Tours Program

Optional Tours Program

Tickets can be purchased for these tours by completing the applicable section of the online Registration Form.

Sydney Harbour Coffee Cruise (2 hours)

Date: Cruise daily from 16 – 23 February 2008

Time: 1000 hours or 1500 hours

Cost: A$39.00 per person (Please note that this tour is included in the registration fee for Accompanying Persons).

The Sydney Harbour Coffee Cruise departs daily from Sydney’s centrally located Pier 26, Darling Harbour at both 1000hrs and 1500hrs. Onboard, take in all the splendid Harbour attractions including the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and Fort Denison. The coffee cruise offers a truly Australian flavour, with fresh expresso coffee and fine teas accompanied with tasty Australian fare. Cruise duration: 2 hours.

Please note you will need to make your own way to Pier 26, Darling Harbour (Pier 26 is within walking distance of the Convention Centre and most Sydney CBD hotels).

The Blue Mountains (8.5 hours)

Date: Tuesday 19 February 2008

Time: 0900 – 1730 hours

Cost: A$170.00 per person

Escape the city and travel west to the Blue Mountains - where the spectacular scenery of this majestic World Heritage listed area includes sandstone cliffs, gorges and valleys of eucalyptus trees. Discover the Aboriginal legend of the Three Sisters - giant sandstone rock formations in the Jamison Valley. Descend the world’s steepest railway on a thrilling ride via rock tunnels to the fern-filled forest on the valley floor. After a delicious lunch explore the quaint village of Leura, home to charming antique shops, tearooms and the famous Candy Shop.

This tour will depart from level 1 convention centre Parkside. All participants are requested to assemble 10 mins piror to the departure of the tour.

BridgeClimb (3 hours)

Date: Wednesday 20 February 2008

Time: 1400 – 1700 hours

Cost: A$170.00 per person

Climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge is an exhilarating experience. Rendezvous at the BridgeClimb office for a safety briefing and prepare for your three-hour adventure! Accompanied by an experienced leader your small team will cross the catwalk to the pylon and walk up to the summit of the Bridge’s upper arch - 130 metres above sea level. Harnessed to a static line for the duration of the climb, be treated to spectacular 360-degree views across one of the greatest harbours in the world.

Participants are required to make their own way to the BridgeClimb office. Directions will be provided at the time of booking. BridgeClimb is available on other dates and times throughout the Congress. Please contact the Meeting Managers should you wish to arrange an alternative climb time

Day Tour Terms and Conditions

These tours, designed by Tour Hosts Destination Management (license No. 2TA001144), are for participating delegates and accompanying persons of the 6th Biennial International Sentinel Node Society Meeting. All sightseeing tours include informative English speaking commentary, all entry fees and meals where specified. Comfortable shoes and clothing are recommended for all tours. For any outdoor tours we recommend that participants bring sun protection cream, sunhat and sunglasses. 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. Places on all tours are limited and will be allocated strictly in order of receipt of payment. Where participants cancel their day tour bookings prior to 14 January 2008, payment will be refunded in full. Thereafter, no refund will be made.

Disclaimer

The services specified in these tour descriptions are available at the time of writing. However, in the event that any service(s) become unavailable for any reason, Tour Hosts 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.