WEDNESDAY 6 May 2009 7.30pm - 11.00pm
Welcome Reception
Dress: Neat Casual
Additional tickets: $90.00
Sit back and relax at our welcome dinner, being held at Mures Restaurant, located on
the Pier on Hobart Harbour. Hobart’s fishing port has been the hub of the Southern
Oceans wild fishery for over 200 years. Mures have fished these pristine waters for
40 years, using the environmentally sustainable hook fishing method. Overlooking
Hobart’s charming dock area, Mures Upper Deck is the perfect way to enjoy the
freshly caught Tasmanian world famous seafood cooked to perfection whilst you
enjoy the wonderful views of the docks and Mt Wellington.
THURSDAY 7 May 2009 5.00pm - 6.30pm
Happy 'Hour' Drinks
Additional Tickets: No cost - open to all
A short bus ride will take you to Cascade Brewery, Australia's Oldest Brewery. Enjoy
Cascade on tap in the beautiful gardens.
BREWERY TOUR (Optional Tour) Bus departs 4pm
The Cascade brewery is a unique touring experience. Approaching 200 years old it is
the oldest continuously working brewery in Australia.
The brewery tour takes in the rich history of the building, the family that started it all
as well as the brewing process itself. There is something in it for everyone. Whether
it be interest in the equipment used for brewing, or interest in some of the great
stories told by our very experienced tour guides. We feel sure that you will enjoy 30-
40 minutes of roaming around this magnificent building.
If joining the tour, you will head out to the brewery a little earlier than everyone else,
to enjoy the tour before joining everyone for drinks.
Cost of Tour is: $25 pp, including transport
FRIDAY 8 May 2009 6.30pm - Midnight
Conference Dinner
Dress: Smart Casual
Additional Tickets: $120.00
Enjoy a short walk along the Hobart Harbour foreshore to reach your transport for
the evening. You will be travelling to Moorilla Winery along the Derwent River, on
the classic vessel, the Cartela. Whilst cruising you will enjoy welcome drinks and
canapés before arriving at Moorilla winery which sits on a private peninsula on the
Derwent River. The Winery produces refined cool climate wines. Fruit for these wines
is grown in Moorilla’s Tamar and Derwent Valley vineyards and selected parcels of
fruit are also sourced from other regions of the state.
Moorilla is also renowned for its beer production - Moo Brew. This range includes an
American Pale Ale; an American Dark Ale; a German-style cloudy wheat beer; and a
Pilsner. Moo Brew contains no preservatives and is not pasteurised.
Tonight will focus on fine food, wine and entertainment.
Partner Tour
Cadbury Chocolate Factory
Wednesday 6 May
Cost: $60 per person
Time: 11.00 - 2.30pm
If you are a golf widow, and would like to enjoy a day in Hobart, take the time to visit the Cadbury Chocolate Factory where you will see chocolates being made – and get a taste of free samples. The Factory
Tour starts at the Visitor's Centre. You'll learn about the history of Cadbury Claremont, in fact the Cadbury Claremont Factory, established in 1921, has 18 heritage-listed buildings. Get the chance to purchase Chocolate at factory prices.
The tour departs Franklin Wharf at 11am and includes a river cruise with a hot cooked lunch at 2:30pm.
Other Suggested Activities
There is so much to do in and around Hobart. Some other suggestions for the conference days include:
• Port Arthur Historic Site Tour
About 1.5 hours drive from Hobart, Port Arthur is a site rich in history, dating back to 1830. A whole day (or more) can easily be spent here. See http://www.portarthur.org.au
• Richmond Village is a town about 25 km north-east of Hobart. It is a major tourist attraction full of gift shops, craft shops and eateries. There must have been a time when Richmond was one of the most charming places in Australia. Set in gently undulating country on the banks of the Coal River it has no fewer than 45 buildings listed on the National Estate and, in many ways, it is a town which has been held in time. It has now become one of the most popular tourist attractions in Tasmania. This has meant that old Georgian stone houses, commercial buildings and hotels have been converted into gift shops, Devonshire tea places, restaurants, craft shops, and museums. It is well worth the step back in time. See: http://www.richmondvillage.com.au/
• Mount Wellington
Towering over 1200 metres above Hobart, Mount Wellington is a short drive from the centre of town. On a clear day drive 22km to the top of Mount Wellington, which you've seen every day since you arrived in Hobart. And every day it's been different - bathed in a rosy glow at dawn, resplendent in the noonday sun, darkly silhouetted at dusk.
From the top you'll see miles and miles up the Derwent Valley, down to the Southern Ocean and across to Port Arthur. The inlets, bays and hills of this beautiful city are spread out in a stunning panorama, explained in detail in the lookout at the summit. Shuttles depart from the hotel to take you to the summit.
AFIF Golf Challenge: Tasmania Golf Club
WEDNESDAY 6 May 2009
Bounded by water on three sides, the spectacular Tasmania Golf Club course is set on the picturesque Barilla Bluff, where it has been since 1971. Tasmania Golf Club has been ranked as high as No 32 in Australia.
This course in the South and Barnbougle in the North represent the best golf challenges in Tasmania (according to many) and maybe to an even wider area - try them and findout. You will be impressed.
The course was created by curator Ian Grimsey under the guidance of noted course architect, Mr. Al Howard. The feature hole of the course is the par 5, 3rd hole. From the championship markers it is awe inspiring and has been more than favourably compared to the notorious 18th hole at California's Pebble Beach layout.
Features of the Day
- 11.00am start time at the course
- Team prizes and individual prizes
- Team Perpetual Trophy awarded
- Lunch included
- Prizes for: Longest Drive, Straightest Drive, Nearest to Pin, Winning 4 Ball Group, Runner Up 4 Ball Group, Corporate Group and of course, a hole in one!
| Cost: | $125 per AFIF delegate
$165 for non-registered persons |
IMPORTANT NOTES FOR 2009
- There are only limited golf carts available, and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. The cost of hire is $35 each.
- Buses will depart from Hotel Grand Chancellor at 10.40am for the 15 minute trip to the golf course.
- Alternatively, the course is located a 3 minute drive from the airport, and if you are flying into Hobart that morning, and want to go directly to the course, we will be in contact closer to the date of the conference to discuss arrangements to transport you from the airport directly to the golf course.
Please note - sponsorship of holes is available to companies interested in participating. Please contact the conference secretariat for details. The only way for a company team to be entered into the competition is to take out a corporate sponsorship. All other teams will be at the discretion of the organiser
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