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Snowy Mountains NSW Snowfields

The Snowy Mountains Scheme and the Snowfields of NSW.
"The Snowy Mountains is more than just snow & skiing.
It is History ... it is forestry ... it is industry ... it is power & water..."

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If your student learning experience is just coach travel to the Snowfields, then let Travelways plan it all. From accommodation, Kosciuszko National Park Entrance, Ski Tube rides, Chairlift rides, quality clothing hire and first class ski equipment for students to try their first hand at skiing. As well as the other side to the Snowy Mountains, there is the Australian Institute of Sports High Altitude Training Centre, Kosciuszko National Park Education Centre, Snowy Hydro Information & Education Centre, Snowy Mountains Regional Visitors Centre and many more great learning experiences to be discovered.

Snowy Mountains Special Skiing Packages with Lessons for Primary and Secondary Students.

Including – Clothing, Ski Equipment and 2 hour Group Lift and Lesson Tickets available at Thredbo and Perisher.

Venue selections

  • AIS Heated Water Slide & Heated Pool
  • Berridale
  • Chair Rides
  • Cooma
  • Eucumbene Trout Farm
  • Jindabyne
  • Kosciuszko National Park Education Centre
  • Mt Selwyn
  • Murray 1 Power Station
  • Perisher Blue Ski Resort
  • Perisher Ski Tube
  • Ski Lessons
  • Snowy Hydro Information & Education Centre
  • Snowy Mountains Authority Information Centre
  • Snowy Mountains Regional Visitors Centre
  • Snowy River Ag. Barn and Fibre Centre
  • Thredbo Resort
  • Tumut 2 & 3 Power Stations
  • Yarrangobilly Caves

Accomodation selections

  • High Country Motel
  • Marlborough Motor Inn
  • San Michele Resort
  • Snowgate Motel
  • Snowview Units
  • Southern Cross Motor Inn
  • Thredbo YHA

Sample itineraries

3 Day Canberra - Snowy Mountains Sample Itinerary

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
  1. Three part program – The Theatrette "'Democracy the Australian Way"
  2. The Dead Zone 'Discovering Electoral Activities Zone'
  3. 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.


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