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Social EventsWelcome ReceptionWelcome to Perth, Western Australia and the opening social event for ISBE 2010. Proudly sponsored by Oxford University Press this evening delegates will be taken on a gastronomic journey of West Australian food and wine. This evening will provide delegates with the perfect opportunity to form new friendships in a relaxed environment. 
Venue: BellVue Ballroom Foyer, PCEC
ISBE 2010 Soccer TournamentThe ISBE Soccer Tournament is the much anticipated competition where nations battle it out to become Champions. In 2010 the competition will be held along the banks of the picturesque Swan River and is sure to be an afternoon not to be missed. Team enrolment will take place on site and spectators are welcome to come along to cheer on their team. Venue: Esplanade Open Space adjacent to the PCEC
Congress DinnerThe ISBE 2010 Congress Dinner will be held in the BellVue Ballroom at the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre, overlooking the beautiful Swan River and Barrack Street it’s the perfect way for delegates to farewell Perth and fellow delegates. Watch as the ballroom comes to life and be entertained, wined and dined on some of the best that Western Australia has to offer – a night not to be missed with plenty of dancing overlooking a spectacular view, it will be an evening to remember! Venue: BellVue Ballroom, PCEC
Half Day Tours - Wednesday 29 September 2010For those who do not plan on attending the ISBE 2010 Soccer Tournament the following activities have been organised so you too can treat yourself to an afternoon of exploration and adventure. All tours are at the delegates own expense and can be booked at the time of registration. Paruna & Karakamia Wildlife Sanctuaries Come and join us on an amazing self guided hike through the breathtaking Paruna Sanctuary followed by a guided nocturnal tour of the unique Karakamia Sanctuary. Paruna Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Avon Valley approximately an 1 hour east of Perth near the small town of Gidgegannup. The bushland in the 2,000 ha Sanctuary includes jarrah, wandoo and powderbark forest combined with healthland and riparian habitat. There are a number of high quality walk trails at Paruna Sanctuary which vary in length and difficulty from the 2.5 km Possum Loop to the 13 km Numbat Track. Karakamia Sanctuary covers 275 ha of jarrah forest in the southwest of Western Australia, less than 50 km from Perth. A unique feature of the Sanctuary is that it contains all the key habitats found within the Jarrah forest vegetation complex with over 260 species of plants. The Sanctuary supports viable populations of a range of threatened species that are now able to be used to restore populations at other appropriately managed sites. With the Karakamia tour setting off at dusk delegates are likely to see a number of nocturnal animals including Woylies, Tammar Wallabies and Quenda (Southern Brown Bandicoots). This is a special experience as many of the animals you will see cannot readily be seen in a national park. Please feel free to bring snacks as this tour will finish late! Time: 1330 - 1945
Perth Zoo Spend two hours in the company of one of Perth Zoo’s native fauna experts and learn what makes Perth Zoo one of the world’s leading conservation zoos. Your group will be given a personalized tour of exhibits representing a variety of Australian bioregions. The tour will give you the opportunity to gain an insight into the Zoo’s award-winning native species breeding and research programs and how this work is directly helping to protect biodiversity within Western Australia including the South-West of Australia – one of 34 global biodiversity hotspots. You will also have the chance to get up close with some of the animals! Your tour may include seeing and learning about Cassowaries, Tree Kangaroo, Python, Australian Little Penguins, Estuarine Crocodile, Emu, Echidna, Kangaroo, Quokkas, Numbat, Tasmanian Devils, Koalas and Southern Hairy Nosed Wombat. Delegates are required to make their own way to the Perth Zoo. Please check the general information page for information regarding public transport. Time: 1400 - 1600
Swan Valley, Wildlife, Wine & Chocolate This tour visits the Swan Valley wine region with a stop at Sandalford Wines for a taste of the local produce as well as at the Margaret River Chocolate Company outlet. Delegates will be able to see Koalas and hand fee kangaroos at the Caversham Wildlife Park. For the ones interested in sheep shearing and whip craking the Tumblegum Farm is a stop not to be missed! Those who choose to conclude their tour at the Burswood Resort & Casino will need to provide their own transport back to Perth City. Time: 1315 - 1730
Pre Congress Tours – Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 September 2010Pinnacles, Koalas & Sand Boarding 4WD Adventure Explore the world renowned Pinnacles Desert, an amazing moon like landscape. Experience off road driving and sand boarding on huge white sand dunes and see wildlife up close. Please wear comfortable walking shoes, bring a hat and your camera. Tour is not suitable for pregnant women, people with back problems and infants. Guests not wishing to 4WD and sand board can be dropped in Lancelin town centre to shop or take a swim at the beach. Highlights:
Date: Saturday 25 September 2010
Full Day Perth’s Best Wildflower Tour Enjoy a day’s outing taking in the spring wildflowers. Our itinerary and destinations will be unknown until the day of departure to ensure we view areas with the most abundant wildflowers. Please wear comfortable walking shoes, bring a hat and camera. The wildflower season starts in the northwest region during July and gradually moves to the south west region by November. Highlights: Date: Sunday 26 September 2010
Post Congress Tours – Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 October 2010Full Day Pinnacles, New Norcia & Wildflowers A fascinating day out combining the history of Australia’s only Benedictine Abbey with the world renowned mystical Nambung National Park, home of the Pinnacles Desert. Please wear comfortable walking shoes, bring a hat and your camera! Date: Saturday 2 October 2010
Time: 0800 - 1930
Margaret River, Caves, Wine, Lavender & Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse The perfect way to spend you Saturday, this tour will take delegates to visit Busselton Jetty – the longest wooden jetty in the southern hemisphere, Cape Lavender Farm – everything lavender including scones!, the Margaret River Township where delegates will have some free time to explore the quaint but chic specialty stores. Delegates will also have the opportunity to explore Mammoth Cave with a guided tour of the limestone caves and a visit to Cave Works Interpretive Centre, as well as Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse – the dividing point between the Southern and Indian oceans. And it’s not a trip down south without visiting a local winery to taste some of the finest wines Western Australia has to offer. Date: Saturday 2 October 2010
Full Day Wave Rock, York, Wildflowers & Aboriginal Culture Journey through the wheat belt region to Wave Rock one of Australia’s incredible natural monuments. Visit the historic township of York and view other significant geological formations of the area as well as learning about the grand old pioneer days in the first township founded in the Avon Valley. Highlights include the Dog Cemetery – a tribute to Australian working sheep dogs, Hippos Yawn and the Humps – unusual rock formations, an Aboriginal cultural tour learning about dreamtime stories, discovering Aboriginal sacred sites including Gnamma Holes. Delegates will also experience a local Wildlife Park, Antique Lace Collection and seasonal wildflowers. Please note: Cultural beliefs and traditions may affect Aboriginal guide availability. Date: Sunday 3 October 2010
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