Launceston 2016 - Information
2016 Convention - Launceston
Location
Tamar Valley Resort Grindelwald Tasmania
28th – 30th October 2016
REGISTRATION 12.30-2.30pm
· This will be in The Hotel Lounge on the left after reception.
WORKSHOPS 2.30-5.00pm
· Various locations in the main building.
WELCOME FUNCTION 6.30 for 7.00pm
· Two course Buffet meal. Venue TBA in delegate pack
· Drinks from the bar in the function room at own cost.
Programme of Events - Saturday 29th October
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0900 - 1030 |
Presentations in the Geneva Function Room |
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1030 - 1100 |
Morning Tea |
Alternative coach tour |
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1100 - 1230 |
Presentations in the Geneva Function Room |
For those not participating in the main conference activities, a coach trip is being organised to leave the resort at 0915, visiting the Franklin House and Clarendon historic homes, returning by 1630. |
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1230 - 1330 |
Lunch |
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1330 - 1500 |
Presentations in the Geneva Function Room |
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1500 - 1530 |
Afternoon tea |
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1530 - 1700 |
Presentations and AGM in the Geneva Function Room |
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DINNER 6.30 for 7pm
· Three course Banquet. Venue TBA in delegate pack. Wine will be provided other drinks from the bar in the function room. Guest Speaker Ian Summers well known local historian
Programme of Events - Sunday 30th October
Layout Visits from 9.30am
· Programme to be advised in Delegate pack
BBQ Lunch at 2.00pm
· At Evandale Light Rail and Steam Society, Evandale
Post Convention Activities
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Monday 9am |
Travel to Sheffield Town of Murals via Railton Town of Topiary. |
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12.30pm |
Lunch at the Red water Creek Steam Railway and visit to town |
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Return via scenic Penguin Coast. |
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Tuesday AM |
Cruise in the Cataract Gorge and river. (Seating limited to 48 Passengers) |
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Tuesday PM |
Launceston Tramway Museum and QV Museum and Cafe. Travel to Hobart. |
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Wednesday |
Further Activities in Hobart contact Brian Johnson (03) 6249 4061 Transport Museum, layout visits and local sights, Mt Wellington and Botanical Gardens. |
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Thursday to Saturday |
Suggest a visit to the West Coast Wilderness Railway and Macquarie Harbour at Strahan. Approx 4 Hrs drive from Hobart via Lyell Hwy |
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Saturday to Monday |
Zeehan Mining Museum, Don River Railway Nationally renowned. Deloraine Craft Fair 4th - 7th November Approx 31/2 hours from Strahan |
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Convention Convenors |
Steve Oppermann email stopper2@bigpond.com mobile 0418573386 David Cooke email dcooke@netspace.net.au phone (03) 63272529 |
Accommodation Suggestions
The Resort is situated 20 mins from Launceston and 45 mins from the airport. "The Tamar Valley Resort" has hotel rooms, chalets and cabins to suit all budgets. A special conference rate will apply. Please quote booking No.112686.
· Attractions Small shopping mall, cafes, mini golf and full size golf course.
· Phone:(03) 6330 0400.
· Email: cathy.mccabe@tamarvalleyresort.com.au.
Riverside Hotel /Motel 407 W Tamar Hwy, Riverside TAS 7250 Phone:(03) 6327 2522
Launceston Holiday Park camping, caravans, and cabins. 711 W Tamar Hwy, Legana TAS 7277. Phone:(03) 6330 1714.
Travel Suggestions
Virgin, Qantas and Jetstar Airlines operate services to Launceston.
We recommend looking at fly drive packages as transport to the resort is by Taxi only. There is a Shuttle bus from the airport to the city only.
Spirit of Tasmania Ferry www.spiritoftasmania.com.au. The Ferry is a daily service either over night or full day travel. We suggest you book early especially if bringing a motor home or caravan.
The Layout Tour
Delegates will be divided into groups for the Layout tour to avoid crowding at venues. We hope to have some additional interest as part of the tour so partners will find something other than trains to see. The tour will go via Brady's look out and along the scenic river road.
We will be visiting a range of British Layouts some Tasmanian & Australian prototype layouts as well as a smattering of other prototypes.
The tour will conclude at the Evandale Miniature Railway for a BBQ at 2.00pm and a train ride to follow.
