Itinerary Ideas
Below are examples of our popular school excursion and itinerary ideas. We can tailor make an itinerary to suit your students’ curricular focus which can include any of the suggestions or other activities you nominate, creating a unique experience for you and your school group.
School TIES excursion itineraries can include accommodation, meals, activity bookings, fun evening entertainment, resource material and worksheets. Cost estimates are provided when booking information is received. Package prices vary according to itinerary complexity.
Sydney Sights
Learning Areas: Society and Culture, Geography, Urban Studies, British Colonisation, Australian History, Australian Culture and Heritage
Study Stage: Years 5 – 12
Time: 3 – 5 days
- City Experience: Sydney Opera House, Sydney Tower Eye, The Rocks, The Royal Botanic Garden
- Sydney Harbour Highlights: Harbour Cruise, Fort Denison, Manly, Cockatoo Island
- Barangaroo/Darling Harbour: IMAX, Powerhouse Museum, National Maritime Museum, Chinese Garden of Friendship, Sydney Aquarium, Wildlife World, Madame Tussauds
- First Nations People Interactive Tour
- Macquarie Street Precinct: NSW Parliament House, The Mint, State Library, Hyde Park Barracks
- Sydney Central Business District
- Career Advisory Centre
- Tertiary Campus Tour
- Homebush Bay: Olympic Site Tour, Bicentennial Park
Creative and Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Drama
Learning Areas: Visual Art, Design and Technology, Drama, English, Media, Performing Arts
Study Stage: Years 9 – 12
Time: 2 – 5 days
- Art Gallery of NSW
- Sydney Opera House
- Museum of Contemporary Art
- Drama and Shakespeare Workshop
- Film and TV Production
- Fringe Art Gallery
- Backstage Theatre Tour
- Dance Workshop
- Conservatorium of Music
- Choral and instrumental workshop
Legal Studies & Commerce
Learning Areas: Legal Studies, Economics, Commerce, Business Studies
Study Stage: Years 10 – 12
Time: 3 – 5 days
- Courts: Supreme, Drug, Family, District
- Parliament House
- Reserve Bank
- Government Departments and Tribunals
- Justice and Police Museum
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Learning Areas: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sustainability Studies, Geography, Geology, Marine Studies, Physics, Technology and Applied Science
Study Stage: Years 5 – 12
Time: 2 – 4 days
- Sydney Observatory
- Taronga Zoo
- Powerhouse Museum
- Nuclear Science Facility
- The Royal Botanic Garden
- Bicentennial Park Wetland
- Coastal Environment Centre
- Marine Biology Workshop
- Forestry Commission Environmental Centre
- Urban Field Studies Centre
Technology Talks
Learning Areas: Technology and Applied Science, Computer Studies
Study Stage: Years 9 – 12
Time: 2 – 4 days
- Factory visit
- Food production factory
- Powerhouse Museum – Soundhouse
- Film Production
History Highlights
Learning Areas: Ancient or Modern History
Study Stage: Years 3 – 12
Time: 2 – 4 days
- Archaeological Dig
- Historical House
- Sydney Harbour Social and Industrial History Tour
- Hyde Park Barracks
- Rocks Walking Tour
- The Mint
- National Maritime Museum
- University Ancient History Museum
- Aboriginal Cultural Experience
- Anzac Memorial
Canberra our Capital
Learning Areas: Civics and Citizenship, History and Heritage, Politics, Science, Environmental Studies, Art and Culture
Study Stage: Years 5 – 9
Time: 3 – 5 days
- Parliament House
- Government House
- National Electoral Education Centre
- Australian War Memorial
- Royal Australian Mint
- Questacon (National Science and Technology Centre)
- CSIRO Discovery Centre
- Mount Stromlo Observatory
- Geoscience Australia
- National Gallery of Australia
- National Museum of Australia
- Lake Burley Griffin
- Australian Institute of Sport (AIS)
Outdoor Education & Camps
Learning Areas: Environmental Studies, Geography, Science, PDHPE, Leadership Programs
Study Stage: Years 6 – 12
Time: 1 – 5 days
- Connecting with the outdoor world and natural environments
- Building higher self-esteem, self-confidence and self-expression
- Creating a sense of security, trust and resilience
- Teaching teamwork, leadership skills and creative thinking
- Inspiring the development of practical and emotional life skills
- Packages provide meaningful and memorable experiences for your students
- Led by qualified instructors
- Camp/dormitory style accommodation at a location to suit your group
Textiles & Design
Learning Areas: Design and Technology, Textiles Technology, Textiles and Design
Study Stage: Years 7 – 12
Time: 2 – 3 days
- Fabric production house
- Textiles workshop
- Designer centre
- City retail
- Industry talk
- Powerhouse Museum
- Costume creation
School TIES excursions are designed for team building and fun, while encouraging experiential out of classroom learning.
All packages include:
- Pre-departure support with a dedicated Tour Co-ordinator
- Daily itinerary and educational resource kits
- Bus driver maps and timetable
- Risk Assessments
- Safety Management