Explorer Series: Destination Australia’s Red Centre

This month’s destination highlight is the majestic Central Australia. This is a region where landscapes feel alive, stories stretch back more than 60,000 years, and the horizon seems to hold its breath. Your students will see the physical wonders of the outback and gain a sense of connection to something older than time. Our tours in this region cover natural wonders, history and Indigenous community interaction. Read on for some interesting facts about this magical part of our nation.

Webinar - From Awareness to Action: Empowering Students Through Service Learning Journeys

Ever thought about running a community-based trip for your students? Join us for an informative webinar where we unpack everything you need to know about our new Service Learning Program.

Explorer Series: Destination New Caledonia

This month we continue to highlight one of our most popular destinations for our school groups, New Caledonia. Perfect for French language students to practice their skills with intensive language classes, sightseeing and spending time with the locals - with the added bonus of being close to home! Take a look at our New Caledonia tours and read on for some fascinating facts about this beautiful part of the world.

JLTAV 2026 Conference

Thank you to the teachers who visited our stand at the JLTAV 2026 Conference on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th March at the Catholic Leadership Centre in Victoria. Mari and Kieran loved chatting about our Japan tours.

Couldn't make it to the conference? Explore our Japan tours here. 

Start planning your tour to Japan now! 

Alivio Tourist Park Upgrade

Alivio Tourist Park, one of our Canberra accommodation providers, is building a brand new function centre, set for completion early next year. In the meantime, they have a new purpose-built group dining marquee for school groups to enjoy a comfortable dining experience.

Be one of the first school groups to use their brand new facilities from 2027. Check out our Canberra tours and call us right away to make your booking.

It’s time to get back to educational tours in New Caledonia!

Our popular educational tours to New Caledonia are now re-open for bookings! It's the perfect destination for your French language students to practice their skills while immersing in the local culture, exploring the island and taking immersive language lessons at CREIPAC.

We recently sent one of our team members to New Caledonia to personally inspect every location featured in our tours. From cultural landmarks to hidden gems, we’ve made sure everything meets the highest standards for our Australian students.

Our New Monthly Explorer Series

We're thrilled to introduce our new Explorer Series, where we'll be spotlighting the destinations your students can travel to and the inspiring educational activities they get up to! To kick off the series, we're delving into Canberra, our most popular destination for school groups! 

PHYSCON 2026 Conference

Thank you to the teachers who visited our stand at the PHYSCON 2026 Conference on Friday 20th February at Swinburne University in Victoria. Alastaire and Emmily loved chatting about our STEM tours.

Couldn't make it to the conference? Explore our STEM tours here. 

Contact us today to start planning your STEM tour in Australia or across the globe. 

Lunar New Year 2026: The Year of the Horse

Get ready to welcome the 2026 Lunar New Year, the Year of the Horse! The Lunar New Year is a 15-day celebration of the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year on the lunisolar calendar.  In 2026 the Year of the Horse celebrations begin on Tuesday 17 February.  Let's find out some interesting facts about this year's Lunar New Year.

Take advantage of the increased PACER rebate for Canberra Tours in 2026

The Australian Government has reaffirmed its commitment to civics and citizenship education by continuing to support school excursions to Canberra through its Parliament and Civics Education Rebate (PACER) program. The initiative provides financial assistance to help students in Years 4 to 12 experience the nation’s capital and engage directly with Australia’s key democratic, historical and cultural institutions.

Under the scheme, schools receive a per‑student rebate, with funding amounts determined by the distance travelled to Canberra. Payments are made directly to schools to help offset the cost of educational tours.

To qualify for the rebate, school itineraries must include visits to at least three of the four mandatory PACER institutions, ensuring students gain meaningful, curriculum‑aligned learning experiences during their time in Canberra:

• Australian Parliament House Guided Tour – 1 hour program
• Museum of Australian Democracy – 1 hour program
• National Electoral Education Centre – 90 minute program
• Australian War Memorial – 45 minute program

G.E.T Educational Tours does it all for you. We design tours that meet with the government regulations and can assist with your PACER applications. Get in touch with our Program Specialists and start planning your educational school trip to Canberra today!

Visit PACER for eligibility and requirements.