Orientation Guide 2015 Semester 1

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MONDAY 7 MARCH

THE ACTIVATEUTS STUDY ABROAD & EXCHANGE BBQ Join us for a free meal and find out all that ActivateUTS has to offer you Who:

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FRIDAY 11 MARCH

SATURDAY 12 MARCH

SUNDAY 13 MARCH

Enjoy an afternoon sailing the beautiful Sydney Harbour on ‘Impulse’, ActivateUTS’ own yacht. Depart from Double Bay ferry wharf at 1pm for three awesome hours of sailing. A fantastic afternoon out where you can sit back taking in the views or get some hands on sailing experience. An activity that fills up super quick so get in early!

Escape to the wilderness and discover this spectacular world heritage-listed national park.

With powder-fine white sand and clear turquoise waters, enjoy some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

HARBOUR SAILING

Study Abroad and Exchange Students Only

2016 SEMESTER 1

Time:

1:00PM - 4:00PM

Cost:

$45 per person

4 places including 1 staff member on each trip

BLUE MOUNTAINS Time:

7:15am - 6:30pm

Cost:

$105

Includes: Entry into Featherdale Wildlife Park Bookings: Student Uni Travel Email:

student@backpackersworld.com

Phone:

02 9212 3092

JERVIS BAY Time:

7:15am - 7:30pm

Cost:

$125

Includes: Lunch and Dolphin Cruise Bookings: Student Uni Travel Email:

student@backpackersworld.com

Phone:

02 9212 3092

HARBOUR SAILING

Bookings: activateuts.com.au/sport/recreation

Enjoy an afternoon sailing the beautiful Sydney Harbour on ‘Impulse’, ActivateUTS’ own yacht. Depart from Double Bay ferry wharf at 1pm for three awesome hours of sailing. A fantastic afternoon out where you can sit back taking in the views or get some hands on sailing experience. An activity that fills up super quick so get in early! ALL STUDY ABROAD AND EXCHANGE STUDENT ATTENDEES WILL GO IN THE DRAW TO WIN A CHASE THE SUN TRIP. A 10 DAY TRIP TRAVELLING THE EAST COAST OF QUEENSLAND FROM BRISBANE TO CAIRNS WORTH OVER $1700 THANKS TO COLOURFUL TRIPS AND STUDENT UNI TRAVEL.

Time:

1:00PM - 4:00PM

Cost:

$45 per person

4 places including 1 staff member on each trip

Bookings: activateuts.com.au/sport/recreation

TUESDAY 15 MARCH

HARBOUR BRIDGE WALK & PYLON LOOKOUT Walk the one and only Harbour Bridge and climb 200 steps to the very top of the pylon, 87m above sea level, where you will be rewarded with spectacular panoramic views of the city of Sydney. (Please note, this is not the Harbour Bridge climb) Time:

9:00AM - 11:30AM (estimate)

Cost:

$8.50 (plus money for transport)

Bookings: activateuts.com.au/sport/recreation

WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH

THURSDAY 17 MARCH

FRIDAY 18 MARCH

SATURDAY 19 MARCH

SUNDAY 20 MARCH

Welcome to the UTS Airport O’Day 2016. Come take a journey through our duty free store and into the different lounges meeting over 120 clubs and societies along the way, to prepare you to take off on your academic journey in 2016.

Begin the day on one of Sydney’s most famous walks, starting at Coogee and following the spectacular coastline past Bronte, finally ending up in Bondi. The photo opportunities are second to none! It’s then time to enjoy Bondi Beach and some lunch.

Enjoy an afternoon sailing the beautiful Sydney Harbour on ‘Impulse’, ActivateUTS’ own yacht. Depart from Double Bay ferry wharf at 1pm for three awesome hours of sailing. A fantastic afternoon out where you can sit back taking in the views or get some hands on sailing experience. An activity that fills up super quick so get in early!

If you love nature, this is the trip for you. Take a cruise to get up close to the playful bottlenose dolphins that inhabit the bay.

Enjoy an afternoon sailing the beautiful Sydney Harbour on ‘Impulse’, ActivateUTS’ own yacht. Depart from Double Bay ferry wharf at 1pm for three awesome hours of sailing. A fantastic afternoon out where you can sit back taking in the views or get some hands on sailing experience. An activity that fills up super quick so get in early!

Time:

1:00PM - 4:00PM

Cost:

$45 per person

Email: student@backpackersworld.com

4 places including 1 staff member on each trip

O’DAY

There’s no better way to find out all the ActivateUTS has to offer. Grab your free ticket to enter the airport from activateuts.com.au and you will also enter the draw to be in with a chance of winning some incredible prizes. Tickets available from 29/1/2016 Time:

9:00AM – 4:00PM

Where:

Building 1 on levels 3 & 4 and the Alumni green

BEACH DAY

Time:

9:00am - 4:00pm (estimate)

Cost:

Free for tickets picked up in Orientation Week

Register your interest here: activateuts.com.au/sport/recreation and then head to concourse (level 3, building 1) to collect your ticket.

ST. PATRICKS DAY PARTY With the luck of the leprechauns and a dash of fiddle-dee-dee potato we’re going to celebrate Irish style at the underground UTS. Go green, drink Guinness, feel good and let’s get into the party spirit. Time:

6:00pm - Late

Where:

Underground

Cost:

Free

For more information visit activateuts.com.au

HARBOUR SAILING

Bookings: activateuts.com.au/sport/recreation

SUMMERFEST + UV AFTER PARTY It’s coming …are you ready...the only party to finish off your 2016 O’Week!! Summerfest is here! Head to the Alumni Green on 18th March from 3:30pm to 10:00pm to experience The World Of music, multiple stages, multiple bars, multiple mischief. Why not make a whole day of it and complete your Summerfest experience in a UV and neon wonderland at the official UV Summerfest after party in the Underground from 10:00pm to 3:00am (limited tickets available for the after party so get in quick)

PORT STEPHENS Time:

7.15am-7.30pm

Cost:

$110

Includes Dolphin Cruise + Lunch

Bookings: Student Uni Travel Phone:

02 9212 3092

PARTY BUS Nightclub on wheels! This party bus cruises the streets of Sydney visiting the biggest and best party bars. With an on-board DJ, music sound system and lighting, you’ll bounce, sing and laugh your way from one cool place to the next. Time:

7:30pm

Cost:

$30

Bookings: Student Uni Travel Email:

student@backpackersworld.com

Phone:

02 9212 3092

Tickets on sale 29/1/16 – Please visit activateuts. com.au for more details and to purchase tickets

ALL HARBOUR BRIDGE WALK ATTENDEES WILL GO IN THE DRAW TO WIN A CHOICE OF ONE DAY TRIP TO EITHER THE BLUE MOUNTAINS, HUNTER VALLEY, PORT STEPHENS OR JERVIS BAY, THANKS TO COLOURFUL TRIPS AND STUDENT UNI TRAVEL.

ActivateUTS and Student Uni Travel staff will be taking bookings Monday – Friday during Orientation on the Concourse (Building 1, Level 3) Between 11am and 3pm. For Bookings outside of these times please refer to the trips above. No one’s place will be confirmed until registration and/or payment (depending on activity) is received.

BOOK ANY TRIP WITH STUDENT UNI TRAVEL ON O’DAY AND YOU WILL GO IN THE DRAW TO WIN A CHOICE OF ONE DAY TRIP TO EITHER THE BLUE MOUNTAINS, HUNTER VALLEY, PORT STEPHENS OR JERVIS BAY, THANKS TO COLOURFUL TRIPS AND STUDENT UNI TRAVEL.

ALL BEACH DAY ATTENDEES WILL GO IN THE DRAW TO WIN A CHOICE OF ONE DAY TRIP TO EITHER THE BLUE MOUNTAINS, HUNTER VALLEY, PORT STEPHENS OR JERVIS BAY, THANKS TO COLOURFUL TRIPS AND STUDENT UNI TRAVEL.

Time:

Summerfest, 15:30 – 22:00

UV After Party, 22:00 – 03:00

Location: Alumni Green for Summerfest & The Underground for the UV After party Cost:

Summerfest Ticket Only $10 UTS Student/Staff and $15 Externals

Summerfest & UV After Party Combined Ticket $20 UTS Student/ Staff and $30 Externals

FRIDAY 1 APRIL – SUNDAY 3 APRIL

SURF CAMP

Learn to surf the right way with Australia’s premier learn to surf provider. Explore the uncrowded beauty of seven mile beach national park. Live the surfer’s lifestyle in our comfortable modern beachside surf camp. Our 2 day surf course is designed for absolute beginners. Expect to stand up, ride waves and acquire the essential skills to continue surfing. Share a new experience and make new friends in the surf. Includes: 2 day progressive surf course, all surfing equipment, 2 nights accommodation, all meals, transport, photos + videos, free surf camp T-shirt + hat and $20 off Rip Curl voucher

All bookings must be made at least 24hours in advance and are subject to availability.

Departure Dates:

ActivateUTS has a Recreation Program for the entire year which includes Short Courses, Day Trips, Adventure Activities, Weekends Away, Relaxing Holidays, Sport Competitions and Events. There is so much fun to be had - whether you want learn new skills, see new places, meet new people and have a blast YOU MUST pick up our Semester 1 2016 Sport and Recreation Guide and find out what’s on offer.

Departs Friday 6 May at 6:00PM (returns Sunday 8 May at 6:00PM

Cost:

$245 (RRP $345)

Bookings

www.surfcamp.com.au/book-now

Enter promo code:

UTSSURF (to receive $100 off RRP $345)

For more information please visit www.activateuts.com.au.

Departs Friday 1 April at 6:00PM (returns Sunday 3 April at 6:00PM)

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For more information Call: 1800 888 732 Email: info@surfcamp.com.au

HARBOUR SAILING

Time:

1:00PM - 4:00PM

Cost:

$45 per person

4 places including 1 staff member on each trip

Bookings: activateuts.com.au/sport/recreation

SKYDIVE This is for all you thrill seekers! Experience the ultimate adrenaline rush and the best view of Sydney you’ll ever get. Australia skydive will take you up to a height of 14,000FT, your instructor will guide you to the exit and then it’s 60 seconds of life-changing freefall!!! Time:

7am

Cost:

$275 for jump plus $99 for photos AND videos

Bookings: Student Uni Travel Email:

student@backpackersworld.com

Phone:

02 92123092


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