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CONGRESS
AUGUST
PRE TOUR - VICTORIA 5th - 15th
July 30th to 5th August
Commences Melbourne Commences Brisbane Qld
Concludes Sydney NSW
Concludes Brisbane
Bookings close
POST TOUR - WESTERN AUSTRALIA
31st March 2020
August 15th to August 20th
*WCC2020 has 190 tickets available
Commences Sydney in the first round of booking due to
venue limitations on numbers.
Concludes Perth
Pre-Tour Victoria has 50 tickets available.
www.charolais.com.au
Day 1: Wednesday 5th August 2020 Day 2: Thursday 6th August 2020
Arrive in Brisbane, the capital city of Queensland. Breakfast at the hotel before travelling to the Brisbane
A transfer will be available from Domestic and Royal Show [Ekka] where Charolais will be the feature
International Airports to our Brisbane base, the Hotel breed on exhibition. See Charolais cattle from across
Grand Chancellor, Brisbane. Ideally situated on the Australia as well as tropical breeds being judged in
CBD fringe and close to the exhibition grounds this the main arena. Prime cattle are also judged in pens
4.5 star venue offers commanding views of the city offering a insight of commercial markets in Australia.
skyline. Register during the afternoon and then join After judging enjoy a dinner function with exhibitors
all the delegates at a Meet & Greet Cocktail function and friends before travelling back to the Hotel Grand
commencing at 6.00pm to 8pm. Chancellor.
[Meals: Canapes] [Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
[Cocktail Drinks included] [Lunch (limited) & Dinner Drinks included]
Day 3: Friday 7th August 2020
Breakfast at the hotel before travelling to the Brisbane
Royal Show [Ekka] where the Royal Show opens to
the public. Discover the diversity of an Australian
Royal show. An opportunity to see other breeds on
the lawns, watch the Prime Cattle auction and visit
with exhibitors. Exhibition halls and displays are open.
At 4.30pm we head back to the hotel for a dinner
celebrating 50 years of Charolais in Australia.
[Meals: Breakfast, Dinner][Lunch at own cost]
[Dinner Drinks included]
Day 4: Saturday 8th August 2020 Breakfast at the hotel before travelling to Mount Coot-tha for view over Brisbane. Next stop is the famous Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary where you can get up close to the unique animals of Australia. Koala, kangaroo, platypus, wombats, see just how different Australian animals are. Lunch is at the indigenous “Spirits of the Red Sands” where we gain an insight into Australian Aboriginal culture. After lunch head into the sub tropical hinterland, you have the opportunity to stretch your legs at the Tamborine Mountain Botanical Gardens. We travel a little further to the south for dinner and a show at the Australian Outback Spectacular. Tonight we stay at the Hotel Grand Chancellor, Brisbane. [Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] [Dinner Drinks included, Drinks may be purchased at lunch] Day 5: Sunday 9th August 2020 Breakfast and check out of the hotel. Travel out of Brisbane through Cunninghams Gap to the Darling Downs region. Hope for a clear day as the views from this steep ascent can be stunning. Today our first herd visit is Palgrove Charolais. Palgrove established by the Bondfield Family is the largest herd in Australia established in 1970 and known internationally. Next is a visit to Jim & Jackie Wedge’s Ascot Charolais stud on the historical North Toolburra property. Dinner tonight is at the award winning “Rudd’s Pub” Nobby. Built in 1893 the hotel itself is quite unique and still retains the character and charm of a bygone era. The walls tell a photographic story of days gone by and memorabilia covers the walls and the ceiling. After dinner it’s a short drive to Toowoomba where we stay the night. [Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner] [Drinks included]
Day 6: Monday 10th August 2020 Breakfast and check out of the hotel. We travel across the “Darling Downs” region with the first stop today, the historical Jondaryan Woolshed built in 1859. There are more than 30 buildings with antique machinery and much more to explore in this heritage listed living museum. Morning tea and lunch will be in the woolshed. After lunch we drive west to the “Maranoa” district to Surat and our host, the Price Family at Moongool Charolais. After a herd visit we head into nearby Surat to the heritage Warroo Town Hall for dinner. After dinner relax on the bus to Roma where we camp for the night. [Meals: Breakfast, Morning Tea, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner] [Drinks included] Day 7: Tuesday 11th August 2020 Breakfast and check out of the hotel. For the early risers the opportunity to visit the weekly cattle market or savour an extra bit of sleep. Roma has the largest selling complex in Australia with 372,000 head sold in 2014/15. Our buses today take us to the ANC herd of Andrew and Norah Cass. This Full French herd of over 650 breeders has a strong poll breeding program. After lunch we head down the Warrego Highway to Marburg for dinner at the historical Woodlands Mansion. From Marburg it’s a quick drive into Brisbane and back to the Hotel Grand Chancellor. [Meals: Breakfast, Morning Tea, Lunch, Dinner] [Drinks included]
Day 8: Wednesday 12th August 2020
Breakfast and check out of the hotel. Travel to Brisbane
airport and bid farewell to Queensland. An eighty minute
flight on national carrier Qantas and we land in the harbour
city Sydney. Appreciate the scale of this city and magnificent
harbour as we approach. Travel to entertainment precinct,
Darling Harbour for lunch. We check into our Sydney base,
Rydges World Square in the heart of the CBD. After checking
in we depart for a three hour dinner cruise around Sydney
Harbour. Take the bus back to the hotel or walk and take in
some Sydney nightlife on the way.
[Meals: Breakfast, Morning Tea, Lunch, Dinner]
[Drinks included]
Day 9: Thursday 13th August 2020 Day 10: Friday 14th August 2020
After breakfast we head to the Hunter Valley a Breakfast in the hotel followed by the Charolais
renowned wine district. Travel through sandstone cliffs & Charbray International AGM and a Genetics
in the Great Dividing Range to the Ben Ean Winery Symposium including lunch. We are lining up a great
Complex. This winery is over 170 years in the making. line of speakers for your interest. We are in the CBD
There will be a group display from local Charolais herds, for those that prefer to explore. After lunch there
speciality shops [Divine Treats, Hunter Belle Cheese, is a free afternoon to experience Sydney, buy those
Hunter Valley Olive Co and of course the wine. Savour souvenirs, maybe climb the bridge or just relax before
the opportunity in these scenic grounds including lunch. the Farewell dinner tonight.
Dinner tonight is back in Sydney.
[Meals: Breakfast, Morning Tea, Lunch, Dinner]
[Meals: Breakfast, Morning Tea, Lunch, Dinner] [Drinks included]
[Drinks included]
Day 11: Saturday 15th August 2020
Breakfast and check out for the Post Tour, your own
itinerary or travel home. Thank you for visiting, we
hope you have had a great time and safe travels.
[Meals: Breakfast]
World Congress 2020 Important
Information
BOOKINGS CLOSE AT EARLY BIRD PRICE Food Allergies / Extra assistance
We would like to deliver a great experience whilst
31ST MARCH 2020 in Australia. If you have any food allergies, medical
requirements or require extra assistance in any way please
To register either fill in the Registration page or go advise these on your registration form.
online and register at www.charolais.com.au. Please
fill in all details including your arrival information into Domestic Flight [Brisbane to Sydney]
Australia [Airline, Flight No., Time, City] . The flight from Brisbane to Sydney is included in the
congress cost. Qantas baggage policy is one (1) checked in
Bookings to be made on the Charolais Website or the bag to 23kg (50lb) and up to 14kg carry on. Maximum weight
Booking document. A ticket is not confirmed until full per piece carry on is 10kg. Max size 1 x 115cm bag = 56cm +
payment is receipted. 36cm + 23cm Up to 10kgs. Second checked in bags are the
cost of delegates.
NB: The World Congress is restricted to 190 delegates
due to the size of some venues. Bookings after this Stay Longer
Australia has some great spots to visit. Unfortunately in 10
number will only be accepted if we can confirm space
days we can only show you so much. If you need assistance
with host venues. with your extended stay in Australia please email Colin at
manager@charolais.com.au He would more than happy to
Pricing for the World Congress 2020 send back some suggestions or recommendations.
[Australian Dollars] Currency / ATM
Australia uses the Australian Dollar and credit and debit
TWIN/DOUBLE SHARE: $3,600 per person. cards are accepted widely. ATM’s are readily available.
SINGLE ROOM: $4,350 per person.
Weather
**A special rate can be organised for a child sharing a room Technically speaking it will be late winter in Australia in
August. The following table will give you an indication of
with their parents. Email manager@charolais.com.au
average temperatures. Pack a sweater and jacket in case
of rain. At any time of the year the Australian sun can be
Cancellation policy significant so please remember to pack a hat/cap.
We understand that sometimes things change. If your
booking is canceled before the 30th April 2020 a full refund August Minimum Temp Maximum Temp
minus international transfer fees will be made based on the (C)/(F) (C) / (F)
currency conversion on the day of refund. Cancellations
made 1/4/2020 to 31/05/2020 will incur a penalty of 25%. Brisbane 120 C / 540F 22o C / 720F
Cancellations after 01/06/2020 are non refundable. Sydney 9o C / 480F 180 C / 640F
Perth 100 C / 500F 190 C / 660 F
Travel Insurance/ Australian Visa’s Melbourne 8o C / 470F 160 C / 610F
Travel insurance is the responsibility of all delegates Hunter Valley 5 C / 41 F
0 0
190 C / 660 F
to arrange prior to arrival in Australia. Delegates are
responsible for organising their entry visa requirements into
Australia.
Dress Functions
There are two dinners on Friday 7th and Friday 14th that a tie
for the gents or something a little special for the ladies could
be added. Jackets for these dinners are optional if there isn’t
space in the suitcase.
PRE TOUR: VICTORIA
Victoria – hugging the tip of Australia’s east coast, Melbourne – Population 4.9 million, Australia’s second
Victoria is Australia’s second smallest state covering largest city, the seat of the State Government and the
227,600 square kilometres- roughly the size of centre of business and administration. Melbourne is
the British Isles. A wealth of diverse regions and sited on the banks of the Yarra River and around the
attractions are packed into this compact area, dramatic shores of Port Phillip Bay. The city has a multi cultural
coastlines and beaches, grassy plains, rolling hills, atmosphere, grand Victorian era buildings, parks and
mountains and forests. Many of Victoria’s unique and gardens. It is the cultural and recreational hub of the
varied landscapes are easily reached from Melbourne state. This is where our tour will be based.
the state’s capital. The climate is temperate with
weather cool to cold in Winter (June ,July, August)
Pre Tour Important Information
This Pre Tour of Victoria will be limited to 50
participants in order of booking.
Please fill in your arrival information into Melbourne
[Airline, Flight No., Time] on the Registration Screen on
the websiteor the Booking Form.
Options for either Racing at Moonee Valley or Football
at the MCG will need to be selected.
NB: some meals when drinks are NOT included in the
pre tour cost. Costs of spirits are NOT included with
any meals.
Day 1: Thursday 30th July 2020
More detailed information about the tour will be sent
to all participants after Registration. Arrive in the Victorian capital city Melbourne with
your accommodation at the inner city, Victoria Hotel.
All enquiries regarding the Victorian Pre Tour should be Situated in the heart of the City, walking distance
directed to – Gwen Robinson, Secretary, to shops, and a short tram ride to city attractions.
Victorian Region of the Charolais Society For visitors arriving on early flights into Melbourne
Email: kyra1@wideband.net.au accommodation can be accessed before midday.
Evening –‘ Meet and Greet’ function, to be held at’ Vic’s
Bookings to be made on the Charolais Website or the Bar’ at the hotel.
Booking document. A ticket is not confirmed until full
payment is receipted. [Meals: Finger Food]
[Drinks: Beer, Wine and soft drinks included]
Pricing for the Victorian Pre Tour
[Australian Dollars]
TWIN SHARE: $2,248 per person.
SINGLE ROOM: $2,798 per person.
Flight Melbourne to Brisbane included in the pricing.
PRE TOUR: VICTORIA
Day 2: Friday 31st July 2020
Morning tour to Yea, 1 hour north of Melbourne, a
renowned cattle area in the rolling foothills of the
Great Dividing mountain range. Visit to Webb Pastoral
property and cattle display. Lunch on property.
Food and drinks included. Afternoon – Healesville
Sanctuary. An Australian wildlife experience with
iconic Australian animals including koalas, kangaroos,
platypus, dingoes, wombats, emus and more. Also
view ‘Spirits of the Sky’ with majestic birds of prey and
a Close up Encounter with a nominated species. Early
evening – Yarra Valley - Local winery - wine tasting and
Dinner included in cost. Drinks not included. Return to
Melbourne after.
Day 3: Saturday 1st August 2020 Day 4: Sunday 2nd August 2020
Free morning. Late morning start. Choice of activities Leave Melbourne for the Great Ocean Road trip, a
from – Thoroughbred Horse Racing at Moonee Valley road built by returned soldiers between 1919 and 1932
Racecourse, established 1883, a unique amphitheatre as a memorial to soldiers killed in WW1, enjoy one
racecourse nestled in the heart of Moonee Ponds, of the world’s great coastal drives with its dramatic
inner Melbourne/or Australian Rules Football Match scenery of striking contrasts. The region has peaceful
at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The MCG as it is townships, golden beaches, powerful seas, giant cliffs
known, is the largest sporting stadium in the Southern with majestic ’stacks’ rising from the sea as well as lush
Hemisphere with a capacity of 100,000 people. forests. Lunch included ( alcoholic drinks not included)
Australian Rules Football is an unique Australian Game, along the way at Apollo Bay – small coastal township.
a fast paced contact sport partly based on very early The area is known as ‘the shipwreck coast’, finally on to
forms of rugby, gaelic football and an indigenous Warrnambool at the western end of the Great Ocean
game. Fans are passionate and attend games in their Road for evening meal ( drinks not included) and
thousands. Lunch in member’s and dining rooms are accommodation. ( Only 1 night out of Melbourne, your
included with soft drinks, beer and wines with both of room is being kept at the hotel, you will only need a
these activities. Evening - Charolais Dinner Function at small overnight bag, pack warm clothes, coat, hat etc.)
Il Duca, Restaurant, East Melbourne. With Charolais
beef on the menu. Evening meal and refreshments,
soft drinks, beer and wines included in tour costs.
Accommodation – Melbourne.
Day 5: Monday 3rd August 2020 Day 6: Tuesday 4th August 2020
An early start needed today as we head into the Free morning for a rest and for Melbourne Sights
Western District of Victoria with a knowledgeable visits. Participants to make own arrangements from a
and entertaining guide to explain the history and suggested list. Costs of these not covered by the pre
significance of the area. Morning - visit to Anne and tour price. Late afternoon cruise on the river Yarra in
Jimmy Cochrane’s property and feedlot, ‘Cobrakillic’, a covered boat. Farewell dinner on board. Food, soft
Hexham. Quick cuppa/coffee, morning tea. Then a drinks, beer and wine included.
visit to Mt. William Charolais, home to Rob and Victoria
Abbott and family. The Barr Smith family began their
connection with Charolais cattle 50 years ago with
Rob’s grandfather RM Barr Smith obtaining some of
the first batch of Charolais semen in Australia and
began the process of grading up to a purebred herd.
Rob’s mother Ann Cochrane (Abbott) held the first on
property stud sale in 1999. Property tour including
historic woolshed classified by the National Trust.
Cattle display and lunch (food, soft drinks, beer, wine
included). Afternoon visit to Waterford Charolais
stud, at Mt Macedon, home to Deborah and Sapphire
Halliday, breeders of the 2019 Supreme Cattle Exhibit
Royal Melbourne Show last September, and Grand
Champion Charolais Bull in 2018, stud cattle display and
farm walk. Nibbles and tea/coffee available. Evening
meal at Mt Macedon Hotel. (Drinks not included)
Return to accommodation at the Victoria Hotel, Day 7: Wednesday 5th August 2020
Melbourne.This will be a long day, but should be a
most interesting and enjoyable one. Depart for Congress in Brisbane. Bookings and airfare
included in Pre Tour costs.
POST TOUR:
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Western Australia – is a state of 2.646 million km2 Perth is the capital and largest city of the Australian
covering the entire western third of the country, is state of Western Australia (WA). It is named after
made up mostly of the arid Outback. The state was the city of Perth, Scotland and is Australia’s fourth-
settled by Europeans in 1826. The state has about 2.6 most populous city, with a population of 2.06 million
million inhabitants – around 11 percent of the national living in Greater Perth. The first areas settled were
total – of whom the vast majority (92 per cent) live in on the Swan River at Guildford, with the city’s central
the south-west corner, 79 per cent of the population business district and port (Fremantle) both later
living in the Perth area, leaving the remainder of the founded downriver. Captain James Stirling founded
state sparsely populated. The state is home to the Perth in 1829 as the administrative centre of the Swan
Margaret River wine region, Kimberley and Pilbarra River Colony.
regions and the riverside capital, Perth.
Pre Tour Important Information
The Post Tour of Western Australia includes your
flight Sydney NSW to Perth WA.
NB: Some meals when drinks are NOT included in the
pre tour cost. Costs of spirits are NOT included with
any meals.
More detailed information about the tour will be sent
to all participants after Registration.
All enquiries regarding the Western Australian Tour
should be directed to – Anne Thompson,
Email: info@venturon.com.au
Bookings to be made on the Charolais Website or the
Booking document. A ticket is not confirmed until full Day 1: Saturday 15th August 2020
payment is receipted.
After breakfast a transfer will head to the airport. We
Pricing for the Western Australia depart Sydney and fly to the West Coast of Australia.
Welcome to Perth, one of the most scenic cities in
Post Tour Australia. Settle into the CBD based Duxton hotel
[Australian Dollars] before a welcome function this evening.
TWIN SHARE: $1,900 per person. [Meals: Finger Food]
[Drinks: Beer, Wine and soft drinks included]
SINGLE ROOM: $2,300 per person.
Flight Sydney to Perth included in the pricing.Day 2: Sunday 16th August 2020 Breakfast at the hotel before touring Kings Park, a 400 hectare park and Botanical garden on the CBD doorstep. Take in the stunning views over the city and river. Journey north to Liberty & Culham Charolais at their historical property at Toodyay for a herd inspection and lunch. Culham has been in the Phillips family since 1839. From Culham head to the York, the oldest inland township in Western Australia. York is situated in the wheat belt of Western Australia. [Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] [Drinks: Beer, Wine and soft drinks included] Day 3: Monday 17th August 2020 Breakfast at the hotel before we head south toward the southwestern corner of Western Australia. Morning tea at the Williams Woolshed before lunch and herd visit at Venturon Charolais, Boyup Brook. Travel into the Karri Valley for accommodation at the local resort. [Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] [Drinks: Beer, Wine and soft drinks included]
POST TOUR:
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Day 5: Wednesday 19th August 2020
Today we give the taste senses an overload, with visits
to the Margaret River Cheese Company, Margaret
River Choc Factory, Bootleg Brewery and Driftwood
Day 4: Tuesday 18th August 2020 Winery. The Margaret River region abounds in scenery
and activities and is a popular tourism region. Take in
Breakfast at the resort before heading into the one of the finest beachs in the region before heading
regions famous forests. Take a tram ride through the to the Busselton Jetty Underwater Observatory. The
Pemberton forests before heading to Bridgetown for jetty is the longest timber piled jetty in the southern
lunch and walk around. We visit Bardoo Charolais and hemisphere at 1.8km long (don’t stress there is a ride
Elgin Park before heading to your accommodation at out and back). Tonight we have our farewell dinner at
the Broadwater Resort on the coast. the Resort.
[Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] [Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]
[Drinks: Beer, Wine and soft drinks included] [Drinks: Beer, Wine and soft drinks included]
Day 6: Thursday 20th August 2020
Savour the last breakfast at the resort, check out and
head for morning tea and lunch with herd visits at
Kooyong and Cooara on the two hour drive back to
Perth. The bus will arrive at Perth Airport about 3pm.
The choice is yours, fly out tonight or stay another day.
[Meals: Breakfast, Lunch]
[Drinks: Beer, Wine and soft drinks included]
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