ABS Conference 2024
Post-conference Field Trip to Calperum Station
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The Conference Field Trip will take place on the evening of Saturday 20th April, which is the weekend after the conference. We will provide return transport from Adelaide city, departing Saturday 20 April and returning Sunday 21 April.
Calperum Station, run by the Australian Landscape Trust, is located 15 mins north of Renmark, 274 km from Adelaide. It encompasses more than 337, 000 ha of rich and unique mallee country, including stretches of creeks, rivers and wetlands which provide habitat for a wide range of flora and fauna To whet your appetite for the natural beauty of the Calperum Station, check out https://alt.org.au/about-calperum-station/ and related pages. |
via https://alt.org.au/about-calperum-station/
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via https://alt.org.au/about-calperum-station/
We will organise buses to transport participants to Calperum and back to Adelaide. The cost of the bus is $50 per person. The bus ride will take 3.5 hrs, plus stops. On Sunday the bus will return to Adelaide by lunchtime.
On Saturday, lunch will be provided at Banrock Station Wine and Wetland Centre, on the way to Calperum. Banrock Station is a winery that is committed to improving the environment through investing some of their profits into conservation projects around the world and restoring wetlands on their property. If there is time, there is the option of doing a wetlands self-guided walk ($5) or wine tasting ($10-15, to be paid for on the day). https://banrockstation.com.au/
A BBQ dinner will be provided (catering to all dietary requirements) at Calperum in the evening. There will be a simple breakfast the following morning, plus snacks will be provided. The cost of food (lunch, dinner, breakfast and snacks) is $80 each. BYO drinks.
Accommodation is in shared bunkrooms with 2-5 people in each room. The cost of the accommodation is $40 per person. Bedding can be provided for an additional $30 per person (a bed made up plus towel), or bring your own (sleeping bag, pillow and towel). Camping is also an option, which costs $10 per person.
On Saturday, lunch will be provided at Banrock Station Wine and Wetland Centre, on the way to Calperum. Banrock Station is a winery that is committed to improving the environment through investing some of their profits into conservation projects around the world and restoring wetlands on their property. If there is time, there is the option of doing a wetlands self-guided walk ($5) or wine tasting ($10-15, to be paid for on the day). https://banrockstation.com.au/
A BBQ dinner will be provided (catering to all dietary requirements) at Calperum in the evening. There will be a simple breakfast the following morning, plus snacks will be provided. The cost of food (lunch, dinner, breakfast and snacks) is $80 each. BYO drinks.
Accommodation is in shared bunkrooms with 2-5 people in each room. The cost of the accommodation is $40 per person. Bedding can be provided for an additional $30 per person (a bed made up plus towel), or bring your own (sleeping bag, pillow and towel). Camping is also an option, which costs $10 per person.
