Our student experiences are stimulating, immersive and connect to many areas of the curriculum, with a focus on the 1850’s gold rush heritage and the environment. Experiences can be indoors, outdoors, above ground or below ground, providing tremendous variety to ensure a fun and action-packed excursion or camp.

For over 140 years, St John Ambulance Victoria has been a trusted and reassuring presence in the Victorian community. We are committed to helping those in our community who are in sickness, distress, suffering, or danger. To support this mission, our Party Ready Program is designed to equip students from Year 9 upwards with the tools and knowledge to help their peers during parties and social gatherings. Through Party Ready, young people will gain confidence in providing first aid, including CPR, psychological first aid, and responding to substance overdoses, while also learning how to de-escalate situations and direct individuals to appropriate interventions when necessary.

Bring Victoria's gold rush heritage to life with an excursion to Bendigo!

Bendigo was once the richest producer of gold in the world, yielding over 700,000kg during its iconic gold rush. This would be worth a staggering $87.7 billion in today’s prices!

The legacy of Bendigo’s golden heritage is evident in its authentic attractions. Each providing a backdrop for cultural experiences that capture the imagination of students, allowing them to contextualise their learnings by experiencing history firsthand.

At Bendigo Heritage we can coordinate your excursion to Central Deborah Gold Mine and Bendigo Tramways.

Descend to the depths of Bendigo at Central Deborah Gold Mine to explore the underground workings where 929kg of gold was extracted, experienceing what life as a gold miner was really like during the harsh gold rush era. Afterwards, step on board a Vintage Talking Tram to learn how Bendigo’s goldfield transformed into a prosperous city whilst seeing key landmarks and monuments along the route.

Booking an excursion to Bendigo is easy:

We offer a variety of aquatics and stadiums programs to keep your students engaged on your next school camp, excursion or end of term celebration! We’re committed to providing all visitors with the best possible experience, while acknowledging that it will always be a challenge to perfectly balance the demands of so many diverse groups.