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Wilson’s Promontory

Come face to face with kangaroos, wallabies and wombats in their natural habitat. Discover the fun of camping and get plenty of exercise on hikes led by experienced staff – who also happen to be natural-born storytellers! By the end of the trip, students are sure to feel more independent and have a deeper understanding…

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Sydney

Experience the many layers of Australia’s most iconic city and learn the stories behind its famous structures, including the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Get swept up in the history and atmosphere of other Sydney highlights, including The Rocks, Darling Harbour and Sydney Tower Eye, before visiting the spectacular Blue Mountains –…

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Tokyo, Kyoto & Hiroshima

Experience a fascinating mix of ancient temples, sacred shrines, historic monuments and shiny neon lights as you travel to Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima and Osaka. Discover the all-round sensorial experience that is one of WorldStrides’ most popular destinations for history, language and art students.

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Central Australia

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 and Kakadu National Park, witness an opal cutting and polishing demonstration at Coober Pedy and lose yourself among sandstone cliffs and natural rock pools at Kings…

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Tasmania

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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Victoria Gold Rush and Pioneer Settlement

Learn about the Gold Rush era and life as a miner in an immersive experience at an underground gold mine. Take a deep dive into Australia’s pioneer history, dating back 100 years, as you explore the first open-air historic park.

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Northern Territory

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.

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Germany: 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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Ballarat

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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Western Front Battlefields

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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