Australia offers an incredible range of destinations for school groups — whether you are organising a trip for a single class or an entire year group. You can focus on one key element such as cultural immersion, service learning, or physical challenges, or combine them all to create what promises to be the trip of a lifetime for your students and staff.
With World Expeditions Schools' operations bases in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, Darwin and Alice Springs in the Northern Territory, Launceston in Tasmania, Adelaide in South Australia, Far North Queensland, and Northwest Western Australia, we have local experts ready to support your school while travelling. In fact, with such a variety of experiences on offer, the biggest challenge might just be deciding where to go first!
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Unique Australia
There’s nowhere quite like Australia. The bush, the beaches, the vast outback, the big skies, and the world’s oldest continuous living culture all offer an unrivalled learning environment. Imagine sitting around a campfire, listening to local stories under a vast night sky filled with stars. Whether it’s exploring the towering forests of Tasmania and Southwest WA, trekking through the remote landscapes of the outback, swimming in stunning beaches and waterholes, or spotting koalas, kangaroos, emus, eagles, dolphins, turtles, whales, and parrots in their natural habitat, Australia’s environment is truly like nowhere else on Earth.
Cultural Immersion
For those seeking deep indigenous immersion experiences, we offer trips of a lifetime that combine cultural exploration with service learning, conservation work, and fun adventure activities. Students can connect with Australia’s First Nations peoples in Kakadu National Park in the Top End, the islands and rainforests of Far North Queensland, Kangaroo Island and the Coorong in South Australia, and the remote landscapes of Northwest and Southwest Western Australia. In Tasmania, students gain a profound understanding of local heritage through unique in-depth learning experiences, while the Blue Mountains and Sydney offer a perfect blend of nature and city discovery. Central Australia, around Alice Springs, Uluru, and Kings Canyon, offers a truly iconic setting to learn about the rich culture, history, and traditions of Australia’s heartland.
Service Learning
Service learning is at the core of many of our Australian programs. Students can contribute to marine conservation efforts, assist with assembling health packs for marginalised indigenous communities, help regenerate coastal landscapes, support food security initiatives, or participate in coral restoration projects. These experiences are designed to be far more than volunteering; they embody the spirit of "social justice and giving of one’s self,""contributing to others," and "becoming a Leader through Service." Students leave with a deeper understanding of community responsibility and environmental stewardship, carrying these lessons into their future lives.
Physical Challenges
Australia is a dream destination for trekkers and outdoor adventurers. Schools can select from a range of treks to suit their group's fitness levels and goals, from iconic trails like the Overland Track or the Walls of Jerusalem in Tasmania, the Jatbula Trail in Nitmiluk National Park near Darwin, the world-renowned Larapinta Trail in Central Australia, to the dramatic landscapes of the Warrumbungles in New South Wales and the extensive Heysen Trail in South Australia. Adventure doesn't stop on foot, we also offer kayaking adventures around Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia and Freycinet Peninsula in Tasmania. Depending on the destination, activities such as canyoning, rock climbing, cycling, snorkelling, kayaking, and surfing can be incorporated into your itinerary. For schools with a focus on the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, we offer tailored programs aligned perfectly with the Award’s adventurous journey requirements. Please click our Duke of Edinburgh page if that’s your focus.
Start Planning an Unforgettable Australian Educational Experience
From stunning beaches and crystal-clear waterholes to extraordinary wildlife encounters, Australia offers a truly unique environment that captivates and inspires. Every journey across Australia’s diverse landscapes creates unforgettable memories and powerful opportunities for discovery, leadership development, and personal growth.
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