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5th World Conference of Women's Shelters
15-18 Sept 2025

Sydney, Australia

Explore Sydney & Australia

Make the most of your trip to 5WCWS!

Super Sydney

Sydney is one of the world’s most picturesque cities that is surrounded by a majestic harbour and scattered with beaches, national parks and iconic buildings.

It is a city that is inviting you to explore. Catch a ferry across the harbour to take in a panoramic view of the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House, cuddle up to a cute Koala at Taronga Zoo Sydney or take a stroll through the Royal Botanical Gardens.

Discount for 5WCWS Delegates

BESydney has partnered with ExperienceOz to offer delegates attending the 5th World Conference of Women’s Shelters access to a wide range of experiences and attractions at special rates during their time in Sydney, New South Wales. Delegates can enjoy an exclusive 10% discount when they book via the Sydney Experiences website.

Whether it's a cruise on Sydney Harbour, an Aussie animal encounter at a Sydney Zoo, a performance at the Sydney Opera House, or exploring the mountains, coast, and wine regions beyond the city, delegates will have plenty of options to choose from. These special offers are available for booking from two weeks before the conference until one week after. The unique code for registered conference attendees is 5WCWS10.

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City Partner Discounts

The Organising Committee have negotiated special rates for 5WCWS delegates to book and allow them to explore Sydney. Bookings can be made through the registration form or through the individual links below.

Taronga Zoo

Taronga Zoo

Taronga Zoo is offering 5WCWS delegates a 10% discount on admission which can be booked via the registration form.

Adult Tickets - $53
Child Tickets (4-15 years) - $31

If you are interested in booking a unique tour at Taronga Zoo, please contact the Conference Secretariat.

Visit the Taronga Zoo website for further information.

Australian Cruise Group

Australian Cruise Group

5WCWS delegates can book discounted cruises through the Australian Cruise group via the Conference Registration form:

Deluxe Buffet Lunch Cruise: $90 per person (*Available Thursday 18 and Friday 19 September 2025)

2-hour cruise on Sydney’s best boat | Multi-cuisine buffet cooked onboard | Individual reserved tables | 3 large outer decks for great views | Order from fully licensed bar onboard

Clearview Glass Boat Dinner Cruise: $151 per person (*Available Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 September 2025)

Sydney’s only glass boat dinner cruise | 4-course signature menu |Fully licensed bar - table service | 3-metre glass windows for viewing |Individual reserved tables

Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise: $151 per person (*Available Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 September 2025)

Famous 3-hr dinner cruise & show | 3-course seated and served menu | Individual reserved tables | Live cabaret show | Fully licensed bar - table service

Visit the Australian Cruise Group website for further information.

Nick’s Restaurants & Bar Group

Nick’s Restaurants & Bar Group

Complimentary dessert or beverage* with the purchase of a main meal for 5WCWS delegates.

This voucher is valid from 15/09/25 to 18/09/25 at Nick’s Seafood Restaurant, Adria Bar Restaurant and I’m Angus Steakhouse.

*Not valid in conjunction with any other promotion. One free dessert per person to the value of $18 OR your choice of one glass of Nick’s House Wine, Sparkling Wine, Bellini Cocktail or Standard Beer. Offer valid with the purchase of a main meal.

Must present this voucher or conference lanyard in order to receive offer.

PERCY Restaurant at Woolstore 1888

PERCY Restaurant at Woolstore 1888

10% discount on food and drinks at PERCY, for 5WCWS delegates, provided they show confirmation of attendance of 5WCWS with conference lanyard or name badge.

She Shapes History

She Shapes History

Walk the streets of Sydney and meet the rebel nurses, crime bosses, trailblazing artists, and visionary architects who built the city — and changed Australia in the process. From community battles to unjust laws, these unforgettable stories will shift how you see Sydney forever.

5WCWS are entitled to a 10% discount on the Badass Women of Sydney tour.

Guests can visit the Booking website and use the code: 5WCWS to get 10% off their booking!

Art Gallery NSW

Art Gallery NSW

Delegates can book discounted tickets to the Art Gallery of NSW through the registration form.

Tickets - $22.50

Visit the Art Gallery NSW website for further information.

While you’re here for the Conference – tick some items off your Sydney bucket list!

Sydney Opera House Precinct

Sydney Opera House Precinct

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Sydney Harbour Bridge

The Rocks

The Rocks

Bondi to Coogee walk

Bondi to Coogee walk

Taronga Zoo

Taronga Zoo

Royal Botanic Garden

Royal Botanic Garden

Art Gallery of NSW

Art Gallery of NSW

Sydney Tower Eye

Sydney Tower Eye

Chinatown

Chinatown

To see what else Sydney has to offer:

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Amazing Australia

Australia often evokes images of golden beaches, outback landscapes, quirky creatures and unique experiences, but that’s just the beginning.

While you are here for 5WCWS we encourage you to take the chance to visit some of the amazing sites that Australia has to offer. From sweeping sand dunes, to tropical rainforests, to bushland creatures and turquoise coastlines filled with wonder, there is sure to be something for everyone here.

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Acknowledgement of country

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands and waters throughout Australia and pay respect to the Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise the importance of connection to culture, land, kinship and community to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander families. We acknowledge the cultural practices and traditions still carried out today and being passed down to future generations.

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WESNET and GNWS are committed to UN Sustainable Development Goal no. 5:

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

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