Harrietville Chinese Mining Village - Dig Dates
This dig will take place over three weeks from 9 to 28 October 2017:
• Week 1: Mon 9 to Sat 14 October 2017
• Week 2: Mon 16 to Sat 21 October 2017 - Week 2 is now fully booked
• Week 3: Mon 23 to Sat 28 October 2017
• Each week is a 6-day program - starting Monday morning, finishing Saturday evening.
• Week 2 is now booked out
• You can still take part in Week 1 or Week 3
• You can start in Week 1 or Week 3 - there will be introductory training each Monday for new participants.
FEE RATES (in Australian dollars)
Full rate - Australian residents
$1595 for 1 week
$1495 for each subsequent week
Student rate - Australian residents
$995 for 1 week
$935 for each subsequent week
Full rate - International
$2075 for 1 week
$1945 for each subsequent week
Student rate - International
$1305 for 1 week
$1225 for each subsequent week
• Prices include program activities and training, heritage bus tours, lunches and morning/afternoon teas, and a shared BBQ dinner on Saturday evening each week.
• We will provide all equipment you will need to participate in the dig.
• Not included: accommodation, breakfast (or dinner except for Saturday evening each week).
• All prices are GST-exempt.
International Participants
• The international rates apply for people whose principal country of residence is not Australia (unless you are enrolled in an educational institution located in Australia, in which case you are eligible for the ‘Student Rate - Australian resident’)
• ‘Student rate - International’ is for students enrolled in educational institutions outside Australia.
Students
• All students enrolled in tertiary and secondary education institutions located in Australia are eligible for the ‘Student Rate - Australian resident’.
• ‘Student rate - International’ is for students enrolled in educational institutions outside Australia.
• You do not need to be an archaeology student to qualify for the student discount.
• All participants under the age of 18, need to be accompanied by another participant who is aged 18 or more.
• All students will need to provide proof of their enrolment.
• Archaeology students may also be entitled to course credits for participation in this dig, depending on their institution's fieldwork accreditation requirements. Please enquire for more details.
Member Discounts
• Members of The Uncovered Past Institute are entitled to dig fee discounts.
• Associate Members receive a $50 discount off their first week's fee only.
• Full Members receive a $50 discount for each and every week they participate.
• To apply for membership, return to the Support Us page at https://www.uncoveredpast.org.au/support-us/
• You can register for the dig first, and then join as a member, or vice versa. When we have received both your dig registration deposit payment, and your membership payment, we will apply the relevant discounts to calculate your final balance payment due.
HOW TO REGISTER AND PAY
• Complete the following registration pages and pay your $300 deposit to secure your place.
• The deposit is non-refundable.
• We will then calculate what your full cost will be, including any discounts you are eligible for.
• We will send you an invoice by email itemising your total charges and discounts, and stating how much the balance will be, to complete your payment.
• We will also send you a detailed registration form to complete and return to us. This will help us to best accommodate your particular interests and needs.
• The balance will be due for payment within 7 days of paying your deposit.
CANCELLATION POLICY
• Half of full fee is forfeited if you cancel your booking between 26 August and 24 September 2017 inclusive.
• Full fee is forfeited if you cancel your booking after 24 September 2017.
• In the unlikely event that the dig is cancelled by us (e.g. extreme weather forecast), you will receive a full refund of any monies paid, or you will be given the option to transfer your payment towards participation in another dig run by The Uncovered Past Institute.