17th-19th NOVEMBER 2023
IFFR Canberra Fly-in 17-19th November 2023
Put your name down early to join in all the fun and fellowship of the IFFR Canberra Fly-in
DRAFT ITINERARY (More to come)
Accommodation…
– Pavilion On Northbourne https://www.guestreservations.com/pavilion-on-northbourne 242 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra, 2602, Australia
– Cost and Details to come
Friday 17th November
– 1730: Dinner either Rotary bbq or café
– 1900: Transport departs for Mt Stromlo ( 30 min drive)
– 1945-2145: Mt Stromlo Stargazing and Tour: ( including indigenous insights into Milky Way)
Saturday 18th November
– 0900: Pickup from Hotel: Regatta Point Canberra Information Centre to understand the development and growth of Canberra – and enjoy the views:
– 1000: National Museum of Australia (NMA). – self guided tours
– 1100: NMA Vision Theatre- 1st floor National Museum : The Antartic Virtual Tour experience: https://www.nma.gov.au/whats-on/tours-experiences/antarctica-vr
– 1230 to 1330: Lunch – The National Museum Café at own expense – group table
– 1400: Depart NMA for Afternoon Tour Options
• Option A: Tour of Australian War Memorial: 230 guided tour TBC of open areas
• Option B: Self-guided tour of Australian National Gallery and Portrait Gallery
– 1700: Return to Hotel
– 1900: Saturday night District Rotary Dinner venue TBA with our host, Rotary Club of Canberra Sundowners. Attendees will include a Guest Speaker, PDGs, DG and DGE ( To be invited) and various Rotarians from 9705 District.
Sunday 19th November
– 0830: Depart Hotel to Yacht club for 0900 MV Southern Cross 2 hour Lake Sightseeing cruise
– 1130: Depart Yacht club – Short site seeing tour to Red Hill Lookout, via embassies etc to vineyards
– 1230-1400: Lunch at local vineyard
– 1430: Arboretum drive through and photo stops (and Bonsai Garden if time)
– 1630: Return to hotel
– 1800: Relaxing Dinner at hotel
Monday 20th November
Members depart at their leisure or extend their stay.
More to come.
Info Contact to register interest: Mike +61 418 317 418 or mikemcf@bigpond.net.au