On a WorldStrides tour of Ballarat in Victoria or Bathurst in New South Wales, students have the opportunity to journey back in time and experience a three-dimensional slice of Australia’s colonial history – the Gold Rush Era!

Ballarat

Enhance students’ history studies as they begin to appreciate the significance of the Eureka Stockade and see the original Eureka Flag, a symbol of the struggle for democracy faced by miners.

Discover how our early settlers would have felt when you pan for gold and experience re-enactments and artifacts at the Sovereign Hill open air museum.

By the end of the tour, students return home enthused and in awe of how different life was in the days when gold nuggets could be unearthed with a pen knife.

Learn more about this tour here.

Bathurst

Immerse students in a series of hands-on educational programs at the Bathurst Goldfields incorporating elements of history, science and humanities.

Students will discover Bathurst’s prominent place in the history books, embrace investigative activities and develop a deeper understanding of convicts, early medicine and meteorological technology.

Learning how to sift for gold and hearing tales about the infamous Bathurst bushrangers capture students’ imaginations and make for a memorable educational travel experience.

Learn more about this tour here.

Let’s plan your gold rush tour, get started by calling 1800 655 661 or email info@worldstrides.com.au