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Canberra and Surrounding Regions

"A visit to your nation's capital allows you to gain a valuable education experience of our government and our nation's history."

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Venue selections

  • All Saints Church
  • Australian Institute of Sport
  • Australian National Botanic Gardens
  • Australian Science Festival
  • ANZAC Parade Memorials
  • Australian War Memorial
  • Bywong Town Mining
  • Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex
  • Canberra Glassworks
  • Canberra Railway Museum
  • Canberra Reptile Sanctuary
  • Cockington Green
  • CSIRO Discovery Centre
  • Electoral Education Centre
  • Geoscience Australia
  • Government House
  • High Court of Australia
  • Indonesian Embassy
  • 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
  • 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

Accomodation selections

  • Best Western Sundowner Village
  • Birrigai at Tidbinbilla
  • Bush Capital Lodge
  • Camp Cottermouth
  • Canberra Carotel
  • Canberra City YHA
  • Canberra Motor Village
  • Capital Country Holiday Village
  • Eaglehawk Holiday Park
  • Gold Creek Tourist Resort
  • Greenhills Camp & Conference Centre
  • International Airport Motel
  • Rydges Eaglehawk Resort
  • Warrambui Retreat

Prices

1 day Canberra Experience

A visit to our Nations Capital allows you to gain a valuable educational experience of our Government and our Nation's history.

Depart school 6:30am - returns by 6:30pm
Choose 2-3 of the venues listed here

1 day Canberra

from $38.00 per student
plus $3.80 GST
based on 42-46 travelling passengers

2 day Canberra Adventure

2 Day Canberra Adventure allows you to take advantage of Canberra's many attractions.

Experience our Government and our Nations History.

2 day Canberra

from $133.00 per student
plus $13.30 GST
based on 42-46 travelling passengers


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The Australian National Botanic Gardens

Parliament and Civics Education Rebate (PACER)

The National Capital Attractions Association
Phone: 1300 368 248
Website: www.ncetp.org.au
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Bywong Town - Historic Gold Town

The National Capital Attractions Association
Addresss: 35 Bywong Town Road
Bywong NSW 2621
Phone: 02 6236 9183
Fax: 02 6236 9000
Website: www.bywongtown.com.au
Email info@bywongtown.com.au
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Canberra Deep Space Communications Complex

Canberra Deep Space Communications Complex
Addresss: Discovery Drive
Tourist Drive 5
Tidbinbilla ACT
Phone: (02) 6201 7838
Website: www.cdscc.nasa.gov
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Australian Science Festival 2009

Australian Science Festival
Phone: (02) 6207 5901
Fax: (02) 6205 0638
Website: www.sciencefestival.com.au
Email: info@sciencefestival.com.au
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Australian Electrol Education Centre

Australian Science Festival
Address:

Senate Wing, Old Parliament House
King George Terrace
PARKES ACT 2600
Phone: 1800 020 067
Website: www.aec.gov.au
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National Dinosaur Museum

National Dinosaur Museum
Phone: 1800 356 000
Website: www.nationaldinosaurmuseum.com.au
Email: admin@ nationaldinosaurmuseum.com.au
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Cockington Green Gardens

Cockington Green Gardens
Phone: 1800 627 273
Website: www.cockingtongreen.com.au
Email: info@cockingtongreen.com.au
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Australian War Memorial

Australian Science Festival
Phone: (02) 6243 4268
Website: www.awm.gov.au/education
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The Australian Institute of Sport

The Australian Institute of Sport
Phone: (02) 6214 1444
Website: www.ausport.gov.au/tours
Email: aistours@ausport.gov.au
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The Australian National Botanic Gardens

Phone: (02) 6250 9547
Fax: (02) 6250 9477
Website: www.anbg.gov.au/education
Email: education@anbg.gov.au
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Sample itineraries

1 Day Canberra Excursion - Sample Itinerary

6.45am Coach to arrive at School
7.00am Depart school for Canberra

Midway comfort break – at own expense
11.00am – 12.30pm Electoral Education Centre
Three part program – The Theatrette 'Democracy the Australian way'
The Dead Zone ' Discovering Electoral Activities Zone'
The Polling Place

Lunch – Students & Teachers to provide there own packed lunch
1.30pm – 2.30pm Australian War Memorial
A visit to the War Memorial offers students many ways to come to understand and empathise
with Australians who served and dies during war. The galleries cover every major War in which
Australians been involved.
3.00pm – 5.00pm Parliament House
3.00pm – House of Representatives and Senate
4.00pm – Parliamentary Education Office
5.00pm Depart Canberra for return Journey to school

Midway dinner break – own expense
9.00pm 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 & 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, teacher's and parents can rest easy.

2 Day Canberra Excursion - Sample Itinerary

Day 1

6.30am Depart School for Canberra.
Mid way comfort break (at own expense)
10.30am Arrive Canberra
10.30am Parliament House
Guided tour of Parliament House & Parliamentary Education Office.
Parliament House Hospitality; morning tea with your local Federal Member if your member is
present & available.
12.30pm Lunch - Students supply own packed lunch.
1.00pm 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).
3.00pm National Museum of Australia
A visit to the National Museum of Australia will expand your student's knowledge, understanding and appreciation of Australia and Australians. Education programs are interactive and student centred.
4.30pm 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 & 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 & swimmers, view world class facilities and test your skills in Sportex the interactive exhibit (1 1/2 hr duration).
3.30pm Depart Canberra
Mid Way 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 & 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, teacher's and parents can rest easy.

3 Day Canberra Excursion - Sample Itinerary

Day 1

6.30am Coach to Depart School
Midway comfort stop
10.30am - 12.30pm Electoral Education Centre
Three part program –
The Theatrette 'Democracy the Australian way'
The Dead Zone 'Discovering Electoral Activities Zone'
The Polling Place

Lunch – Students & teachers to provide own packed lunch
1.30pm - 2.30pm National Museum of Australia
The National Museum of Australia is devoted to telling to stories of Australia & Australians.
Through state-of-the-art technology and hands-on interactive exhibitions, the museum explores the key issues, events, & people that have shaped our nation
3.00pm - 4:00pm 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 - 5.30pm Telstra Tower
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

7.15am Breakfast
8.00am Depart Accommodation Centre
9.00am - 10.30am Parliament House
- 9.00am - House of Representatives & Senate
- 10.00am – Parliamentary Education Office
- 11.00am – Hospitality
11.00am - 1.30pm Australian War Memorial
A visit to the War Memorial offers students many ways to come to understand and empathise with Australians who served and dies during war. The galleries cover every major war in which Australians have been involved.

Lunch– packed lunch provided by Accommodation Centre
2.30pm - 4:00pm National Dinosaur Museum
Discover how dinosaurs lived & ruled the earth in there time on this earth millions of years ago.
5.00pm Arrive accommodation centre
5.30pm Dinner
6.00pm Depart for evening activity
7.00pm - 9.00pm Questacon
Here you experience first hand the exciting 'Hands-on' science exhibits.

Day 3

6.30am Breakfast
7.30am Depart Accommodation
8.30am - 10.00am 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 - 11.30am Cockington Green
There is a little bit of everything at Cockington Green Gardens, fascinating architecture, Stunning gardens and humorous scenes. The international display area has a multicultural Focus with many countries from around the worlds.

Lunch – packed lunch provided by Accommodation Centre
12.00pm Depart Canberra for return journey to school
Midway comfort break – McDonalds - own expense
4.00pm 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 & 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, teacher's and parents can rest easy.

3 Day Canberra Snowy Mountains Overnights at Cooma Excursion - Sample Itinerary

Day 1

6.00am Coach arrives at School
6.15am 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 The Ski Co.
7.30pm The Ski Co. Hire – Parka, Pants, & Walk Boots

Day 2

7.00am Breakfast
8.00am Depart Accommodation centre
8.30am Snowy Hydro Information 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 The Ski Company – Return Clothing Hire.
6.15pm Arrive 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 & Senate and Parliamentary Education Office.
12.00pm 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.
Mid Way Comfort Break (at 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 & 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, teachers and parents can rest easy.


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