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WWW.TRAVELWAYSAUSTRALIA.COM.AU CONTENTS Introduction 3 and the Capital Region 6 PACER Guidelines and Application Form 8 1 Day Itinerary 13 2 Day Itinerary 15 3 Day Itinerary 17 The Snowy Mountains 22 3 Day Itinerary 23 CONTACT US: Central West 26 CALL US ON (02) 9632 5200 2 Day Itinerary 27 FAX TO (02) 9632 4477 Bathurst Goldfields 29 OR ALTERNATIVELY, EMAIL TO 2 Day Itinerary 30 [email protected] 3 Day Itinerary 32 www.travelwaysaustralia.com.au North Coast 33 South Coast 34 1 Day Itinerary 34 Kiama Coaches Trading as 3 Day Itinerary 35 Hopkinsons Travelways Discover 36 A.B.N 45 062 787 571 125 Woodpark Road, Smithfield NSW 2164 3 Day Itinerary 37 P.O Box 12 Merrylands NSW 2160 Quotation Request Forms 38

2 HOPKINSONS TRAVELWAYS 3 more than just bus trips We are pleased to present you with To make a booking: our Student Learning Experiences 1 Call Planner, your essential guide to Call or fax us with the following excursion planning. information: Destinations and attractions Travelways provides a service to Primary and Preferred accommodation Secondary schools throughout Australia. We Proposed departure and return dates specialise in assisting School Groups and Student year and number of Teachers with their excursion planning. students/teachers travelling. Our aim is to provide students with a fun educational learning experience. Taking students 2 quote on an excursion with Travelways can be a pleasant We will forward you a written quote. and enjoyable experience with the assistance from 3 quotation acceptance the Travelways team. Sign and return the quotation form. Travelways conducted its first one-day excursion in 1962. Some schools have chosen Travelways as 4 Book their preferred excursion coordinators for more On receiving the signed quotation form, than 25 years. During this time, we have received your accommodation, itinerary & Coach numerous letters from schools complimenting will be booked. We will forward you a the quality and value of our service and their copy of the final documents as soon as experience. confirmed. The Travelways team has extensive knowledge 5 Deposit of tourism in Australia specialising in the Snowy A deposit invoice will be issued to Mountains, Bathurst, Hill End, Canberra, the Blue secure your booking. Mountains and the South Coast Old Mogo Town. Pay We have arrangements with numerous hotel/ 6 A tax invoice will be forwarded to you motel, budget accommodation, cabins and caravan and full payment will be required within parks and we know with whom to talk and how to 14 days from the tax invoice date. prepare your itinerary according to your needs.

2 HOPKINSONS TRAVELWAYS Introduction 3 The Hopkinsons modern bus and coach fleet ranges more in size to suit your charter requirements. than ‘just All vehicles are monitored via two way radio communication and GPS tracking. Operations another staff monitor all movements to guarantee our customer satisfaction. Every day we transport many schools in style, coach luxury and safety. We are the leading provider of all forms of school transfers, charters and company’ tours. Hopkinsons coaches are available for: day charters, school camp transfers, CONTACT US: local sports transfers, CALL US ON (02) 9632 3344 interstate tours and FAX TO (02) 9632 4402 educational tours. OR ALTERNATIVELY, EMAIL TO [email protected] www.hopkinsons.com.au

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4 HOPKINSONS TRAVELWAYS 5 Available vehicles include: 19–54 seat coaches Wheelchair accessible available Seatbelt equipped Entertainment package including Reverse cycle air conditioning TV, DVD and CD player PA system Restrooms available on request AM/FM radio Tinted windows with curtains

66–71 seat coaches No wheelchair accessible options Seatbelt equipped Entertainment package including Reverse cycle air conditioning TV, DVD and CD player PA system Restrooms available on request AM/FM radio Tinted windows with curtains

45–50 seat buses Wheelchair accessible available

Reverse cycle air conditioning PA system AM/FM radio Cloth high back bench seats

11 seat mini buses Luggage Trailers Seatbelt equipped Hopkinsons can Reverse cycle air provide extra luggage conditioning capacity on request. AM/FM radio TV/DVD player

4 HOPKINSONS TRAVELWAYS Introduction 5 CANBERRA AND THE 1 Day Experience CAPITAL A visit to our Nation’s Capital allows you to gain a valuable educational REGION experience of our Government and our Nation’s history. CANBERRA, ACT Departs school: 6.00am Returns: approx. 8.00pm. A visit to your Nation’s Capital allows Choose 2 – 3 of the venues listed pupils to gain a valuable educational on page 7. experience of our Government and our Nation’s history. 2 Day In this uniquely fully planned city, students are involved in a range of educational programs Experience focused on Australian history, civics and citizenship, The 2–day Canberra Adventure science, art and culture. allows you to take advantage of A close up view of the Federal parliamentary Canberra’s many attractions. system exposes students to the features of Experience our Government and Australian democracy and their rights and our Nation’s history. responsibilities as an Australian citizen.

6 HOPKINSONS TRAVELWAYS 7 Venue Selection 1 Australian Institute of Sport 28 National Library of Australia 2 Australian National Botanic Gardens 29 National Museum of Australia 3 Australian Science Festival 30 National Portrait Gallery 4 ANZAC Parade Memorials 31 Parliament House 5 32 Parliamentary Education Office 6 Canberra Deep Space 33 Phillip Ice Skating Centre Communication Complex 34 - National Science and 7 Technology Centre 8 Canberra International Sports & 35 Aquatic Centre 36 Southern Cross Cruises 9 Canberra Railway Museum 37 , Black Mountain 10 Canberra Reptile Zoo 38 Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve 11 Cockington Green 12 CSIRO Discovery Centre Accommodation 13 Electoral Education Centre Selection 14 Geoscience Australia 1 Alivio Tourist Park 15 Government House 2 Australian Institute of Sport 16 3 Best Western Sundowner Village 17 Indonesian Embassy 4 Birrigai at Tidbinbilla 18 iPlay Australia 5 Bush Capital Lodge 19 Mount Ainslie 6 Camp Cottermouth 20 Mr Spokes Bike Hire 7 Canberra Carotel 21 Zone 3 Laser Games 8 Canberra City YHA 21 Museum of Australian Democracy 9 Capital Country Holiday Village 22 National Aquarium and Wildlife Park 10 Eagle Hawk Holiday Park 23 National Archives of Australia 11 Gold Creek Tourist Resort 24 National Art Gallery 12 Greenhills Camp and Conference Centre 25 National Capital Exhibition 13 Ibis Styles Eagle Hawk 26 National Dinosaur Museum 14 International Airport Motel 27 National Film & Sound Archives 15 Warrambui Retreat

6 HOPKINSONS TRAVELWAYS Canberra and the Capital Region 7 8 HOPKINSONS TRAVELWAYS 9 10 HOPKINSONS TRAVELWAYS 11 ibis Styles Canberra Eaglehawk your place your space Surrounded by large open spaces and tranquil bushland, ibis Styles Canberra Eaglehawk is the perfect place to base your next educational excursion. Our team like to make things fun and accommodating for all of our guests. We look forward to seeing you soon! www.ibiscanberra.com.au

Accommodation Hot buffet breakfast & dinner For every 20 students, for 300+ students Daily packed lunch supplied 1 teacher, stays and teachers Caters to all dietary FREE! free of charge requirments

Dedicated meal and All rooms include linen All coach captains recreational rooms and ensuite bathroom stay and eat for free

ibis Styles Eaglehawk 1224 Federal Highway, Sutton North ACT/NSW Border 2620

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10 HOPKINSONS TRAVELWAYS 11 12 HOPKINSONS TRAVELWAYS 13 1 day canberra itinerary

Itinerary Day One 5.45am Coach arrives at school. 6.00am Depart school for Canberra. Midway comfort break (at own expense). 10.00am Electoral Education Centre Three part program – 1) The Theatrette ‘Democracy the Australian way’ 2) The Dead Zone ‘Discovering Tours Electoral Activities Zone’ 3) The Polling Place include: Lunch – Students and teachers to provide their luxury seatbelt equipped own packed lunch. coach travel 12.30pm Australian War Memorial A visit to the War Memorial offers students many ways to come entrance and attraction fees to understand and empathise with Australians (where possible) who served and died during war. The galleries cover every major war in which Australians have accommodation of been involved. your choice 2.00pm Parliament House meals (excludes breakfast 2.00pm – House of Representatives and lunch on the first day and the Senate and dinner on the last day) 3.00pm – Parliamentary Education Office teachers travel free 4.15pm Depart Canberra for return journey to school. Midway comfort break – at own expense. 8.00pm Approximate arrival at school.

12 HOPKINSONS TRAVELWAYS Canberra and the Capital Region 13 Australia’s premier elite sporting precinct. Only minutes from Canberra’s CBD and set among 65 hectares of campus-like grounds. Our specialist school group consultants can develop a tailored camp program.

AIS Athletes Village Other facilities at the AIS The AIS Athletes Village is perfect for groups of all sizes, with • Free off-street parking for vehicles and buses and monitored capacity for up to 250 guests. by security guards and CCTV 24/7. Nutritious meals are included in all on-site stays and • A games room in the AIS Athletes Village offers video games, served in the AIS Dining Hall, alongside visiting athletes. pool table, table tennis and more. AIS Athletes Village security is controlled with swipe • Studio One is a large space in the AIS Athletes Village cards. Teachers and group leaders are provided with suitable for activity nights and group gatherings. access cards for all group members. • AIS Theatrette or AIS Visitor Centre Theatrette are available AIS Tour is included with all school group accommodation stays. to hire for movie and special nights.

AIS Tours Go behind the scenes on an award-winning 90 minute AIS Tour where you might catch some of Australia’s top athletes in training. Challenge yourself in Sportex, one of Australia’s leading interactive sports exhibits, set amongst a unique collection of Australian sporting memorabilia. Best of all, Sportex is included as part of every AIS Tour.

The AIS Tour is one of only a very few evening attractions available to school groups visiting Canberra. Group tours run daily at 8.30am, 10am, 11.30am, 1pm, 2.30pm, 4pm, and weekdays at 5.30pm and 7.30pm. Tour costs apply.

AIS Sports Experience Visiting school children may wish to participate in Sports Experience, a 90-minute programme which teaches up to three sports and on the AIS’s famous sporting fields and facilities. School groups can also book the AIS Aquatic and Fitness Centre in the evenings for kids to enjoy a fun night-time activity. Charges apply.

Leverrier Street, Canberra, ACT Phone: (02) 6214 1010 Email: [email protected]

14 HOPKINSONS TRAVELWAYS /ExperienceAIS @ExperienceAIS 15 Itinerary Day One 6.00am Depart school for Canberra. Mid way comfort break (at own expense). 10.30am Arrive Canberra 2 day canberra 10.30am Parliament House Guided tour of Parliament House and Parliamentary itinerary Education Office. Parliament House Hospitality; morning tea with your local Federal Member if your member is present Itinerary Day TWO and available. 7.00am Breakfast. 1.00pm Lunch - Students supply their own packed lunch. 8.00am Depart accommodation. 2.00pm Australian War Memorial The best way 8.30am Electoral Education Centre for students to experience the Memorial Education Sessions are aimed at is by doing an education program. Many educating participants about the of the programs are ‘hands-on’ giving Federal electoral process and students the opportunity to see, touch encouraging active participation in our and discuss items to which the rest of representative democracy the public do not have access. Sessions (1½ hour duration). last one hour and are presented in the 11.00am Questacon Spend two hours exploring galleries by experienced Memorial staff. Questacon’s six galleries where they (1½ hour duration). make science fun and interesting for 4.00pm Cockington Green A look at the world everyone (2 hour duration). in miniature. A visit to Cockington Green 1.00pm Lunch - Packed lunch supplied by is an educational, relaxing and fun part accommodation venue. of your itinerary. The new international display area represents the growing 2.00pm Australian Institute of Sport Tour multicultural society of today. the Australian Institute with an elite athlete, bump into sporting heroes 5.30pm Overnight accommodation. jogging through the AIS, catch a 6.00pm Dinner. glimpse of up and coming gymnasts and swimmers, view world class 7.00pm Depart for Evening Activities. facilities and test your skills in Sportex, 7.30pm National Dinosaur Museum Walk the interactive exhibit (1½ hr duration). among the dinosaurs and unearth the 3.30pm Depart Canberra. mysteries of the earth’s prehistoric Mid way comfort break (at own past at the National Dinosaur Museum. expense). The many exhibits provide a fun and stimulating learning environment. 7.30pm Approximate arrival at school.

14 HOPKINSONS TRAVELWAYS Canberra and the Capital Region 15 16 HOPKINSONS TRAVELWAYS 17 Itinerary Day TWO 7.00am Breakfast. 8.00am Depart accommodation centre. 9.00am Parliament House 3 day canberra 9.00 – House of Representatives & Senate itinerary 10.00 – Parliamentary Education Office 11.00 – Hospitality 12.00am Australian War Memorial - A visit to the Itinerary Day One War Memorial offers students many ways to come to understand and empathise with 6.00am Coach to depart school. Australians who served and died during Midway comfort stop. war. The galleries cover every major war in which Australians have been involved. 10.30am Electoral Education Centre Three part program – Lunch – packed lunch provided by Accommodation Centre. 1) The Theatrette ‘Democracy the Australian way’ 2.30pm Canberra Reptile Zoo Come face to face 2) The Dead Zone ‘Discovering with the world’s most venomous snakes Electoral Activities Zone’ as well as some of the cutest reptiles you 3) The Polling Place will see! Get to know Australia’s many cold blooded animals, including geckos, lace 12.00am Lunch – Students and teachers monitors, crocs, blue tongue lizards and a to provide own packed lunch. heap more! 1.30pm National Museum of Australia 5.00pm Arrive accommodation centre. The National Museum of Australia is devoted to telling stories of 5.30pm Dinner. Australia and Australians. Through 6.00pm Depart for evening activity. state-of-the-art technology and hands-on interactive exhibitions, 7.00pm Questacon. Experience first hand exciting the museum explores the key ‘hands on’ science exhibits. issues, events, and people that have shaped our Nation. Itinerary Day THREE 3.00pm High Court of Australia The highest 6.30am Breakfast. court in the Australian court 7.30am Depart accommodation. system. It interprets and applies the laws of Australia. Decisions of the 8.30am Australian Institute of Sport See where High Court are binding on all other the fittest bodies in Australia train at the courts throughout Australia. Australian Institute of Sport. Experience the life of an elite athlete as you tour 4.30pm Black Mountain Tower (previously the international standard sports facility known as Telstra Tower) Black and students can test their skills at the Mountain Tower rises 195 metres interactive sports exhibition. above the summit of Black Mountain and provides a 360 degree 10.30am Royal Australian Mint Visit the Royal view of Canberra. Learn about Australian Mint to learn the stories behind history of telecommunication in every coin in your pocket, purse or piggy Australia from the earliest days to bank. Meet the people and robots who the 21st century with ‘hands-on’ work behind the scenes. Make your own experience when exploring the collectable $1 coin as a souvenir. ‘Making Connections’ exhibit. Lunch – packed lunch provided by 6.00pm Arrive overnight accommodation accommodation centre. centre. 12.30pm Depart Canberra for return journey 6.30pm Dinner. to school. Midway comfort break – McDonalds - own expense. 7.30pm Activities Room for school’s own activities. 5.00pm Approximate arrival at school.

16 HOPKINSONS TRAVELWAYS Canberra and the Capital Region 17 18 HOPKINSONS TRAVELWAYS 19 18 HOPKINSONS TRAVELWAYS 19 20 HOPKINSONS TRAVELWAYS 21 20 HOPKINSONS TRAVELWAYS 21 THE SNOWY MOUNTAINS SOUTHERN NSW We offer Snowy Mountains Special The Snowy Mountains Scheme and the Snow Skiing Packages with Fields of NSW. More than just snow and skiing. lessons for primary & It is history. It is forestry and industry. It is secondary students power and water. including: If your student learning experience is just coach travel clothing to the snowfields, then let Travelways plan it all. From ski equipment accommodation, Kosciuszko National Park Entrance, Ski 2 hour group lift Tube and chairlift rides, quality clothing hire and first class lesson tickets available at ski equipment for students to try their first hand at skiing. Thredbo and Perisher As well as the other side to the Snowy Mountains, there is the Australian Institute of Sports High Altitude Training Tours include: Centre, Kosciuszko National Park Education Centre, Snowy luxury seatbelt equipped Hydro Information and Education Centre and many more coach travel great learning experiences to be discovered. entrance and attraction fees (where possible) accommodation of your choice Accommodation selection 1 High Country Motel 5 Snowview Units meals (excludes breakfast and lunch on the first day and dinner 2 Marlborough Motor Inn 6 Southern Cross Motor Inn on the last day) 3 San Michele Resort 7 Thredbo YHA teachers travel free 4 Snowgate Motel

VENUE 7 Kosciuszko National Park 14 Snowy Mountains Authority Education Centre Information Centre selection 8 Mt Selwyn 15 Snowy Mountains Regional 1 AIS heated water slide/pool 9 Murray 1 Power Station Visitors Centre 2 Berridale 10 Perisher Blue Ski Resort 16 Snowy River Ag. Barn 3 Chair Rides 11 Perisher Ski Tube Fibre Centre 4 Cooma 12 Ski Lessons 17 Thredbo Resort 5 Eucumbene Trout Farm 13 Snowy Hydro Information 18 Tumut 2 and 3 Power Station 6 Jindabyne and Education Centre 19 Yarrangobilly Caves

22 HOPKINSONS TRAVELWAYS 23 Itinerary Day One 5.45am Coach arrives at school. 6.00am Depart school for Canberra. Midway comfort break (at own expense). 10.30am Electoral Education Centre Three part program – 1) The Theatrette ‘Democracy the Australian way’ 2) The Dead Zone ‘Discovering Electoral Activities Zone’ 3) The Polling Place 12.00pm Lunch – Students and teachers to provide their own packed lunch. 1.30pm Australian War Memorial A visit to the War Memorial offers students many ways to come to understand and empathise with Australians who served and died during war. The galleries cover every major war in which Australian has been involved. 5.30pm Arrive at overnight accommodation. 3 day Canberra 6.00pm Dinner. 7.00pm Depart accommodation for ski hire. - Snowy 7.30pm Ski Hire – Hire parka, pants, and Mountains walk boots. itinerary Itinerary Day THREE 6.30am Breakfast. 7.15am Load luggage onto coach. Itinerary Day TWO 7.30am Depart accommodation centre for Canberra. 7.00am Breakfast. 9.30am Parliament House 8.00am Depart accommodation centre. Hospitality, House of Representatives 8.30am Snowy Hydro Information and and the Senate and Parliamentary Education Centre Cooma Education Office. ‘Power of Water’ Short Film 12.30pm Questacon Here you experience first 9.15am Depart for Thredbo. hand their exciting ‘hands-on’ science Collect Kosciuszko National Park exhibits. Entry and Thredbo Tickets. Lunch - packed lunch provided by accommodation centre. 11.00am Arrive Thredbo 2.30pm Australian Institute of Sport See Chairlift ride the fittest bodies in Australia at the Fun in the snow Australian Institute of Sport. Experience Packed lunch provided by the life of an elite athlete as you tour accommodation centre. the international standard sports facility 2.30pm Thredbo AIS heated pool and and students can test their skills at the waterslide interactive sports exhibition. 3.45pm Depart Thredbo. 4.00pm Depart Canberra for return journey 5.45pm Ski hire – Return clothing hire. to school. Mid way comfort break (at own expense). 6.15pm Arrive at overnight accommodation. 8.30pm Approximate arrival at school. 6.45pm Dinner. Night time activities.

22 HOPKINSONS TRAVELWAYS The Snowy Mountains 23 24 HOPKINSONS TRAVELWAYS 25 24 HOPKINSONS TRAVELWAYS 25 Venue Selection 1 Abercrombie Caves 2 Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum 3 Bathurst Goldfields 4 Bathurst Historical Tour 5 Bathurst Observatory 6 Ben Chifley House 7 Blue Mountains Heritage Centre 8 Cowra Museum – War, Rail and Rural 9 Cowra Japanese Gardens 10 Cowra War Cemetery central 11 Cowra Prisoner War Camp 12 Crystal Kingdom, Coonabarabran west 13 CSIRO Telescope, Parkes 14 Dubbo Military Museum blue mountains, NSW 15 Echo Point and The Three Sisters Discover our history and environment with a 16 Govetts Leap Lookout visit to the Blue Mountain Region, the perfect 17 Gulgong Pioneer Museum location for educational tours. 18 Hartley Historic Site Students have the opportunity to follow the steps of 19 Heritage Park Blaxland, Wentworth and Lawson, the first Europeans to 20 Hill End Holiday Ranch cross the Blue Mountains. Visit the convict built Lennox 21 History Hill Bridge at Lapstone and further west in Katoomba, view 22 Jenolan Caves the famous Explorers’ Marked Tree, now caged in and 23 Mount Tomah Botanic Gardens sheltered to protect the remains. Explore Katoomba’s early beginnings at Scenic World, descend to a Rainforest 24 Mt Piper Power Station boardwalk via the world’s steepest incline railway. 25 National Motor Racing Museum A visit to the National Parks and Wildlife Services will 26 Old Dubbo Goal help students gain a valuable understanding of the 27 Scenic Rail and Skyway region’s world heritage value and discover the unique 28 Sliding Springs Observatory flora, fauna, indigenous culture and geological history 29 Sky Watch Observatory, with a Discovery Park Ranger. Coonabarabran Continue your journey and experience into the natural 30 Warrumbungles Field Study wonders of the Jenolan Caves, the best known limestone Centre caves in Australia, with underground rivers and cave 31 Warrumbungles National Park formations that will amaze you. The caves present 32 Wellington Caves students with the wonderful opportunity to discover and 33 Wellington Phosphate Mine experience the environment and the relationship between the above ground environment and the underground world. 34 Western Plains Zoo

26 HOPKINSONS TRAVELWAYS 27 2 day Blue Mountains &

Itinerary Day One Jenolan caves 6.45am Coach arrives at school. itinerary 7.00am Depart school for the Blue Mountains. 8.45am Echo Point and the Three Sisters. Morning Tea. Itinerary Day TWO 9.15am Katoomba Scenic Railway – return journey. Built in 1878 to transport 7.00am Breakfast. coal to the top of the escarpment this 9.00am Jenolan Caves Tour - another thrilling and unique ride descends outstanding limestone cave. 450 metres down the escarpment at a maximum gradient of 52 degrees and 1.00pm Mt Piper Power Station it holds the Guinness Book of Records Video and talk on the operations of the certificate as the world’s steepest power station. Tour the plant then visit passenger carrying incline railway. the ‘Energy Expo’ which has static and interactive displays. 10.30am Depart for Hartley. Lunch – packed lunch provided by 11.15am Hartley Historic Site Audiovisual – accommodation centre. slide presentation on the crossing of the Blue Mountains and the history of 2.00pm Depart for journey to Govetts Leap. the area. 3.30pm Govetts Leap Lookout - Govetts Court House Tour – the Court House Leap Lookout is a popular lookout was built in 1837 and is set as it was and offers spectacular views over the when operating. The tour includes the Grose Valley and to Govetts Leap Falls. constable’s room, male & female cells, 4.15pm Depart for return journey to school. courtroom, magistrate’s & clerk’s office. The Farmers Inn – built in the 1840’s, the 6.00pm Approximate arrival at school. shop is set out as an old General Store and carries antique reproductions. 12.30pm Lunch – Students provide their own Accommodation packed lunch. 1.15pm Depart for Jenolan Caves. Selection 3.00pm Arrive Jenolan Caves. 1 Bathurst Goldfields 3.30pm Jenolan Caves Tour Outstanding 2 Gold Panner Motor Inn limestone caves with spectacular lighting, underground rivers and cave 3 Heritage Park formations that will amaze you. 4 Jenolan Caves Gate House 5.00pm Jenolan Caves Gate House Students to provide own sleeping bags/linen and towel. 5.30pm Dinner.

26 HOPKINSONS TRAVELWAYS Central West 27 28 HOPKINSONS TRAVELWAYS 29 Experience life as it bathurst used to be in the Australian Goldrush days. You can study goldfields the skies and the land and gain an insight on the farm, or learn central tablelands, NSW to throw a boomerang.

1 Day Experience 2 Day Experience Allows students to learn about the Discovery of Experience life as it used to be in the Australian Gold with ‘hands-on’ experience. Goldrush at Bathurst Goldfields. Gold Tour Gold Tour ‘Hands-on’ operating whip ‘Hands-on’ operating whip ‘Hands-on’ operating California bucket pump ‘Hands-on’ operating California bucket pump Gold panning demonstration Gold panning demonstration ‘Hands-on’ operating whim ‘Hands-on’ operating whim Mine Mine Steam shed and operating steam engine Steam shed and operating steam engines Operating stamper battery Operating stamper battery Gold retorting Gold retorting Blacksmithing demonstration Blacksmithing demonstration Operating water wheel Operating water wheel Chinese protectorate Chinese protectorate Life in the Goldfields Life in the Goldfields Making and erecting mud bricks Making and erecting mud bricks Erecting rammed Earth buildings Erecting rammed Earth buildings Bush cooking Bush cooking Bush games Bush games ‘Hands-on’ gold cradling and panning ‘Hands-on’ gold cradling and panning

28 HOPKINSONS TRAVELWAYS Bathurst Goldfields 29 Venue selections 1 Australian Fossil & Mineral 5 Ben Chifley House Museum – home of the 6 Heritage Park Somerville Collection 7 Historical Bathurst Tour 2 Bathurst Goldfields 8 Hill End Holiday Ranch 3 Bathurst & District 9 National Motor Racing Museum Historical Museum 4 Bathurst Observatory

2 day Bathurst itinerary

Itinerary Day One Itinerary Day TWO 7.00am Coach arrives at school. 7.30am Breakfast 7.15am Coach departs school. 9.00am Gold Tour Attractions and hands on 9.45am Echo Point and the Three Sisters. activities include operating whip, Morning Tea. operating California bucket pump, gold panning demonstration, operating 10.30pm Depart Katoomba. whim, mine tour, steam shed and 11.45am Jenolan Caves See outstanding operating steam engines, operating limestone caves with spectacular stamper batter, blacksmithing lighting, underground rivers and cave demonstration, operating water wheel formations that will amaze you. and operating water wheel. 1.30pm Lunch - Students and teachers supply 12.00pm Lunch - Sausage Sizzle. own packed lunch. 12.30pm Life in the Goldfields 2.00pm Depart for Bathurst. Includes making mud bricks, erecting 3.15pm Heritage Park See and hear the story mud brick and rammed earth of some of the leading sheep and cattle buildings, bush cooking, bush games breeds, watch as they parade before and cradling gold. you and move to their place on the 2.00pm Gold Panning stage. You can join in and milk a cow, ‘Hands-on’ Gold Panning watch a sheep being shorn and see the wool being classed. 2.30pm Depart Bathurst Goldfields for return journey. 5.00pm Arrive overnight accommodation. 6.00pm Dinner. Short stop at McDonalds Blaxland - at own expense. 7.30pm Evening activity - Bush Dance, Campfire and Observatory. 7.00pm Approximate arrival at school.

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30 HOPKINSONS TRAVELWAYS 31 3 day Bathurst itinerary

Itinerary Day One 12.00pm Bathurst Goldfields - Life in the Goldfields You will experience ‘A Life 7.15am Coach arrives at school. in the Goldfields’, a program which 7.30am Depart school for Bathurst. includes; making and erecting mud Morning tea stop at Three sisters/ bricks and rammed earth buildings, Echo Point. bush cooking, bush games and Students and teachers to provide own experience life in a wattle and daub hut. morning tea. 2.30pm Depart Bathurst Goldfields. 9.30am Katoomba Scenic Railway Built in 3.00pm NSW Mineral Museum – 1878 to transport coal to the top of the The Somerville Collection The escarpment, this thrilling and unique Somerville Collection gives students ride descends down 450 metres and access to the finest and rarest holds the Guineas Book of Records examples of minerals and fossils Certificate as The World’s steepest in the world. Highlights from the passenger carrying incline railway mineral collection include crystals Lunch – Students and teachers to from Australian mine sites, the world’s provide own packed lunch. largest rhodonite gem crystals, 2,000 12.00pm Depart for return journey to Bathurst. million years old garnets, rainbow- coloured fluorites from China. 2.00pm Heritage Park See the Famous Sheep Features of the fossil collection include & Cattle Drome Show where some Australia’s only complete T-Rex of our leading breeds of the Central skeleton, Australia’s largest collection Tablelands are on display. of fossil dinosaur eggs, some of the 3.30pm Heritage Park Animal Nursery oldest fossils of early forms of life and Take a wander through the Heritage a large collection of Australia’s unique Park animal nursery and see how they opalised fossils. care for the animals of all ages. 5.30pm Overnight accommodation. 5.00pm Arrive Bathurst Goldfields 6.00pm Dinner Students to provide own sleeping bag and towels. 7.30pm Evening activity at Bathurst Goldfields. 6.00pm Dinner. 7.30pm Evening Activity at Bathurst Goldfields. Itinerary Day Three 7.30am Breakfast. Itinerary Day Two 8.30am Depart accommodation centre. 7.30am Breakfast. 10.00am Jenolan Caves Tour Explore the amazing caves at Jenolan and 9.00am Bathurst Goldfields - Gold Tour - Tour discover all the different and beautiful the gold workings on the site of Mt formations that have come to form Panorama. On a guided tour, you will over the years. see a blacksmithing demonstration, a Lunch – packed lunch provided by working steam operated Stamper Battery, accommodation centre. the indoor Geology Museum and have explained the workings of a gold mine. 12.30pm Depart for return journey to school. Midway comfort break – at own expense. 11.30am Sausage Sizzle Lunch – provided by accommodation centre. 4.00pm Approximate arrival at school.

32 HOPKINSONS TRAVELWAYS 33 North Coast central coast to coffs harbour

Venue Selections 1 11 Maitland Gaol 2 Dawson Scenic Cruises 12 Morpeth Courthouse Museum 3 Environmental Education Centre, 13 Nelson Bay Dolphin Watch Morpeth 14 Newcastle Guided Tram Tour 4 Fighter World, Williamtown 15 Newcastle Maritime Museum 5 Australian Rainforest Sanctuary, 16 Newcastle Regional Museum Ourimbah 17 Sea Acres Rainforest Centre, 6 Historic Morpeth Port Macquarie 7 Hunter Regional Botanic Gardens 18 StarShip Cruises 8 Hunter Valley Wineries 19 The Wetlands Centre 9 Koolang Astronomical Observatory, 20 Tocal Historic Homestead Bucketty 21 Vales Point Power Station, 10 Kooloonbung Creek Nature Park, South Newcastle Port Macquarie

32 HOPKINSONS TRAVELWAYS North Coast NSW 33 South Coast Berry to Eden, NSW

Venue Selections 4 Old Mogo Town and 5 Umbarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre, 1 Australia’s Industry World, Wollongong Bermagui 2 Bradman Museum, Bowral 6 Minnamurra Rainforest 3 Australian Genealogical Education 7 Jamberoo Recreation Park Centre, Kiama

1 day south coast itinerary

Itinerary Day One 2.30pm Bishops Big Foot Adventures With 7.00am Depart school. easy access to the amazing Monster Bus this 1 hour ride appeals to people 10.30am Arrive at Jervis Bay. of all ages and abilities. Be amazed and exhilarated as you climb the steep 11.00am Dolphin Watch Cruise grade to the summit of Mt Coolangatta Explore and discover the hidden near Shoalhaven Heads on the secrets of Jervis Bay’s White sandy NSW South Coast! Hear the story of beaches, majestic sandstone cliffs, the Coolangatta Estate from mysterious sea caves and of course the convict-built establishment to abundance of wildlife including whales present day Award Winning Wines. and dolphins, seal and penguins, sea birds and much more! 4.00pm Depart for journey back to school. 12.30pm Lunch - students and teachers to supply own packed lunch. 7.30pm Approximate arrival at school.

34 HOPKINSONS TRAVELWAYS 35 3 day south coast itinerary The Original Gold Rush Colony

Itinerary Day One Itinerary Day Two 8.15am Coach arrives at school. 8.00am Breakfast. 8.30am Depart school for the South Coast. 9.00am Gold History Tour and Bush Ranger re-enactment. 10.30am Minnamurra Rainforest Centre (Budderoo National Park) The 12.00pm Lunch. rainforest is particularly special because 1.00pm Life on the Gold Fields – Imagine of the diversity of rainforest types, what it might have been like to live the range of ferns and wildlife that in the Gold Rush days of Australia. exists within a relatively small area. Explore going to school, making a Today students will enjoy a PowerPoint traditional toy and the diggers staple presentation/video and guided tour of food, damper. the rainforest loop. Presentation and Guided Walk (2 hour duration). 3.00pm Free time. Lunch at Minnamurra – students and 3.30pm Bush Dance preparation. teachers provide own packed lunch. 5.00pm Free time. Continuing our journey along the coast road travelling through Nowra, 7.00pm Traditional Bush Dance. Ulladulla and Batemans Bay where 9.00pm Free Time and bed time. we will have a quick stop for afternoon tea. Students and teachers provide own afternoon tea. Itinerary Day Three 3.30pm Depart Batemans Bay. 8.00am Breakfast. 4.00pm The Original Gold Rush Colony 9.00am Depart The Original Gold Rush Colony. Walk into a time warp and experience the history and living conditions of 9.15am Mogo Zoo – Meet the animals of Mogo Australia’s 1850’s gold rush days on Zoo with over 100 animals of more than the NSW South Coast. Explore the 35 rare and exotic species. mine tunnels, historical buildings and 11.00am Depart Mogo. antique machinery. On arrival, students will settle into their accommodation. 1.15pm Stopping at Kiama to view the blowhole 5.00pm Time to play traditional games – and lunch. Dominoes, Hop Scotch, Housey Housey, 2.30pm Wollongong Science Centre The Tag, Skipping, Marbles, Coits, rainy day Wollongong Science Centre is not just games & Tug of War. These were the an educational facility. Their favourite games played by children in the 1850’s. words are ‘hands-on’ with over 100 6.00pm Dinner. interactive exhibits relating to various scientific themes(1½ hour duration). 7.00pm Koori Culture Stories – beside the eerie light of the camp fire talking about 4.00pm Depart Wollongong for our return Aboriginal Culture past and present. journey home. 8.00pm Free time and bed time. 6.00pm Approximate arrival at school.

34 HOPKINSONS TRAVELWAYS South Coast NSW 35 discover sydney metropolitan sydney, NSW

Sydney attractions provide a Circular Quay is the water gateway to Sydney great fun day out with a wide and is close to The Rocks, the Opera House and the Royal Botanic Gardens. Take your range of curriculum based students on a Sydney Ferry or aboard a educational programs. floating classroom on a Sydney harbour Be captivated by Sydney’s spectacular sites cruise and discover the heritage, industry and around Sydney Harbour such as the Sydney development of Sydney. Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House, Accommodation is available in the inner Taronga Zoo, , Sydney Aquarium, city area with night activities within walking Sydney’s and the Rocks area distance such as the George Street cinemas, where The Rocks Walking Tour brings alive the Imax Theatre in Darling Harbour and the story of the early convict settlement while Sydney Tower. entertaining students with stories of Rascals, Rats and Restoration.

Sydney Attractions 1 Art Gallery of NSW 9 Koala Park 18 Sydney Aquarium 2 Chinese Friendship Gardens 10 Luna Park 19 Sydney Harbour Cruise 3 CSIRO Science 11 National Maritime Museum 20 Sydney Observatory Education Centre 12 Maritime Museum 21 Sydney Olympic Park 4 Fairfield City Farm 13 Museum of Sydney 22 Sydney Opera House 5 Featherdale Farm 14 Ocean World Manly 23 Sydney Wildlife World 6 Government House 15 Parliament House 24 Sydney Tower and OZ Trek 7 Hyde Park Barracks 16 Powerhouse Museum 25 The Rocks Walking Tour 8 IMAX Theatre 17 Royal Botanic Gardens Darling Harbour

36 HOPKINSONS TRAVELWAYS 37 Itinerary Day One 7.45am Coach arrives at school. 3 day sydney 8.00am Depart for Sydney. Midway comfort itinerary break (at own expense). 12.30pm Arrive at Sydney, Darling Harbour. Darling Harbour Playground. Lunch – Students and teachers to 3.00pm - - Students will come provide their own packed lunch. 4.30pm face-to-face with the world’s most iconic personalities, meet historical 2.00pm - Powerhouse Museum - Physical greats, give a speech alongside Julia 5.00pm Phenomena. Spark your group’s Gillard, meet Olympic sports heroes; curiosity with an interactive exploration Cathy Freeman and Dawn Fraser and into static and current electricity. test their IQ against Einstein. Witness some home-made lightning using the Van de Graff Electro Static 5.00pm Arrive at overnight accommodation. Generator and learn about conductors 6.30pm Dinner. and insulators with the Wimshurst machine. Prepare to be shocked and 7.30pm Depart for evening activity. amazed at the illuminating power of 8.15pm - Sydney Observatory - A night visit electricity! 10.00pm provides a unique opportunity for Sydney Highlights Tour. students to learn about astronomy and space exploration. Students can view 5.30pm Arrive at overnight accommodation. the Moon, the planets, double stars, 6.30pm Dinner. star clusters and nebulae using the observatory’s large telescopes.

Itinerary Day Two Itinerary Day Three 7.00am Breakfast. 7.00am Breakfast. 8.15am Depart accommodation. 8.30am Depart accommodation. 9.00am - Sydney Aquarium - Venture through 12.00pm 14 themed zones including a new 9.00am - The Rocks Walking Tour. Arrival of Shark Walk, a tropical Bay of Rays, 11.00am the First Fleet (with costumes). - an interactive Discovery Rockpool, Students explore the story of the British Mangrove Swamps, a shipwreck and Colonisation and its impacts on the Eora Shark Valley! people through the use of A3 images and the narrative skills of tour guides. Lunch - supplied by accommodation. 11.45am 1.00pm - Wild Life - Walk through IMAX Theatre - 3D movie. 45 minutes. - 2.30pm iconic Aussie habitats and encounter Lunch - supplied by accommodation. some of the most loved and feared 12.45pm animals that call Australia home. Meet 1.30pm Depart Sydney. Midway comfort break Rex, the huge 5 metre crocodile, see (at own expense). creatures of the night in the Nightfall habitat, and cuddle up to koalas. 6.30pm Approximate arrival at school.

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