DAY ONE MONDAY 11 TH SEPTEMBER Bus transfers to Airport 5.00am 5.30am 7.00am 8.35am 10.25am 11.00am Arrive at St Andrew s College for loading of passengers & luggage Depart College for transfers to Brisbane Airport Arrive at Brisbane Airport for check in Virgin Australia Flight from Brisbane to Canberra VA1210 Flight arrives at the Canberra Airport Collect passengers from Canberra Airport 11.30am Lunch Hudson s Catering outside Australian War Memorial Ph: 0413 319999 or 0262551215 12.05pm Australian War Memorial, Anzac Parade, Campbell Ph: 0262434268 Orientation @ 12.05pm: Introductory talk and video Explore, Discover and Remember. We Will Remember Them - (50 students) 12:15-1:00pm & (30 students) 1:00-1:45pm: This program explores the reasons why we continue to remember the service and sacrifice of Australian servicemen and women, particularly on ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day each year. **Discovery Zone (group on waitlist) 3.30pm & Royal Australian Mint, Denison Street, Deakin Ph: 0262026900 4.00pm Welcome to the Mint, where every single Australian coin in the pockets of Australians is made. Students will enjoy 15 minute theatrette presentation, a guided tour of the National Coin Collection and the factory from the observation windows, as well as the opportunity to mint their own coin cost $3 per coin. 5.30pm Arrive at the Canberra Park Resort, Corner of Old Well Station Road & Federal Highway, Canberra Ph: 1300367454 check into rooms. 6.30pm Dinner at accommodation. DAY TWO TUESDAY 12 TH SEPTEMBER 6:00am Breakfast at the accommodation Group 1 G1 8.00am Cycle Canberra Ph: 0261250867 or 0449 557 838 Explore the surrounds of Lake Burleigh Griffin on modern mountain bikes. A healthier way to enjoy your visit to the National Capital. Please note with bike hire the guide gives the students an initial safety briefing but does not accompany student on the ride. (1 hr). Page 1
G1 9.15am Drive by tour of the Yarralumla Embassies, High Commissions and the Prime Minister s Lodge. G1 10.00am Australian Institute of Sport, Leverrier Street, Bruce Ph: 02 6214 1444 - Visit one of Canberra s most popular tourist attractions and go behind the scenes at Australia s premier elite sporting precinct. You might catch some of Australia s top athletes in training, and because every tour is guided by an athlete, you ll get to ask plenty of questions. Learn about sport the fun way! Sportex is an educational and engaging sports experience where you can try wheelchair basketball, virtual downhill skiing, rock climbing, football penalty shootouts, and more. Best of all, Sportex is included as part of every AIS tour. Both groups Lunch - Hudson s Catering, Kings Park, Wendouree Drive, Parkes Ph: 12.00pm 0413 319 999 or 02 6255 1215 G1 1.00pm National Film and Sound Archive (formerly Screensound), McCoy Circuit, Acton Ph: 1800 067 274 - NFSA s onsite education programs incorporate selected archival and contemporary moving image and sound recordings to explore the development of Australia s social, cultural and political history. Key historical artefacts are incorporated into these sessions to provide opportunities for hands-on learning. Students are challenged to think critically and creatively through discussion and debate facilitated by NFSA educators. G1 3.00pm Museum of Australian Democracy, Old Parliament House, 18 King George Terrace, Parkes Ph: 02 6270 8222 - The museum offers onsite programs for school groups that explore the history of Australian democracy. The programs designed for school groups closely tie in with the Australian curriculum, specifically relating to Civics and Citizenship and Australian History. Who s the Boss: Learn about the development and practice of democracy in Australia by exploring the results of past democratic decisions in an interactive exhibition trail and discover parliamentary procedure through role play in our historic chambers (Primary) Group 2 G2 9.00am Cycle Canberra Ph: 02 6125 0867 or 0449 557 838 G2 10.15am National Film and Sound Archive (formerly Screensound), McCoy Circuit, Acton Ph: 1800 067 274 G2 11.30am Drive by tour of the Yarralumla Embassies, High Commissions and the Prime Minister s Lodge. Page 2
Lunch - Hudson s Catering, Kings Park, Wendouree Drive, Parkes Ph: 12.00pm 0413 319 999 or 02 6255 1215 G2 1.00pm Australian Institute of Sport, Leverrier Street, Bruce Ph: 02 6214 1444 G2 3.30pm Museum of Australian Democracy, Old Parliament House, 18 King George Terrace, Parkes Ph: 02 6270 8222 - Program: Who s the Boss 5.00pm Arrive back at the accommodation, dinner upon arrival. 7.00pm Questacon, King Edward Terrace, Parkes Ph: 026270 2893 or 026270 2828 The National Science and Technology Centre provides enriching, inspirational and engaging experiences for schools. For the ultimate fun in hands-on science, a visit to Questacon combines fun with the opportunity to gain insights into the world of science and technology. It can also be an integral and stimulating part of your class program. DAY THREE WEDNESDAY 13 TH SEPTEMBER 6.30am Breakfast at the accommodation 8.30am Government House, Dunrossil Drive, Yarralumla Ph: 02 6283 3573 - Government House Canberra is located in the suburb of Yarralumla with a boundary to Lake Burley Griffin. This is the principal residence of the Governor-General and the main administrative centre for the Office. Group 1 Reconciliation Place Guided Walking Tour (organised through 10.00am National Capital Exhibition meeting point Old Parliament House, 18 King George Terrace, Parkes Ph: 0262722902 Reconciliation Place is in the heart of Australia s National Capital. It is a public space, a pathway along which inspiring artworks offer a lasting symbol of our shared journey and the shared history of Indigenous and non-indigenous Australians. Group 2 National Portrait Gallery, King Edward Terrace, Parkes Ph: 026102 10.00am 7000 The purpose of the National Portrait Gallery is to increase the understanding and appreciation of the Australian people their identity, history, culture, creativity and diversity through portraiture. Self-guided tour. Page 3
11:30am 12.30pm Mount Ainslie Lookout - A perfect view of Canberra s unique layout. Take in Lake Burley Griffin, many of Canberra's national attractions and the mountain ranges surrounding the city. See great views of the Australian War Memorial, Anzac Parade and Parliament House. Includes lunch - Hudson s Catering - 0413 319 999 or 02 6255 1215 National Museum of Australia, Lawson Crescent, Acton Peninsula Ph: 02 6208 5345 - The National Museum of Australia employs a fresh and exciting approach to Australian history, cultures and the environment. Museum Highlights groups are met by a facilitator and briefly introduced to the Museum s main themes of land, nation and people. Followed by a self-guided visit. Group 1 National Portrait Gallery, King Edward Terrace, Parkes Ph: 026102 2.00pm 7000 Group 2 Reconciliation Place Guided Walking Tour (organised through 2.00pm National Capital Exhibition meeting point Old Parliament House, 18 King George Terrace, Parkes Ph: 0262722902 3.30pm Parliament House Hospitality, Parliament House, Canberra Ph: 1800 646 337 (free call) or 02 6277 4570 enjoy refreshments in the hospitality area provided by the Parliament as well as an opportunity to meet with your Federal Local Member if present and available. 4.00pm Parliament House Tour, Parliament House, Canberra A visit to Parliament House offers students the chance to be part of Democracy in action. A guided tour usually runs for one hour and takes in the Senate and House of Representatives. For parliamentary sitting times check the Parliamentary sittings calendar. ** Group currently on waitlist for PEO session** 5.30pm Arrive back at the accommodation, dinner upon arrival. 7.00pm Cockington Green Gardens, 11 Gold Creek Road, Nicholls Ph: 02 6230 2273 - Venture into this delightful and fascinating display of meticulously crafted miniature Buildings set within beautifully landscaped gardens. The park is constantly growing with the popular addition of the International display area, which complements the original English Village and its beautifully established gardens. Night visits are a fantastic way to spend an evening. View the display lit with hundreds of tiny lights and take a train ride on the miniature Steam Train. DAY FOUR THURSDAY 14 TH SEPTEMBER Page 4
6.00am Breakfast at the accommodation collect packed lunches from Hudson s Catering 7.00am Depart Canberra for Jindabyne 9.30am Collect snow equipment & toboggans from Snowy Mountain Skis, 4 Nettin Cir, Jindabyne Ph: 0264562711 10.30am Arrive at Perisher for a fun time in the snow Packed Lunch supplied by Hudson s Catering 2.30pm Depart the snow and return to Jindabyne 3.00pm Stop at Sugar s Patisserie, Kosciuszko Rd, Jindabyne Ph: 0264572666 for hot chocolate & Doughnut supplied by KBL 7.00pm Estimated time of arrival back at the accommodation, dinner upon arrival. DAY FIVE FRIDAY 15 TH SEPTEMBER 6.00am Breakfast at the accommodation collect packed lunches from Hudson s Catering 7.00am Depart Canberra for express transfers to Sydney Domestic Airport with comfort stops en-route 11.00am Free time to walk around Circular Quay and the Sydney Opera House. View Australia s famous landmark great opportunity for group photos. Packed Lunch supplied by Hudson s Catering. Ferry ride across to Taronga Zoo. 12.30pm Taronga Park Zoo, Bradley s Head Road, Mosman Ph: 0299784624 The nation s leading zoological garden, featuring Australia s finest collection of native animals and a diverse collection of exotic species. Start your tour of the zoo from the top entrance and walk downhill exploring the enclosures along the way. 3.00pm Depart Taronga Zoo for transfers to Sydney Airport 4.00pm Arrive at the Sydney Domestic Airport and check in for flight Dinner at Sydney Airport supplied by KBL 6.40pm Jetstar Flight from Sydney to Brisbane - JQ818 8.10pm Flight arrives at Brisbane airport Bus transfer to Airport 8.30pm 10.00pm Collect passengers from Brisbane Airport for express transfers to St Andrew s College Arrive at St Andrew s College for unloading of coach and passengers. Page 5