WCIM 2010 Melbourne in conjunction with Physicians Week
20 – 25 March 2010
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Melbourne, Australia
World Medicine for the Next Decade: 2010 to 2020
Accompanying Persons Program
The following tours are for Accompanying Persons Only – not included in Accompanying Persons Registration Fee.
AP1 – Saturday 20 March 2010
Majestic Melbourne
Time: 1300 – 1630 hours
Minimum of 20 pax required
Melbourne has a well-earned reputation for its culture, sporting events and feast of flavours as the culinary centre of Australia. The city’s elegant 19th century architecture and beautiful public gardens are stunning reminders of an optimistic age.
Highlights of this tour include the bustling city centre, the Shrine of Remembrance, Victorian Arts Centre, Melbourne Cricket Ground and Olympic Park, Spenser Street Station, Federation Square, the Royal Botanic Gardens and Albert Park Lake and the Grand Prix site. During the tour view the panorama of this glorious city and its surrounds during a visit up to the Observation Deck of Rialto Towers.
Cost: A$70 per person
Includes luxury coach touring, knowledgeable guide and entry fee to Rialto Tower.
AP2 Wednesday 24 March 2010
Melbourne Shopping Secrets Tour
Time: 1000 – 1400 hours
Minimum of 8 pax required
A 3 hour walking tour through Melbourne’s arcades and lanes discovering the city’s creative retail community. This tour is designed to show participants some fabulous local designers and specialty retailers in the city. A little history and attention to amazing architecture is incorporated into the tour to inspire guests, followed by lunch at an inner city café.
Cost: A$130 per person
Includes 3 hour guided tour and lunch with one glass of wine (walking tour starts at Federation Square and finishes at CBD café). Guests to make their own way to departure point.
The Host Associations
Gold and Congress Satchel Sponsor
Timetable and Deadlines
Congress Opens: 21 March 2010
Congress Closes: 25 March 2010
Abstract Submission Closes: Now Closed
Early Registration: 15 January 2010
Accommodation: 29 January 2010
A minimum one night’s Deposit must be paid or credit card details given at time of booking to guarantee reservation. Bookings made after 29 January 2010 must be secured with credit card details.
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Address for Communications
World Congress of Internal Medicine Congress Managers
arinex Conference & Exhibition Organisers
GPO Box 128
Sydney Australia 2001
Phone: +61 2 9265 0700
Fax: +61 2 9267 5443
Email: enquiry@arinex.com.au
Congress Managers
arinex pty limited
arinex pty limited has been appointed as the official PCO (Professional Congress Organiser). arinex is the largest total service provider for conferences, events, business travel and exhibitions in Australia. They are the only Australian partner of INCON, an exclusive international network of the world’s top conference organisers and event managers. They are ideally placed to combine international know how and local expertise to this Congress and look forward to working with the Organising Committee of the WCIM 2010 Melbourne and all its members to produce the best Congress in its history.