Social events, activities & sightseeing | ARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science

We have arranged several social events for the Annual Workshop in Lorne. 

Welcome Reception

The welcome reception will take place on Monday evening, from 6pm on the Seagrass Lawn;

Poster sessions A&B

The poster sessions will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday evening respectively from 6pm.

Moonlight Cinema

This will occur on Wednesday evening at 8:30pm.

We will be screening the beloved Australian movie The Dish (2000, PG), about the involvement of the Parkes radio telescope in broadcasting footage of the 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing.

Gala Dinner & Trivia Competition

The Gala Dinner and trivia competition will be held on Thursday evening at 7pm. The dress code for this event is smart casual. 

Tourism & Sightseeing 

There are no organised tourism or sightseeing activities at this workshop. However, we hope you will enjoy your time in this beautiful part of Australia. 

There are many things to do at the Mantra Resort including tennis, lawn bowls, and croquet, which you can enjoy during our long two-hour lunch breaks.

Attendees are encouraged to self-organise into groups for:

  • early morning walks (conference activities begin at 9:15am) in the beautiful surrounds;
  • surfing;
  • swimming at the nearby beaches.