Why This Australia World School Camp is the Ultimate Learning Adventure for Families
If you’ve ever dreamed of exploring Australia with your family — the red dirt, the reef, the cities, the culture, and the raw natural beauty — this is the trip to do it.
Before our family of six left our Australian shores for South East Asia Adventures, we kicked off our traveling lifestyle by attempting to complete “The Big Lap” around our home country, Australia.
We’ve towed the van, cooked over campfires, swam the reef, gone ‘Croc Spotting’, and explored countless corners, backroads and coasts of this vast country.
So when it came to choosing the right tour to showcase Australia for our World School Camp families, we were picky — really picky.
After comparing countless options, we found the one. This itinerary includes everything we love about Australia — and the best part? It’s all done for you, with internal flights included.
That’s right. You’ll fly between destinations instead of driving thousands of kilometres, making this an efficient, stress-free, and incredible-value way to experience the very best of Australia — all in just over two weeks.
From Coastlines to Culture — A Full Circle Learning Experience
This 16-day adventure takes you on a loop through Australia’s most iconic regions:
Uluru & the Red Centre – Dive deep into Aboriginal culture and ancient landscapes
Sydney – Explore the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, and vibrant coastal life
Cairns & the Great Barrier Reef – Snorkel, explore, and learn about one of the world’s most precious ecosystems
Melbourne & the Great Ocean Road – Discover street art, dramatic coastlines, and the Twelve Apostles
Kuranda Rainforest – Ride the scenic railway and explore lush, tropical biodiversity
Every stop has been handpicked based on personal experience — we've been to each one with our own kids and know how rich they are for learning, bonding, and creating lifelong memories.
Why This Tour Works So Well for Families
Truth be told, I’m terrible at keeping secrets. I’ll happily share the price of my favourite op shop outfit or overshare my parenting fails... so here it is:
The secret sauce of this tour? You fly to each major destination.
It might sound simple, but it's a big deal. Most guided tours of Australia don’t include internal flights. They often require you to get yourself to remote locations — like Uluru — and then spend days driving through the outback in convoys or tour buses. And look, we’ve done that too. It’s an experience — but it’s not for everyone, especially when you’re travelling with kids and trying to maximise your time.
This tour eliminates all the long travel days and remote logistics. No dusty, red-dirt marathons. No hours of “Are we there yet?” You just show up, explore, and enjoy.
For families who want to experience the best of Australia — without needing six months and a caravan — this is it.
Want to See Even More?
This camp runs back-to-back with our New Zealand World School Camp (cruise and land options), making it the perfect companion adventure for overseas families. It’s a unique opportunity to explore two of the world’s most breathtaking countries in one seamless journey.
Learning That Goes Beyond the Classroom
There’s no formal curriculum on this camp — and that’s the point. But the learning happens constantly and aligns beautifully with the Australian Curriculum.
Primary School Links
HASS & Geography: Learn about landforms, climate, and Indigenous history through places like Uluru and Kakadu (ACHASSK083, ACHASSK113)
Science: Explore natural systems like reefs, deserts, and rainforests (ACSSU043, ACSSU094)
English: Practice reading, journaling, reflective writing, and group discussion (ACELY1694, ACELY1704)
Visual Arts: Create art inspired by natural and cultural landscapes (ACAVAM111)
High School Links
Geography & History: Investigate environmental processes, First Nations culture, and human impact (ACHGK071, ACHGK081)
Science: Study climate, biodiversity, and landform changes firsthand (ACSSU153, ACSHE119)
English: Reflect through travel writing, visual interpretation, and presentations (ACELY1746, ACELY1756)
The Arts: Explore traditional and contemporary visual storytelling (ACAVAM125)
We also offer opportunities for journaling, sketching, and collaborative discussions — helping your kids reflect on what they see, feel, and learn along the way.
A Trip That’s Close to Our Hearts
We know what makes a great family travel experience — because we’ve lived it. We’ve cooked snags on gas burners in dusty caravan parks, marvelled at reef fish just metres from the beach, and spotted one of Australia’s most underrated animals — the tree kangaroo (yes, they’re real!).
And we can say with confidence:
If we couldn’t do it all again ourselves — this is the tour we’d book.
As Aussie parents and worldschoolers, there’s nothing that makes us prouder than sharing this country with homeschooling families from around the globe. This trip brings learning to life, builds connection between people and place, and lets families grow together through shared experience.
Our home for over 18 months as we explored our great country learning as we went and finding all the best spots for other travelling families, coming down under to explore
🧠 Just for Fun – Did You Know?
Uluru is taller than the Eiffel Tower
The Great Barrier Reef is visible from space
Australia has more wild camels than Egypt
Sydney Harbour is home to over 600 species of fish
📣 Ready to Join Us?
Our Australia World School Camp is running in March/April 2026 — and spots are filling fast. Whether you’re local or travelling from abroad, this is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to explore the best of Australia, with community, education, and stress-free planning all included.
📍 Prefer to travel with your own crew or on your own dates?
If these dates don’t work, or you'd like to explore with just your family or homeschool group, get in touch — we can help design a custom plan just for you.
👉 Click here to explore the full itinerary and secure your spot.
Got questions? We’re always happy to chat. Just reach out — we’d love to help make this adventure a reality for your family.
