Welcome Reception
Proudly sponsored by IOP

5.00 pm - 7.00 pm Sunday 30 November

Cloisters University of Adelaide

A great opportunity to meet colleagues before the Congress commences. Afterwards gather with friends and enjoy the some of Adelaide's best restaurants in nearby East End precinct. 

Cost: Included in full registration fees. Guests and day registrants $50 per person

Congress Dinner 
Proudly sponsored by DFEEST

7.00pm for 7.30pm Wednesday 3 December 

Adelaide Convention Centre 

The Dinner will be a highlight of the Congress. Pre dinner drinks will be served in the magnificent glass walled foyer overlooking the River Torrens, before the commencement of a three course dinner with unlimited beverages served throughout the evening. 

Cost: $110 per person.

Vineyards, Olive Groves and the Sea CANCELLED

Saturday 6 December 2008

A full day tour 

Perhaps one of South Australia's best kept secrets is the picturesque McLaren Vale where vineyards, almond orchards and olive groves all grow within sight of the sea. The region is known for its wonderful Shiraz and Grenache which are grown in many family owned boutique wineries where you can visit and taste their wines. As well as the wine this wonderful Mediterranean climate has encouraged the development of almond orchards and olive groves. 

Your tour could include: 

A tasting at a number of the outstanding family owned boutique wineries, such as Wirra Wirra, Fox Creek, Woodstock or Hugh Hamiltons. 

A tasting at Coriole Winery where grapes have been grown since 1920 and the first bottled Coriole wine was the 1970 Shiraz. Coriole has earned its reputation of producing premium full-bodied red wines focusing on Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon'. Coriole also produce unique Artisan cheeses from their own dairy and you will enjoy a variety of their award winning cheeses. 

A visit to the famous McLaren Vale Olive Grove to sample Olive Oil products including oil, fruit, pastes, wine, olive oil beauty products and fabulous Alpaca Clothing. Fine local almonds at the Almond Train and a visit to the Medlow Chocolates outlet. 

A lunch, which showcases the skills of innovative chefs using the superb fresh regional produced at Coriole or Woodstock Wineries. Inclusions: 

Inclusions:  Coach, specialist wine guide. tastings, and lunch

Date: Saturday 6 December 2008

Time: 09:00 – 17:00

Venue: departs front of Bonython Hall University of Adelaide

Cost: $130 per person