The Borneo Campaign and the Battle of Singapore are two major events involving Australian armed forces during WW2. The impact of these events greatly shaped Australia and our relationship with Asia, that of which is a current curriculum focus for History students today. On WorldStrides’ Asian Battlefields Tour students will visit Borneo & Singapore and discover the…
Keep ReadingLasting Impressions – Vietnam
Read moreVietnam has a great mixture of culture, colonial and indigenous history, war history along with being a country of natural beauty. On their school trip students will be able to explore all aspects on their tour from the cultural centre of Hanoi to the World Heritage Site of Halong Bay, from mixing with Vietnamese students to…
Keep ReadingWilson’s Promontory
Read moreCome face to face with kangaroos, wallabies and wombats in their natural habitat. Discover the fun of camping and get plenty of exercise on hikes led by experienced staff – who also happen to be natural-born storytellers! By the end of the trip, students are sure to feel more independent and have a deeper understanding…
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Read moreExperience the many layers of Australia’s most iconic city and learn the stories behind its famous structures, including the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Get swept up in the history and atmosphere of other Sydney highlights, including The Rocks, the Manly Ferry and the Blue Mountains on the city’s fringe – famous…
Keep ReadingLand of the Rising Sun – Japan
Read moreExperience a fascinating mix of ancient temples, sacred shrines, historic monuments and shiny neon lights as you travel to Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima and Osaka. Discover the all-round sensorial experience that is one of WorldStrides’ most popular destinations for history, language and art students.
Keep ReadingCentral Australia
Read moreExperience the life-changing impact of the outback as you camp in the wilderness and learn about ancient Aboriginal culture. Absorb the beauty and wisdom of sites such as Uluru and Kakadu National Park, witness an opal cutting at Cooper Pedy and lose yourself among sandstone cliffs and natural rock pools at Kings Canyon.
Keep ReadingTasmania Highlights
Read moreWith a remarkable history and natural wonders as far as the eye can see, Tasmania is a destination that invites exploration and discovery. Tasmania’s unique history as the site of Australia’s first penal colony is laid bare across historic locations, including the legendary Port Arthur. Meanwhile, its many national parks with rugged mountains, ancient forests…
Keep ReadingSwan Hill
Read moreDiscover revealing insights into the Gold Rush era and the lives of Australia’s earliest farmers. Get a 3D impression of the past as you dress in period costume at the Central Deborah Gold Mine and take part in a full-day study tour at the Swan Hill Pioneer Settlement.
Keep ReadingNorthern Territory Itinerary
Read moreExperience the life-changing impact of the outback as you camp in the wilderness and learn about ancient Aboriginal culture. Absorb the beauty and wisdom of sites such as Uluru, Katherine Gorge and Kakadu National Park, witness an opal cutting at Cooper Pedy and lose yourself among sandstone cliffs and natural rock pools at Kings Canyon. Students can…
Keep ReadingEast Meets West – Germany
Read moreIntroduce students to the economic powerhouse of modern Europe, Germany, where East meets West and poignant reminders of WWII and the Cold War bring learning to life. Discover historic monuments, museums, galleries and even the castle that inspired Walt Disney’s Sleeping Beauty.
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