The Sunshine Coast is that place you’d rather be. The Glasshouse Mountains hold stories of family and floods passed on by the Kabi Kabi people. The beaches rival those of the Gold Coast and offer beautiful swimming spots beside cruisy beach villages. It is an agricultural hub for tropical fruits like pineapples and avocadoes, and a happening tourist district thanks to attractions like Australia Zoo and Underwater World. From day tours to support specific units of the curriculum to one-of-a-kind experiences, Second Nature offers a variety of tour options for school and university groups.
Category: School or University/TAFE Group
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 Tours to Tasmania
From its quaint cities and villages to its enchanting wilderness, Tasmania is a truly magical place! Climb the gentle slopes of Cradle Mountain; marvel at the island’s endemic wildlife; eat and drink the ‘Apple Isle’; and explore historic sites at Port Arthur and Maria Island all in the same trip. From day tours to support specific units of the curriculum to camp programs that circumnavigate Australia’s southern-most state, Second Nature offers a variety of tour options for school and university groups.
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 Outback Australia
The best way to see this sunburnt country and its sweeping plains is to travel to its red centre. From the flat horizons of the Nullarbor to the sentient giant of Uluru to the dreamtime paintings of the Kimberley’s, Australia is vast and extraordinary. Whether you’d prefer an immersive experience of Australian Aboriginal culture or a 4×4 driving adventure, a curriculum-based field trip or a trip that connects some of Australia’s most famous and remote landmarks, Second Nature offers a variety of tour options for school and university groups.
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 Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island)
North Stradbroke Island is the second largest sand island in the world (behind Fraser) and boasts natural beauty in its freshwater lakes, forests and oceanside cliffs. It is a great local option for Brisbane schools and offers a variety of natural environments, from rehabilitated sand mines at Yarraman to coral communities at Amity Point to pristine mangrove forests at Myora Springs. Whether you’d prefer a 4×4 adventure or an inspired day trip, a curriculum-based field trip or one-of-a-kind experience, Second Nature offers a variety of tour options for school and university groups.
Educational Tours to K’Gari (Fraser Island)
K’gari is the largest sand island in the world! It offers exceptional examples of perch lake, warm sub-tropical rainforest, mixed sclerophyllous forest and coastal heathland ecosystems including some world-famous examples like Lake McKenzie! The island has a rich cultural heritage shared in stories by the Butchulla people and is a special place for domestic and international tourists alike. There are so many reasons to explore this remote Queensland destination. Whether you’d prefer a 4×4 adventure or an inspired day trip, a curriculum-based field trip or one-of-a-kind experience, Second Nature offers a variety of tour options for school and university groups.
Educational Tours to Far North Queensland
Far North Queensland is a tropical paradise! On the doorstep of the World Heritage Listed Daintree Rainforest, you will find kilometres of pristine white sandy beaches. Just beyond the shore is the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park with its colourful display of corals, turtles and fish. The Cairns region is a must-see for innovations in coastal aquaculture and sustainable development. It has also been home to the colourful and friendly Djabugay people for over 40,000 years! Whether you’d prefer a sightseeing adventure or an immersive experience of Aboriginal Australian culture, a curriculum-based field trip or one-of-a-kind experience, Second Nature offers a variety of tour options for school and university groups.
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 South Pacific & Hawaii Tours
Let the magical isles of the South Pacific captivate you with their unspoiled natural beauty and vivid array of cultures. From the colourful dances of the Tahitian Heiva festival to Polynesian feasts featuring pork from an earthen oven to the glaciers of New Zealand’s Southern Island, there’s something for everyone in Second Nature’s vast array of International Tours to the South Pacific and Hawaii! 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 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.
Educational Antarctica Tours
There is no more extraordinary place on Earth than the icy plains of Antarctica, the largest desert in the world! From the 3ft king penguins of South Georgia Island to the ocean giants arriving at their Summer feeding ground, Antarctica offers a wealth of unforgettable sights. Second Nature offers customised tours to Antarctica departing from Australia and New Zealand. These tours represent a unique opportunity for students to be pushed out of their comfort zone and immersed completely in their natural surroundings.
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 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.
