www.travelwaysaustralia.com.au NDS SYDNEY & SURROU 12 Y EXCURSIONSRSIONS | YEARS K- DA R EDUCATIONAL EXCU ATTRACTIONS FO ACTIVITIES AND www. travelwaysaustralia.co m.au For all bookings and enquiries please contact us on: Phone: (02)() 9632 5200 | Fax: ()(02) 9632 4477 Email:: [email protected] Professional Studen t Learning Experienc e Coordinator s A division of Todiki Pty Ltd | ABN 23 003 080 644 | Licenced Travel Agent No. 2TA 001891 udent Learni ng Experience Coordinat ors 125 Woodpark Road Smithfield 2164 | PO Box 12 Merrylands 2160 Professional St 2 Travelways Sydney Day Excursions 3 Table of Contents Travelways: About Us Travelways: About Us ................................................................3 Jenolan Caves ...............................................................................12 We are pleased to present you chosen Travelways as their preferred excursion Hopkinsons: About Us .............................................................4 Scenic World ..................................................................................12 with the Travelways Sydney Day coordinators for more than 25 years. During this time, Chinese Garden of Friendship .............................................6 The Rocks Discovery Museum .........................................13 Excursion planner, your essential we have received numerous letters from schools Sydney Learning Adventures ..............................................6 Powerhouse Museum ..............................................................13 complimenting the quality and value of our service guide to excursion planning in the and their experience. Luna Park Sydney ........................................................................7 Bathurst Goldfields ....................................................................14 Sydney region and surrounds. Sydney Olympic Park ................................................................7 Featherdale Wildlife Park ......................................................14 We have arrangements with tour guides, museums and educational facilities and we know with whom Taronga Zoo Sydney ..................................................................8 The Rocks Walking Tours .....................................................15 Travelways specialises in the provision of transport and excursion planning services to talk and how to prepare your itinerary according Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo ..............................8 Mary MacKillop Place Museum ........................................15 to primary and secondary school teachers to your needs. Lessons Afloat ................................................................................8 SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium ............................................... 16 throughout Australia. Marine Discovery Excursions Bondi Beach ...............9 WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo .......................................................... 16 Our aim is to provide students with a fun Simply choose your preferred attractions listed Wannabees .......................................................................................9 Madame Tussauds Sydney .................................................17 educational learning experience. Taking on pages 6 -18 or if you have any other preferred Australian Museum .................................................................. 10 Sydney Tower Eye .......................................................................17 students on an excursion with Travelways venue not listed in this brochure, then call one Australian Nuclear Science & Tech Organisation ............ 10 IMAX Theatre Sydney ............................................................. 18 can be a pleasant and enjoyable experience of our friendly staff. Alternatively, complete and Centennial Parklands ............................................................... 11 Royal Botanic Gardens ........................................................... 18 with assistance from the Travelways team. fax the quotation request form on page 19. Our Museum of Contemporary Art ........................................... 11 Quotation Request Form ..................................................... 19 Travelways conducted its first one-day knowledgeable staff will then organize your excursion in 1962. Some schools have group’s coach travel, venue booking and itinerary. How do I make a booking? 1. 2. 4. Call Quote Pay We will forward you a Call or fax us with the A tax invoice will be forwarded following information: written quotation. to you. Full payment will be Destination and required within 14 attraction/s days from the tax Proposed departure Book invoice issue date. Contact Us: and return travel time Your itinerary, coach travel 3. Phone: (02) 9632 5200 Student year and number and accommodation (if of students/teachers Fax: (02) 9632 4477 applicable) will be booked. For more information call: travelling We will forward you written Email: [email protected] Preferred accommodation confirmation of your www.travelwaysaustralia.com.au (if applicable) itinerary and final quote. (02) 9632 5200 4 Travelways Sydney Day Excursions 5 Hopkinsons Coaches feature • reclining cloth seats • seat belts • restroom equipped • climate controlled air- conditioning • video and DVD players • regulation first aid kits • large underfloor compartments Our wide range of school experiences embrace: • educational tours • school camps • day and sport charters • interstate school travel Hopkinsons has been operating as Available vehicle sizes include : • local sports transfers SEAT COACHES SEAT BUSES • corporate days a major supplier of bus and coach 19 seat - 29 seat - 48 seat - 46 seat - 57 seat services since 1978 and has become 50 seat - 51 seat - 54 seat - 66 seat Wheelchair Accessible the transporter of choice for many Wheelchair Accessible schools throughout New South Wales. Hopkinsons enjoy an enviable record of The Hopkinsons modern coach fleet ranges Hopkinsons buses are available for day in size from 48 seats to 66 seats. We charters, local sports and swimming shuttles. service and competitive rates. also offer wheelchair accessible coaches. Hopkinsons can provide you with a quote Hopkinsons coaches are available for day for any bus or coach movement large or Our Coach Captains are considered to be charters, school camp transfers, interstate small. Large movements are our specialty. amongst the best qualified in the industry for tours and your own educational tours. their extensive knowledge and training. They We look forward to welcoming you aboard All feature reclining cloth seats, seat belts, hold all relevant licences and government one of our buses or coaches so you can rest room equipped, climate controlled authorisations and are also screened under experience how Hopkinsons is MORE air-conditioning, video/DVD players, the Working with Children programme. THAN “Just another Coach Company”. regulation first aid kits and large underfloor All our coaches are seat belted for safety. Every luggage compartments. Contact Us: day we transport many schools in style, luxury The Hopkinsons bus fleet ranges in size Phone: 02 9632 3344 and safety. We are the leading provider of all from 46 to 57 seats. All are modern, Fax: 02 9632 4402 forms of school transfers, charters and tours. air-conditioned and cloth seated. We Email: [email protected] also offer wheelchair accessible buses. www.hopkinsons.com.au G.R. Hopkinson (Transport) Pty. Ltd. A.B.N. 58 000 523 615 125 Woodpark Road, Smithfield NSW 2164 P.O. Box 12, Merrylands NSW 2160 MORE THAN “Just another Coach Company” 6 Chinese Garden of Sydney Learning Friendship Adventures Enrich your students’ cultural experience Relive the past and explore the present. with a self-guided school visit to the Sydney Learning Adventures operates quality Chinese Garden of Friendship. educational excursions in The Rocks and Sydney Harbour. This curriculum-linked Spot the water dragon; find the magical excursion has been developed by teachers ‘ghost’ koi and feed the fish at one of the and designed with primary and secondary only authentic Chinese gardens outside of students in mind. Asia. It’s the perfect place to spend some time with heaps of exciting challenge-based Students engage with hands-on programs activities for the kids to get involved in. implemented by a dynamic guide team and supported with comprehensive teacher Self-guided primary and secondary resource packs. A broad range of two-hour education programs are designed to programs compliment the key learning areas provide background information and of HSIE, ancient history and history. practical support for teachers planning a school visit to the gardens. Supporting teacher’s packs include: For a full listing of available education programs visit shfa.gov.au/sla or call (02) 9240 8552. • syllabus links to the curriculum • pre and post excursion activities • bibliography and a list of suggested resources. Sydney attractions provide Catering packages are available to schools a great fun day out with a by special request. wide range of curriculum- based educational programs. For further venue information, visit Call Travelways on 9632 5200 to make a www.darlingharbour.com booking for your student travel group. Travelways Sydney Day Excursions 7 Luna Park Sydney A superbly restored 1930s theme park, Luna Park Sydney is all about fun…but you can learn a lot too! Enjoy the spectacular views of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House from the top of the Ferris