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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 & first class ski equipment for students to try their first hand at skiing. As well as the other side to the Snowy Mountains, 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 there are many more great learning experiences to be discovered.

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

Including – Clothing, Ski Equipment & 2 hour Group Lift & Lesson Tickets available at Thredbo & 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
  • Snowgate Motel
  • Snowview Units
  • Southern Cross Motor Inn
  • Thredbo YHA

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Arlberg Ski Centre

Soverign Inn - Cooma
Phone: (02) 6456 3177
Fax: (02) 6456 3463
Website: www.arlbergskicentre.com.au
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The Ski Co

Malborough Motor Inn - Cooma
Address: 32 Bradley Street
COOMA NSW 2630
Phone: 1800 686 125
Fax: (02) 6452 4002
Website: www.skico.com.au
Email: skico@bigpond.net.au
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Sample itineraries

3 Day Canberra - Snowy Mountains Sample Itinerary

Day 1

6.00am Coach arrives at school
6.15am Depart school for Canberra
Midway 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 Accomodation Centre
8.30am Snowy Hydro Information & 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 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
Midway 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, teacher's and parents can rest easy.


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