Itinerary for

Playford College
24 Durrington Road, Elizabeth, SA, 5112

Traveller/s 33 Students & 5 Teachers

Travel Dates 30 October 2023 to 3 November 2023

Driver – Vince Roll 0402 859 845

Unearth-ed Consultant – Tracey Scanlan 02 9540 0999
Trip Details

Day 1 Monday, 30 October 2023

Domestic Flight Virgin Australia

17:35 Flight Departure: Adelaide Airport

19:40 Arrival: Canberra Airport
Flight Number: VA580

Economy guests will receive complimentary water, tea or coffee. Food

can be purchased onboard but only with Visa and Mastercard credit &
debit cards or American Express. Cash and payments using
mobile/watch devices, EFTPOS, Maestro or pre-paid travel cards are no
longer accepted.

Coach Luxury Coach

20:00 Pick up / Depart

Seatbelts are mandatory for all students and teachers.

Students are welcome to bring bottled water onboard the coach to
stay refreshed and hydrated, food however, is not to be consumed
onboard. If your coach is equipped with a toilet, for your safety this is
for emergency only as rest stops are scheduled.
*** When visiting venues student bags are to remain onboard***

Meals PIZZA Dinner: Supplied by Accommodation

20:30 –21:00
subject to arrival
time

Accommodation The Village Canberra

7 Akuna Street
Canberra City, 2601
Ph:(02) 6248 9155
Group Accommodation

21:00 Check in: Monday, 30 October 2023

Check Out: Friday, 03 November 2023

The Village Canberra is located in the centre of the city, providing

convenient access to all of the major attractions that Canberra has to
offer. With a strong commitment to sustainability via a program of
environmental initiatives including solar power, water saving and
recycling.

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Day 2 Tuesday, 31 October 2023

Meals HOT Breakfast: Supplied by Accommodation

7:00

Tour Museum of Australian Democracy - Old Parliament House

Program: Our Voices

8:30 Start
9:30 End

PACER Approved Program

Experience the ways people are heard in a democracy, both through
an interactive exhibition trail and taking on the role of politicians in an
historic debate re-enactment.
Address: Old Parliament House, Parkes ACT 2600 / Phone (02) 6270
8282

Tour National Gallery of Australia

Program: Drawing Class

10:00 Start
11:30 End

Look discuss and draw. Experience a range of works from the Gallery’s
collection and then experiment with techniques that encourage
observation and experimentation.
Address: Parkes Place East, Parkes ACT 2600 / Phone: (02) 6240 6411

Meals Wrap or roll combos to be delivered by Tour Catering – Andrew 0488 919 900
Suggest lunch in the Sculpture gardens
11.30 - 12:00

Provided and delivered by Tour Catering

Tour National Capital Exhibition

Program: The Story of Canberra

13:00 Start
14:00 End

PACER Approved Program

Students will have a chance to reflect on why Canberra became the
federal site, interrogate the competition runners up and whether the
original design is still maintained today.
Address: Barrine Drive, Parkes ACT 2600 / Phone: (02) 6272 2902

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Activity Mount Ainslie
Lookout

15:00 Start time

15:30 End time

For picture-perfect views of Canberra, you can’t go past a visit to

Mount Ainslie. Take in Lake Burley Griffin and many of Canberra's
national attractions, framed by picturesque mountain ranges. See how
Walter Burley Griffin’s vision for the city has been brought to life.

Activity International Flag Display

Self Guided Walk

16:15 Start time

16:45 End time

The International Flag Display consists of 110 flags in total,

representing 108 Missions that have a diplomatic presence as well as
flags for the European Union and the United Nations.

Address: Queen Elizabeth Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600

Activity Questacon
Q by Night

17:00 Start time

19:00 End time

Engage with science in extraordinary ways with interactive exhibits

throughout Questacon galleries, as well as foyer and outdoor Science
Garden experiences.
30 minutes of your allocated time is for the gift shop for students
purchases.
Address: King Edward Tce, Parkes ACT 2600 / Phone: (02) 6270 2800

Meals Dinner at Atomic Café –

**Change for café location tonight only due to renovations ***
Please make your way to Coffers Café inside the Treasury Building.
Address: 1 Newlands St, Parkes ACT 2600 / Mobile 0400 456 210
19:00

Atomic Catering offers groups a variety of delicious menu options.

Meals are served in the main dining area of Questacon and are
available prior to or following your Q by Night experience. All dietaries
are catered for with advance notice.

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Day 3 Wednesday, 1 November 2023

Meals HOT Breakfast: Supplied by Accommodation

7:00

Activity Australian Institute Of Sport

1.5 Hour Tour including Sportex

8:30 Start time

10:00 End time

Go behind the scenes on a 90-minute AIS Tour. You might catch some
of Australia's top athletes in training. Challenge yourself in the
interactive sports exhibit set among a unique collection of Australian
sporting memorabilia. Best of all, Sportex is included as part of every
AIS Tour.
Address: Leverrier St, Bruce ACT 2617 / Phone: (02) 6214 1444

Tour CSIRO
Program: Discover CSIRO

11:15 Start
12:30 End

Students participate in an interactive activity to discover how CSIRO's

innovations in science, technology, engineering and maths have
influenced their lives.
CSIRO has introduced boom gates to the Black Mountain site. To
access the site drivers may either:
• Enter 4300# or
• Press button for Reception
Address: Clunies Ross St, Acton ACT 2601 / Phone: (02) 6246 4646

Meals Wrap or roll combos to be delivered by Tour Catering – Andrew 0488 919 900, check with your dirver for
lunch recommendation location

12:30 - 13:00

Provided and delivered by Tour Catering

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Tour National Archives of Australia
Guided Tour

14:00 Start
15:00 End

PACER Approved Program

The educators will introduce a treasure trove of documents about
Australian history using inquiry and experiential strategies.
Address: Kings Ave, Parkes ACT 2600 / Phone (02) 6212 3600

Tour National Electoral Education Centre

Program: House of Representatives

16:30 Start
18:00 End

PACER Approved Program

Suitable for students of all levels, this program explores key concepts
of representation and voting. Experience the preferential voting
system in action by participating in a House of Representatives
election scenario.
Address: Old Parliament House / Phone: 1800 020 067

Meals Spaghetti Bolognaise Dinner: Supplied by Accommodation

18:30

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Day 4 Thursday, 2 November 2023

Meals HOT Breakfast: Supplied by Accommodation

8:00

Activity National Zoo & Aquarium

1 Hour Guided Tour

9:45 Start time

10:45 End time

One of the largest privately owned zoos in Australia. Most of the

enclosure sizes are far larger than found in other urban zoos and have
a wide variety of both native and exotic animals.
Address: 999 Lady Denman Dr, Yarralumla ACT 2611 / Phone: (02) 6287
8400

Meals Wrap or roll combos to be delivered by Tour Catering – Andrew 0488 919 900
***** Please decide where you will have your lunch if you are having at the zoo you will need to let
catering company know early so you can pack and take into the zoo with you *****

12:30

Provided and delivered by Tour Catering

Tour Government House

Guided Tour

13:30 Start
14:30 End

PACER Approved Program

Conducted by Government House Staff, walk through the beautiful
gardens and tour the house. Learn what it means to be an Australian
citizen and the special role of the Governor-General.
** All adults MUST have photo ID **
Address: Dunrossil Dr, Yarralumla ACT 2600 / Phone (02) 6283 3552

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Tour Australian War Memorial
Program: We Will Remember Them

15:15 Start
16:15 End

PACER Approved Program

This program will take place within the Memorial’s galleries with a
focus on commemoration and stories of Australians in the First and
Second World Wars.

Tour Australian War Memorial

Last Post Ceremony

16:00 Start
17:00 End

The ceremony begins with the Australian national anthem followed by

the piper's lament. An individual's story is told, and the Ode is recited
by Australian Defence Force personnel.

Meals Roast Chicken Dinner: Supplied by Accommodation

18:00

Tour Mount Stromlo Observatory

1.5 Hour Night Visit

20:00 Start

The night visit includes a stargazing session using Mt Stromlo's

outreach telescopes. In the event of cloudy weather, stargazing will be
substituted for other age-appropriate activities.
Address: Cotter Rd, Weston Creek ACT 2611 / Phone: (02) 6125 6711

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Day 5 Friday, 3 November 2023

Meals HOT Breakfast: Supplied by Accommodation

7:30

Tour Parliament House

Hospitality

10:30 Start
11:00 End

A half hour break in the Queen’s Terrace Gallery to view the Parliament
House LEGO model and an opportunity to meet your member of
parliament dependent on their availability and if Parliament is sitting. A
small snack is provided eg frozen yoghurt.

Tour Parliament House

Guided Tour

11:00 Start
12:00 End

PACER Approved Program

A one hour comprehensive guided tour including the House of
Representatives and Senate chambers and Parliamentary exhibits.

Tour Parliament House

Roleplay Parliamentary Education Office (PEO)

12:00 Start
13:00 End

A hands-on experience of how our Parliament works to make Australia

a better place to live. Roleplay by debating a bill in the House of
Representatives or Senate, or conducting a committee of inquiry.

Meals Wrap or roll combos to be delivered by Tour Catering – Andrew 0488 919 900

13:00

Provided and delivered by Tour Catering

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Tour Royal Australian Mint
Guided Tour

14:30 Start
15:30 End

The Royal Australian Mint is Australia’s official Mint, the place where
every Australian coin in your pocket, purse, wallet or piggy bank was
made.
Meet your guide inside at the service desk.
Bring $3 in coins to make your own $1 coin
Address: Denison St, Deakin ACT 2600 / Phone (02) 6202 6999

******* FREE TIME TO GO TO SHOPPING CENTRE UNTIL DEPARTURE TO AIRPORT *****

Dinner to be own arrangements

Coach Coach Depart

18:55 Pick up / Depart

Seatbelts are mandatory for all students and teachers.

Students are welcome to bring bottled water onboard the coach to
stay refreshed and hydrated, food however, is not to be consumed
onboard. If your coach is equipped with a toilet, for your safety this is
for emergency only as rest stops are scheduled.
*** When visiting venues student bags are to remain onboard***

Domestic Flight Virgin Australia

20:20 Flight Departure: Canberra Airport

21:35 Arrival: Adelaide Airport
Flight Number: VA583

Economy guests will receive complimentary water, tea or coffee. Food

can be purchased onboard but only with Visa and Mastercard credit &
debit cards or American Express. Cash and payments using
mobile/watch devices, EFTPOS, Maestro or pre-paid travel cards are no
longer accepted.

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Inclusions

Accommodation
• Nights at The Village Canberra - Group Accommodation

Meals
• As per itinerary

Activities & Tours

• Museum of Australian Democracy - Old Parliament House, Program: Our Voices

• National Gallery of Australia, Program: Drawing Class

• National Capital Exhibition, Program: The Story of Canberra

• Mount Ainslie, Lookout

• International Flag Display, Self Guided Walk

• Questacon, Q by Night

• Australian Institute Of Sport, 1.5 Hour Tour including Sportex

• CSIRO, Program: Discover CSIRO

• National Archives of Australia, Guided Tour

• National Electoral Education Centre, Program: House of Representatives

• National Zoo & Aquarium, Guided Tour

• Government House, Guided Tour

• Australian War Memorial, Program: We Will Remember Them

• Australian War Memorial, Last Post Ceremony

• Mount Stromlo Observatory, 1.5 Hour Night Visit

• Parliament House, Hospitality

• Parliament House, Guided Tour

• Parliament House, Roleplay Parliamentary Education Office (PEO)

• Royal Australian Mint, Guided Tour

Flights
• Virgin Australia
• Virgin Australia

Coach
• Luxury Coach
• Coach Depart

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