TAS Technical & Social Weekend

TAS Technical & Social Weekend
Join us for an informative and entertaining 'Technical & Social Weekend'.

 

Technical and Social Weekend

Save the Date and Book Accom

Friday 27th Nov – Sunday 29th Nov 2020

 

Programme

Friday night:
Check in at the Park and make your own arrangements for dinner.
Try the Parkside Bar & Kitchen Restaurant at the Park or take the short drive into town to explore Naturaliste Cafe, Furneaux Restaurant and Comptoir, The Wharf Bar or The Bayside Inn. All rate well on Trip Advisor.
Please note, you will need to make a booking with the restaurants.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Breakfast is available at the Park or self-cater.

Saturday: 8.45 am for 9.00 am Departure
Ron Bugg’s Tours - Group tour bus will be arranged 
Ron Bugg talks 'Rocks'. More details on the program will be sent closer to the day including information around the planned visit to Local Quarry, Anchor Stamp Battery, Mt Paris Dam, Pyengana Farm Gate Cafe & Cheese, Priory Ridge Wines, Lease 65 Oyster Farm and many more venues.
Lunch:  Lunch will be held at the Weldborough Hotel.  The cost per head is to be confirmed.  Please advise any special dietary requirements.

Saturday night: 7.00pm
A Group dinner is scheduled and the cost per head is to be confirmed. Please advise any dietary requirements. 
We hope to have a guest speaker to present to us.

Sunday: 
Is a free day (non IQA) activities available to visit in the area include:

  • St Helens History Rooms
  • Scamander Silver Mine
  • Sloop Rock & The Gardens
  • Peron Dunes
  • Bay of Fires Eco Tours
  • Meresta Eatery - Binnalong Bay 

 

   

Bus sponsorship thanks to Forze & Stopford Drilling

Accommodation

The IQA Tasmania Branch have secured preliminary bookings for accommodation with NRMA St Helens Waterfront Holiday Park.  These bookings are 'penciled in' only.  

Please note:  Accommodation MUST be booked directly with the Park, by October 1.

Booking early will allow you a choice of cabins. Please mention 'The Institute of Quarrying' to get the discounted group rates.

Please also email John Stanton ([email protected]) or Chris Terry ([email protected]) with your attendance numbers so dinner can be arranged.

Location:
NRMA St Helens Waterfont Holiday Park,  8-20 St Helens Point Road, St Helens TAS 7216
Ph: 03 6376 2332
Email: [email protected]
www.nrnaparksandresorts.com.au/st-helens-waterfront

We currently have the following available for those nights:

  • 10 Cabins
  • 6 Powered Caravan or Motor home sites
  • More cabins and sites can be added subject to availability

Cabins:
All cabins 2, 4 or 6 berth include bathroom, air conditioning, TV, small kitchen, lounge, deck
Breakfasts are not included in the tariff but are available at the restaurant or cook your own

Powered Sites: Bring your own van or camper and use the onsite facilities - Camp kitchen, BBQ areas, amenities, recreation room, children's playground and bouncing pillow

Contact the team at the Park for pricing and to tailor your booking to suit your family.

Getting there
From interstate fly into Launceston (closest airport). Then it is a two hour drive via Esk Main Road or three hours from Hobart.

What to Bring
Sturdy footwear
Jacket, warm weather clothing etc and sun protection for either weather
Quarry tour may require PPE that includes long sleeved shirts, trousers and a reflective vest


Tour Guide
Ron Bugg is an Education Officer with Tas Minerals Council and is an extraordinary sailor and old time geologist

Garry Richardson from St Helens History Rooms is a publisher of many books on the area and has a wealth of knowledge

RSVP – Immediate action required.
Accommodation reservations to the venue and also to John Stanton ([email protected]).

Code of Conduct- We ask that you adhere to the IQA competition and consumer protection protocols, policies and code of conduct. The IQA takes no responsibility for Non IQA events or actions beyond our control.

We look forward to having an enjoyable weekend together.

Please RSVP with required information by answering questions in the registration.  Confirm with John Stanton booked accommodation so numbers can be tracked.
When
27/11/2020 - 29/11/2020
Where
NRMA St Helens Waterfront Holiday Park 8-20 St Helens Point Road St Helens, TAS 7216 AUSTRALIA
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