Northern Territory Stories

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Northern Territory Stories

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The Northern Territory is a region teeming with extraordinary landscapes, rich Aboriginal culture, and diverse wildlife. It offers a unique experience for students, providing remarkable opportunities to explore the untamed beauty of the Outback and gain a deeper understanding of the country’s diverse heritage. Students engage in an array of inspiring and educational experiences, many…

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Big savings for Northern Territory 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 the NT represents an opportunity for students and teachers to cover key learning areas, general capabilities, and cross-curriculum priorities? Tourism NT works…

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Northern Territory School Excursion Program Grant Increase

A place of wonder and whimsy, the Northern Territory offers an array of inspiring and educational experiences for students to engage in, many of which are built around strong links with the Australian Curriculum including Humanities and Social Science, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Histories and Culture, Science and Sustainability. With the excellent news that…

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Northern Territory and Central Australia: tips for students and teachers

The Northern Territory and Central Australia are one of our most popular destinations for school groups and it’s no surprise why. From exploring the most diverse landscapes in the country to being immersed in local First Nations communities, there’s so much to love about this magical slice of Australia. This handy travel guide designed specifically for…

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Student reflections: Central Australia Adventure

We’re delighted to share with you a tour reflection piece written by Natasha and Lauren, Year 12 students from Doncaster Secondary College. Natasha, Lauren and their classmates embarked on an educational tour to Central Australia earlier this year. Their words bring the experience of the group to life and the memories shared will be cherished…

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Aboriginal cultural experiences in Central Australia

At WorldStrides, we’re here to assist teachers in creating an authentic and educational program for students to discover the oldest living culture in the world, that of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As the traditional custodians of Australia, the Indigenous ideologies and their sacred history is part of Australia’s national identity. To celebrate…

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Aussie Kids Bucket List

Wotif.com recently announced their ‘Aussie Kids Bucket List’, a definitive list of 13 dream Aussie travel experiences to do before the age of 13, as voted by Aussie kids. The results of the survey prove that our kids are young adventurers, excited to explore their own backyard. From sleeping underground in Coober Pedy to snorkelling…

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Your Australia: National Parks in the NT

Australia is home to the most diverse national parks in the world. With over 500 national parks spread across 28 million hectares of land, it covers nearly 4% of the country! The Northern Territory has arguably the most cultural and diverse landscapes comprising over 50 national parks, conservation areas, marine parks and nature reserves.   The mesmerising Uluru is undoubtedly the main drawcard for schools when visiting the NT. Its natural beauty and cultural significance leaves students with…

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Northern Territory: our top experiences!

Renowned for its spellbinding national parks, abundant wildlife, stunning gorges, and ancient Aboriginal culture, a visit to the Northern Territory is packed full of fun-educational experiences that you and your students will never forget. The abundance of learning and personal development opportunities on tour is endless – and the key learning areas covered include English,…

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Destination Spotlight: Northern Territory

Renowned for its spellbinding national parks, abundant wildlife, stunning gorges, and ancient Aboriginal culture, it’s no surprise the Red Centre scored a spot in the top 5 best regions in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2019 guide. A visit to the Red Centre can be incorporated into a fun-educational-packed program through the Northern Territory, providing…

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