Whether you want to follow in the footsteps of Australia’s early settlers or discover the ancient history and culture of our indigenous people, the educational opportunities available to students across Australia are aplenty. Our educational tours can be tailored to all areas of history, no matter where you’re travelling to! Here are our top picks…

Many studies have been conducted into the benefits of learning a second language, with research linking bilingualism to literacy development and improved cognitive skills such as memory and perception, as well as the ability to multi-task, problem solve, make decisions and communicate. It’s also been found that learning a second language can help you to…

It is with a mix of appreciation and sadness that Jim Hall and I announce Matt Huttner’s departure as General Manager of WorldStrides Australia on 13th April 2017. Matt has been at WorldStrides for 5 years, initially as Vice President and Assistant General Manager in China and more recently as General Manager of our Australian…

“What should I pack?” That’s one of the most popular questions we hear. While packing needs vary by destination – you won’t need the same heavy coat you may take to the snow if you’re headed to the tropics– so here are a few packing tips that are universal. Make A List While it may be obvious…

This year we’re celebrating a big milestone… 50 years in operations! We’re extremely honoured to have the opportunity to partner with Australian schools and teachers to send students on experiential learning programs around Australia and abroad. Our milestone was recently profiled in Charlottesville Tomorrow… Where it all began… In the 1960’s, Phil Wendel and a…

A picture is worth a thousand words… So when you’re taking photos on tour, it’s important to create a narrative that truly documents your experience. Here are our top tips for adventure photography on tour! Use flash outdoors It seems like a flash would be the last thing you need on a bright day, but…

New Zealand is renowned as one of the adventure capitals of the world, but beyond its offering of extreme sports are an abundance of educational opportunities available to students of all ages and curriculums. With an array of diverse geographical landscapes, a unique culture and rich history – Queenstown has it all. Get the most…

One of the challenges we often hear from our teachers when organising a school tour is getting the student numbers required to run a tour. When it comes to maximizing your numbers, we can offer a variety of solutions – one of which is creating a cross-curriculum tour. Here some of our popular cross-curriculum tours……

Beyond the desert sun and sand, iconic geographical landscapes and rich indigenous culture and history, the Northern Territory can offer more to students than you realise! Did you know that a trip to NT represents an opportunity for students and teachers to cover key learning areas, general capabilities and cross-curriculum priorities? Many of the activities…

Are you looking for a music program to further your students skills and provide them with the opportunity to engage with other young musicians and learn from industry professionals? Rhapsody Rotorua is your answer! Registrations are now open for the 2018 festival. This unique festival held in Rotorua NZ, brings together talented music students from…