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Partner Programs and Free Time Activities

Aries Tours offers a range of unique and interesting activity options for visitors, conference & meeting delegates, accompanying spouses, partners and family members. 

Activities cover the Gold Coast, Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast and we can also tailor make itineraries to suit your needs. So drop us a line and let us put together something just for you. Prices and itineraries are subject to change and details can be confirmed by contacting us.

 

Customer comments:

 

GP Connections: I wanted to thank you sooo much for organising our staff day out trip last Friday!!!!  It was a real hit and was worth every cent.  We felt totally spoilt and special….and the staff commented on how professional and welcoming everyone was….all our helpers were all there, on queue, just like you said….it was like clockwork and we didn’t have to think about a thing….Fantastic !!!!  We can’t speak highly enough of your service.  Thank you again.  Regards, Debbie.  (High speed cruiser transfer to Palzzo Versace, High-Tea and shopping, luxury coach transfer return - 8th Dec 2006).

 

NAB Staff Club would like to thank you for a fabulous event held on Saturday 3rd of March.  Thank you Anji for your professional yet easy-going organisation of the event.  You made the event such a joy to organise and I never felt worried about the outcome, not for a minute as I knew you’d have it all under control. Please thank the very brave Jeff Parlour, our coach driver on the day for putting up with our champagne swilling, feather dropping, karaoke singing Nab women.  He was very kind to us. We will definitely do this event again, not to mention the other Aries selections I have already locked in for 2007. (NAB Staff Club - Palazzo Versace High-Tea followed by shopping at Harbour Town)

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Evening Activities

Half Day Activities

 

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary  Departs morning or afternoon, approx 4 hours

 
 

        

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Price from $75 p/p based on minimum of 10 passengers

(includes transfers, guide, admissions & koala photo)   

 

 

Welcome to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, home to the world's largest collection of Australian native animals! With over 27 hectares of landscaped surroundings and bushland, which caters for over 1400 mammals, birds and reptiles, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary offers an untouched wildlife experience. Take in the sights of Australia first-hand by seeing native Australian animals in their natural confines. This Sanctuary is recognised worldwide as a quality research and conservation facility.

 

 

Gold Coast Half Day Sight Seeing  Departs morning or afternoon, approx 4 hours.

 
 

   

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Basic tour price from $30 p/p based on minimum of 10 passengers 

Tour with Q1 observation deck price from $46 based on minimum of 10 passengers

Tour with Adventure Duck price from $63 based on minimum of 10 passengers

(includes return luxury coach and narration) (Q1 Observation Deck & Aqua Duck ride additional cost, requires a booking)

 

Depart Surfers Paradise accommodation and travels from Main Beach and the Spit one of the Gold Coasts best surfing points, to Broadbeach and Mermaid Beach. Pass multi-million dollar homes, Currumbin and Point Danger we stop for morning tea at Burleigh heads, home of the Quick Silver Pro surfing tournament. Visit a Prize Home where you can see how the rich on the Gold Coast live and purchase a ticket to win the luxury home. You will then have some free time in Surfers Paradise where you can choose to visit the Q1 Observation Deck on the 77th and 78th floors of in the tallest residential tower in the world, the highest vantage point above the Gold Coast skyline. Alternately you can ride the Adventure Duck, the amphibious vehicle for a trip around the streets and canals of the city before returning to your accommodation. 

 

 

Golf   9 holes 4 hours, 18 holes 6 hours.

 
 

     

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Price from $77 for 9 holes or $115 p/p for 18 holes based on minimum of 10 passengers 

(includes return luxury coach and green fees, club and shoe hire are extra and can be arranged with the club house)

 
 

With more than 40 courses and weather suited for playing all year round, Gold Coast is also known as the Golf Cast. There are champion courses designed by Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Graham Marsh and Greg Norman, and we cater for all levels of players from beginners to experienced golfers. We book the course for you, and will pick you up at your accommodation and transfer you to the course in a luxury coach, and pick you up a the end of your game.  

 

 

Harbour Town Outlet Shopping  Departs morning or afternoon, approx 4 hours.

 
 

 

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Price from $30 p/p based on minimum of 10 passengers 

(includes return transfers, VIP shopping card)

 
 

Take time out for some well deserved shopping at Gold Coast's unique outlet shopping centre 'Harbour Town', where quality brands sell direct for up to 60% less every day. The shopping adventure begins in the Tourism Lounge where you can enjoy complimentary refreshments in air-conditioned comfort. Each person receives a Tourism Club Card that entitles the holder to discounts, gifts and other value-add incentives throughout the centre at participating retail stores and restaurants. Shop till you drop then transfer yourself and your goodies back to your accommodation in your comfortable luxury coach.

 

 

High Tea at Palazzo Versace  Approx 3 hrs from departure, times to suit

 
 

    

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Price from $50 p/p basic High-Tea package with coach transfers

Price from $95 p/p Champagne High Tea with coach transfers

(includes return transfers, high tea)   

 
 

Enjoy high tea at the worlds first Palazzo Versace Hotel. Soak in the elegant surroundings as you enjoy the pure luxury of "High Tea". Spend some time shopping at the waterfront Marina Mirage shopping centre where designer boutiques stock the world’s top fashion labels. For that added opulence we can organise a luxury cruiser for a half hour Gold Coast canal cruise before your high tea. (Additional  costs apply) Relax in the luxury that is not just for the rich and famous!

 

 

 
 

Mt Tamborine Half Day Tour (art, crafts, antique shops & pottery) Approx 4 hrs from departure, times to suit

 
 

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Price from $80 p/p based on minimum of 10 passengers 

(includes return transfers, wine tasting, craft shopping, lunch)   

 
 

Set in a tranquil mountaintop rainforest environment, Mt Tamborine is an eclectic mix of National Parks, boutique wineries, bed & breakfast's, antique shops and art and craft galleries. This quaint township is nestled in the hinterland only 25 minutes from Surfers Paradise and offers a diverse range of activities from bushwalking in a subtropical rainforest alive with birdcalls, to shopping, wine tasting or relaxing over great food at one of the many local wineries.  You will enjoy a little of each of these on this tour. Visit Fudge Heaven and try over 40 varieties of mouth watering FUDGE made daily on the premises with real cream and butter.

 

 

 
 

Whale Watching  Departs 08:15am ~ returns 12:00 noon (between June ~ November)

 
 

  

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Price from $95 p/p adults, $65 children 

(includes transfers, cruise, morning tea)   

 
 

Join the only Whale Watching cruise that departs from Marina Mirage in Surfers Paradise! On this two and a half hour cruise you will have the chance to see the humpback whales frolicking in the warm waters of the Pacific Ocean. The luxury catamaran type fast cat allows 360 degree viewing and the twin hulls ensure a stable ride. Join us and see these playful and energetic giants of the sea, as they breach from the water only meters from the boat and slap their tails on the oceans surface in a friendly greeting.

 

 

 

Fosters Brewery Tour & Carlton Brewhouse Lunch

 
 

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Price $89p/p based on min 10 and max 100 people (under 18's will not be served alcohol)

(includes transfers, guided brewery tour, lunch, one hour of beer & wine)

 

 

Discover how your favourite Fosters brand beer is brewed, bottled, canned or kegged. You will see first hand the state of the art brewing technology in action as the guided tour take in the full brewing process: from raw ingredients to brewing, bottling and then our amazing distribution centre. The friendly staff will test your brewing knowledge as you get behind the bar and pour, then sample the beers and enjoy a delicious lunch in the Brewhouse Bar and Beer Garden. Includes one hour of sampling of the different beers, or a red or white wine for the wine drinkers.

 

 

 
 

Winery Visit, Wine Tasting & Picnic Lunch  4 hours from departure

 
 

     

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Price from $95p/p based on minimum of 10 people (under 18's will not be served alcohol)

(includes transfers, wine tasting & picnic lunch)

 

 

Travel in luxury coach to Canungra Valley Vineyard, Canungra Valley Vineyards is nestled in the peaceful Canungra Valley in the Gold Coast Hinterland. Eight of the fifteen acres of land belonging to the Vineyard are 'under vine', consisting of 4,000 vines of primarily Chambourcin and Semillon grape. Here you will enjoy wine tasting and may purchase from a selection of local wines. Behind the homestead runs the peaceful Canungra Creek, the perfect place to relax and enjoy your gourmet picnic baskets and a bottle of wine for lunch. After lunch try your luck at spotting the resident family of platypus in the creek, before travelling back to your accommodation.   

 

 

 

 

Full Day Activities

 

Byron Bay Day Tour  Depart 07:30am ~ returns 4pm

 
 

     

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Price from $99 p/p based on minimum of 10 passengers

(includes transfers, admissions & lunch)   

 
 

Experience a drive past cane fields and some of Australia's most spectacular National Parks and coastal regions from the Gold Coast and down into Northern New South Wales. In the morning we will visit Tropical Fruit World for a tour of their extensive fruit plantation. Try fruit straight from the trees and shop for natural products in their 'tropicoligy' shop. After this you will travel to Byron Bay, the most easterly point in Australia which  is an art and craft Mecca that is home to local artists and hippies even today. You will enjoy lunch at the Hog's Breath Cafe before venturing up to the landmark lighthouse. Byron Bay lighthouse is situated at Australia's most easterly point, and on most days you will be able to watch groups of dolphins and the occasional giant sea turtle frolicking in the waters at below the cliffs.

 

 

 
 

Mt Tamborine, Wineries, Gallery Walk (wineries, art, crafts, antique shops & pottery) Depart 9am ~ returns 4pm

 
 

   

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Price from $95 p/p based on minimum of 10 passengers

(includes transfers, wine tasting, shopping  & lunch)   

 
 

Set in a tranquil mountaintop rainforest environment, Mt Tamborine is an eclectic mix of National Parks, boutique wineries, bed & breakfast's, antique shops and art and craft galleries.  In the morning you will enjoy a leisurely bushwalk in the subtropical rainforest of the Joalah National Park, followed by wine tasting and lunch at a local winery with spectacular views of the Surfers Paradise skyline. After lunch you will enjoy shopping on Gallery Walk, aptly named for its antique shops and art and craft galleries, and a visit to more wineries before returning to your accommodation.  

 
 

 

 

Mt Tamborine, Wineries, Gallery Walk, & Harbour Town Outlet Shopping Centre  Depart 9am ~ returns 4pm

 
 

       

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Price from $95 p/p based on minimum of 10 passengers

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In the morning you will enjoy a bushwalk in the subtropical rainforest of the Joalah National Park, populated with distinctive, brilliantly colourful, exotic birds and many interesting variations of unique flora and fauna. This is followed wine tasting and lunch at a local winery with spectacular views of the Surfers Paradise skyline. After lunch you will enjoy shopping on Gallery Walk, aptly named for its antique shops and art and craft galleries, and a visit to more wineries before returning to your accommodation.  

 

 

 
 

O'Reilly's Lamington National Park  Departs 10am ~ returns 4pm 

 
 

   

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Price from $99p/p based on a minimum of 10 passengers

(includes transfers, wine tasting, picnic lunch, tree top walk, bushwalking) 

 
 

O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat is nestled in subtropical rainforest surrounded by World Heritage listed Lamington National Park. Travel via Canungra Valley Vineyard where you will experience wine tasting and a leisurely picnic basket lunch in the picturesque grounds. The trip along Lamington National Park Road is a feature in itself, providing numerous stopping points with commanding views over the valleys and ranges. The road plunges into the rainforest and delivers you to O’Reilly’s in the midst of the largest sub tropical rainforest remaining in the world. Feed the Crimson Lorikeets and King Parrots and experience the Tree Top Walk. The first of its kind in Australia, it is 180 metres in length and is made up of 9 suspension bridges, with much of the walkway being 15 metres above the ground and allows you to walk through the canopy to see flowering and fruiting trees and vines, the epiphytic orchids and ferns, and the birds and animals that inhabit the tree tops. On the way back to Surfers Paradise, you will drop in to a local Alpaca farm and meet these gorgeous creatures face to face.

 

 

Tall Ship Cruise & Island Adventure  Depart 8:30am ~ returns 4:30pm

 
 

   

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Price from $99 p/p based on minimum of 10 passengers

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Cruise the calm waters of the Gold Coast broadwater to South Stradbroke Island National Park on an old world sailing ship. Along the way you can partake in optional water sports such as parasailing, speedboat rides and seaplane rides. At the private 9 hectare MacLarens' Landing Island Homestead, you will be treated to a sumptuous Tropical Island BBQ lunch. After lunch enjoy free time for optional water activities or discover the local wildlife on an island bushwalk. On the leisurely return cruise back to Surfers Paradise you will feed the sea eagles from the deck of the tallship and enjoy afternoon tea. 

The Tallships can also be chartered for private broadwater cruises and cocktail or dinner cruises. McLarens Landing Island can be hired out for private events and functions from 50~1000 people.

 

 

 
 

Theme Park Admission & Transfers  Departure and return to suit

 
 

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Price from $85 p/p based on minimum of 10 passengers

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Chose from Dreamworld, Seaworld or Movieworld for a day of action and adventure. We will transport you there and back in a luxury vehicle and provide admission to the theme park of your choice. Spend a day at leisure in the park. If you like polar bears and dolphins as well as action rides then Seaworld is for you. If you want the ultimate in thrill rides and the new White Water World then you’ll love Dreamworld, and for daily shows and great rides, chose Movieworld where Hollywood comes alive on the Gold Coast.

 

   
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Jet boating  Times to suit

 
 

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Price from $85 p/p based on minimum of 10 passengers

(includes return transfers, 40 minute Jet boat adventure)

 
 

Enjoy the thrills and excitement of an adrenaline pumping Jet Boat ride mixed with the incredible beauty and superb weather of the Gold Coast. Feel the adrenalin pumping action of 440 house power blasting you across the water at up to 80km per hour. With high speed spins, turns, twists and slides! Embrace the speed and sensation that only the turbo charged jet boats can provide as the turbo-powered jet boats perform 360* spins, shallow water beach buzzing and incredible ‘nose-offs’ around the sand bars and mangrove fringed channels in the beautiful Broadwater.

 
 

Shooting  Times to suit

 
 

      

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Price from $115p/p  based on minimum of 10 passengers

(includes return transfers, shooting 50 rounds wit a 22 calibre pistol, instruction and souvenir target)

 
 

Experience the excitement of shooting targets with real revolvers, semi-automatics, rifles or shotguns. Become ‘James Bond’ or ‘Dirty Harry’ in a fully supervised air-conditioned shooting range where all safety equipment including hearing & eye protection is provided. Fully trained range officers ensure that are on hand to give shooting tips and guidance. Participants are encouraged to take away their targets at the end of the shoot.

 
 

Helicopter Scenic Flights  Times to suit

 
 

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Price from $150 p/p for 12 minute joy flight. Minimum 4 ~ maximum 40 passengers in one hour

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Take to the skies of the Gold Coast and fly above the beautiful coast line along the famous golden beaches passing Currumbin Point, Burleigh Head's National Park and foreshore escarpment. Enjoy picturesque views north to Surfers Paradise and as far as Byron Bay in the south. Flights are available from 12 to 45 minutes and can take in Tweed Heads, Mt Warning, the rainforests of the World Heritage listed National Park of the Gold Coast hinterland. Helicopters are also available for charter and also for transfers to wineries and other local activities.

 
 

Holden Performance Driving Centre  Times to suit

 
 

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Price from $150 p/p ~ $450  based on minimum of 10 passengers

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Strap yourself in and experience Hot Laps in a V8 SS Commodore. You can ride as a passenger, or for the ultimate ride of your life, put on the racing team suit, strap on a helmet and drive the car yourself. Facilities at the centre include a 2km training circuit, skid pan, a full fleet of training vehicles consisting of a variety of the latest Holden models and an off road four wheel drive training course. Subject to the race schedule you may also be able to get a behind the scenes look at the Sirromet Holden V8 Supercar Race Team workshop. Programs can be tailor made to suit your requirements and are available for groups from 10 to 150 participants.

 
 

Subaru WRX Experience  Times to suit

 
 

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Price from $145~$550 p/p based on minimum of 10 passengers

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From Hot Lap passenger rides to corporate challenges and team building days, the WRX Experience is the ultimate in off-road thrills. Participants can feel the power of these specially prepared Rally spec Subaru Impreza WRX STis' as a passenger in the Navigator’s Hot Seat, or learn how to drive the WRX STi Rally cars in exhilarating lap sessions. And for those who don't mind getting a little dirty, jump into a 10 horse power fully roll caged off-road buggy and spin and twist over 800 metres of specially prepared dirt track that is run wet to add to the excitement. For those looking for ideas for team building, confidence building, thanking top achievers or investing in customer loyalty, a Corporate Group Challenge is the ultimate and unforgettable experience. And for those who don't want to miss the action but don't want to ride or drive, there is plenty of room to watch all the action trackside from the shaded spectators' viewing gallery.

 

Evening Activities

 

Australian Outback Spectacular  Departs 6:00pm ~ returns 10:00 pm

 
 

 

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Price $120p/p adults, $100p/p children 

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Enjoy a unique and exciting evening dinner show filled with outback music, drama and action with this major Aussie production incorporating up to 40 Australian stock horses, and an exciting array of skilled Australian stockmen and women. The show is set in an enclosed arena featuring a one and a half hour extravaganza with spectacular audio and visual effects as well as a three-course Australian BBQ dinner. Beer, wine and soft drink are served throughout the show.

 

 

Glow Worm Night Tour - including dinner  Departs 5:30pm ~ returns 10:30 pm

 
 

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Price $95 p/p adults, $47.50 children 

(includes transfers, dinner, eco-guide, National Park admission, glow worm viewing, star gazing, torches, wet weather gear if necessary)   

 
 

Join the only Advanced Ecotourism Accredited Glow Worm Tour for an evening adventure in the World heritage listed Springbrook National Park, the home of Australia's famous glow worms. An experienced eco-guide will take you on this magical nature walk to show you the wonders of the Australian rainforest at night. Plus, you’ll enjoy star gazing whilst being treated to supper in the forest! Participants will receive a World Heritage visitation certificate featuring the UNESCO designated World Heritage logo.

 

 

Aussie Night Safari® - including dinner  Departs 5:30pm ~ returns 10:30 pm

 
 

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Price $95 p/p adults, $47.50 children 

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Visit the night time world of Australia's rare and endangered nocturnal animals. After an interactive Aboriginal dance performance, a National Parks ranger will guide you through the park at night. Here you have the opportunity to get up close with Australia’s unique nocturnal animals in their natural night-time environment. Enjoy time with the Aussie koalas, followed by supper and star gazing. A portion of your tour fee goes towards the preservation and conservation of these rare and beautiful Australian animals, so come along and help us save Australia’s nature for future generations to enjoy! As an advanced eco-certified tour, you can be assured of our commitment to best practice environmental management and the provision of top quality ecotourism experiences.

 

 

Conrad Jupiter's Dinner & Show Package  Departs 5:30pm ~ returns 10:30 pm

 
 

    

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Price from $125 p/p adults (children under 18 years are not allowed in the casino by law) 

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Enjoy dinner at one of Conrad Jupiter's restaurants, before experiencing a live Las Vegas style stage spectacular. There is free time to try your luck at the casino before boarding the return coach, or if you are on a winning streak, you can chose to stay at the casino and make your own way back to your hotel.

 

 

 
 

Sunset Champagne Cruise  Departs between 5~5:30pm ~ return by 7:30pm

 

 

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Price from $140 p/p based on minimum of 10 passengers

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Watch the sunset from the deck of a luxury motor yacht as you cruise the calm waters of the Gold Coast's broadwater. Departing Marina Mirage, the Gold Coast's luxury yacht harbour, cruise along the canals past multi-million dollar super homes, mega yachts, private helicopters, Seaworld, Palazzo Versace & Marina Mirage. Champagne, wine, beer, finger food will be served by your own personal wait staff & commentary is provided by you own personal skipper.

Should you have a special itinerary in mind, our in house conference & incentive specialists can be contacted directly:

Ms Anji Kemp-Nishiyama +61-7-5594-9978    anji@ariestours.com

Mr Bill Brown                  +61-7-5594-9193    bill@ariestours.com

Tour Conditions:

·          Activities include hotel pick up and drop offs, admissions and meals where indicated.

·          Bookings must be finalised 1 month prior to tour date

·          Tours require 10 adults to proceed. If insufficient numbers book on a tour it will be cancelled and participants notified in advance.

·          Once tours are confirmed as going ahead additional bookings will be accepted up to 1 week prior to conference/event date.

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