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Choose Asia or New Zealand for your 2023 school tour

International travel is well and truly back! Teachers are keen to get their students out of the classroom to experience the world and the educational and personal benefits that come from exploring a new destination, culture and environment. If you’re like other teachers across Australia and interested in getting an international tour off the ground…

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Our top picks for New Zealand

New Zealand’s North and South islands are both full of adventure activities, Maori cultural experiences and awe-inspiring landscapes, making either option a great destination for school groups. Students explore incredible natural wonders, from ancient forests and hot springs to caves and volcanoes. Every experience is full of learning adventures where students develop general capabilities and…

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October snowsports on New Zealand’s North Island

Sitting within a dual World Heritage Area, the snowy peaks of the legendary Mt Ruapehu, New Zealand’s most active volcano, is home to the longest ski season and largest ski areas in the country. The ski fields of Whakapapa and Turoa are ideal for school groups and offer world-class snow conditions all the way through…

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Top destinations for science school trips

There is an abundance of fascinating places offering opportunities for rich scientific discovery on WorldStrides tours. Whether it’s experiencing astronaut training in the US, reading Isaac Newton’s original manuscripts in the UK, or studying volcanic activity in Hawaii, our science tours are guaranteed to offer students an array of awe-inspiring experiences. Science is a broad…

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Geography school tours across Australia and New Zealand

WorldStrides’ geography tours are a chance for students to examine the world’s communities and natural environments first-hand. Groups venture into the field to explore, analyse and understand a destination’s unique characteristics. Understand what makes volcanoes so powerful, what causes changes in the topography of landscapes and learn the processes behind explosive geysers, boiling mud pools…

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Science school trips in New Zealand

Home to diverse eco-systems and spectacular natural landscapes all year round, New Zealand is a premier destination to discover the many wonders of science. The country is considered a biodiversity hotspot, as it is recognised by the scientific community as among the top 36 locations around the globe which contain unusual and irreplaceable forms of…

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Geography school trips in New Zealand

Evoking images of rugged mountain ranges and ancient glaciers, New Zealand is the ultimate real-world classroom for geography students. The country itself is a remote collection of mountainous islands in the southeast Pacific Ocean. It’s still geographically young and going through the geological processes of mountain-building that began 15 million years ago. Sitting upon two…

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Hidden gems of the South Island, New Zealand

Look no further than New Zealand’s Lake Tekapo for immersive educational experiences and a vast array of adventure activities! Nestled beneath spectacular mountains, Lake Tekapo is the ideal base for students to learn to ski or improve their technique. By night, the area is an internationally renowned location for stargazing that’s part of the UNESCO…

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7 day New Zealand snowsports tour from $1,999 per student!

This incredible snowsports package offers outstanding value for schools looking to excite and engage their students on the slopes. Located on New Zealand’s South Island, the Roundhill Ski Field is the perfect destination for skill development and progression in snowsports. With an enormous beginner’s area, long wide runs and the world’s longest rope tow, Roundhill…

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Breaking down educational barriers with cross-curriculum tours

Studies on cross-curriculum learning have shown it can lead to increased motivation, improvement of the learning process, encourage critical thinking, interaction and reflection and promotes teamwork between students. When combining curriculums, students make connections between subjects which in turn create richer learning opportunities as the material becomes more relevant and meaningful. Here are our favourite…

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