Field Trips for Melbourne, Australia

Trimester Programs

Trimester students will have at least one field trip included in their USAC program fee. Past excursions have included a trip to Philip Island or the Great Open Road. Check out the beautiful coast, see little penguins or koalas in their natural habitat, stare in awe at the 12 Apostles, and so much more as you get acquainted with your new home.

January Session Programs

Deakin University offers several field trips during the January Session, which are organized by the university. They may include the following: the Immigration Museum, the National Gallery of Victoria, the Shrine of Remembrance and other places of historical and cultural significance, alongside exploring the laneways in Melbourne or the many beaches around.

The Immigration Museum

A natural and cultural history museum featuring seven galleries located in the beautiful Carlton Gardens.

National Gallery of Victoria

Founded in 1681, the National Gallery of Victoria is home to over 70,000 works that span thousands of years. The oldest and most visited gallery in Australia also hosts a wide range of international and local artists, exhibitions, programs, and events.

Shrine of Remembrance

The Shrine of Remembrance is the National War Memorial of Victoria, a monument dedicated to all those who have served in the armed conflicts and peacekeeping operations in which Australia has participated.