Registration for the Partner Program covers all social functions including the Welcome Function (Mon night), Gala Dinner (Wed night), all tours on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and Farewell cocktail function Thursday.
Tall Ship Cruise & Island Adventure
Tuesday 17 May – 8.30am – 4.30pm
This day will start with a calm cruise on the Gold Coast broadwater where you can admire the views from the deck of on an old world sailing ship. Along the way you will enjoy morning tea. You will disembark at the MacLarens’ Landing Island Homestead on South Stradbroke Island National Park where you will be treated to a sumptuous Tropical Island BBQ lunch. After lunch you will have the opportunity to feed kangaroos, giant lizards, Kookaburra’s and other wildlife, take a bushwalk around the island, swim in the resort pool or play beach volleyball. On the leisurely return cruise back to Surfers Paradise you will feed the sea eagles from the deck of the Tallship and enjoy afternoon tea.
Mt Tamborine, Wineries, Gallery Walk
Wednesday 18 May – 9.00am – 4.00pm
Mt Tamborine is a beautiful, tranquil rainforest environment made up of National Parks, boutique wineries, antique shops, and art and craft galleries. This trip starts with the opportunity to explore Gallery Walk, a cluster of galleries and craft shops providing a wealth of diverse art and craft including paintings, sculpture, ceramics, porcelain, glass, jewellery, woodwork, fabrics and much more. Following this there will be wine tasting at one of the local boutique wineries, followed by a gourmet lunch. After lunch you will enjoy is a relaxing walk through the rainforest on raised boardwalk and bridges to the entrance of the amazing Glow Worm Caves. Go underground and see a cave filled with thousands of glowing worms. In the afternoon there will be more visits to wineries before returning to the Gold Coast and preparing yourself for the evening’s Award Ceremony and Gala Dinner.
High Tea at Palazzo Versace & Shopping
Thursday 19 May – 9.00am – 2.00pm
This day will start with an enjoyable morning of shopping at the discount outlets at Harbour Town Shopping Centre. For lunch you will be whisked off to enjoy a high tea at the luxurious Palazzo Versace. Soak in the elegant surroundings as you enjoy a traditional high tea of tiny sandwiches and delicious little cakes, almost too perfect to eat! After lunch, return to your hotel for a free afternoon of relaxation, head to the beach, or indulge in further shopping in nearby Surfer’s Paradise, before returning to the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre for farewell drinks.
