Are you planning a school tour or about to take your students on an educational adventure? We’ve collated a list of the non-negotiables, the travel tips and tricks that even the most seasoned traveller should implement into their pre-departure routine. Share these travel tips with your students, friends of fellow colleagues! The really important travel…
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        Best of Asia
If you had all the free time in the world, where would you spend your time abroad? With Asia in our backyard, it’s hard to overlook this astonishing continent with its diverse landscapes, fascinating history, authentic cultural experiences and endless learning opportunities – Asia is the perfect place to take students on an educational adventure!…
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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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        Take a journey with us to Japan
Known for its abundance of dry snow and excellent terrain for learning, Myoko Kogen is the perfect place to take your students on a snowsports adventure. With 16 metres of snowfall this season, Myoko Kogen saw double the snowfall of popular resorts in the nearby Hakuba Valley and Nozawa Onsen. Boasting nine different ski resorts…
Keep ReadingThe impact of educational travel
Cultural immersion, foreign languages and historical landmarks are just a few experiences students encounter on an educational tour. Besides the obvious benefits, educational travel changes students’ lives for the better, with a lasting impact on their worldview and the way they interact with others. “We boarded the plane with most of us not knowing what…
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        Destination spotlight: Sydney
Experience the many layers of Australia’s most iconic city, learn the stories behind its famous structures and iconic attractions including the Sydney Opera House, and discover Australia’s indigenous and colonial heritage from Bondi to the Blue Mountains. A trip to Sydney is full of history, culture and adventure – here are just a few of our…
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        Top 10 museums around the globe
With approximately 55,000 museums spread out across 202 countries, from ancient history and historical monuments to modern and contemporary art, we have selected our top 10 educational and magical museums for you to consider when planning your next tour. Hermitage Museum – St Petersburg, Russia Located in the former royal Winter Palace, the Hermitage Museum…
Keep Reading2019 Falls Creek Interschool Mountain Bike Event
Falls Creek Mountain Bike Park in collaboration with Mount Beauty Secondary College, are hosting a 1-day mountain bike event for Secondary and Primary School aged children. This XCO – cross country Olympic event format race is suitable for beginners and experienced riders alike. The courses will be from 1.5km – 6.5km on road, off road &…
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        The world awaits
WorldStrides’ educational travel programs offer students a smorgasbord of cross-curriculum academic and personal development opportunities to ignite personal growth and enrich learning at every stage of development. No matter the destination or year level of your students – an educational tour is remembered for a lifetime. We’ve hand-picked 7 of our top cross-curriculum destinations around…
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        Canberra: Travel tips for teachers and students
Not only is Canberra the national capital city and the administrative centre of the Australian government, it is the home of the Australian story. Canberra is a place that belongs to all Australians; a diverse, innovative and modern city that houses the stories of Australia. Thousands of students discover our nation’s capital each year and…
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