Day 1

8.15am	Coach arrives at school
8.30am	Depart school for the South Coast
10.30am	Minnamurra Rainforest Centre (Budderoo National Park) The rainforest is particularly special because of the diversity of rainforest types, the range of ferns, and wildlife that exists within a relatively small area. Today students will enjoy a PowerPoint presentation/video & guided tour of the rainforest loop. Presentation & Guided Walk (2 hour duration) Lunch at Minnamurra – students & teachers provide own packed lunch. Continuing our journey along the coast road travelling through Nowra, Ulladulla & Bateman’s Bay where we will have a quick stop for afternoon tea. Students & teachers provide own afternoon tea.
3.30pm	Depart Bateman’s Bay
4.00pm	The Original Gold Rush Colony Walk into a time warp and experience the history and living conditions of Australia’s 1850’s gold rush days on the NSW South Coast. Explore the mine tunnels, historical buildings & antique machinery. On arrival students will settle into their accommodation.
5.00pm	Time to play traditional games – Dominoes, Hop Scotch, Housey Housey, Tag, Skipping, Marbles, Coits, Rainy day games & Tug of War. These were the games played by children in the 1850’s.
6.00pm	Dinner
7.00pm	Koori Culture Stories – beside the eerie light of the camp fire talking about Aboriginal Culture past & present.
8.00pm	Free time and bed time.

Day 2

8.00am	Breakfast
9.00am	Gold History Tour & Bush Ranger Re-enactment
12.00pm	Lunch
1.00pm	Life on the Gold Fields – Imagine what it might have been like to live in the Gold Rush days of Australia. Explore going to school, making a traditional toy and the diggers staple food Damper.
3.00pm	Free time
3.30pm	Bush dance preparation
5.00pm	Free Time
7.00pm	Traditional Bush Dance
9.00pm	Free time & Bed Time

Day 3

8.00am	Breakfast
9.00am	Depart The Original Gold Rush Colony
9.15am	Mogo Zoo Meet the animals of Mogo Zoo with over 100 animals of more than 35 rare and exotic species.
11.00am	Depart Mogo
1.15pm	Stopping at Kiama to view the blowhole & lunch
2.30pm	Wollongong Science Centre The Wollongong Science Centre is not just an educational facility. Their favourite words are "Hands On"; with over 100 "Hands On" exhibits relating to various themes. (1 ½ hour duration )
4.00pm	Depart Wollongong for our return journey home.
6.00pm	Approximate arrival at school

All itineraries are tailored to suit specific needs and requirements. Times are subject to change due to session availability. Travelways excursions offer students & teachers a fun educational learning experience. We know the best venues to visit, negotiate the best rates and we realise safety is an issue. That is why we provide modern seat belt equipped vehicles for the safety of students, teacher's and parents can rest easy.