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World Wilderness
Summit Venue Details
Wilderness Working Sessions Venue Details
World Wilderness Summit, 2-3 November 2001
Feather Market Centre
The new Feather Market Centre provides Port Elizabeth with a beautiful,
multi-purpose centre. Situated next to the historic city hall and post
office in down-town Port Elizabeth, the Feather Market is home to
prestige happenings, concerts, conferences and exhibitions. The complex
forms one of the cornerstones of the city centre buildings on Market
Square and will also be part of the future harbour development.
The history of the centre can be traced back to the 1870's, when the City
Council decided to construct a building for the then booming ostrich
feather industry. The Feather Market Hall was completed in January 1885.
Market Master John Conry conducted the first ostrich feather sale,
beginning with feathers owned by PW Court, possibly the first farmer to
suggest taming ostriches, instead of merely rounding up wild birds. On
the 10th of December 1885, Governor Sir Hercules Robinson officially
opened the market buildings with the opening of the South African
exhibition in the beautifully decorated, electrified market buildings.
A festival atmosphere ensued, and a public holiday was declared.
The South African exhibition lasted a full month and was visited by about 60
000 people. A chronological list of happenings in the past century in
the market buildings not only mirrors the history of Port Elizabeth, but
also of the whole western world. Redevelopment The market buildings
served the city well in the past century, but it lost it's former
glamorous role and went into degeneration. The city fathers once again
had to think seriously about the future use of these buildings. In
celebrating the commissioning of the redeveloped Feather Market
Centre, Port Elizabeth boasts a beautifully appointed multi-purpose hall
designed to serve as a concert hall, conference centre, city hall or as
a venue for other prominent functions. It draws its inspiration from the
Concertgebouw in Amsterdam and the Musikvereinsaal in Vienna. An
imposing two storey office building with access from Baakens Street has
been reconstructed as the foyer, with a grand staircase between the two
levels of the centre.
Wilderness Working Sessions, 4-8 November
The Tsitsikamma Conference Centre is an integral part of
The Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World in Port Elizabeth.
A world of fun at The Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World Creating
conferences with a difference Conference Delegates have plenty to do
after hours and during breaks at The Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment
World:
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Beach: Hobie beach and Algoa Bay are literally over the road. Diving,
sailing and fishing charters can be arranged.
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Gaming: Delegates can try their luck in The Boardwalk Casino: The
classic Victorian red white and red building adds a new world of style
to the Port Elizabeth beach front and your conference. Inside, pastel
colours create a warm and friendly ambience in this new-generation
casino. The centre of the light and airy casino is occupied by 14 gaming
tables, which are surrounded by banks of ultra-modern slot machines. The
tables offer American Roulette, Diamond Rush Blackjack and Raise 'em
Poker. Add some spice to your convention by booking the SuperSport
sports arena in the casino. The 250-seat arena offers you both a big
screen and a small stage.
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Dining: There is a world of dining experiences in seven of Port
Elizabeth's top restaurants. All the restaurants overlook the lakes of
The Boardwalk. After dinner delegates can safely enjoy a quiet stroll
through the Tivoli gardens which are part of the complex.
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Cinemas: Five cinemas in the Cinema Starz complex offer the latest
releases. Cinemas can also be hired to put your message on the big
screen. Late-night movie goers will find snacks at any of a number of
great take-aways and ice-cream parlours.
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Chilling out: Delegates can
start with a power breakfast in one of The Boardwalk's coffee shops, a
jog or stroll along the beach-front or just watching the dolphins frolic
in the waves. After hours there is regular entertainment in the Tivoli
Amphitheatre, the Tsitsikamma Conference Centre or the SuperSport Arena.
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Shopping: Delegates can go shopping for a special gift, a work of art, a
craftsman's masterpiece, a book, spices, high-fashion clothing, leisure
wear, beach wear, sunglasses, scuba diving equipment, Boardwalk apparel,
sweets, booties, flowers, home cooking, a new hair style, décor items, a
Chinese massage . the list continues. Team building: Choose from the
adrenalin rush of the Bungee Rocket, a round or two of adventure golf,
activities on the lakes, lunch al fresco, video games, go-kart racing or
a game of beach volleyball.
Accessibility
The Boardwalk is readily accessible by both road and from the airport,
and leads onto the world famous Hobie Beach. It is just five kilometres
from the Port Elizabeth airport, while road travellers just keep going
for three kilometres after the freeway joins Marine Drive. Tsitsikamma
Conference Centre PO Box 777 Humewood 6013 Tel: 041 5099999 Fax: 041 5077867
Accommodation
 There is a choice of hotels on site to suit all budgets. All the hotels
are a short stroll from the Tsitsikamma Conference Centre. Courtyard
Suite Hotel This all-suite hotel offers delegates sea views from every
luxurious room. All rooms have a small kitchenette for snacks or light
meals, desk space for laptops and notes and plugs for Internet
connections
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City Lodge
City Lodges are renowned for their well-equipped rooms that are set up
for the business traveller. All rooms have multi-plugs which cater for
international plugs, as well as Internet connections.
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Road Lodge
The Road Lodge affords exceptional value for money. Half the rooms face
the sea, while the other half look out over Chinatown in The Boardwalk
Casino and Entertainment World. All local calls are free and the phone
lines can be connected to the Internet.
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