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15.1 Accompanying Persons Program/Tours
The following tours are being organised by Tourabout Adelaide. Registration of interest (including number of persons wishing to attend) is sought on the Symmetries in Subatomic Physics Registration Form. Payment for any tours may be made on-site at the Hilton Hotel on Sunday evening (12 March), and during normal business hours on Monday 13 March and certain times on Tuesday 14 March. All prices quoted are in Australian Dollars. A representative from Tourabout Adelaide will be available during the times stated above, to answer any queries about their tours and will be able to provide general information about sightseeing around Adelaide and its environs.
Monday 13 March, 2000 (half-day) - Heritage Adelaide (Tour 1)
Adelaide's grace and charm lies in its elegant bluestone buildings set in beautiful parks and gardens. In the company of a local Guide, come and discover its history and cultural heritage. Your tour includes:
Time: 1.30 pm - 5.00 pm
- The city square mile, with its distinctive parks and gardens
- Heritage buildings, with outstanding interiors
- North Adelaide, with its beautiful bluestone mansions and small cottages, set in wide leafy streets
- A look beyond the obvious along North Terrace, Adelaide's cultural boulevard
- Morning tea in a heritage setting
- The prestigious Jam Factory, South Australia's Craft and Design Centre
Cost: $50 per person (includes guide, transport, morning tea, entrance fees)
Tuesday, 14 March, 2000 (half-day) - Aboriginal Culture: Kurrendi Kamanga (Tour 2)
This walking tour in the company of an Aboriginal guide gives you an insight into Aboriginal culture. Start with a Bush Tucker Walk in the Botanic Gardens and discover how native plants were used in traditional Aboriginal culture for food, medicine, weapons and culture. Follow with food tasting and morning tea. Finally visit Tandanya, for a look at contemporary Aboriginal art and a didgeridoo performance.
Time: 9.00 am - 1.00 pm
Cost: $65 per person (includes specialist guide, transport, tastings, entrance fees)
Wednesday, 15 March, 2000 (am, half-day) - Festival Scenes (Tour 3)
It is such fun to be in Adelaide at Festival time. There is always so much to see and do. Today we will go "behind the scenes" and find out what makes the Festival so unique. How does it happen? A visit behind the scenes at the theatre to hear how the plays we see are produced. A special visit to the Performing Arts Collection to see some of the wonderful costumes worn by the stars … and much more.
Time: 9.30 am - 1.00 pm
Cost: $45 per person (includes guide, morning tea, entrance fees)
Thursday, 16 March, 2000 (evening) - Warrawong at Sunset (Tour 4)
Come and experience the magic of the Australian bush setting of Warrawong Sanctuary. A specialist guide will introduce you to some of the endangered species of Australia that roam freely in this protected environment. Dinner at Warrawong is included.
Time: to be advised
Cost: $75 per person (includes specialist guide, transport, entrance fees, dinner)
Friday, 17 March , 2000 (1.5 hours, early morning) - Bush Tucker Walk (Tour 5)
In the company of an Aboriginal guide, start this day with an early morning Bush Tucker Walk in the Botanic Gardens. You will be given an insight into Aboriginal culture through the native flora. An "alfresco" breakfast is included.
Time: 7.00 am - 8.30 am
Cost: $40 per person (includes specialist guide, alfresco breakfast)
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