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It’s characteristic fauna ranges from cool and charismatic like the roos and koalas to downright bizarre like the echidna and platypus. The plant life is not dissimilar. Towering gums compete with wattles and waratahs, and flame trees stand bright amongst a backwall of distinctive green. From our red deserts to our rainforests to our extraordinary reefs, the land down under has plenty to offer in the way of natural beauty. Travelling to more remote destinations will whisk you back in time, where cave paintings and rock carvings immerse you in stories of the Dreamtime. Travel to our cities and you will find people of all colours and religions, where the diversity of food and arts are a celebration of our nation’s contemporary identity. As we sing proudly in our anthem, “we’ve boundless plains to share”. From 4×4 cross country adventures to city-hopper sightseeing tours, there’s something for everyone in Second Nature’s vast array of International (available to overseas institutions) and Domestic Tours around Australia.
Our International and Domestic Tours for school and university groups are all-inclusive, affordable and fully customised. Tours are generally facilitated with a cultural, environmental, tourism or design technology focus depending on a school or tertiary institution’s preferences.
Cultural Programs spend time exploring the ideologies, history, customs, arts and foods of a country. They encourage interaction with local peoples and expose students to different modes of living.
Environmental Programs concentrate on immersion and adventure in exceptional natural environments. They allow contextual exploration of Environmental Management principles and deliver a strong conservation message.
Tourism Programs focus on the Tourism Industry including drivers, challenges and innovations. They investigate major tourist attractions from an economic and environmental perspective to evaluate the sustainability of current operations.
Design Technology Programs investigate Sustainable Development in the context of “Green Cities” like Adelaide and Smithfield (Cairns). They showcase innovations in architecture, agriculture and tourism.
The flexible design of our International and Domestic Tours means itineraries can be adapted to fulfil curriculum requirements for any of the following subjects: Geography, Biology, Earth & Environmental Science, Marine Science, Investigating Science, Agricultural Science, Languages, History and Tourism. Schools or universities can experience one of our pre-existing itineraries or choose from a variety of incredible destinations to build a program that perfectly suits their needs.
