Social
All social functions will be held within the Novotel Manly Pacific hotel.

Welcome Reception

Thursday 20 May 2010

Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Location: Gilberts Room and Terrace, Level One of the hotel
Dress: Smart Casual
Additional Tickets: $60.00
An invitation is extended to all delegates to attend the official Conference Welcome Reception. This is an excellent opportunity to renew old friendships and make new acquaintances as we welcome you to Sydney with delicious canapés and refreshments. This event is included in the registration fee for full delegates. Should you wish to purchase additional tickets, please indicate this when registering online on the RTC website.

Movie & Pizza Night

Friday 21 May 2010
Delegates are invited to get involved in an informal Movie and Pizza evening at the hotel (movie TBC). We encourage delegates to take advantage of the opportunity to partake in a social event that will be fun and relaxing. You will enjoy a pizza and salad buffet, popcorn and beverages throughout the evening.
Time: 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Location: Grand Ballroom
Dress: Smart Casual
Additional Tickets: $50.00

Gala & Farewell Dinner

Saturday 22 May 2010
An invitation is extended to all delegates and partners to attend the official Conference Gala Dinner.Join together to network, meet old friends, make new contacts and enjoy a sumptuous dinner. Your ticket includes a three (3) course dinner accompanied by a beveragepackage of Australian wines and beer
Time: 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Location: Grand Ballroom
Dress: Smart Casual
Additional Tickets: $120.00

Discover Manly
Activities & Attractions

Dive Centre Manly

Dive Centre Manly has long been established as one of Sydney’s market leaders for all diving activities ranging from no-experience, introductory dives right up to Scuba Instructor training programs. Their most popular course is the PADI Learn to Dive Open Water program. Dive Centre Manly offers guided diving tours in a unique marine reserve and weekly learn to dive courses. See the best Sydney has to offer below the water.

Free Wheelin’ Custom Rides

Cruise the spectacular Northern Beaches: Free Wheelin’ Custom Rides are proud to be the original and only Sydney operator with custom built Harley® trikes. Based in Manly, Free Wheelin’ offer a variety of tour options and can custom an exhilarating ride to suit your time frame and budget. One thing’s for certain, it’s sure to be a ride to remember. So jump on board and unleash your wild side!!

Manly Bike Tours

Cycling is the ideal way to explore Manly. Hire a bike and discover secluded coves, deserted beaches and breathtaking coastal views. With over 20kms of dedicated bike paths and off road trails, Manly caters for all levels of riders. Manly Bike Tours carry a huge range of bicycles for rent, incl. cruisers, road bikes, off-road mountain bikes, kids’ bikes and tandems. Alternatively you can book a guided tour, which runs daily at 10:30am. Open 7 days.

Manly Cinemas

The only independent cinema on the Northern Beaches offering quality art-house and selected mainstream movies for discerning adult audiences. Located opposite Manly Wharf and surrounded by more than 70 restaurants, cafes and bars.

Manly Cycles

Manly Cycles offer bike hire to suit all types of terrain, everyone can join in the fun without breaking the budget. With a friendly, helpful and highly trained team, they cater to any cycling need – with bikes and accessories for kids and families right through to serious riders. As well as offering a great range of BMX, mountain, hybrids and commuters, Manly Cycles is the largest cruiser retailer in Australia.

Manly Kayaks

Pack the picnic, grab the fishing gear, hat and sunscreen, and get behind the controls to discover the magic of Sydney Harbour in your own Self-Drive Leisure Boat. Or why not choose a kayak and paddle the pristine shoreline and turquoise waters of North Harbour with a choice of exclusive beach destinations? Manly Kayaks are now offering guided Kayak Tours; single, double and triple kayaks and self-drive leisure boats are available for hire.

Manly Surf School

Manly Surf School, located at North Steyne Surfclub on the beachfront, are Sydney’s largest, conducting daily lessons with all the latest equipment provided. They now also offer day tours to Sydney’s beautiful Northern Beaches, including two lessons and lunch for only $99. Come and surf the best waves the day has to offer! Registered, certified surf school with qualified instructors.

North Head Sanctuary

North Head Sanctuary is now open to the public. Come for a bush walk and visit the Gatehouse Visitor Centre at the former School of Artillery. Bring the kids for free craft activities in the Discovery Room. Pick up a brochure for a self-guided tour of the sanctuary to discover natural heathland, historic military remnants and stunning views. Open 10am to 4pm every day, parking is available. Walking tracks from Shelly Beach.

Oceanworld Manly

Manly’s premier attraction, Oceanworld offers a host of interactive shows and tours every day. Highlights include the daily Dangerous Australian Animals Show and the shark feeding every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. For the more daring, Dive into the Shark tank with Shark Dive Xtreme… a once in a lifetime experience. Located on the beach, 200m from the Ferry Wharf.

Q Station Retreat

Q Station offers a variety of interactive tours for people of all ages, a unique museum, harbourside dining, beautiful accommodation and a spectacular conference facility. For something really different, let nightfall be your doorway to another world as you hear the stories and legends of residents past on the Q Station Ghost Tour. Or if it’s something during the day, grab a cup of coffee and head off on a Wharf Wander Tour to learn more about this unique & incredible site.

Skater HQ

Inline skating tours – Get a roll on
Skater HQ has skate group lessons for children and adults on Saturdays and Sundays, times are: Kids Skateboarding 9.30am, Kids Inline 10.30am and Adults Inline 11.30am. Bring your own gear or hire everything you need. Private lessons are also available. Bookings are essential.

Sydney Harbour Parasail

Try the thrilling experience of parasailing over Sydney Harbour. Suitable for all ages, no experience necessary. Children from the age of 10 can fly with a guardian. After you’re winched out of the boat, you’ll feel like you’re flying, similar to paragliding and hot air ballooning, but with the optional bonus of getting wet, and you still have the safety of being attached to the boat. From 150 metres high, take in the spectacular views of Manly, the Northern Beaches and Sydney Harbour.