Pre-Symposium Field Trip
Join the Hydrological Society of South Australia for a day exploring the Lower Murray, where the river meets the sea. Visit the Murray Mouth and Goolwa Barrage, enjoy lunch by Goolwa Wharf and a Ngarrindjeri cultural presentation, then finish with a winery stop in McLaren Vale.
Field Trip Itinerary
Time |
Activity |
|---|---|
| 10:10 am |
Meet on North Terrace Board near the InterContinental Adelaide, North Terrace. Please arrive for check-in from 10:10 am; the coaches depart at 10:30 am sharp. Exact coach boarding instructions will be provided before the trip. |
| 12:10 pm |
Lunch by Goolwa Wharf Enjoy an included lunch and a short break beside the river after the drive via Strathalbyn. Lunch arrangements and dietary options will be confirmed before the trip. |
| 1:00 pm |
Murray Mouth & Ngarrindjeri culture Cross to Hindmarsh Island and take in the Murray Mouth from the Sugars Beach viewing area. A locally delivered Ngarrindjeri cultural presentation is planned, alongside time to enjoy the landscape and discuss this distinctive meeting of river and coast. |
| 2:20 pm |
Goolwa Barrage A short visit on foot to the barrage’s public lock and viewing area, approaching from Barrage Road in Goolwa South. |
| 3:35 pm |
A taste of McLaren Vale Round off the day with a planned group tasting and light refreshments at a McLaren Vale winery. Non-alcoholic options will be requested. The venue will be confirmed before departure. |
| 5:00 pm |
Back in Adelaide We aim to return to North Terrace by 5:00 pm. Arrival time is subject to traffic and conditions on the day. |
The Pre-Symposium Field Trip is optional and is run by the Hydrological Society of South Australia. It is not included in your Symposium registration and requires a separate booking at an additional cost.
Pre-Symposium Field Trip
Please complete the following link below to secure your spot in the Pre-Symposium Field Trip. Spaces are limited
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