Canberra and Surrounding Regions
"A visit to your Nation's Capital allows you to gain a valuable educational experience of our Government and our Nation's history."
In this uniquely fully planned city, students are involved in a range of educational programs focused on Australian history, civics and citizenship, science, art and culture. A close up view of the Federal parliamentary system exposes students to the features of Australian democracy and their rights and responsibilities as an Australian citizen.
- Australian Institute of Sport
- Australian National Botanic Gardens
- Australian Science Festival
- ANZAC Parade Memorials
- Australian War Memorial
- Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex
- Canberra Glassworks
- Canberra International Sports & Aquatic Centre
- Canberra Railway Museum
- Canberra Reptile Sanctuary
- Cockington Green
- CSIRO Discovery Centre
- Electoral Education Centre
- Geoscience Australia
- Government House
- High Court of Australia
- Indonesian Embassy
- iPlay Australia
- Mount Ainslie
- Museum of Australian Democracy
- National Aquarium & Wildlife Park
- National Archives of Australia
- National Art Gallery
- National Capital Exhibition
- National Dinosaur Museum
- National Film & Sound Archives
- National Library of Australia
- National Museum of Australia
- National Portrait Gallery
- Parliament House
- Parliamentary Education Office
- Phillip Ice Skating Centre
- Questacon - National Science & Technology Centre
- Royal Australian Mint
- Southern Cross Cruises
- Telstra Tower, Black Mountain
- Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
Educational Venues to visit after dark
- National Dinosaur Museum
- Questacon
- CSIRO Discovery Centre
- Lanyon by Firelight
- Australian Institute of Sport
- Telstra Tower
- Cockington Green
- Corroboree Man
- Australian National Botanical Gardens
- Alivio Tourist Park
- Australian Institute of Sport
- Best Western Sundowner Village
- Birrigai at Tidbinbilla
- Bush Capital Lodge
- Camp Cottermouth
- Canberra Carotel
- Canberra City YHA
- Capital Country Holiday Village
- Eaglehawk Holiday Park
- Gold Creek Tourist Resort
- Greenhills Camp & Conference Centre
- Ibis Styles Eagle Hawk
- International Airport Motel
- Warrambui Retreat
| 5.45am |
Coach to arrive at school. |
| 6.00am |
Depart school for Canberra.
Midway comfort break (at own expense). |
| 10.00am |
Electoral Education Centre
Three part program –
- The Theatrette ‘Democracy the Australian way’
- The Dead Zone ‘Discovering Electoral Activities Zone’
- The Polling Place
Lunch – Students and teachers to provide their own packed lunch.
|
| 12.30pm |
Australian War Memorial
A visit to the War Memorial offers students many ways to come to understand and empathise with Australians who served and died during war. The galleries cover every major war in which Australians have been involved. |
| 2.00pm |
Parliament House
2.00pm – House of Representatives and The Senate
3.00pm – Parliamentary Education Office |
| 4.30pm |
Depart Canberra for return journey to school.
Midway dinner break – own expense. |
| 8.00pm |
Approximate arrival at school. |
All itineraries are tailored to suit specific needs and requirements. Times are subject to change due to session availability.
Travelways excursions offer students and teachers a fun educational learning experience. We know the best venues to visit, negotiate the best rates and we realise safety is an issue. That is why we provide modern seat belt equipped vehicles for the safety of students, so teachers and parents can rest easy.
Day 1
| 6.00am |
Depart school for Canberra.
Midway comfort break (at own expense). |
| 10.30am |
Arrive Canberra. |
| 10.30am
|
Parliament House
Guided tour of Parliament House and Parliamentary Education Office.
Parliament House Hospitality; morning tea with your local Federal Member if your member is present and available. |
| 1.00pm
|
Lunch - Students supply own packed lunch. |
| 2.00pm |
Australian War Memorial
The best way for students to experience the Memorial is by doing an education program. Many of the programs are "Hands-on", giving students the opportunity to see, touch and discuss items to which the rest of the public do not have access. Sessions last one hour and are presented in the galleries by experienced Memorial staff (1 1/2 hour duration). |
| 4.00pm |
Cockington Green
A look at the world in miniature. A visit to Cockington Green is an educational, relaxing and fun part
of your itinerary. The new international display area represents the growing multicultural society
of today. |
| 5.30pm |
Overnight accommodation. |
| 6.00pm |
Dinner. |
| 7.00pm |
Depart for evening activities. |
| 7.30pm |
National Dinosaur Museum
Walk among the dinosaurs and unearth the mysteries of the Earth's prehistoric past at the National
Dinosaur Museum. The many exhibits provide a fun and stimulating learning environment. |
Day 2
| 7.00am |
Breakfast. |
| 8.00am |
Depart accommodation. |
| 8.30am |
Electoral Education Centre
Education Sessions are aimed at educating participants about the Federal electoral process and
encouraging active participation in our representative democracy (1 1/2 hour duration). |
| 11.00am |
Questacon
Spend two hours exploring Questacon's six Galleries where they make science fun and interesting for
everyone (2 hour duration). |
| 1.00pm |
Lunch - Packed lunch supplied by accommodation venue. |
| 2.00pm |
Australian Institute of Sport
Tour the Australian Institute with an elite athlete, bump into sporting heroes jogging through the AIS, catch a glimpse of up and coming gymnasts and swimmers, view world class facilities and test your skills
in Sportex, the interactive exhibit (1 1/2 hr duration). |
| 3.30pm |
Depart Canberra.
Midway Comfort Break (at own expense). |
| 7.30pm |
Approximate arrival at school. |
All itineraries are tailored to suit specific needs and requirements. Times are subject to change due to session availability.
Travelways excursions offer students and teachers a fun educational learning experience. We know the best venues to visit, negotiate the best rates and
we realise safety is an issue. That is why we provide modern seat belt equipped vehicles for the safety of students, so teachers and parents can rest easy.
Day 1
| 6.00am |
Coach to depart school.
Midway comfort stop. |
| 10.30am |
Electoral Education Centre
Three part program –
- The Theatrette "'Democracy the Australian way"
- The Dead Zone "Discovering Electoral Activities Zone"
- The Polling Place
|
| 12.00am |
Lunch – Students and teachers
to provide own packed lunch. |
| 1.30pm |
National Museum of Australia
The National Museum of Australia is devoted to telling stories of Australia and Australians.
Through state-of-the-art technology and hands-on interactive exhibitions, the Museum explores the key issues, events and people that have shaped our nation. |
| 3.00pm |
High Court of Australia
The highest court in the Australian court system. It interprets and applies the laws of Australia.
Decisions of the High Court are binding on all other courts throughout Australia. |
| 4.30pm |
Black Mountain Tower (previously known as Telstra Tower)
Black Mountain Tower (previously known as Telstra Tower) rises 195 meters above the summit of Black Mountain and provides a 360 degree view of Canberra. Learn about history of telecommunication in Australia from the earliest days to the 21st century with "hands-on" experience when exploring the Making Connection exhibit. |
| 6.00pm |
Arrive overnight accommodation centre. |
| 6.30pm |
Dinner. |
| 7.30pm |
Activities room for school's own activities. |
Day 2
| 7.00am |
Breakfast. |
| 8.00am |
Depart accommodation centre. |
| 9.00am |
Parliament House
9.00am - House of Representatives & The Senate
10.00am – Parliamentary Education Office
11.00am – Hospitality |
| 12.00am |
Australian War Memorial
A visit to the War Memorial offers students many ways to come to understand and empathise
with Australians who served and died during war. The galleries cover every major war in which
Australians have been involved.
Lunch – packed lunch provided by accommodation centre.
|
| 2.30pm |
Canberra Reptile Zoo
Come face to face with the world’s most venomous snakes as well as some of the cutest reptiles you will see! Get to know Australia’s many cold blooded animals, including geckos, lace monitors, crocs, blue tongue lizards and a heap more! |
| 5.00pm |
Arrive accommodation centre. |
| 5.30pm |
Dinner. |
| 6.00pm |
Depart for evening activity. |
| 7.00pm |
Questacon.
Here you experience first hand the exciting "hands on" science exhibits. |
Day 3
| 6.30am |
Breakfast. |
| 7.30am |
Depart accommodation. |
| 8.30am |
Australian Institute of Sport
See the fittest bodies in Australia at the AIS. Experience the life of an elite athlete as you tour the international standard sports facility and students will test their skills at the interactive sports exhibition. |
| 10.30am |
Royal Australian Mint
Visit the Royal Australian Mint to learn the stories behind every coin in your pocket, purse or piggy bank. Meet the people and robots who work behind the scenes. Make your own collectable $1 coin as a souvenir.
Lunch – packed lunch provided by accommodation centre. |
| 12.30pm |
Depart Canberra for return journey to school.
Midway comfort break – McDonalds - own expense. |
| 5.00pm |
Approximate arrival at school. |
All itineraries are tailored to suit specific needs and requirements. Times are subject to change due to session availability.
Travelways excursions offer students and teachers a fun educational learning experience. We know the best venues to visit, negotiate the best rates and
we realise safety is an issue. That is why we provide modern seat belt equipped vehicles for the safety of students, so teachers and parents can rest easy.
Day 1
| 5.45am |
Coach arrives at school. |
| 6.00am |
Depart school for Canberra.
Mid way comfort break (at own expense). |
| 10.30am |
Electoral Education Centre
- Three part program – The Theatrette "'Democracy the Australian Way"
- The Dead Zone 'Discovering Electoral Activities Zone'
- The Polling Place
|
| 12.00pm |
Lunch - Students and teachers provide own packed lunch. |
| 1.30pm |
Australian War Memorial
A visit to the War Memorial offers students many ways to understand and empathise with Australians
who served and died during war. The galleries cover every major war in which Australia has been
involved. |
| 5.30pm |
Arrive overnight accommodation.
|
| 6.00pm |
Dinner. |
| 7.00pm |
Depart accommodation for ski hire. |
| 7.30pm |
Ski Hire – Hire parka, pants, and walk boots. |
Day 2
| 7.00am |
Breakfast. |
| 8.00am |
Depart accommodation centre. |
| 8.30am |
Snowy Hydro Information and Education Centre Cooma
'Power of Water' Short Film. |
| 9.15am |
Depart for Thredbo.
Collect Kosciuszko National Park Entry & Thredbo tickets. |
| 11.00am |
Arrive Thredbo
Chairlift Ride
Fun in the Snow
Packed lunch provided by accommodation centre. |
| 2.30pm |
Thredbo AIS heated pool & waterslide. |
| 3.45pm |
Depart Thredbo |
| 5.45pm |
Ski hire – Return clothing hire. |
| 6.15pm |
Arrive at overnight accommodation. |
| 6.45pm |
Dinner. Night time activities. |
Day 3
| 6.30am |
Breakfast. |
| 7.15am |
Load luggage onto coach.
|
| 7.30am |
Depart accommodation centre for Canberra.
|
| 9.30am |
Parliament House
Hospitality, House of Representatives and The Senate and Parliamentary Education Office.
|
| 12.30pm |
Questacon
Here you experience first hand their exciting "Hands-on" science exhibits.
Lunch - packed lunch provided by accommodation centre. |
| 2.30pm |
Australian Institute of Sport
See the fittest bodies in Australia at the Australian Institute of Sport. Experience the life of an elite athlete as you tour the international standard sports facility and students will test their skills at the interactive sports exhibition. |
| 4.00pm |
Depart Canberra for return journey to school.
Midway Comfort Break (at own expense). |
| 8.30pm |
Approximate arrival at school. |
All itineraries are tailored to suit specific needs and requirements. Times are subject to change due to session availability.
Travelways excursions offer students and teachers a fun educational learning experience. We know the best venues to visit, negotiate the best rates and we realise safety is an issue. That is why we provide modern seat belt equipped vehicles for the safety of students, so teachers and parents can rest easy.
