PETER CARNLEY ANGLICAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL SYDNEY- TRIP JULY 2019 Day 1 Sunday 07 July Perth - Sydney

Please make sure your suitcase and backpack has a bag tag with your full name and a contact phone number on.

Students are to wear the school tracksuit and school sport shoes today.

3.45am Arrive at Perth Qantas Domestic Airport – Terminal 4 Please meet at check in counters 24-25 inside Terminal 4, and do not check in until all of the group has arrived.

5.15am Depart Perth on Qantas QF574 to Sydney 11.20am Arrive Sydney

12.00pm Coach Transfer from Sydney Airport to the Sydney Tower Eye

1.00pm Sydney Tower Eye Sydney Tower is Sydney's tallest structure and the second tallest observation tower in the Southern Hemisphere. Discover 360- degree views of beautiful Sydney from our indoor Observation Deck, located 250 meters above the city streets.

Lunch Students to bring their own packed lunch from home or buy something (own expense) at Perth Airport prior to boarding the plane. Remember: bring a refillable water bottle with you.

2.30pm Coach Transfer from the Sydney Tower Eye to Sydney Harbour YHA – The Rocks.

6.00pm Dinner - onsite at hotel (included)

Overnight Sydney Harbour YHA – The Rocks

Day 2 Monday 08 July Sydney - Canberra

7.00am Breakfast, at hotel (included)

7.30am Collect packed morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea Check out and leave bags at Reception

7.40am Self-guided Walk - 8.10am Sydney Harbour YHA to Bennelong Point via Circular Quay

8.10am Bennelong Point - 8.30am Explore and enjoy the picturesque Bennelong Point

8.30am Sydney Opera House Tour - 10.00am Uncover the stories, history and magic of the Sydney Opera House with an incredible guided tour, taking you underneath the world-famous sails.

10.00am Morning Tea - 10.30am Walk to the Royal Botanic Gardens and enjoy morning tea looking out over the harbor

Day 2 – Monday 08 July continued……………

10.30am Walk to Sydney Harbour YHA via Circular Quay

10.45am Collect luggage from Reception and store on coach

11.00am Self-guided walk – Sydney Harbour Bridge The walk from the Royal Botanic Gardens through the historic Rocks and over the bridge is an iconic journey showcasing some of the best sights of Sydney. Estimated 2km walk.

12.00pm Coach Transfer Bradfield Park, Milsons Point to Taronga Zoo

12.30pm Taronga Zoo - 3.00pm Zoo entry - self-guided visit only (Sky Safari not included).

Lunch At leisure during Taronga Zoo visit Hint: there is a great picnic spot at the Concert Lawns or behind the Tortoise enclosure.

3.00pm Coach departure – Taronga Zoo to Canberra - 6.45pm Approx. travel time on coach is 3 hours and 45 minutes. Afternoon tea onboard coach.

7.15pm Dinner - onsite at hotel (included)

Overnight Ibis Styles Canberra Narrabundah

Day 3 Tuesday 09 July Canberra

Students are to wear the school tracksuit and school sport shoes. Please ensure your hair is neat in accordance with school expectations.

7.00am Breakfast, at hotel (included)

7.30am Collect packed morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea

8.20am Coach Transfer to Parliament House

8.40am Arrive Parliament House Leave all belongings on coach, for ease of security processing.

9.00am Parliament House Program, PEO role-play - 10.00am Providing students a hands-on experience of how our Parliament works. Exploring the functions, purpose, processes and value of ’s democratic system.

10.00am Parliament House - 11.00am Guided Tour, including the House of Representatives and Senate Chambers, Parliamentary Exhibits and more.

Day 3 – Tuesday 09 July continued……………

11.00am Collect bags from coach. Morning Tea at Senate Gardens

11.35am Self-guided walk – Senate Gardens to Old Parliament House

11.40am Meet the Coach and leave bags

12.00pm Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House - 1.00pm The Museum of Australian Democracy is a living museum of social and political history. With programs available focusing on various components of the development and practice of democracy and more.

1.05pm Collect Bags from Coach Self-guided 5 minute walk from Old Parliament House to Magna Carta Place

1.15pm Lunch at Magna Carta Place - 2.00pm Coach transfer to

2.30pm Royal Australian Mint Tour - 3.30pm Students are able to discover various interesting facts about the history of coins in Australia, along with how they are designed and the factory process. Option available to make a legal commemorative $1 coin – cost is $3.00 (own expense)

3.45pm Coach transfer to IBIS Styles Canberra Narrabundah Afternoon at Leisure

5.30pm Dinner – onsite at hotel (included) - 6.30pm

6.50pm Coach Transfer to National Botanical Gardens 7.30pm National Botanical Gardens Tour - 9.00pm Twilight and Supper Visit the gardens after closing time to experience the sounds, smells and textures of the gardens in the dark. Uncover stories of Australia's native plants and spy for nocturnal wildlife. Enjoy supper where you can all share your discoveries.

9.00pm Coach transfer back to IBIS Styles Canberra

Overnight Ibis Styles Canberra Narrabundah

Day 4 Wednesday 10 July Canberra

8.00am Breakfast, at hotel (included) Collect packed morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea

9.20am Coach transfer to

9.40am Morning Tea outside Memorial at picnic area - 10.00am Leave all bags except first aid and teacher personal bags on bus

10.15am Self-guided experience (45 minutes) 11.00am Strange but True Program (45 minutes)

11.45am Coach transfer to National Electoral Education Centre

12.00pm National Electoral Education Centre - 1.30pm House of Representatives Program

1.30pm Coach transfer

2.00pm Questacon - 4.30pm Questacon provides enriching, inspirational and engaging experiences for school groups. Offering interactive science exhibits, live shows and live experiments. This is a great hands on way for students to use their inquisitive nature to learn and explore science and technology.

4.45pm Coach transfer to IBIS Styles Canberra Narrabundah

6.00pm Dinner – onsite at hotel (included)

Overnight Ibis Styles Canberra Narrabundah

Day 5 Thursday 11 July Canberra - Perisher - Canberra

5.30am Breakfast, at hotel (included) 5.30am Collect packed morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea

6.00am Coach transfer to Perisher Ski Fields 9.00am Approx. travel time of 3 hours Tube Park Group with Skitube and clothing Snow Play Pack (includes jacket, pants, Apres boots and Toboggan). Incl. National Park Entry Fee and Tube Town Rides. Reminder: please dress warm and in layers! Suggested items: gloves, warm socks, beanie and thermals.

3.00pm Coach transfer to IBIS Styles Canberra Narrabundah - 6.00pm Approx. travel time of 3 hours

6.00pm Dinner – onsite at hotel (included)

Overnight Ibis Styles Canberra Narrabundah

Day 6 Friday 12 July Canberra - Perth

Students are to wear the school tracksuit and school sport shoes today.

8.00am Breakfast, at hotel (included)

Collect packed morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea

9.30am Check Out and add load all bags onto coach Please ensure all belongings are on the coach prior to departure

9.45am Coach transfer to Mt Ainslie Lookout

10.00am Mt Ainslie Lookout Mt Ainslie look out is the perfect opportunity to see all of Canberra's sights. With views out to Parliament House and more, it provides a great end to an educational and fun tour. Includes Moring Tea break

11.15am Coach transfer to Sydney Domestic Airport – Qantas Terminal 3.00pm Approx. travel time of 3 hours and 30 minutes Lunch packs onboard coach

3.15pm Check in for direct flight to Perth - QF569

4.35pm Depart Sydney for Perth 7.40pm Arrive Perth – Terminal 4

Contact Details

On-site school contacts: Shirley Steel – Mobile: 0422 498 300 Judith Stringer – Mobile: 0407 984 940

Orbit World Travel: Courtenay Gray – 02 9302 0760 (8.30am – 5.30pm AEST)

Sydney Accommodation: Sydney Harbour YHA, The Rocks Reception: 02 8272 0900 Address: 110 Cumberland St, The Rocks NSW 2000

Canberra Accommodation Ibis Styles Canberra, Narrabundah Reception: 02 6295 2944 Address: 203 Goyder St, Narrabundah ACT 2604