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.
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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 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 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.
Experience South Pacific & Hawaii
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 travellers come home impassioned global citizens.
Experience 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 travellers come home impassioned global citizens.
Experience 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 travellers come home impassioned global citizens.
Experience 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 travellers come home impassioned global citizens.
Experience 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 travellers come home impassioned global citizens.
Experience 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 travellers come home impassioned global citizens.
Experience Africa
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 savannahs 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 travellers 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.
Experience 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 ‘best-of’ style day trips to extensive tours from the city centre to the Blue Mountains, Second Nature offers a variety of tour options for Special Interest Groups.
Experience Sunshine Coast
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 ‘best-of’ style day trips to extensive tours travelling to the beaches, rainforests and everything in between, Second Nature offers a variety of tour options for Special Interest Groups.
Experience 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 ‘best-of’ style day trips to extensive tours from the city centre to Ballarat, Second Nature offers a variety of tour options for Special Interest Groups.
Experience 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 terms of natural beauty and buzzing social hubs. It also has a rich cultural history and remains a place of extreme cultural significance for the Yugambeh people. From ‘best-of’ style day trips to extensive tours travelling to beaches, rainforests and everything in between, Second Nature offers a variety of tour options for Special Interest Groups.
