Social Events

REES AAEE 2021

Sundowner

The Sundowner is a cocktail event providing an opportunity for the conference organisers to welcome delegates to Perth, and for delegates to catch up with friends and colleagues before the main conference begins. The cost of the Sundowner Event is included in the full registration fee and additional tickets for guests can be purchased at a cost of $50 per person.

Date: Sunday 5 December 2021
Venue: EZONE, The University of Western Australia

Perth Observatory – BBQ and Night Tour

Join us for a night of socialising under the stars at the Perth Observatory! Enjoy a gourmet BBQ with your colleagues in a Western Australian bush setting, before undertaking a private guided tour of the Southern Hemisphere sky through the Observatory’s wide range of telescopes.

Date: Monday 6 December 2021
Time: Departing from UWA Club at 5pm, returning to UWA Club at 11pm.
Destination: Perth Observatory, Walnut Road, Bickley WA
Tickets: $145 per person

Tickets include:

• Return coach transfers between the UWA Club and the Perth Observatory. One city stop will be made for those with city accommodation.
• Fully catered gourmet BBQ, with non-alcoholic beverages included
• Entrance to the Perth Observatory
• Private guided night tour of the Southern Hemisphere sky featuring nebulas, planets, dying stars and star clusters
• Viewing of the Observatory museum exhibits

About the Perth Observatory

Perth Observatory, located 35km east of Perth in the Perth Hills, is Western Australia’s oldest observatory. In recognition of its scientific, cultural and historical significance, the Observatory was entered on the state’s Heritage Register in 2005. For further information: www.perthobservatory.com.au

Awards Dinner

The Awards Dinner will be held at Frasers Kings Park Function Centre overlooking the Swan River and Perth City through gum trees, starting with drinks on the terrace at 6:00pm. The cost of the Awards Dinner is included in the full registration fee and additional tickets for guests can be purchased at a cost of $130 per person.

Date: Tuesday 7 December 2021
Venue: Frasers Kings Park Function Centre