Looking for the ultimate educational experience for your students? Canberra school tours with Latitude Group Travel combine inspiring history, politics, and science with hands-on learning. Students explore Parliament House, engage with interactive science at Questacon, and reflect at the Australian War Memorial. Whether focusing on Civics and Citizenship, STEM, Aboriginal Studies, or the Arts, our customised guided tours are built to match your curriculum. Backed by Australia’s leading student travel agency, we ensure your Canberra trip is engaging, safe, and unforgettable.
Explore Our Guided Canberra School Tours
Latitude Group Travel offers fully customised itineraries that align with the Australian Curriculum. Each tour blends subject-specific learning with real-world exploration. Browse our example tours below, and remember, our tours are fully customisable so contact us to discuss your school group’s requirements.
Canberra in Motion
Designed for: Year 7-10
What does it take to become an active and informed citizen?
Explore respect, civility, equity, justice and responsibility in the heart of the nation with a Civics and Citizenship tour highlighting the knowledge and skills necessary to question, understand and contribute to our democracy.
Experience the best Canberra has to offer with a wide range of experiential learning activities at PACER approved institutions, discover the determination of athletes at the Australian Institute of Sport, cruise Lake Burley Griffin and pay your respects to our soldiers past and present who fell in defence and service to our country.
Tour Highlights:
- Take a cruise on Lake Burley Griffin
- Engage in an experiential workshop at the Museum of Australian Democracy
- Experience democracy in action at Parliament House
- Tour the High Court of Australia
- Discover how the Australian electoral system operates with an education program at the Electoral Education Centre
- Explore the National Science and Technology Centre with a guided tour and hands-on workshop
This program can be tailored to your individual needs. Please contact us for further information.
Beyond Federation
Designed for: Senior Students
Go beyond federation with a civics and citizenship experiential learning tour exclusively designed for senior secondary students.
Students explore their role in a broader part of society that extends beyond their city, town or school communities and gain a deeper understanding of their current and future rights and responsibilities as citizens of Australia with this dynamic learning tour that explores the development of fake news, democracy, Indigenous rights and culture, Australian social enterprise, not-for-profits and how students of all ages, from all cities, towns and regions in Australia united in a fight for climate change.
Tour Highlights:
- Experience Canberra with an Orientation experience highlighting some of our capitals most significant landmarks
- Meet with traditional custodians of the Canberra region and explore Ngunnawal culture and heritage with a guided hike, bush tucker cooking class and medicine workshop
- Discover how we get our information and why it matters with an engaging workshop at the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia
- Explore how a social enterprise and not-for-profit develops solutions to support homeless, margianalised and disadvantaged people in Australia
- Explore the Australian Defence Force Academy on a guided tour and build your leadership and teamwork skills with a custom created bootcamp program
- Spend a day exploring democracy and law making with a comprehensive program Parliament House
This program can be tailored to your individual needs. Please contact us for further information.
Canberra STEM
Designed for: Senior Students
Witness the forefront of cutting-edge technology with a STEM experiential learning tour exclusively designed for senior secondary students
Students will have the opportunity to visit some of Australia’s most cutting edge STEM enterprises, labs, research centres and innovation hubs in Australia’s capital city. This immersive tour is designed to facilitate critical-thinking and problem-solving skills in students to develop modern solutions to rapidly evolving issues such as climate change, wildlife endangerment, and sustainability.
Tour Highlights:
- Engage with ecologists in a twilight guided tour to discuss the effects of climate change and human activity on nocturnal wildlife
- Undertake water sampling and vegetation surveys to identify the types of invertebrates residing in freshwater ponds and determine key factors that affect biodiversity in this environment
- Witness how items in your yellow bin are sorted, processed and recycled in an eye-opening guided tour of a recycling facility
- Explore Australia’s contributions in space exploration and discover the latest developments such as missions and images being returned from space
This program can be tailored to your individual needs. Please contact us for further information.
Can’t find what you need? No problem. We can custom design a program for you!
Why Choose Latitude Group Travel for Canberra School Tours?
Planning a school trip to Canberra? Here’s why schools across Australia trust Latitude:
- Curriculum-Aligned: Each tour is tailored to your learning goals – Civics, STEM, Indigenous Studies, History, and more.
- End-to-End Logistics: Transport, meals, accommodation, and activities – all managed for you.
- Guided Experiences: Expert educators and local guides facilitate immersive learning.
- Safety First: Full risk assessments, 24/7 support, and experienced staff.
- Teacher Support: Detailed planning documents, pre-tour briefings, and learning resources.
- Cultural & Sustainable Focus: Tours can include visits to Aboriginal heritage sites, sustainability workshops, and eco-education centres.
- Flexible Itineraries: Adjust your itinerary based on year level, subject area, or school needs.
Fast Facts About Canberra for Student Tours
- Canberra is home to key national institutions, including Parliament House, the Australian War Memorial, and the High Court.
- The city offers curriculum-aligned programs in history, civics, science, sustainability, and the arts.
- Canberra tours are accessible year-round, with most itineraries running 3 to 7 days.
- The region offers both urban learning and natural experiences – including Mt Ainslie and Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve.
- Safe, well-organised infrastructure makes it ideal for group travel tours with students.
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Experiential Learning
Pioneers of extensively researched, hands-on learning based tours
Curriculum Linked
Delivering your desired learning outcomes
100% Custom Designed
No pre-packaged tours
Genuine Learning Outcomes
We maximise relevant learnings and then measure student outcomes
24/7 Emergency Contact
Support provided every step of the way
Safety First Protocols
We leave nothing to chance
Contact us to discuss school trips in Canberra
Contact us to discuss your unique requirements. After providing us with a comprehensive brief, you will receive an individually researched and comprehensive itinerary, directly linked to your curriculum and desired learning outcomes.
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FAQs: School Trips in Canberra
Yes. We implement full risk assessments, experienced guides, and 24/7 emergency support. All accommodation and travel providers are vetted for safety and reliability.
Tours typically range from 3 to 7 days, depending on school preferences and learning objectives.
Packages include accommodation, meals, transportation, guided experiences, entry to institutions, and 24/7 tour support. Optional inclusions such as cultural workshops or sustainability modules are also available.
Absolutely. All Canberra tours are fully customisable by subject, year level, and timeframe. We work closely with educators to create the best possible learning experience. Contact us to speak to an educational expert today.