Networking & Tours
Welcome Reception – Hosted by Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade Northern Territory Government of Australia.
Date: Monday 24 July 2023
Time: 6.00pm – 7.30pm (timing subject to change)
Venue: Parliament House - 15 Mitchell St, Darwin City
Transfers: Return bus transfers from the Convention Centre will be provided
Drinks, canapes, entertainment and networking
Cost: Complimentary with In person registration ($80 for guests)
PRE-CONFERENCE TOURS
The pickup and drop off location for all tours is the Darwin Convention Centre (DCC).
Date: Monday 24 July 2023
Time: All tours run between 8.00am – 12.00pm (Conference starts 1.15pm)
Cost: From $20 - $60
Transfers: Return bus transfers from the DCC will be provided
- All tours can be booked HERE or during the registration process.
- Limited availability, book now to avoid disappointment!
TOUR 1 - Activate Darwin – Walking Tour
Time: 9am – 12pm
Refreshments: n/a
Cost: $20
Transport: Group will walk from Darwin Convention Centre to Darwin CBD with a guide.
What to Wear: Comfortable shoes and clothing to walk in, sun protection.
What to bring: Water for the walk.
Explore Darwin’s collection of eclectic street art and learn about our innovative heat mitigation strategies.
The team from Activate Darwin will take you on a walking tour along some of Darwin’s most colourful streets and laneways, stopping to highlight key projects like the Cavenagh Street shade structure and Austin Lane enhancements. See the Civic and State Square developments and how they’re helping to cool, green and activate Darwin.
TOUR 2 - Darwin Aquaculture Centre Tour
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Time: 9am – 12pm
Refreshments: Morning tea boxes & water provided on arrival for the trip.
Cost: $55 per person
Transport: Bus from Darwin Convention Centre (approx. 40 minute drive)
What to Wear: People must wear enclosed shoes and have not visited another aquaculture facility or seafood processing area that day, or previous day unless they’ve showered and washed shoes and clothes.
What to bring: Hat & sun protection.
Visit the Darwin Aquaculture Centre to learn about current research projects.
The Darwin Aquaculture Centre (DAC) has undertaken a range of research and development projects on pearl oysters, tropical oysters, sea cucumbers, giant clams, prawns, barramundi, blue fin tuna, mud crabs, reef fish, copepods, rotifers, algae, and a number of disease investigations in the 28 years since it was established.
The research arm of the DAC is currently working on a four year, Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) funded project entitled, 'Sea ranching and pond culture of sandfish (Holothuria scabra) in Asia-Pacific - Trial of sea ranching of sandfish in an Australian Indigenous community'. This project is undertaken in collaboration with the Warruwi Community on Goulburn Island and The WorldFish Center partners in Vietnam and the Philippines.
The DAC also manages research programs to develop giant clam and tropical oyster farming methods suitable for remote Indigenous communities. This includes developing hatchery techniques to produce oysters and clams and addressing constraints facing grow out of these species in remote NT regions.
TOUR 3 - Aboriginal Bush Traders (ABT) – Tasting Plate and Gallery Tour
Time: 8am Pickup – 10.30 return
Refreshments: Breakfast included
Cost: $60
Transport: Buses from the Convention Centre
What to Wear: Casual and comfortable
Bush food has been sustaining Indigenous Australians for centuries, and now it is finally getting the recognition it deserves. Alongside the bush food-inspired menu at the ABT café, the team has also produced a tasting plate to showcase a variety of bush food ingredients.
This experience also includes bush spice samples, and a tour of the gallery and current exhibitions on display.
Breakfast menu example: egg and bacon pie, bush food granola, protein ball, juice, and coffee. Vegetarian options are available on request.
Elements are seasonal, all featuring key bush food ingredients that can be sourced in the NT, and therefore these menus are subject to change.
GALA DINNER – Tuesday 25 July 2023
Time: 5.45pm – 10.00pm
Includes: Canapes and drinks on arrival, 2 course dinner & Entertainment.
Cost: $165 per person
Dress: Cocktail, Smart
Shuttle buses will be available to and from your hotel.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of fine dining, entertainment, networking, and celebration at our Gala dinner. We will also announce the 2023 Croc Pitch winner!
INFRASTRUCTURE SUNSET CRUISE – Wednesday 26 July 2023
Time: Sunset – 5.00pm – 7.00pm (time subject to change)
Refreshments: Light canapes, one complimentary drink from the bar included. Licenced bar available for additional drinks.
Cost: $99
Transport: Buses from the Convention Centre departing at 4.00pm & 4.30pm.
Hotel shuttle on return
What to Wear: Comfortable clothing
See Darwin’s marine infrastructure from the sea perspective including INPEX, East Arm and Middle Arm with guided tour of infrastructure development plans.