Canberra Civics, History & Government Educational Tour
Australian Democracy, War History & Political Systems
Tour Overview
Canberra Civics, History & Government Educational Tour is a curriculum-aligned program designed to give students a deep understanding of Australia’s political system, democratic processes and national history. Based in Australia’s capital, this tour provides direct access to key national institutions where government, law and democracy are enacted.
Students explore the foundations of Australia’s parliamentary system, examine the role of voting and representation, and reflect on Australia’s military history and national identity. Through guided museum experiences, institutional visits and ceremonial observances, the tour supports inquiry-based learning and aligns strongly with History, Civics & Citizenship and Humanities curricula.
This program is particularly well suited to upper primary, secondary and tertiary cohorts, especially those studying Civics, History, Legal Studies and Politics.
Sample Day-by-Day Itinerary
Indicative program – all activities can be tailored to learning outcomes and year levels
Day 1 – War History & National Memory
Australian War Memorial guided visit
Reflection on service, sacrifice and national identity
Attendance at the Last Post Ceremony
Learning Focus: Military history, commemoration, national identity
Day 2 – Democracy & Parliament
Mount Ainslie Lookout for city and parliamentary planning overview
Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House
Guided tour of Parliament House
Learning Focus: Democratic systems, parliamentary processes
Day 3 – Currency, Voting & Civic Participation
Royal Australian Mint tour exploring currency production
National Electoral Education Centre program on voting and elections
Learning Focus: Electoral systems, citizenship, governance
Key Learning Areas
Subjects Supported
History
Civics & Citizenship
Humanities & Social Sciences (HASS)
Legal Studies
Politics
Curriculum Connections
Democratic values and systems of government
Roles of Parliament and elected representatives
Australia’s military history and remembrance
Electoral processes and civic participation
National identity and citizenship
Suitability by Education Level
Primary School (Years 5–6)
Introduction to democracy, voting and national symbols
Guided interpretation of history and government institutions
Secondary School (Years 7–12)
Strong alignment with Civics & Citizenship and History outcomes
Direct links to assessment tasks and inquiry units
Tertiary & Vocational
In-depth exploration of political systems and governance
Suitable for legal, political science and public policy studies
Customisation Options
Adjust tour length or daily focus
Tailor learning outcomes by subject or year level
Incorporate assessment-linked activities
Suitable for single-school or multi-school groups
Plan Your Tasmania Educational Tour
Work with Team of Travel’s tour coordinators to tailor this itinerary to your students’ curriculum requirements, learning objectives and preferred travel dates.