Introducing Australia

Example Cultural Experiences

GREAT OCEAN ROAD

One of Victoria's most scenic drives, the Great Ocean Road is a magnificent route winding along sheer cliff edges, amazing headlands, scenic lookouts, the edges of beaches, and even lush rainforests, offering panoramic views of Bass Strait and the Southern Ocean.

The tour, enjoyed by bus, will take the group passed some of Australia's best-known surf beaches and offer magnificent coastal views from cliff-tops and wild beaches.

Culminating at the famous 12 Apostles, a group of magnificent rock stacks rising up from the Southern Ocean, the tour will also stop for sights such as Apollo Bay, Port Campbell, Loch Ard Gorge, the Razorback and London Bridge.

SYDNEY DAY TOUR

A walking tour from Circular Quay and the government house to the State Library of New South Wales, passing by Sydney’s infamous Opera House, Botanical Gardens and enjoying beautiful views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge from Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair.

The walk will include the Art Gallery of NSW, a lovely piece of Greek-style architecture built in Sydney Sandstone, the handsome old buildings of Sydney Mint Museum, Sydney Hospital and Parliament House.

Example Site Visits

THE NATIONAL WOOL MUSEUM IN GEELONG

Since the arrival of sheep with the First Fleet in 1788, the wool industry has dominated Australia’s economy, agriculture and reputation as a quality wool-growing nation throughout the world. The National Wool Museum, Australia’s only comprehensive museum of wool, tells the timeless Australian story of wool, fibre and textiles.

The museum is located in Geelong because it is a city synonymous with wool and the wool industry – sheep farming began there in 1835 and the first of many woollen mills opened there in 1868. For many years the city was known as the 'wool centre of the world'.

SYDNEY OPERA AUSTRALIA COSTUME DEPARTMENT

A guided tour at the hub of Opera Australia’s design department, where the wigs, shoes, costumes and hats for every opera are made.

The group will have the chance to see, feel and experience the work that goes into making performances at the Sydney Opera House so spectacular.

NEIL GRIGG MILLINERY

Working out of his Paddington, Sydney boutique, Neil has created thousands of hats for brides, race-goers and celebrities alike. Renowned for his beautiful hand-made flowers, enchanting feather-work, and an endless imagination, Neil custom designs headpieces to complement the unique individual style of each of his clients.

The visit includes a meet and greet with the designer himself, a well as a tour of his studio and introduction to what it takes to become a world class milliner.