Join us in Kiama in September 2022AUSTRALIAN FLORA – PAST PRESENT FUTUREKiama Pavilion, Saturday 10 to Friday 16 September 2022 |
These conferences are held every two years and are hosted by each state in turn. The very successful 2019 conference was held in Albany, WA, with around 325 delegates attending. In 2022, the conference is being hosted by the Australian Plants Society NSW and is being held at the Kiama Pavilion in the beautiful village of Kiama on the pristine south coast. |
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Australian flora - past present future: a journey of inspiration![]() Focusing on ‘Australian flora – past present future’, we will take you on a journey:
With a series of expert speakers and excursions to surrounding areas, we'll be sharing:
Schedule of activitiesWe kick off the conference on the Saturday 10 September, with:
Focus on solutions - future proofing
We hope at the end of the week, you’ll:
Together, we can make a difference to the world of today and the one we hand to our children and grandchildren. |
ProgramMore information and speakers and topics will be added over time. More detail on speakers here. |
Saturday 10 SeptemberComplimentary tour of Kiama region - included in conference price | Sunday 11 SeptemberANPSA Leaders meeting Plant sales - 10am to 5pm Registration - 4pm Cocktail event - 6.30pm | Monday 12 SeptemberConference day 1 Welcome, context of the conference and focus on the past Landscape, weather and geology Evolution of the flora Use of flora over the last 50,000 years And more... | Tuesday 13 SeptemberConference day 2 - focus on the present - successes and challenges in growing, conserving and protecting plants and their habitats Morning - chat rooms - multiple short sessions, afternoon, workshops Evening - Award dinner and fun trivia |
Thursday 15 SeptemberConference day 3 - focus on the future
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SpeakersHere are some of our speakers. For more information on the program, click here |
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Excursions during the conferenceWe are planning 2 days of excursions during the conference. We are offering a variety of excursions accessible via a coach in a day optimising the time on the ground exploring! These excursions are only available to those who are booked for the whole conference. At booking time, we will ask you to nominate your choices. If your chosen excursion has already reached capacity, we will let you know so you can make an alternate choice. The current list for mid week excursions are shown here (subject to change). Several of the excursions feature the same locations due to limits on numbers per bus as well as bus access. Each excursion will have a local leader to provide commentary. There will be toilet stops, morning/afternoon tea and lunch included. Some locations will require limited walking and others will have longer walks and options for extended walks and be picked up at the other end by the bus. To see a taste of the excursions and for plant lists, click here for short 3 minute promotional videos plus downloadable material such as plant lists. We are aiming to go as 'green' as possible and not produce lots of paper lists, so please review the material and print or download as needed.
See a video introduction to the conference belowTours to extend your stay before and after the conference are being planned. We are currently planning tours for conference participants and their partners to:
it is strongly recommended that you take out travel insurance when booking.
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Location - Kiama in the IllawarraThe event will be held at the Kiama Pavilion, right on the beach at Kiama. For more inspiration and information on what you can see and do in the Kiama area - see here. Getting to Kiama - More info hereAccommodation in KiamaKiama is spoilt for choice in accommodation options. One of our members has developed the following accommodation guide, at today's prices. Click here to download. Prices in this guide were last updated in October 2021 (with a recent accommodation update - April 2022). Several facilities offer discounts for attendees at the conference. Additional information on Kiama accommodation found here. The Visitors Guide with maps for Kiama is located here. Things to do in Kiama - click for more infoIf you have a car, there are lots of places to visit, see below. If walking, you may want to take in:
| The Kiama Pavilion Restaurant recommendationsHanoi on Manning – Vietnamese Olive and Vine – Contemporary large restaurant The Grand – Pub style The Hungry Monkey – casual |
Geology and landscape of the IllawarraGeology of the Illawarra and Southern Highlands - Sydney Basin |
| Wonderful places to visitThese places will require you have your own vehicle although we are visiting some on excursions and tours. Carrington Falls and Nellie's Glen, spectacular falls and walks |
Kiama - things to do, where to stay - scroll for more info |
Thank you'sWe are thankful for the support of the local Kiama Council to hold the conference in their region. We’d also like to acknowledge the contribution of Destination NSW, our Strategic Sponsor, whose grant is assisting us to enhance the impact of the conference, while attracting members from all over the country and people new to the Society. We'd also like to thank the many volunteers of the Australian Plants Society NSW, who are helping put on the conference. |
Strategic Sponsor |
More informationFor queries about the conference and tours: Heather Miles, Secretary@austplants.com.au, 0408 696 356; Ralph Cartwright, Conf2022@spin.net.au, 0416 030 872.
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