School Sports Tours to Australasia

Australia

Flight Time = approximately 22 hours

Australia is the sixth largest country in the world and is about the same size as the 48 mainland states of the USA. The key to an amazing tour in Australia is to plan it well - don’t try to ‘do’ the country in the one trip. Instead pick two or three key locations to use as your base, enjoying experiences in and around those places at a leisurely pace.

Arrive in Perth on the west coast and enjoy its top attractions, great restaurants and the gorgeous Kings Park with its rich heritage. Walk through the city gardens or barbeque at one of the free public barbeque facilities. Live the outdoors lifestyle and ease yourself in to our tour - making the most of the sunshine and using the beautiful beaches as a backdrop play a game of beach cricket or touch rugby!

One place that must be visited whilst on tour is Sydney, this is one of the most spectacular and exciting cities in the world. Sydney doesn’t exactly hide its charms; ‘if you’ve got it, flaunt it’ could well be the city’s motto. Make the most of your stay by climbing Sydney Harbour Bridge, watching a performance at the Opera House, taking part in water sports on one of the beaches, souvenir shopping and eating out in Darling Harbour - this is a wow factor city with so much to see and do. If you get chance, spend a day or two in the beautiful Blue Mountains for bush walking and wildlife spotting. Just a 90 minute drive from the city, this World Heritage Listed National Park is well worth a visit.

A flight up to Cairns to access the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest in northern Queensland is also a must. These two World Heritage listed areas are incredible and there is so much to see and do in the region. Cairns has a lovely oceanfront promenade, lots of restaurants and a buzzy nightlife, and using this as your base you can venture out into the Great Barrier Reef for some snorkelling or take the scenic railway up to the mountain village of Kuranda and visit the rainforest.

Sports - Football, Cricket, Hockey, Netball, Rugby League, Rugby Union

New Zealand

Flight Time = approximately 25 hours

New Zealand is the youngest country on earth, being the last major land mass to be discovered a thousand years ago. It has a rich and fascinating history influenced by both Maori and European heritage. Comparable in size to Great Britain it is a haven for those seeking peace and relaxation as well as a playground for thrill seekers and adrenalin junkies. The beautiful landscape includes mountains and glaciers, steaming volcanoes and thermal activity in the mud pools and geysers of Rotorua.

As well as beautiful scenery New Zealand boasts several cities full of things to see and do whilst on tour. Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city. It is the gathering place for the nation's historic, cultural and artistic treasures. Being the first place European settlers arrived; it also boasts lots of historic streets and buildings. Auckland is the centre of commerce and industry, and is perhaps the most vibrant, bustling and multicultural city in New Zealand. Auckland is the biggest Polynesian city in the world, and this cultural influence is highlighted in many different aspects of city life.

Sport is an important aspect of Kiwi life, their high profile ‘All Blacks’ rugby team is well known across the world.  Making a trip to New Zealand is not only a wonderful cultural experience but an opportunity to play against some of the best sports men and women in the world!

Sports – Cricket, Hockey, Netball, Football, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Basketball

Fiji

The unique and unspoilt Fijian islands feature one thousand miles of pristine white sandy beaches, famous coral gardens and azure blue lagoons. Nadi and Suva have wonderful local schools that are always enthusiastic to play teams from the UK.

Fiji makes a perfect sporting destination when combined with a tour to Australia and New Zealand.

Sports – Cricket, Hockey, Netball, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Football

For more information on school sports tours to Australasia then please call us on 01903 832861 or email .