Partner / Family Program

In parallel with the 21st GS1 Global Conference we offer a partner/family program.
Deadline for registering to the partner/family program: 17/02/2012

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

Fees: All costs mentioned in the on-line registration form are in Euro and must be paid in Euro. Payments must be received prior to the conference.
Cancellations and refunds: Cancellations are not allowed, tickets are non-refundable.

Instruction for registrations
Once you have registered yourself as a delegate, you have the option to add a person to your registration. Once you have clicked on "add a person", choose the registrant type "partner/family program". Please note that all the costs will be charged on one single credit card.

Should you want to pay with 2 different credit cards, first register as a delegate and then start a separate registration for your partner choosing "partner/family program" as registrant type.

 

  • Tuesday 20th March: The Rocks Walking Tour and The Opera House Essential Tour (lunch not included)
  • Wednesday 21st March: Manly
  • Thursday 22nd March: Blue Mountains Tour

 

Tuesday 20th March

The Rocks Walking Tour

10:30am – 12:00 noon
Departure: The Rocks Walking Tours’ office (23 Playfair Street, The Rocks)
Conclusion Point: The Rocks Walking Tours’ office (23 Playfair Street, The Rocks)
Language: English
Lunch not included 

EXCLUSIVE TOUR COST: €17.00 per Adult/ €10.00 per Child

Let the story of this charming heritage-listed precinct unfold in the company of skilled narrators and friendly local guides.
Hear entertaining accounts of Sydney's colourful past and cosmopolitan present times.
Explore our sandstone heritage through hidden narrow back alleys, shady courtyards, and cobblestone lanes.
View some of Sydney's oldest dwellings; places lived in by the 'well-to-do' and the working class along with a visit to the gothic Garrison Church.
Still to be seen today are the pubs once frequented by the locals and sailors alike and the haunts of the cutthroats and rogues.

This tour will highlight:-

  • The shoreline of sparkling Sydney Cove
  • Cadman's Cottage
  • Harbour views of Sydney's Opera House and Harbour Bridge
  • Campbell's Cove
  • The Rocks historic precinct including; George Street, Rocks Square, Foundation Park, the Argyle Cut, the Garrison Church, Suez Canal and Nurses Walk.

Today's setting of The Rocks Village is that of beautifully restored buildings in a spectacularly picturesque, harbourside location.

This is a vibrant place featuring the finest restaurants and cafes, unique shopping, museums, galleries and weekend street markets.

 

The Opera House Essential Tour

1:15 – 2:15pm
Departure Tour Meeting Point on the Lower Concourse (see map)
Language English
Lunch not included 

TOUR COST: €28.00 per Adult/ €20.00 per Child (5-16 yrs)

The Essential Tour – Discover a house of passion & drama
More than 60 years ago a young Danish architect, Jorn Utzon, designed what is now considered one of the greatest buildings of all time. A work of art that came into existence against impossible odds – to become one of the busiest performing arts centres in the world, putting Sydney on the map forever.

See inside the world’s most recognisable sails.
This tour puts Jorn Utzon on centre stage and is a tribute to his creative genius. You will discover why Utzon was more than an architect: he was an architect of change. And how, against a landslide of political and public criticism, he created the youngest building ever UNESCO World Heritage listed. Working with enriching, interactive audio-visual technology, where images are projected onto the fabric of the building. You’ll visit the inside of the performance venues where our guides will take you on an emotional journey, engrossing you in a story to rival any opera plot with its dramatic twists and turns.
You’ll see where some 1600 performances take place to audiences of around one million each year, in every genre you can imagine, including opera, ballet, symphony and dramatic performances.
You will be inspired.

 

Wednesday 21st March

Manly Tour

9:30am – 5:30pm
Pick up and drop off point: The Museum of Contemporary Art on George Street at The Rocks, near Circular Quay, Sydney.
Language English

TOUR COST: € 75.00 per Adult/ € 38.00 per Child between 5 and 16 yrs / kids under 5 years attend for free

  • Manly’s North Head: See native flora and fauna and view spectacular Sydney Harbour from one of the most dramatic vantage points imaginable.
  • West Head Lookout: Picture postcard views to famous Palm Beach, the Pittwater Inlet and Hawkesbury River.
  • Visit and learn about ancient Aboriginal carvings.
  • Bushwalk to the beautiful and secluded Great Mackerel Beach (1.8km).
  • Scenic 15 Minute ferry ride across the gorgeous Pittwater Inlet from Great Mackerel Beach to Palm Beach (included in tour price).
  • Tasty fish and chip style lunch with stunning views of Pittwater Inlet and Ku-ring-Gai Chase National Park (included in tour price).
  • Photo opportunity at famous Summer Bay Surf Club, from TV series Home and Away and a chance to see them filming, if they are there.
  • Scenic 1.5km bushwalk to Barrenjoey Lighthouse: Expansive coastal views from a classic tourist destination OR 1hrs free time relaxing on majestic Palm Beach.
  • Extensive sightseeing around the Northern Beaches area by minibus: See local parks, the beaches and some typical Aussie townships.
  • Long Reef Headland: a favourite spot for whale watching (in season), great panoramic views looking up and down the coast.

What's included

Entry into National Parks, ferry to Palm Beach, fish and chip style lunch and all the ingredients of a great tour!

Fitness

The tour involves a 1.8km bush walk that ends with a short but steep section down a rough track, then down a flight of steps. 

There is also an optional 1.5km bush walk up to a lighthouse (hard).

What to bring

Camera, comfortable walking shoes, swimming costume, towel, water and snacks, sunscreen, hat, sun glasses and sense of fun.

 

Thursday 22nd March

Blue MountainsTour 

8am – 6:30pm
Pick Up Circular Quay
Drop Off Circular Quay
Language English

TOUR COST: € 101.00 per Adult/ € 87.00 per Child
Lunch not included

  • Wild Kangaroos and Screeching Cockatoos - See these Native Australian animals and more in their natural habitat.
  • Refreshments on Nepean River - The tranquil western border of Sydney, with drinks and snacks provided.
  • Kings Tableland or Evans Lookout - The best place to view the wilderness of the Blue Mountains (away from the large buses - Coaches DO NOT have access )
  • Pleasant Bushwalk to Wentworth Falls - One of the most spectacular look out points in the Blue Mountains
  • Leura - Spend free time to explore this picturesque village. Great shops, excellent choices for lunch to cater to everyone... Leura is very popular with Sydney locals
  • Katoomba and Katoomba Falls
  • Three Sisters rock formation - Here you will hear the Aboriginal legends about this famous rock formation.
  • Scenic railway - Ride the world's steepest inclined railway to the floor of the canyon, take an enjoyable walk in the rainforest. Then take the return trip by Sceniscender....Optional Extra cost to pay on spot
  • Aboriginal Site - Learn about aboriginal rock engravings and the Dharugs...Thought to have arrived in the Blue Mountains over 22,000 years ago.
  • Olympic Park - Enroute see Homebush Bay, home of the 2000 Olympic Games.
  • Trip up Sydney Harbour - Unwind on an afternoon cruise along Parramatta river (which becomes Sydney Harbour) back to Circular Quay (city centre)...Escape nasty afternoon traffic.