Welcome Cocktail Event 5.30pm-8.30pm
Novotel, Level 4 Deck
$30 per person
Please join us at our Welcome Cocktail Function on The Deck overlooking Wollongong North Beach.
Includes - Roving canapes and 2 drinks per person (wine, beer and non-alcoholic)
Social Walk 6.00am-7.00am | Meet in hotel foyer (Complimentary)
Yoga 6.30am-7.15am
Novotel Deck
$20 per person
Please join us on the rooftop for our yoga morning flow sessions that will incorporate a blend of yoga, Pilates and stretch taught by our qualified wellness yoga instructor.
Happy Hour 5.00pm-6.00pm Exhibition
Kindly sponsored by Virbac
International Dinner and Quiz Night 6.30pm-9.30pm
Lagoon Restaurant, George Hanley Drive, North Wollongong.
You're invited to our International Dinner and Quiz Night at the beautiful Lagoon Seafood Restaurant, just a short stroll along the beach from the Novotel and right by the ocean. Join us for an exciting evening that kicks off with pre-drinks on the terrace, where you can enjoy stunning beach views.
Get ready for a fun-filled night as our lively quiz master challenges your knowledge about Australia and other entertaining topics while you savour delicious platter-style meals, including mains and desserts.
What’s included:
- Evening entertainment
- Exciting prizes
- Platter-style dining
- Two drinks per person (choose from wine, beer, or non-alcoholic options)
- $100 per person
Kindly sponsored by International Animal Health Products

Social swim 6.00am-7.30am
Meet in hotel foyer (Complimentary)
Social walk 6.00am-7.30am
Meet in hotel foyer
Group Cycle ‘Get your ewes cycling’ 6.00am-7.00am (Complimentary)
Gentle ride from the hotel, we ride down Cliff Rd to the Wollongong breakwater to see the harbour lighthouse and fishing fleet, then continue on to Flagstaff Point lighthouse and the city beach. We cross the finish line of the world championship course, before taking off our shoes for a paddle in the Pacific Ocean. About 10km return, coffee and slice at Levendi (open 7am). If you want more distance, do it twice. Or three times!
Note: Cyclists will need to bring their own bikes or rent it the day before the cycle at their own cost. Refer to the FAQ page on the website. Coffee after at cyclists’ own cost.
Happy Hour 5.30pm-6.30pm
Exhibition

Social swim 6.00am-7.30am
Meet in hotel foyer (Complimentary)
Yoga 6.30am-7.15am
Novotel Deck
$20 per person
Please join us on the rooftop for our yoga morning flow sessions that will incorporate a blend of yoga, Pilates and stretch taught by our qualified wellness yoga instructor.
Gala Dinner 6.30pm for 7.00pm-11.00pm
Novotel, Level 4, Grand Ballroom
Black Tie
$150 per person

Elizabeth McArthur Agricultural Institute (EMAI) and Belgenny Farm Tour and Lunch
10.00am-4.00pm - 9.00am departure return to hotel by 4.00pm
Leaves from Novotel Hotel
$190 per person
After the tour we will head to Belgenny farm. The farm holds the oldest set of intact farm buildings in Australia and the Home Farm of the Macarthur dynasty and the home to succession of agricultural innovators for over 200 years. On arrival enjoy a late morning tea then have a tour of the museum, tea rooms, creamery, community hall, carpenters shed, slaughterhouse, Old Mill, shearing shed. Afterwards enjoy a casual BBQ lunch on the ground of the farm. Includes - Return coach, tour EMAI, tour farm, morning tea and lunch with non-alcoholic beverages
Southern Highlands Farm visit and Winery Tour followed by lunch and wine tasting experience
10.00am-4.00pm – 9.00am departure return to hotel by 4.00pm
Leaves from Novotel Hotel
$295 per person
Enjoy a sustainable regenerative farm followed by lunch and wine tasting. See a variety of farm animals, walk and talk experience farm life and understand more about growing food ethically, enjoy a rustic casual lunch with lamb on the fire followed by a visit to taste the best cool climate wine. This tour meanders through quaint townships, bushland and rolling hills. We will visit the most sought-after location in the Highlands - Bendooley Estate. Enjoy some wine tastings, and explore the Berkelouw Book Barn, surrounded by books and artworks, the roaring fireplace and the stunning gardens of the estate before heading back to the Novotel Wollongong
Partners are invited to attend
* Timing for all activities will be 9.00am - 4pm (from Novotel Hotel)
* These are optional and costs applicable during registrations
* Get in quick to secure your seat as we have capacity limits for each activity
Please note: All prices above are to be pre-paid during registration and there is a no refund/ cancellation policy on all of the social events above.
