Trip Overview

This seven-day Australian adventure offers a condensed but rich experience of the country’s two largest cities, focusing on their unique academic environments and famous wildlife encounters. Students will get a taste of the Sydney’s iconic harbour scenery and Melbourne’s European-inspired culture, all while visiting prestigious universities and getting up close with Australia’s unique animals. It’s the perfect introduction to Australian education and lifestyle for students considering study abroad options.

Itinerary

Day 1: Sydney Arrival & Taronga Zoo
We’ll meet you at Sydney Airport and begin immediately with a visit to Taronga Zoo, where you’ll encounter kangaroos, koalas, and other Australian wildlife. After lunch, we’ll see the iconic Sydney Opera House and stroll through the Royal Botanic Gardens. Following dinner, we’ll check into our hotel.

Day 2: University of Sydney & City Views
We’ll visit the historic University of Sydney campus in the morning. After lunch, we’ll ascend the Sydney Tower Eye for breathtaking 360-degree views of the city. We’ll also take a tour of Sydney’s historic Town Hall before returning to our hotel for dinner.

Day 3: Amity College & Cultural Experience
We’ll tour Amity College to experience another educational environment. The rest of the day includes lunch and dinner with opportunities to experience more of Sydney’s diverse cultural offerings before returning to our hotel.

Day 4: Flight to Melbourne & University Tour
We’ll check out and fly to Melbourne. Upon arrival, we’ll visit the prestigious University of Melbourne campus. After lunch, we’ll visit the Melbourne Skydeck for panoramic views and enjoy some shopping time before dinner.

Day 5: Sirous College & ArtVo Experience
We’ll visit Sirous College in the morning. After lunch, we’ll experience ArtVo, an immersive trick art gallery where students can become part of the artwork. We’ll return to our hotel for dinner after this creative experience.

Day 6: Puffing Billy Railway & Shopping
We’ll journey to the Dandenong Ranges to ride the historic Puffing Billy steam train through beautiful forest scenery. After lunch, we’ll have shopping time for souvenirs and Australian products before returning to our hotel for dinner.

Day 7: Departure from Melbourne
After breakfast, we’ll check out of our hotel and transfer to Melbourne Airport for your international departure.

Cost Included

The trip price covers six nights in 3-5 star hotels, all breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, a dedicated travel guide, comprehensive travel insurance, domestic flight tickets between Sydney and Melbourne, all ground transportation, and all attraction entrance fees.

Cost Excluded

The price does not include international airfare, personal expenses (shopping, additional snacks), or any optional activities not specified in the itinerary.

Additional Program Elements

Educational Value: This trip provides exposure to multiple Australian educational institutions, from large universities to smaller colleges, giving students a broad perspective on study options in Australia.

Safety & Logistics: Australia has excellent travel infrastructure and is very safe for student groups. We use private coaches for all transportation and carefully selected hotels in good locations.

Group Requirements: A minimum of 10 participants is required. The itinerary works well year-round, though spring (September-November) and autumn (March-May) offer the most pleasant weather.

Note: The specific educational institutions visited may be adjusted based on availability and academic calendar. Final itinerary will be confirmed upon booking.