WorldStrides’ Australian History itineraries inspire students to follow in the footsteps of Australia’s early settlers and discover the ancient history of our indigenous people. Experience the nation from the perspective of our forebears as you peel back the layers of time to reveal the stories of our nation.
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Focus on New Zealand
The Land of the Long White Cloud has much to teach our students and WorldStrides offers New Zealand itineraries to suit students of all levels and interests. Explore the breathtaking scenery and learn its secrets, discover indigenous and early settler history, or traverse world-renowned slopes on our NZ snow tours.
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Delve into the mysteries and traditions of the Far East on WorldStrides’ tours of Asia, students can experience all corners of a vast continent that’s home to a staggering 4.4 billion people. Learn first-hand about political dynasties, ideological battles, territorial power struggles and religious traditions that have evolved over thousands of years through times of…
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Experience the awe-inspiring power of nature on a trip to the Shipwreck Coast. Visit the Great Ocean Road and learn about the Twelve Apostles and other spectacular rock formations. Explore Port Fairy, and see the fascinating feathered inhabitants of a game reserve.
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With a remarkable history and natural wonders as far as the eye can see, Tasmania is a destination that invites exploration and discovery. Tasmania’s unique history as the site of Australia’s first penal colony is laid bare across historic locations, including the legendary Port Arthur. Meanwhile, its many national parks with rugged mountains, ancient forests…
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Experience the life-changing impact of the outback as you camp in the wilderness and learn about ancient Aboriginal culture. Absorb the beauty and wisdom of sites such as Uluru, Katherine Gorge and Kakadu National Park, witness an opal cutting at Coober Pedy and lose yourself among sandstone cliffs and natural rock pools at Kings Canyon.
Keep ReadingGermany: East Meets West
Introduce students to the economic powerhouse of modern Europe, Germany, where East meets West and poignant reminders of WWII and the Cold War bring learning to life. Discover historic monuments, museums, galleries and even the castle that inspired Walt Disney’s Sleeping Beauty.
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On this educational school tour to Canberra, students develop an understanding of Australia’s origins, political history and layers of government with visits to Parliament House, the War Memorial and the Royal Australian Mint. Thousands of students discover our nation’s capital each year and come away with amazing memories and life-long impressions of Australia’s past and…
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Relive the Gold Rush of the 1850s and ’60s and learn about the significance of the Eureka Stockade. Try your hand at panning for gold and discover through reenactments and artifacts the days when gold nuggets could be unearthed with a pen knife!
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Understand more about the liberté the allies were fighting for as you absorb the culture of Paris before journeying westward to Flanders. Explore historic battlegrounds, memorials and significant military sites in the region with short stops and day trips.
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