Riverina - NSW

7 Day - Student Group Excursion

Tour Code: NSW-RIV

Cultivation & Culture

Environment, Food Production & Culture

young man shearing a sheep on an Australian farm collecting wool

Exhilarating adventure

Agricultural Sustainability
Kayak the Murray River
Experience a working wool shed

Cultivating Initiative

Hands-on Community Volunteering
Independent Meal Preparation
Self-Directed Free Time

Students rowing a kayak on the river outdoor adventure sports and service learning and leadership skills

Map of the flight and travel path Riverina New South Wales Australia

Learning Objectives

Promote team-building and group development
Build confidence in outdoor skills
Enhance appreciation of natural environments and importance of sustainability
Develop resilience, self-reliance and independence
Inspire pride and accomplishment in community service participation.

Grading

The tour is conducted in line with school risk assessment criteria for sports and physical activities and established safety guidelines.

Explore the land of sweeping planes & rich water systems

Tour Highlights

Day 1

Depart Sydney

On the way to Griffith, visit the Temora Aviation Museum and its extensive collection of vintage
ex-military aircraft.

Day 2-4

Griffith

Learn about irrigation water management, agricultural sustainability and food technologies. Visit an irrigated farm and see how cotton is grown and processed. Delve into Griffith’s rich multicultural history.

Day 5

Hay

Experience the sights and sounds of a working wool shed. Then enjoy kayaking on the mighty Murray River.

Day 6-7

Wagga Wagga

Learn about the importance of wetlands in a riverine ecosystem at the Murrambidya Wetland. See significant collections of Indigenous art and glassworks.

Day 8