Education: Special offers


The excursion venues and service providers in Darling Harbour work together to make your excursion planning easier by providing specially bundled excursion packages. These packages are themed to meet your syllabus needs and are often discounted. Remember to visit this page often for new and exciting offers.

Please note: Bookings and separate payment are essential for each of the excursion venues. All offers are subject to change without notice. 

Kids Go Wild! package
Combine your visit to Sydney Wildlife World and Sydney Aquarium, showcasing Australia's unique wildlife and habitats on land and in the water.

Joint package student rate: $16 (save $3 per student)
Normal free adult to child ratios apply
Extra adults: $31

For bookings please call (02) 8251 7800.

Bugs, Butterflies and other Beasties package
Bugs are bizarre, beautiful and an endless source of fascination. Yet nothing compares to seeing them up close and personal in this joint package that combines BUGS! 3D at IMAX Theatre with a visit to the incredible world of spineless wonders at Sydney Wildlife World. Suitable for Science & Technology stage 2.

Cost: Sydney Wildlife World $8.50 / IMAX Theatre $8 (save $2 per student)

For bookings please call IMAX Theatre on (02) 9213 1600, then Sydney Wildlife World on (02) 9333 9288.

Space Station package
Let your students experience the International Space Station in amazing 3D at IMAX Theatre. Then at the Powerhouse Museum visit the popular permanent Space-Beyond this world exhibition where students can see the real astronaut suits, stand under an F1 rocket engine and walk through a replica space station. Opening from April 2008 is the Zero Gravitity Space Lab experience! The Design A Space Station Discovery Challenge is also available with this package.

Cost: IMAX Theatre $8 / Powerhouse Museum $4 (save $2 per student)

For bookings please call IMAX Theatre on (02) 9213 1600, then Powerhouse Museum on (02) 9217 0222.

Under Water package
Combine a visit to Sydney Aquarium with a marine-themed film at IMAX Theatre and save! IMAX Theatre films which complement the study of the aquarium's aquatic environments include: Deep Sea 3D, Sea Monsters 3D and Whales and Dolphins ( from Term 2).

Cost: IMAX Theatre $8 / Sydney Aquarium $8.50 (save $2 per student)

For bookings please call IMAX Theatre on (02) 9213 1600, then Sydney Aquarium on (02) 8251 7800.

IMAX Theatre Ancient Egypt double film deal
IMAX Theatre is pleased to present the ultimate Ancient Egypt double deal, with a screening of two great Egypt films in one day - either back to back or with a lunch break in between.
Film 1: Mysteries of Egypt
Film 2: MUMMIES: Secrets of the Pharaohs

Cost: $14.50 per student (save $3.50 per student)

To secure the date and time of your choice, call IMAX Theatre on (02) 9213 1600 or email education@imax.com.au.

Sustainability package
Be inspired by Blue Planet film at IMAX Theatre which provides a great overview for your students of the impact of human development and climate change on Earth. Then allow your students to examine sustainability in more depth with a visit to EcoLogic: creating a sustainable future exhibition at the Powerhouse Museum. Exhibition trails are available for the Museum visit.

Cost: IMAX Theatre $8 / Powerhouse Museum $4 (save $2 per student)

For bookings please call IMAX Theatre on (02) 9213 1600, then Powerhouse Museum on (02) 9217 0222.

ABC Ultimo package
Combine a visit to ABC's Ultimo Centre with a visit to IMAX Theatre or Powerhouse Museum and save! Combining a tour with one or all of these tour partners, will save you one dollar off each venue's price - make sure you tell the booking staff that you also visiting the ABC.

Cost:
ABC Ultimo Centre Tours $4.50 (save $1 per student)
IMAX Theatre $8 (save $1 per student)
Powerhouse Museum $4 (save $1 per student)

For bookings please call ABC Ultimo Tours first on (02) 8333 5488 and then IMAX Theatre on (02) 9213 1600, and/or Powerhouse Museum on (02) 9217 0222.

Make your own IMAX package
Why not make your own school package by combining an IMAX film of your choice with a visit to one or more attractions, including Sydney Aquarium, Powerhouse Museum or Sydney Wildlife World.

Cost:
IMAX Theatre $8 (save $1 per student)
Sydney Aquarium $8.50 (save $1 per student)
Powerhouse Museum $4 (save $1 per student)
Sydney Wildlife World $8.50 (save $1 per student)

For bookings IMAX Theatre first on (02) 9213 1600 to secure the film of your choice, then either Sydney Aquarium on (02) 8251 7811, Powerhouse Museum on (02) 9217 0222 or Sydney Wildlife World on (02) 8251 7811.

Transport package
Visit the Powerhouse Museum Transport exhibition and move among the kinds of vehicles that have shaped our way of life. Then make that experience come to life including the modern and extraordinary examples of transport with a trip on the Sydney Monorail and Metro Light Rail.

Cost: Powerhouse Museum $4 / Monorail one loop $2.50 or day pass $4 / Light Rail return journey $4 (save up to $2 per student)

For bookings please call Powerhouse Museum on (02) 9217 0222, then Metro Transport on (02) 8584 5288. For public transport options call 131 500.

Monorail student day pass
With the pass you can easily move your students between the various excursion venues in Darling Harbour. Book two or more Darling Harbour excursion venues to receive the following discount.

Cost: $4 per student (save $1 per student)

School bookings must be made in advance in order to receive student fares, please call (02) 8584 5288.

Discounted overnight accommodation for schools
If you're travelling to Sydney and need a place to stay overnight, Sydney Central YHA has centrally located secure, modern and friendly accommodation, all within approximately 10 minutes walking distance of Darling Harbour.

Mention 'Darling Harbour' to receive this reduced rate. Valid for bookings until 30 September 2008.

Cost: $37 per student per night in a multishare room, includes continental breakfast (save $2.50 per student per night)

For bookings please call Sydney Central YHA on (02) 9218 9018 or email sydcentralgroups@yhansw.org.au, or place an enquiry at www.yhagroups.com.au.

 

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