ODAS 2018 YEAR 9 SOUTHERN TOUR Mon 3 th Dec Thurs 13 th December Mr.Reading The Southern Tour offers students a multitude of activities and experiences. The boys travel by coach, plane and ship to destinations in Melbourne and also the length and breadth of Tasmania. Quality accommodation is provided and the boys enjoy restaurant quality food at numerous reputable eateries whilst on the tour. This excursion offers great value considering the included activities and the extensive travel. Keys dates: Deposit: 9/4/2018 $800 (non-refundable) Airfare & Ship bookings 2 nd Payment 29/6/2018 $750 Final Payment 21/9/2018 $750 (boarders) $850 (dayboys) These costs are based on 2017, the tour is currently being tendered for final costings. Important Notes: It is crucial that this deposit is paid on the 6 th April as group bookings for airfares and the Spirit of Tasmania are made based upon these numbers. Once this occurs, late bookings can only be made if there is space available on both the scheduled flights and Spirit of Tasmania (ship). It is advisable to take out Travel Insurance from the time the deposit is made to cover unforeseen circumstances that may prevent participation on the Southern Tour. The Southern Tours Includes: Phillip Island Surfboards: 2hr Surf Lesson
Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit: Guided Circuit Tour Flemington Racecourse: Guided Tour Shrine of Remembrance (Melbourne): Guided Tour
Eureka Tower & Skydeck - Travel the 88 floors to the observation deck for spectacular 360 view of Melbourne. Village Cinemas - Jam Factory: Movie Queen Victoria Market: Self Guided Visit. You can shop for anything from fresh pastries to clothing, leathergoods and souvenirs. Melbourne Museum: Here you can explore a rain forest, see Phar Lap, touch a dinosaur bone, walk onto a set of the TV show Neighbours or live a life-time in no time at all. Melbourne Cricket Ground: A 60 minute tour of the Melbourne Cricket Ground covers the player change rooms, cricket viewing 0National Sports Museum: Guided Tour & interactive 'Game On' gallery.
Melbourne Sightseeing Tour: Federation Square and Melbourne CBD Chocolate Making: learn about how chocolate is made & sample some produce. House of Anvers Belgium Chocolate. Take a guided tour of House of Anvers Belgium Chocolate and learn how the Belgium Chocolate is made & sample some produce.
Cradle Mountain National Park: Hike around Dove Lake and view up close the iconic Cradle Mountain. Ashgrove Tasmanian Cheese Farm: Guided Tour (Talk and taste)
Hollybank Treetops Adventure: glide across the treetops on a unique forest canopy tour gaining a birds-eye view of Tasmania s beautiful forest. Glide along wires, attached by a harness, through the treetops and above the Pipers River. Cataract Gorge: Visit the beautiful Cataract Gorge, where natural beauty combines with examples of engineering and resourcefulness of community vision.
Coles Bay - Freycinet National Park and Wineglass Bay. Hike over the range down to Wineglass Bay. Explore this pristine and beautiful park. Richmond: Take time to look around and view Australia's oldest Gaol built in 1825 and Richmond historic stone bridge. Port Arthur Historic Site: Guided Walking Tour. Visit the Port Arthur heritage listed penal settlement to meet your guide and learn about the rich history of Tasmania's convict past.
Tessellated Pavements, Devil's Kitchen, Blowhole and Tasman Arch: visit natural features along the Tasmanian coastline. Tahune Airwalk: Experience the journey (50 metres above the Huon River) at the New Tahune Forest Airwalk and Visitors Centre. Huon River Jet Boats: Jet Boat Ride
Mt Wellington: See the fantastic views of Hobart from Mt Wellington. Mt Wellington Mountain Bike Descent: Follow your guide on a 21km downhill descent of the mountain. Watch the alpine terrain gradually being replaced by a magnificent forest and stop on several occasions to take in the varying views and snap a picture or two. The winding mountain road takes you down to the foothills where you can choose to experience the thrill of the off-road section. Salamanca Place, Constitution Dock & Battery Point: Enjoy some free time at Salamanca Place, Constitution Dock & Battery Point.
Windeward Bound Cruise: Become part of the crew aboard Tasmania's largest tall ship and sail along the Derwent River. There is no better way to experience the charming beauty of Hobart than from the water. Transport