Three tours have been arranged from which Lions Partners can choose.
The organising committee has tried to feature a variety of activities to cover many interests. A brief outline of each is provided to assist attendees in their selection.
TOUR 1. A Short walking tour:
Leave from Community Complex 1.45pm. 
This tour takes in historic buildings, Joan Mahony’s Art Studio and Imagination Station, and Carol Eagles magnificent Quilt and Doll displays. The Eagles striking residence is the former Church of England School Boarding House.
Groups will be split to allow both to be visited simultaneously.
Visit St. Paul’s Church with magnificent stained glass windows and furnishings, following which afternoon tea will be served in the Church Hall. Return to complex by 4.00pm.
Cost - $10. This covers all entry fees and afternoon tea.
TOUR 2. Bus tour of Camperdown Township and surrounding historic features.
Meet at the Heritage Centre from 1pm to 1:45pm to view exhibits, prior to bus departing at 2pm. Noted local historian, Mr. Bob Lambell will act as guide and commentator on this tour, which will feature a visit to the Botanical Gardens established by William Guilfoyle in 1860’s. These gardens overlook the township and provide wonderful views of the best of the region’s Lakes and Craters.
The gardens have played host to many top Australian and International musicians and groups on regular music days, and as part of the annual Leura Festival. Stories of the history of buildings, such as the Courthouse, Post Office, Stone wall fences, the Clocktower, and the unique geological significance of this volcanic area will be related by the tour guide at each stop and during the journey. A visit to the recently opened Reconciliation Park will also be included.
This tour will also conclude with afternoon tea at St. Paul’s Church Hall, and is timed to allow everyone to return to the complex by 4.00pm
Cost - $15. Covers cost of entry to Heritage Centre, bus and afternoon tea.
TOUR 3. Bus tour of portion of Corangamite Shire featuring visits to 3 local industries.
This tour will leave the Community Complex at 11.00am.
A boxed lunch will be provided for people taking this tour. This trip is also timed to finish at 4.00pm back at the complex. The tour will journey through Cobden and Simpson townships and the Heytesbury dairying area with herds of up to 600 cows. 
The featured stops along the way are:
Apostle Whey Cheese - Story of cheese manufacture and then tastings.
There are approximately 16 varieties of cheese from soft (brie, camembert) through to semi-hard cheddar types with some interesting flavours (peppercorns, chilli, smoked). Opportunity for purchases.
GORGE Chocolates - Free samples are on offer to help you make up your mind which of the 60 odd flavours or varieties you like best. Milk, dark, or white? Turkish delight? Buderim ginger? Delicate coffee? If you can’t decide just settle for a sample box or a couple of Otway Tree frogs.
Newton’s Ridge Winery – established a short number of years, David and Dot Newton are gaining a fine reputation for their quality cool climate wine varieties grown on site. Varieties such as Pinot Noir, Pinot Grigio, and Chardonnay already enjoy much competition success. Characteristics of each variety will be explained. Taste and compare, with opportunity to purchase your favourite.
Cost - $28. This covers bus fare, entries, compulsory boxed lunch (value $10) and afternoon tea.
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