParks/parkWalking.aspx?id=N0069
Other self-organised activities
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The Kiama museum will be open from 11am-3pm on the Sunday and Monday, with written material available for a self-guided tour during the conference. The website is http://kiamamuseum.com/.
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Jamberoo Action Park: About 10km from Kiama. Waterslides of various types. Suitable for the young and young at heart. See their website http://www.jamberoo.net/
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Kiama blowholes: Visit the large blowhole, an easy walking distance from the conference venue, and the small blowhole, which is a bit longer walk. Further information at http://www.kiama.com.au/pages/blowhole
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Deep sea and game fishing
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Kangaroo Valley and Fitzroy Falls: About 1 hour’s drive south-west and inland from Kiama, suitable for those with cars or prepared to hire a minibus.
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Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk: Off Jamberoo Mountain Road, about 30 minutes drive from Kiama. Only suitable for those with cars as the road does not cater for buses.
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Golf
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Swimming
You can also contact the Kiama Visitors Centre at (www.kiama.com.au) for information about many other activities available in the area.
Conference dinner Wednesday 7 December, 2011
The conference dinner will be on Wednesday 7 December at the Mercure Resort, Gerringong by the Sea, just 11km south of Kiama, commencing at 7pm. Drinks (wine and non-alcoholic) will be provided, and all dietary requirements can be catered for (please indicate on your registration form if you have a special dietary requirement). It will be a special evening with a band and Society presentations.
Transport has been arranged in coaches to transfer delegates to dinner from the Sebel Harbourside Hotel leaving 6.45 pm, with two return trip times at the event's conclusion.
Last updated 23 November 2011
