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2010 Annual Conference
Global Challenges: Local Choices
10-12th August, Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre, Victoria
Sponsorship Opportunities are now open
2010 Conference Packages
Sponsorship Registration FORM - Closing Date 15th March 2010
Highlights of Wangaratta
Wangaratta is located at the junction of the Ovens and king rivers in Victoria's picturesque north-east. Just 2 and a half hours drive from Melbourne, 3 and a half hours drive from Geelong and 4 and a half hours drive south from Canberra through the scenic countryside of N.S.W. With a population of 25,000, the region is well serviced by rail, coach and air.
Wangaratta boasts the facilities of a capital city but with the unhurried hassle-free charm of the country. Spacious parks and gardens of Wangaratta are deservedly famous, offering good facilities for picnics, barbeques and gatherings, or as a resting place.
Seasons offer distinct differences and features. Enjoy beautiful scenery incorporating the Warby Ranges together with the broad vista of Mt Buffalo, Mt Feathertop and Mt Hotham from Warby Springs viewpoint. Magnificent rivers, waterfalls, bush walks, lookouts, rail trails and bike tracks are all available.
Eating houses serving local produce and wines for all tastes and budgets are located both in Wangaratta and its attractive close-by historic and tourist towns of Beechworth, Stanley, Yackandandah, Eldorado, Chiltern, Rutherglen, Corowa, Bright, Myrtleford, Milawa, Oxley, Thoona, Boorhaman and Whitfield in the King Valley.
History of Wangaratta
The region was opened up by the explorers Hume and Hovel in 1824, followed by Major Mitchell in 1836. The name Wangaratta is an Aboriginal word meaning "resting place of the comorant". It is also said to mean "the meeting of two rivers".
Historic features reflecting the gold rush era incorporating early Australian history and bush rangers - Ned Kelly, the Kelly Gang and Dan Morgan - can all be explored within a short drive of Wangaratta.
Conference Venue
The 2010 Conference will be held at
Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre, 33-37 Ford Street WANGARATTA VIC 3676
Childcare
Depending on numbers, childcare can be arranged.
Please contact the office early if you would like to book childcare.
There is a range of Accommodation available in the Wangaratta and Surrounds. The Grassland Society of Southern Australia Inc. has negotiated some special deals for delegates if you book quoting your association with the Annual Conference.
Please continue to check the Accommodation area as more specials and packages are uploaded as information comes through.
A Special Thank you all our 2009 Sponsors
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