Category: Observatory

Educational Tours to South/East Asia

South East Asia is a pocket of exciting countries with unique cultural legacies. From the loud, scooter-filled roads of Ho Chi Minh City to the magnificent temples of Angkor, there’s something for everyone in Second Nature’s vast array of International Tours to South/East Asia. Our local guides are ambassadors for their respective countries and provide a uniquely personal perspective on the places we visit so that your students come home impassioned global citizens.

Educational Tours to North America

North America offers unspoken history, magnificent natural wonders and memorable monuments across many iconic cities. From the echoing hollow of the Grand Canyon to the musical destinations of Nashville and New Orleans, there’s something for everyone in Second Nature’s vast array of International Tours to North America! Our local guides are ambassadors for their respective countries and provide a uniquely personal perspective on the places we visit so that your students come home impassioned global citizens.

Educational Tours to Europe and the UK

Ready to fall in love with Europe? Many a traveller has lost themselves in the glamorous streets of Paris, the city of love; or in the pearlescent heights of the Swiss Alps overlooking fields of green. Maybe an enormous bowl of mouth-watering ragu enjoyed al fresco is more your scene? Whatever your flavour, there’s something for everyone in Second Nature’s vast array of International Tours to Europe and the UK! Our local guides are ambassadors for their respective countries and provide a uniquely personal perspective on the places we visit so that your students come home impassioned global citizens.

Educational Tours to Central Asia

Asia is a hotpot of colour and culture. From the megacities of china to the azure waters of the Philippines, there’s something for everyone in Second Nature’s vast array of International Tours to Central Asia. Our local guides are ambassadors for their respective countries and provide a uniquely personal perspective on the places we visit so that your students come home impassioned global citizens.

Educational Tours to Central and South America

So you want to experience the exotic sights and sounds of Latin America! Maybe relax on the beaches of Mexico or head offshore to the Galapagos Islands? From the gargantuan trees of the Amazon Rainforest in Brazil to the ancient cities hidden high in the Peruvian Andes, there’s something for everyone in Second Nature’s vast array of International Tours to Central and South America. Our local guides are ambassadors for their respective countries and provide a uniquely personal perspective on the places we visit so that your students come home impassioned global citizens.

Educational Africa Tours

Tsamina mina zangalewa, this time for Africa! The African continent is one of the most fascinating, wild and culturally diverse on earth. From the contemporary arts scene in Johannesburg to the untamed wilderness of Madagascar to the “Big 5” spotted roaming the savannas of Kenya, there’s something for everyone in Second Nature’s vast array of International Tours to Africa. Our local guides are ambassadors for their respective countries and provide a uniquely personal perspective on the places we visit so that your students come home impassioned global citizens.

Educational Tours to Sydney

The heart of colonial Australia! Sydney is a sensory overload, offering a fantastic array of museums and galleries; iconic landmarks; restaurants and cafes; theme parks; and historic sites. Buried beneath the city are the traditional lands of the Gadigal people, who continue to affirm their place in a rapidly changing society. From day tours to support specific units of the curriculum to camp programs offering insight into Sydney’s fascinating history, Second Nature offers a variety of tour options for school and university groups.

Educational Tours to Melbourne

There’s loads of fun to be had in Melbourne! The city’s blossoming cultural scene has seen it offer up some of Australia’s best food, textiles, architectural design, music and theatre. Following the Yarra River, one will arrive at enchanting wineries and the expansive cool, temperate rainforests of Yarra Ranges National Park. Integral to the region’s history is the Wurundjeri people, whose stories and culture persist throughout the city and hinterland. From day tours to support specific units of the curriculum to camp programs offering insight into Melbourne’s fascinating history, Second Nature offers a variety of tour options for school and university/TAFE groups.

Educational Tours to the Gold Coast

The birthplace of Second Nature! The Gold Coast is a tourism Mecca “famous for fun”. With its golden sandy beaches, theme parks, attractions and World Heritage Listed Hinterland, the city has plenty to offer in the way of environmental and social science. It also has a rich cultural history and remains a place of extreme cultural significance for the Yugambeh people. From day tours to support specific units of the curriculum to camp programs offering immersion in over 5 different biomes, Second Nature offers a variety of tour options for school and university/TAFE groups.

Educational Australia Tours

Australia is unlike any other country on the planet. 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.

Tertiary Observatory

Second Nature Education offers an amazing variety of educational and experiential programs to a observatories and science centres in: Queensland and New South Wales; throughout Australia; and overseas. All our programs are either tailored to support relevant units within the new curriculum, or as specifically requested by our clients.

3-6 Observatory

Second Nature Education offers an amazing variety of educational and experiential programs to a observatories and science centres in: Queensland and New South Wales; throughout Australia; and overseas. All our programs are either tailored to support relevant units within the Australian curriculum, or as specifically requested by our clients.

Senior Observatory

Second Nature Education offers an amazing variety of educational and experiential programs to a observatories and science centres in: Queensland and New South Wales; throughout Australia; and overseas. All our programs are either tailored to support relevant units within the new curriculum, or as specifically requested by our clients.

7-10 Observatory

Second Nature Education offers an amazing variety of educational and experiential programs to a observatories and science centres in: Queensland and New South Wales; throughout Australia; and overseas. All our programs are either tailored to support relevant units within the new curriculum, or as specifically requested by our clients.

P/K-2 Observatory

Second Nature Education offers an amazing variety of educational and experiential programs to observatories and science centres in: Queensland and New South Wales; throughout Australia; and overseas. All our programs are either tailored to support relevant units within the new curriculum, or as specifically requested by our clients.