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title: VIC YWP Regional Study Tour 2026 (Sold Out)
description: Join the VIC YWPs for a regional study tour in Yarra Valley, Victoria.
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# [VIC YWP Regional Study Tour 2026 (Sold Out)](https://www.awa.asn.au/upcoming-events/vic-ywp-regional-study-tour-2026)

 Written by [Natasha Sharrock](https://www.awa.asn.au/upcoming-events/author/natasha-sharrock) | Apr 20, 2026 12:49:09 AM

**SOLD OUT! **

 

The 2026 YWP Regional Tour will travel through the Yarra Valley and surrounding regions to explore the evolving challenges and opportunities across drinking water, wastewater, and catchment systems. From First Nations water stewardship and cultural connections through to treatment, trade waste, and large-scale supply infrastructure, this tour provides a holistic view of how water systems support growing regional communities. 

 

Join us for this exciting two-day tour, where you will:

- Gain first hand insights into regional water operations across the full water cycle
- Learn from industry experts and operators across multiple organisations
- Build an understanding of cultural, environmental, and technical perspectives in water management
- Connect and network with fellow Young Water Professionals

Accommodation will be at the RACV Healesville Country Club & Resort. The resort offers a wide range of recreational facilities, including: Fitness centre, Bocce court, Sauna, Steam room, 25m indoor swimming pool, Spa, tennis courts, Croquet lawn Lawn bowls, Games room, Billiards room and Mountain bikes.

 

#### **Draft Two Day Program **

#### **subject to change*

 

**Day 1 - Thursday 10 September**

| 7.00am | Depart Southern Cross Railway station bus terminal |
| --- | --- |
| 9.30am | Tour opening - Welcome to Country and immersive experience on Country - Coranderrk  |
| 12.15pm | Healesville sewage treatment plant tour |
| 1.30pm | Picnic lunch |
| 3.30pm | Four Pillars Gin Distillery - presentation and gin tasting  |
| 5.00pm | Check into accommodation at Healesville Country Club and Resort |
| 6.30pm | Group dinner at the resort |

 

**Day 2 - Friday 11 September**

| 7.30am | Buffet breakfast at the resort  |
| --- | --- |
| 9.45am | Goulburn Valley Water bushfire response, reflection and recovery session - GV Water treatment facility & Alexandra Lookout |
| 11.15am | Eildon spillway site visit -  Goulburn Murray Water and Rubicon |
| 11.45am | Lunch at  Goulburn Murray Water Offices - presentations by Rubicon and Goulburn Murray Water  |
| 2.30pm | Yan Yean treatment plant site visit - Melbourne Water  |
| 5.30pm | Arrive at Southern Cross Railway Station bus terminal  |

 

###  Event Registration

 

| **Registration Type** | **Member ** | **Non-Member ** | **Concession* ** |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| All inclusive tour registration - **Shared **Accommodation (twin room) | $480 | $660 | $430 |
| All inclusive tour registration - **Single **Accommodation | $630 | - | - |

 Includes: all coach transport, accommodation, catering, gin tasting and site visits. 

* Delegates must be an AWA concession member (fulltime student, retired or unemployed) to receive concession member rates.

SOLD OUT!

 

**Discover the Benefits: [Click Here for Information on Justifying Your Attendance at the Regional Study Tour!](https://www.awa.asn.au/hubfs/YWP%20Regional%20Tour%20Justification%20Letter%202023.pdf) **We recognise that obtaining approval from your employer to attend such events may require some justification. To assist you in making your case, we have compiled a helpful document why participating in the YWP VIC Regional Study Tour will prove beneficial for both you and your organisation. 

For more information please contact:  
Sponsorship Opportunities: Troy Waite, Partnerships and Sponsorships Manager | Phone: 02 9467 8426 | E: [twaite@awa.asn.au](mailto:twaite@awa.asn.au)  
Member Engagement Manager: Natasha Sharrock | Phone: 02 9467 8423  | E: [NSharrock@awa.asn.au](mailto:NSharrock@awa.asn.au)

 

### Thanks to our partners:

##### Gold Partners

##### <https://www.lcwater.com.au/>

##### Cultural Learning Partner

##### Bronze Partner

 

 

 

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