Joining your partner or family member in Melbourne for IASS 2023? Then register as an Accompanying Person and join us at a number of exciting tours and locations around Melbourne to explore all the city has to offer this winter and make the most of your trip
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Accompanying Persons must RSVP to the tours they would like to attend upon registration. If you have registered and would like to update the Program items you are attending please contact registration@iass2023.org.au
Program and Tours Information
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Melbourne City Walking Tour
Date: Monday 10 July
Time: 14:00 – 17:00
Meeting Place: Registration Desk at 13:10 or under the big screen at Fed Square at 14:00
Attire: Bring a warm jacket and wear comfortable shoes
Description: Across the 3 hours you will explore the city by foot and visit
The tour is set to cover these destinations so that it includes a true Melbourne feel of street art, local culture, coffee culture, art and history.
Route to Fed Square from MCEC -
Welcome Reception
Date: Monday 10 July
Time: 18:30 – 21:00
Meeting Place: Foyer at Melbourne Convention Centre
Attire: Business casual
Description: Take this opportunity to unwind with some music, food and drinks with the other delegates, at the IASS 2023 Welcome Reception hosted outside of the Plenary.
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Guided Tour of the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV-I)
Date: Tuesday 11 July
Route to NGV from MCEC
Time: 13:00 – 16:00
Meeting Place: Registration Desk at 12:15 or at the National Gallery Victoria International (NGV-I) at 13:00
Attire: Wear comfortable shoes
Description: After enjoying a delightful lunch at the NGV-I you will get to explore some of the highlights of the galleries collection with one of the knowledgeable NGV Guides. See not-to-be-missed historical and contemporary works and visitor favourites from around the world and hear the stories and ideas behind them. This is an ideal introduction to the NGV for first time visitors, or a great way for regular visitors to discover something new.
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Guided Tour of the State Library of Victoria
Date: Wednesday 12 July 2023
Route to State Library of Victoria from MCEC
Time: 11:00 – 12:00
Meeting Place: Registration desk at 10:00 or at the State Library at 10:55
Attire: Wear comfortable shoes
Description: Ahead of our Symposium Gala Dinner get a behind the scenes an historic tour of the beautiful State Library of Victoria, Australia’s oldest public library. The library’s collection houses over four million items, which in addition to books includes, manuscripts, paintings, maps, photographs and newspapers with a special focus on material from Victoria, including the diaries of the founders of Melbourne. Enjoy this guided tour with a State Library team member who will cover the exciting history, stories and hidden secrets the library is keeping.
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Guided Tour of the Royal Botanical Gardens
Date: Wednesday 12 July
Route to Royal Botanic Gardens from MCEC
Time: 15:00 – 18:00
Meeting Place: Registration Desk at 14:00 or at the Botanic Gardens at 15:00
Attire: Bring a jacket, water bottle and wear comfortable shoes
Description: A free guided walk is the perfect way to enjoy Melbourne Gardens. Led by a passionate guide, discover sensational views and the remarkable plant diversity of this sanctuary in the middle of bustling Melbourne.
