Classroom Canberra
Stories, insights and ideas for school travel to Canberra and beyond, from the Unearth-Ed team and the suppliers we trust with your students.
Our first branded coach is officially on the road.
What's inside
Classroom Canberra
Front cover- 1WelcomeA new chapter and the team
- 2Your adventure, our expertiseHow booking a school tour works
- 4New Australian CurriculumWhy it needs real-world learning
- 6Canberra toursOur 4 day tour
- 8Alivio Tourist ParkAn award-winning property
- 12Burning off energyActive adventures in Canberra
- 18Love BoatsA floating Canberra experience
- 24The snowYour next excursion
Beyond the Classroom
Flip side- 1NSW educational toursSydney, Blue Mountains, Bathurst and Ballarat
- 2Custom Blue Mountains tourEarth and Environmental Science
- 4YHA & Travel to LearnMaking sure students don't miss out
- 6Ranger Jamie ToursIncursions and excursions
- 8Alura Coaches100 years in the driver's seat
- 10Sydney Harbour LodgeStay, explore, learn
- 12Landmark Hotel CamperdownPremium group accommodation
- 14The Langley's storyFifty years on the road
Welcome
Welcome to this edition of Classroom Canberra, and, if I may, welcome to my first formal introduction as CEO of Unearth-Ed.
The team
Caitlin Crowther
About Caitlin
Caitlin joined in early 2025, driving strategy and growth across marketing, team and processes, and now leads Unearth-Ed into its next chapter.
Nadine New
About Nadine
Nadine has led the team for over 6 years, mentoring our consultants and overseeing her own school bookings and the day-to-day business.
Tracey Scanlan
About Tracey
Tracey drives new business with schools and grows our partnerships with suppliers, advertisers and community organisations.
Jackie Morcombe
About Jackie
With 10+ years in travel, Jackie develops new destinations and itineraries that support curriculum-aligned learning.
Kirsty Cambridge
About Kirsty
20+ years in travel. Kirsty handles enquiries, reservations and logistics, and helps schools meet their PACER criteria.
Rebecca Teaupa
About Bec
A trained teacher, Bec loves building curriculum-focused itineraries that are memorable for teachers and students.
Katie Bell
About Katie
Katie recently joined with 2 years of travel experience and a passion for great itineraries.
Carmen Duchini & Natalia Rybakov
About the finance team
Carmen and Natalia manage budgets, invoices and compliance, and work closely with our suppliers.
Your adventure, our expertise
- Initial enquiry
- Custom itinerary
- Approval & deposit
- Bookings begin
- Final numbers & details
- Documents & payment
- The adventure begins
Our recent Year 6 excursion to Canberra was exceptionally well organised from start to finish. We can't wait for next year!
Adam Bowmaker, Sacred Heart Matraville
New Australian Curriculum
Room to breathe
Content cut by around 21% so teachers can go deeper.
First Nations, in more depth
A stronger commitment to truth-telling and learning on Country.
Civics with purpose
Active citizenship that comes alive inside Parliament.
Canberra tours
- Accommodation
- Bed linen
- All tours & activities
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 1
Australian War Memorial, Parliament House, National Portrait Gallery, evening with Ranger Jamie
Day 2
Museum of Australian Democracy, NEEC, National Museum, the Arboretum, Power Karts
Day 3
AIS, Royal Australian Mint, Canberra Glassworks, Questacon by Night, Love Boats disco
Day 4
National Zoo, lunch, depart Canberra
approved
This 4 day itinerary is PACER approved. It visits Parliament House, the Australian War Memorial and the National Electoral Education Centre, so your school can claim the PACER rebate. See pacer.org.au for details.
Alivio Tourist Park
Burning off energy
Why every Canberra itinerary needs time on the water
The snow
Thredbo or Perisher: key features
Thredbo
Flexible lift passes and a genuine alpine village.
Perisher
Minimum three-day school passes, built around the slopes.
Beyond the Classroom
Turn the magazine over for Sydney, the Blue Mountains, and regional NSW and Victoria.
NSW educational tours
Sydney
Activities include:
Maritime Museum, harbour cruise, Opera House tour, Sydney Tower, Sydney Aquarium and Taronga Zoo.
Blue Mountains
Activities include:
The Three Sisters, Scenic World, Hartley Courthouse, Wentworth Falls, Jenolan Caves and Govetts Leap.
Bathurst
Activities include:
Aboriginal art and boomerang throwing, gold panning at Hill End, Mount Panorama and Abercrombie House.
Ballarat
Activities include:
Sovereign Hill, the AURA light and sound show, MADE at Eureka and the Central Deborah Gold Mine.
Custom Blue Mountains tour
Our Year 12 Earth and Environmental Science students had an outstanding experience with Unearth-Ed on our Blue Mountains excursion. Every experience across the three days came with dedicated, educated guides, and everything linked back to the HSC syllabus, giving our students relevant experiences while still being genuinely fun. The organisation was seamless from booking through to the trip itself, which made life so much easier for us as teachers.
Wingham High School, travelled with Unearth-Ed on this tour in 2026
Ensuring students don't miss out on school excursions
For more details about the program, contact the Unearth-Ed team or Travel to Learn at enquiries@traveltolearn.com.au.
Ranger Jamie Tours
100 years in the driver's seat
Sydney Harbour Lodge
- Stage 4Coastal landscapes and landforms
- Stage 5Measuring plastic pollution
- Stage 6The Great Southern Reef
Landmark Hotel Camperdown
New contact information
Group bookings: groups_landmarkcamperdown@evt.com
Website: www.landmarkhotelcamperdown.com
Our trusted partners
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