National Capital Explorer

Australian Institute of Sport

The "National Capital Explorer" is primarily designed for upper primary and lower secondary students however the itinerary content can be adapted to suit any year level.

EducaTours of Australia have a number of standard "National Capital Explorer" itinerary options to choose from however, they can also assist you to create a unique educational itinerary by customizing tours to suit any student group's requirements. The length of the tour is also customized to suit each group's requirements.

There are many exciting destinations that can be included in your educational tour. An example of the most popular venues are shown below, however, the staff at EducaTours of Australia can include any venue required to enhance curriculum units.

Western Plains Zoo

DUBBO

• Old Dubbo Gaol
• Western Plains Zoo

CANBERRA

• Anzac Parade Memorials
• Australian Electoral Commission's Electoral Education Centre
• Austalian Institute of Sport
• Australian War Memorial
• Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex
• Cockington Green
• CSIRO Discovery Centre
• Embassies and High Commissions area
• Government House

• Electoral Commission Education Centre

  Mt Ainslie Lookout
• National Archives of Australia
• National Capital Exhibition Centre
• National Library of Australia
• National Museum of Australia
• Old Parliament House
• Parliament House
• Parliamentary Education Office
• Questacon
• Royal Australian Mint
• ScreenSound Australia

• Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex

  Telstra Tower

PARKES

• CSIRO Radio Telescope

COWRA

• Cowra Peace Bell

  Cowra Information Centre - Audio Visual of Cowra Breakout
• Cowra Peace Bell
• Cowra Prisoner of War Site
• Cowra War Cemetery

SYDNEY

• Circular Quay
• Cruise of Sydney Harbour
• Darling Harbour

• Sydney Harbour Views

  IMAX Theatre
• Monorail
• National Maritime Museum
• Powerhouse Museum
• Pyrmont Bridge
• Quarantine Station
• Rocks District
• Sydney Aquarium
• Sydney Opera House
• Sydney Harbour Bridge
• Sydney Ferry Ride
• Sydney Tower
• Taronga Zoo

Questacon

Anzac Parade

Once you have decided on an itinerary you can sit back, relax and let EducaTours of Australia complete all of the educational tour arrangements for you. As part of EducaTours of Australia's service a Tour Co-Ordinator will take care of all the hassles for you by placing bookings and making all of the tour arrangements both before and during the tour. An On Tour Co-Ordinator will continue this service by remaining with the group throughout the tour to finalize arrangements and provide commentary during the tour. Therefore, the only thing left for you to do is pack your bags!

All meals, accommodation, travel, activities and admissions are included as part of the tour cost as well as equipment hire, if applicable. Most special requirements can be catered for, if advised prior to the tour. Accommodation is generally in multi-share rooms and all accommodation is of a high standard with private facilities and linen provided. Coach travel is by modern, 5-star air conditioned coaches with seatbelts, ranging in size from 32 to 63 seats per vehicle. The option of flying to and from Canberra is also available. EducaTours of Australia also provides complimentary a Group Photograph, Warm Beanie (winter tours) and Sports Water Bottle to each passenger as a momento of their tour.

Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex

Passengers are expected to take care of their own personal requirements for the tour and EducaTours of Australia can provide a list of suggested requirements. Although all care is taken by EducaTours of Australia staff before and during educational tours, they do recommend that passengers also purchase travel insurance at the time of booking for some additional protection and peace of mind.

Hospital Room at Quarantine Station, Sydney

Bookings can be made by contacting EducaTours of Australia directly. All bookings must be confirmed in writing by completing a Booking Form and a non-refundable deposit of $1100 per coach/group is required within 14 days of confirming a booking. Final payment is due 14 days prior to departure date and is non-refundable. Educational tour dates are subject to availability and to ensure EducaTours of Australia maintains the high standard of tour for which they are known, they limit the number of eduational tours conducted each week and preferred dates of travel are allocated on a 'first-in' basis.

Under the Parliament and Civic Education Rebate (PACER) programme, a rebate is available for school students from years 4 - 12 who travel over 150klms on a school excursion to the National Capital, Canberra, to visit various institutions associated with Civics and Citizenship Education. An Application Form and PACER Guidelines are available from the National Capital Educational Tourism Project website edtourism.nationalcapital.gov.au or by contacting the NCETP office (02) 6162 4460.

If you would like more information on the "National Capital Explorer" please don't hesitate to contact EducaTours of Australia to speak with one of their friendly staff members.