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Snowy highlights: reflecting on the 2024 winter season

The 2024 winter season was truly exceptional! From Hotham to Buller and across New Zealand, 60 school groups and 2,100 students (a total of 2,441 travellers!) made memories that will last a lifetime. The snow arrived just in time for our first departures this season, and the excitement was palpable! July was our busiest month,…

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Snowy adventures to remember: 2023 season wrap up

As the crisp winter air settled in, students from all over the country eagerly packed their bags and headed for the snowy peaks for their Snowsports tours. With last year’s fantastic start to the season in mind, expectations were high and Mother Nature did not disappoint. A winter wonderland unfolds The 2023 snow season kicked…

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Teacher Testimonial: A snow adventure to Hotham

Students and teachers from Trinity College in South Australia recently travelled to Victoria for the snowsports adventure of a lifetime! Here is what Program Leader Melanie had to say about the group’s experience… I cannot begin to express how incredibly delighted and satisfied our group was with the exceptional services provided by WorldStrides during our…

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Last chance for 2023 snow tours!

Is your school looking for an exhilarating winter adventure? WorldStrides snowsports tours offer comprehensive educational benefits for academic and personal development like no other. Not only will your students experience the beauty of the snow covered landscapes, but they will also engage in a range of educational activities creating unforgettable memories. Australian resorts offer incredible…

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A wrap up of the 2022 snow season

The Australian snow resorts overcame the worst two years on record with a phenomenal 2022 season. Pent-up demand after many lockdowns and travel restrictions saw excited visitors rushing to the resorts for their long-awaited adventures. Perisher, Buller, Falls Creek and Hotham all opened their doors a week early after a storm left an early season…

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Benefits of September Snowsports!

Excitement levels for this snow season have been bigger than ever due to missed snow trips over the last couple of years, and huge early snow dumps saw some resorts open their doors early. Our travelling groups took advantage of pristine conditions and bluebird days, setting the tone for the season ahead! If you and…

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A wrap up of the 2021 snow season

Just two weeks after the closing weekend, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the rollercoaster of a season that was 2021! Due to travel restrictions coming in and out of play across Victoria and New South Wales, only 15 of our lucky groups (almost 700 students and teachers!) got to delight in an alpine…

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Your Australia: Snowsports adventures at Mt Buller

Mt Buller is the most accessible major ski resort in Australia which makes it a very popular destination for school groups. Just an easy and scenic three hour drive north-east of Melbourne, the ski resort boasts the greatest amount of ski lifts than any other ski resort in Victoria, combined with 3000 hectares of skiing…

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Snowsports adventures in the Snowy Mountains

Kosciuszko National Park is home to Australia’s highest peak, Mount Kosciuszko which houses four ski resorts, including Perisher Valley and Thredbo. You’ll find the longest ski runs in Australia here as well as uncrowded cross-country skiing trails. With all that space comes a great deal of variety and both resorts provide students with a snow…

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Mt Buller day tour – Special offer from $185*

Don’t miss out on this snowsports special offer! Introduce your students to snowsports at an affordable price with a day tour to Mt Buller. Mt Buller is the most accessible major alpine resort in Australia and has a great mix of terrain for all skiers and boarders, from beginner to expert. Plus, with their superior…

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