Daily Program
Tuesday (23 July)
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00–17:00 | Registration and Information desks | ACU – St. Teresa Building |
| 17:00–18:00 | Accompanying Persons Meeting | ACU Lecture Hall |
| 18:30–21:00 | Opening Reception and Dinner | ACU – St. Teresa Building |
Wednesday (24 July)
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:15–8:45 | Morning prayers | ACU Chapel |
| 9:00–17:00 | Registration and Information desks | ACU – St. Teresa Building |
| 9:00–10:30 | Opening Presidential Address | ACU Lecture Hall |
| 10:30–11:00 | Conference photo and morning tea | ACU – St. Teresa Building |
| 13:00–14:00 | Lunch | ACU – St. Teresa Building |
| 14:15–15:30 | Walking tour of Melbourne Botanical Gardens and Yarra River | Melbourne |
| 19:00 | Dinner | Wesley Place |
| 20:30 | Concert | Wesley Uniting Church |
Thursday (25 July)
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:15–8:45 | Morning prayers | ACU Chapel |
| 9:00–17:00 | Registration and Information desks | ACU – St. Teresa Building |
| 9:30–12:00 | Tour of Melbourne Cathedrals and Laneways (incl. St Patrick’s Cathedral and St Paul’s Cathedral) | Melbourne |
| 13:00–14:00 | Lunch | ACU – St. Teresa Building |
| 142:15–18:00 | Free Afternoon | Melbourne |
| 19:00 | Dinner | The Panama (Smith St.) |
Friday (26 July)
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:15–8:45 | Morning prayers | ACU – Chapel |
| 9:00–17:00 | Registration and Information desks | ACU – St. Teresa Building |
| 9:30–12:00 | Australian Indigenous Art Tour | Melbourne |
| 13:00 –14:00 | Lunch | ACU – St. Teresa Building |
| 14:15–18:00 | Free Afternoon | Melbourne |
| 19:00 | Dinner | Arts Centre |
Saturday Excursions
Participants may choose one of two daytrips.
Mornington Peninsula Wine and Walking Tour ($200)*
*NB: This itinerary has changed.
This is a full day excursion to experience the beautiful Mornington Peninsula.
Come and discover the Mornington Peninsula, southeast of Melbourne, known for its diverse range of natural beauty, destination cuisine, and innovative wine makers. Beginning with the scenic drive down to the Peninula, this excursion will visit two local wineries for tastings and lunch followed by as seaside walk near the charming and historic village of Flinders.
The tastings begin at Red Hill Estate before having lunch at Pier 10 winery. Throughout this experience, you will be able to enjoy equisit local wines surrounded by beautiful scenery.
The trip is capped off by a gondola ride on the Arthurs Seat Eagle where you can enjoy the amazing views from the top of Arthurs Seat across Port Phillip Bay before returning to Melbourne.
Great Ocean Road Tour ($150)
Get ready to discover some of Australia’s most spectacular natural scenery on our Great Ocean Road Private Tour!
The tour begins from Melbourne and takes participants to a popular coastal town on the Great Ocean Road for morning tea. The trip then wends through the scenic coastal drive to the historic Memorial Arch and the quaint coastal towns of Lorne and Wye River.
This is followed by a coastal walk where you have the opportunity to spot native Australian wildlife before heading to picturesque Apollo Bay where you can grab some lunch (own cost) from one of the many cafes that dot the street.
The tour then winds through Port Campbell National Park leading us to the Shipwreck Coast, where you can walk along hte beach, surrounded by towering limestone cliffs. The final stop is also the highlight of the Great Ocean Road Tour – the world famous 12 Apostles. Walk out to the lookouts for spectacular views and photo opportunities of one of Australia’s most iconic attractions before heading back to Melbourne.