A trip to Canberra is a rite of passage for all Australian students. Embarking on a journey of discovery, students come face to face with our history, democracy, culture and heritage. Here are our top 5 reasons why you should visit Canberra. See the Prime Minister at work Guided tours of Parliament House have students…
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Rhapsody Rotorua: Teacher Testimonials
At the Rhapsody Rotorua Festival students from across Australia and New Zealand join together for 7 days of musical escapades. Through interactive workshops, professional adjudications and public performances, students experience music from an entirely new perspective. Students also have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the indigenous Maori culture as well as take part in the…
Keep ReadingOn tour of New Caledonia: An insider perspective
Known as the Paris of the Pacific, New Caledonia is fast becoming a go-to destination for students of language. But with its rich pioneer and colonial history and diverse blend of ethnicities that call New Caledonia home, this island nation has an abundance of cultural opportunities waiting to be explored and enjoyed. Earlier this year, Katarina…
Keep ReadingAn educational guide to Queenstown
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…
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Maximise group numbers and learning opportunities with cross-curriculum tours
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……
Keep ReadingNorthern Territory, more than just an outback adventure!
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…
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Each year the opportunities available to students grow as new curriculum-based educational programs and student-focused facilities emerge. There are still dates available to travel to Canberra in 2017, so whether you’re a seasoned traveller or it’s your first time to the capital, here’s what we recommend your incorporate into your next tour… An astronomical adventure…
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Canberra Top Picks
Every year, thousands of students discover our nation’s capital, returning with broadened perspectives and life-long memories. The educational opportunities on offer in Canberra are endless, if you don’t know where to start here are our top picks to incorporate into your next tour… Civics and Citizenship Our voices, our choices; students can take on the…
Keep ReadingNorthern Territory School Excursion Program
A trip to the Outback is truly life-changing… and now it’s even more accessible! Tourism NT is currently offering $1000 to interstate schools that participate in their School Excursion Program. The program has been created in conjunction with NT Learning Adventures who have worked on creating links between destinations in the Northern Territory and the…
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Aboriginal Culture in Queensland
When you think of Queensland – you think sun, sand and surf. But did you know, it offers an array of cultural experiences that invite students to uncover our rich Aboriginal heritage? Check out our top QLD picks for Aboriginal programs and tours to incorporate into your next tour… Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Aboriginal Tour Celebrate the local…
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