Faculty-led travel courses · Oceania
Australia Faculty-Led Travel Course
Australia combines one of the world's most visited harbor cities with the oldest continuous living cultures on earth. Students explore the streets of Sydney, learn about Aboriginal history and culture, and visit landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Good to know
- Language
- English
- Currency
- Australian dollar (AUD)
- Best season
- September–November or March–May
- Typical length
- 10–14 days (customizable)
Highlights
What students will see and do
- Sydney Opera HouseDesigned by Jørn Utzon and opened in 1973, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site on Sydney Harbour.
- Sydney Harbour BridgeThe steel arch bridge opened in 1932 and links the city center with the North Shore.
- Aboriginal cultureAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have lived in Australia for more than 60,000 years, and their histories are told in many museums and cultural centers.
- The RocksSydney's oldest neighborhood, where the first British settlement was established in 1788, is now a district of museums and markets.
- Blue MountainsA sandstone plateau west of Sydney with eucalyptus forests, deep valleys and the Three Sisters rock formation.
- Great Barrier ReefThe world's largest coral reef system stretches about 2,300 kilometers along the Queensland coast.
Faculty-led travel courses
Courses that fit Australia
Professors build their own syllabus; ARAMFO arranges the visits that bring it to life.
Geography & Environmental StudiesStudents could study coastal and reef ecosystems, bushfire management and water use across very different Australian landscapes.
Psychology, Sociology & Social WorkA course could examine Indigenous communities, reconciliation and multicultural immigration in a modern society.
Education & Teacher PreparationStudents could compare Australian schooling, including Indigenous education programs, with practice in the United States.
Art, Architecture & HistoryCourses could study the design of the Sydney Opera House, colonial history and Aboriginal art traditions.
Map
Where you will go
Academic and professional visits
- A local university faculty
- An Aboriginal cultural center
- A marine or coastal research station
- A city planning or heritage office
Visits are chosen with the professor to match the course.
Itinerary
Sample itinerary
A starting point only — every trip is adjusted to your course, dates and budget.
Customizable. This sample shows the kinds of visits and places available. Days, pace and academic visits are built around your course.
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Day 1
Arrival in Melbourne
Arrive in Victoria's capital, meet your guide and settle in before two days of city and coast.
- Meet and greet at the airport
- Private transfer to the hotel
- Hotel check-in
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Day 2
Melbourne and Phillip Island
See Melbourne's laneways, arts precinct and river, then watch penguins come ashore at dusk on Phillip Island.
- Private Melbourne city sightseeing tour
- Phillip Island excursion
- Penguin Parade at sunset
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Day 3
Fly to Cairns
Fly north to tropical Queensland and the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.
- Transfer to the airport for the flight to Cairns
- Hotel check-in in Cairns
- Afternoon at leisure
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Day 4
Great Barrier Reef
Spend the day on the world's largest coral reef system, a World Heritage site and a living science lesson.
- Small-group reef cruise from Cairns or Port Douglas
- Snorkeling and reef talk with a marine guide
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Day 5
Kuranda and the Rainforest
Ride above the world's oldest tropical rainforest and learn about Aboriginal culture in the hills above Cairns.
- Kuranda Scenic Railway up to Kuranda Village
- Wildlife and butterfly sanctuary visits
- Aboriginal cultural experience
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway back to Cairns
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Day 6
Daintree and Cape Tribulation
Visit the Daintree Rainforest where the rainforest meets the reef, with a river cruise and guided walk.
- Scenic coastal drive to the Daintree
- Daintree River cable ferry
- Guided rainforest walk
- Cape Tribulation Beach and Alexandra Lookout
- Daintree River wildlife cruise
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Day 7
Fly to Sydney
Fly south to Australia's largest city and see its harbor and beaches.
- Flight from Cairns to Sydney
- Drive from the airport through the city and Eastern Suburbs
- Hotel check-in
- Academic visit matched to your course (university, school, NGO or company)
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Day 8
Blue Mountains
Take a guided day trip to the sandstone cliffs and forested valleys west of Sydney.
- Private guided Blue Mountains tour
- Lookouts, canyons and waterfalls
- Jenolan Caves
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Day 9
South Coast Day Trip
Follow the ocean road south of Sydney through rainforest and coastal towns.
- Private guided South Coast tour
- Coastal drive and lookouts
- Rainforest walk and waterfalls
- Visit to a Buddhist temple
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Day 10
Port Stephens
Head north to a sheltered bay known for bottlenose dolphins and giant sand dunes.
- Private guided tour to Port Stephens
- Dolphin cruise
- Sandboarding on the dunes
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Day 11
Departure Home
Final transfer to the airport and flight home, with course notes and credits ready to complete.
- Breakfast and hotel check-out
- Transfer to Sydney airport for the flight home
What is included
ARAMFO arranges everything
You choose the dates and the airport your group flies from. We handle the logistics and the academic visits so you can focus on teaching.
3–6 credit hours, offered through your own department · 8+ students and the professor's travel cost is covered by ARAMFO · Your dates and your departure airport
- Airfare from your preferred airport
- Hotels or student housing
- Meals as set out in the itinerary
- Transportation in the host country
- Tour guides and entrance fees
- University, company and professional visits
- A native guide with the group for the whole trip
- Customized dates and itinerary
Get started
Plan a course in Australia
Tell us about your course and we will reply with a draft itinerary and cost.