Optional activities
Open to all delegates and their partner/family. Please note that age restrictions may apply to some activities. Minimum numbers apply for an activity to go ahead. Some activities have limited space. All prices are quoted in Australian dollars and include GST. For more information please click on each image below.
Rottnest rivalry
Rottnest rivalry
Rottnest rivalry
Friday 29 April
CODE: OA01 8.45am-4pm
Cost: $A229 adult $A199 child (4-12yrs)
Team up and unleash your detective skills as you undertake a wild scavenger hunt. Race around the beautiful Rottnest Island on bicycles as you search for clues, complete tasks, and hunt for answers. Your guides will provide you with all of the material, instructions, and guidance you’ll need to undertake the hunt amidst the natural beauty and wildlife that Rottnest Island is famous for. Head to the pub for a delicious lunch before jumping back on the ferry to return home a victor! Price includes return transfers, bike hire and hunt. It does not include lunch. Should the weather be dismal, we’ll hold a Perth CBD Amazing Race instead and you’ll receive a refund of $190 per adult and $160 per child. This is an offsite activity and a shuttle will run from PCEC at 8.45am. Please meet at the plaza entry, adjacent to the Adina hotel.
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Sip and spa
Sip and spa
Sip and spa
Friday 29 April
CODE: OA02 10am-5pm
Cost: $A319
*This activity is appropriate for persons over the age of 18 years.
Escape the city to the Bickley Valley wine region for a day of splendour in the majestic Perth hills. Sample a diverse range of premium white, red, rose, sparkling, and fortified wines at the valley’s most respected boutique wineries as you learn about the history of the region and wine making with your own internationally experienced and wine accredited tour guide. Indulge in a decadent two-course lunch and finish the day with a 30 minute treatment of your choice at the stunning Annasha Day Spa before returning home feeling relaxed, resplendent, and completely satisfied. Price includes return transfers, wine tastings, lunch, day spa treatment, and refreshments. This is an offsite activity and your transportation will depart from PCEC at 10am. Please meet at the plaza entry, adjacent to the Adina hotel.
Finding Yagan Walking Tour
Finding Yagan Walking Tour
Finding Yagan Walking Tour
Saturday 30 April
Code: OA03 12.15-1.15pm
Cost: $A75 adult $A50 child
In your lunchbreak, join Djurandi Dreaming on a cultural walk to learn about the Nyungar resistance warrior and leader Yagan. Learn about the past and present history of the Nyungar people while taking in the sights of the Perth City streets. Get an in-depth explanation of the Coolbaroo Club, the prohibited zone, and the Stolen Generation. The final destination is Perth’s Yagan Square precinct (Wellington Street, Perth). Hear about the Square’s design, unique artwork, and importance to the Aboriginal community. Participants attending this activity will need to make their own transportation arrangements to and from PCEC. Please meet at the COMO The Treasury Hotel reception by 12.15pm.
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Ascend and Adrenaline
Ascend and Adrenaline
Ascend and Adrenaline
Saturday 30 April
Code: OA04 4-6pm
Cost: $A150
Not going to the College Ceremony? Why not experience Perth’s ultimate thrill ride as you climb to the top of the Matagarup Bridge to reach the Skyview – an open-air viewing platform 72 metres above the river. Then, embark on a 400 metre long zipline as your adrenaline hits new highs and you see amazing views of Greater Perth and Swan River come whooshing towards you. Once you’ve caught your breath, head next door to The Camfield for a few brewskies and a pizza while you regale the tales of that time you climbed the Matagarup Bridge. Then it’s time for the Welcome Reception! Price includes Zip & Climb & Zip & Climb photos.
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Fair Game fun run
Fair Game fun run
Fair Game fun run
Sunday 1 May
CODE: OA05 6.30am-8am
Cost: Free, donation to Fair Game appreciated.
Join colleagues, family and friends as you hit the pavement and wind your way around the glorious Swan River. Let the morning sun warm your way as you choose to run the 8km return track or walk a shorter 5km section. A large display clock at the start/finish line will help you time your performance and regardless of what time you achieve, you can feel good about yourself as you raise money for charity partner Fair Game.
Koordamit Yooran: didgeridoo drum song healing meditation
Koordamit Yooran: didgeridoo drum song healing meditation
Koordamit Yooran: didgeridoo drum song healing meditation
Sunday 1 May
Code: OA06 12.00-1.30pm
Cost: $A50
Koordamit Yooran: Happy Soul. Didgeridoo drum song healing meditation.
Experience cross-cultural wisdom and healing. The session includes a Welcome to Session Acknowledgment to Country, musicians on didgeridoo and Persian drums, Traditional Nyungar song bio energetics, guided meditation, breath work, relaxation and stress reduction techniques and Qi Gong. This is set to be an incredibly healing experience after a tough few years for all.
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Creatures, craft and family yoga
Creatures, craft and family yoga
Creatures, craft and family yoga
Sunday 1 May
CODE: OA07 1.30-3.30pm
Cost: Adults $A22, Kids (under 16) $A11
Head to the Summer Gardens at PCEC for an afternoon of lively, creative and educational activities. Kids and adults alike will be enthralled at the wildlife exhibit where they can get up close and personal with Aussie wildlife including a koala, pythons and other reptiles as you learn about these animals, their habitat and how it can be protected. A creative crafts corner inspires the use of natural foraged resources such leaves, feathers and nature-based trinkets to create sustainable art works worthy of the pool room. Finish with a family-friendly 45 minute yoga session to reconnect, rebalance and relax. All activities included in the entry price. What an incredible afternoon!
SUP on the Swan
SUP on the Swan
SUP on the Swan
Monday 2 May
CODE: OA08 6.30-8am
Cost: $A55
Get yourself out of bed a few hours earlier to make the most of your stunning surroundings and what nature has to offer. Beginners or advanced stand up paddle (SUP) boarders will delight in the experience of cruising the stunning Swan River. Kids welcome; minimum age eight years. Return to the conference feeling refreshed, energised, and ready for the day!
Whiskey wisdom
Whiskey wisdom
Whiskey wisdom
Monday 2 May
CODE: OA09 4.30-5.15pm
Cost: $A35. Min 10. Max 40.
Before glamming up for the gala dinner, why not head to Perth’s first urban distillery and be enlightened in the process of Australian whiskey making. Go behind the scenes and delve into history while being surrounded by the luscious smells of maturing craft whiskey. Includes three tastings of the Upshot Journey. Great for beginners to connoisseur drinkers.
*This activity is appropriate for persons over the age of 18 years.
The wine and cheese taste tour
The wine and cheese taste tour
The wine and cheese taste tour
Friday 29 April
CODE: VA01 5-6.30pm (AWST)/7-8.30pm (AEST)
Cost: $A144
*This activity is appropriate for persons over the age of 18 years.
TwelveDegrees Co brings you The Taste Tour – a fun and yawn-free masterclass, featuring wines and paired cheeses from across the globe, delivered to your door. Price includes five wines at 100ml per serve, five paired cheeses at 50g per serve, curated tasting notes, crackers and other accompaniments, a 1.5 hour hosted virtual taste tour, curated Spotify playlist, and home delivery. What a way to kick off the conference from anywhere in Australia!
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Online morning yoga
Online morning yoga
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Saturday 30 April and Monday 2 May
CODE: VA02 Saturday 7-8am (AWST)/9-10am (AEST)
CODE: VA03 Monday 7-8am (AWST)/9-10am (AEST)
Cost: Complimentary.
Join anaesthetist and yoga teacher Dr Yelena Hoppe for a glorious morning yoga session to stretch the body and expand the mind before settling in behind your computer or departing your hotel for the conference day ahead. This online session is available to in-person delegates also. A zoom link will be sent prior to the session.
Virtual gourmet cooking class
Virtual gourmet cooking class
Virtual gourmet cooking class
Monday 2 May
CODE: VA04 5-6pm (AWST)/7-8pm (AEST)
Cost: $A100
Join your colleagues and an expert chef to guide you in making the perfect meal from a part of the world voted by you beforehand. The chef is a professional food educator and TV presenter with years of experience across many cuisines. You’ll be guided on a culinary journey and produce a two-course meal from start to finish. Then, indulge in your meal at the end as you chat to your colleagues and quiz the chef for stories from the kitchen. You’ll be provided with a shopping list in advance to purchase supplies for the evening.
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Still have some spare time up your sleeve? Have a look at some other great activities Perth has to offer. Be sure to click on the hyperlinks to find out more information and to book direct.
The Aquarium of Western Australia AQWA
Discover WA’s spectacular marine life as you go on an underwater journey along our coast, from the icy-cold waters of the southern ocean to the tropical wonderland of coral reefs in the far north. AQWA is only 20 minutes from Perth CBD and open daily.
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Elizabeth quay is located right next door to the conference venue and is a vibrant destination with activities for people of all ages at all times with plenty to see and do.
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Free self-guided laneway art tour
Experience the local murals and street art at your own pace.
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Free volunteer-guided walks in Kings Park
Kings Park is a 400.6 hectare park overlooking Perth Water and the central business district of Perth. The park is a mixture of grassed parkland, botanical gardens and natural bushland on Mount Eliza with two-thirds of the grounds conserved as native bushland.
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Perth Zoo is a 41-acre zoological park in South Perth filled with lush gardens and naturalistic exhibits that are home to 1,300 animals from around the world.
Wanneroo Botanic Gardens mini golf
Just 30 minutes from Perth CBD, walk amongst the dappled shade of tall trees, an array of flowers, rockeries and waterfalls, as you play 36 holes of mini golf.
Witness the amazing spectacle of a traditional gold pour in the original melting house. Open daily from 9am until 5pm. A short walk from the city centre.
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Don’t let Perth and the spectacular Swan River and Kings Park pass you by. Set your own pace – without taking a step.
Museums – WA Shipwreck Museum and the WA Maritime Museum
The WA Shipwrecks Museum is recognised as the foremost maritime archaeology museum in the southern hemisphere and the WA Maritime Museum is symbolic of Fremantle’s past, present and future as a coastal city and port.
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Fremantle Prison, sometimes referred to as Fremantle Gaol or Fremantle Jail, is a former Australian prison and World Heritage Site in Fremantle, Western Australia. The six hectare site includes the prison cellblocks, gatehouse, perimeter walls, cottages, and tunnels.
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Step inside the Fremantle Markets and enjoy the distinctive atmosphere of more than a 100 years of vibrant culture and heritage.
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There’s so much more to experience outside Perth City and Fremantle too!
Further afield options include visiting the Margaret River wine region or having a dolphin experience in Rockingham. For all other ideas and itineraries check out the Tourism WA website.
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