DAY 1: MELBOURNE (LD)

Arrive in Melbourne.

Start your adventure with a bird's eye view from the top of the Eureka Sky Deck. Take the fastest lift in the southern hemisphere to level 88 and take part in the "Sights and Sounds" experience using landmark viewfinders and LED floor and wall displays. Witness the "Edge" experience with a terrace that projects itself from the side of the Tower. This tour will be facilitated by an experienced educator.

Continue on to the Docklands precinct for the ArtVo self guided visit. ArtVo is a unique, interactive and immersive experience allowing students to explore a range of topics such as team building, writing, art and cultural understanding. There are over 100 3D installations. Your visit begins with an introduction explaining the concept of the artworks and how the photos are taken. Once in the gallery students can go through at their own pace with ArtVo staff available to assist. Students will need to bring their own smartphones/cameras to take photos.

DAY 2: MELBOURNE (BLD)

After breakfast today's activities include:

National Museum of Victoria - a natural and cultural history museum (the largest in the southern hemisphere), located in Carlton Gardens.

National Gallery of Victoria - the home of international art from Europe, Asia, America and Oceania.

Shrine of Remembrance Student Program - a war memorial built to honour the men and women of Victoria who served in World War I, but now functions as a memorial to all Australians who have served in any war.

Tonight students will have fun at King Pin with 2 games of Laser Tag, 1 game of bowling and dinner.

DAY 3: MELBOURNE (BLD)

After breakfast today's activities include:

The Big Issue Classroom - four workshops to provoke thought and discussion about the disadvantaged, and promoting social justice (includes a guest speaker with first-hand experience).

National Sports Museum & MCG Guided Tour - enjoy a tour of the Melbourne Cricket Ground including player change rooms, cricket viewing area, memorabilia, the famous Long Room and walking on the arena. You will then walk through the ten exhibition spaces of the National Sports Museum and some interactive time in the "Game On" gallery.

DAY 4: MELBOURNE (BLD)

After breakfast today's activities include:

Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia @ Federation Square - the home of Australian art, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous, from colonial period to present day.

Melbourne Walks: Melbourne Sustainability School Tour - meet at Federation Square and enjoy a guided walking tour around Melbourne city while learning about Melbourne's sustainability and Melbourne's future (many different walking tours available).

Scienceworks - visit the long-term exhibits including Sportsworks, Nitty Gritty Super City and Muck Bunker Stormwater Experience. Also includes the Planetarium and Lightning Room show.

DAY 5: DEPART MELBOURNE (B)

Early breakfast then visit the Queen Victoria Market.

Commence your return journey.

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES (ADDITIONAL COSTS MAY APPLY)

• Matinee performance of the current Melbourne stage show
• AFL match (depending on seasonality and fixture)
• NBL match (depending on seasonality and fixture)
• Immigration Museum
• Parliament House (non-sitting weeks only)
• Imax Theatre (day or evening)
• Melbourne Aquarium
• Melbourne Zoo
• Polly Woodside (2 hour river cruise)
• Hardrock Climbing

ALTERNATIVE TOUR OPTIONS (COST ON APPLICATION)

• Coach to and from Melbourne
• Flights to and from Melbourne