Convention 2006 Guest Program Tours and Activities

Australia's glittering Gold Coast is more than a meeting destination—it's a wonderful vacation spot that your friends and family will enjoy. New at Convention 2006, we are offering a comprehensive guest program. All activities are scheduled to take place during official Quota meeting and business sessions for the entertainment of your Convention 2006 guests!

Sign up for tours using the Convention 2006 Registration Form published in the 2006 Quotarian magazine (mailed in February 2006) or print the Convention 2006 Registration Form from this Web site beginning January 2006. If you have any specific questions about any activity, please contact Beris Pritchard, South Pacific Area Liaison, at berisp@worldoptions.com.au.

For Golfing Enthusiasts

All courses are approximately 15 to 20 minutes from Conrad Jupiters; prices include an 18-hole round of golf with golf cart. Extras include golf club rental and transportation (taxi) to and from the golf courses. Sign up for golfing at Convention 2006 and pay all costs and fees directly to the golf course.

• Royal Pines Resort
  Sunday, July 23—morning
  Aus.$110.00, U.S.$88.00 (Estimated)
  (Transportation and golf club rental not included in price.)
  Widely regarded as one of Australia's finest, the course is also home of the Australian Ladies Masters.
  
  
• Paradise Springs Golf Course
  Monday, July 24—morning
  Aus.$82.00, U.S.$66.00 (Estimated)
  (Transportation and golf club rental not included in price.)
  Home of the Nike Golf Learning Center, this is a renowned 18-hole, par 72 championship golf course.

For Fishing Enthusiasts

• Gone Fishing—Reef and Game Fishing
  Saturday, July 22—12:00 noon - 5:00 p.m.
  Aus.$105.00, U.S.$89.00
  (Roundtrip transportation included in price.)
  Five big hours of off-shore reef and game fishing—suitable for beginners and experts. Courtesy bus pick-up. On-board rest room; free refreshments; bait and tackle supplied; shade or sun fishing; highly trained skippers. www.gonefishing.net.au
  
  
• Catch-a-Crab Oyster Farm Tour
  Monday, July 24—
  8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
  Aus.$104.00, U.S.$88.00
  (Roundtrip transportation and lunch included in price.)
  "Catch-a-Crab" and Oyster Farm tour offers a unique and unforgettable experience, from the moment passengers step on board. Experience trapping for crabs and fishing while your captain cooks your delicious crab lunch on board. Catch your own bait—yabbie pumping (tide permitting). Visit local oyster leases—opportunity to purchase farm fresh oysters. Nature and bird and marine life are abundant along the river. What to bring: shorts and towels for yabbie pumping. Cost includes roundtrip transfers from the hotel to the Tweed River and lunch on board. www.catchacrab.com.au

For the Tourist

• Adventure Duck
  Saturday, July 22—Depart 9:45 a.m.
  Aus.$50.00, U.S.$43.00
  (Transportation to departure point included in price. Make own way back.)
  This one-hour plus tour provides a great land and water adventure to get a ducks eye view of the Gold Coast. Enjoy the 'splashtacular' ride of fun and excitement while traveling the Gold Coast's roads and beachfront through Surfers Paradise and the magnificent waterways—home to the millionaires and celebrities who live in 'Venice in Paradise.' www.adventureduck.com
  
  
• Pacific Star Canal Cruise
  Sunday, July 23—Meet at dock (near hotel) at 10:00 a.m; departs 10:30 a.m.; returns 12:30 p.m.
  Aus.$40.00, U.S.$34.00
  This two-hour cruise leaves from right outside Conrad Jupiters and cruises past some of Australia's most expensive real estate and spectacular homes of the rich and famous, multi-million dollar residential canal estates, and high rise apartments. The cruise includes an informative commentary, complimentary tea, coffee, cool drinks, and a tempting variety of biscuits (cookies).

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