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Tour 1: Gold Coast Whale Watching
Tour 4: Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Tour 6: Seaworld
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Please note that due to minimum numbers not being reached, some options have been removed.

Tour 1
Gold Coast Whale Watching

Wednesday 16th August
1:00 to 6:00 pm

Experience, with all your senses, one of the fantastic wonders of nature as one of the largest sea living mammals travel from its home in the Antarctic through the Australian Whale Sanctuary on their way to the warmer waters of Northern Queensland where they mate and give birth before journeying homewards again.

Join us on our vessel, "Mahi Mahi" which features:

  • 360 degrees unobstructed viewing
  • Guaranteed rail positions
  • Limited to only 44 passengers
  • 3 large viewing decks
  • Extreme stability
  • Fast cruise speed

Your day includes:

  • Broadwater cruise from Surfers Paradise past South Stradbroke Island
  • Whales at play against the spectacular skyline of Surfers Paradise
  • Crew members with 5 years whale watching experience
  • Expert commentary from our marine naturalist
  • Tea, coffee, cakes, biscuits and tropical fruit platter
  • Experienced and knowledgeable crew

AUD $100
cost per adult
AUD $65
cost per child
Includes transfers from Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Conditions: In the interest of passenger comfort the tours will be cancelled upon the discretion of the cruise operators taking into account the weather forecast and conditions on the day. Reschedule or full refund will be given. Cancellation policy: less than 24 hours notice 100% of fare. 2 Day Ultimate cancellation policy: less than 72 hours notice 100% of fare. All tours are number dependent. The operators reserve the right to substitute the vessel and/or change the day's itinerary without notice. Prices subject to change without notice.

 

Tour 4
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

Wednesday 16th August
12:00 to 5:30 PM

The Sanctuary is an oasis, located in the centre of Australia's popular holiday destination, the Gold Coast. With over 27 hectares of landscaped surrounds and bushland catering for over 1400 mammals, birds and reptiles, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary offers a unique natural experience.

Take in the sights of Australia by visiting the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary where you can see native animals face to face in natural surroundings. The Sanctuary is also recognised worldwide as a quality research and conservation facility.

Conveniently situated beside the main highway and still only metres from the sandy white beaches of the Gold Coast, the Sanctuary is an opportunity to visit the green behind the gold.

AUD $70
cost per person
Includes transfers, admission and koala photo.
Note: Minimum 10 participants. IAAE reserves the right to cancel or vary tours if minimum numbers are not reached.

 

Tour 6
Gold Coast Theme Parks
Seaworld

Wednesday 16th August
12:00 to 6:00 PM

Make contact with marine life wonders like dolphins, seals, sharks and polar bears at Seaworld. Visit the amazing Shark Bay, the world's largest man-made lagoon system, where you can come face-to-face with the most feared species of sharks in the world! Visit the Polar Bear Shores, watch the 'Waterski Wipeout' show, with rides, water slides, restaurants and much, much more!

AUD $74
cost per person
Includes admission and transfers.

 

Disclaimer

IAAE and Hoteliers International and their agents act only as organisers of these activities and do not accept responsibility for any act or omission on the part of the service providers. No liability is accepted for delay, damage, inaccuracy, misdescription, or injury.

All information is correct at time of printing and is subject to change without notification.

Please note that due to minimum numbers not being reached, some options have been removed.

 

 


Tourism images courtesy Tourism Queensland

26th Conference of the International Association of Agricultural Economists
12-18 August 2006 | Gold Coast, Australia