Travel and Culture
It is often said that travel broadens the mind. Whether you are an armchair traveller or are planning a trip our courses will unveil the secrets of some of the world's top destinations. So travel into WEA in the city or travel to your favourite chair at home and let the adventures begin.
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'Who Travels by Train sees NSW Best' - The Role of Railways in the Progress of NSW
<p><strong>In Association with the Royal Australian Historical Society.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Speaker:</strong> James Dalton (Chair and General Manager of the <a href="https://arhsnsw.com.au/">
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Travel & Coffee - Jerusalem's Origins
<p>We make the pilgrimage to Jerusalem. The most contested city on earth is also one of the most fascinating. This is the heart of the Holy Land, where the Jews raised the First Temple to keep the Ark
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Art Deco and More - Sydney CBD Walking Tour
<p>When we think of Sydney, the first things that spring to mind are often the magnificent harbour, our unique Opera House and the mighty Harbour Bridge. But often unnoticed is its wealth of beautiful
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The Tasman Sea
<p>Explore the geography and history of the Tasman Sea. We consider the geology and make up of the ocean floor and the coastlines of Southeastern Australia/Tasmania, and New Zealand. We examine the
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Japan - Kochi and Ehime Discovery
<p>Kochi and Ehime Prefectures are where sparklingly clear rivers and streams wind slowly and circuitously from mountains through verdant valleys to the shimmering Pacific Ocean. The population is
...Japan - Kochi and Ehime Discovery
<p>Kochi and Ehime Prefectures are where sparklingly clear rivers and streams wind slowly and circuitously from mountains through verdant valleys to the shimmering Pacific Ocean. The population is
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The Improving Macquaries: Elizabeth
<p>This walk will help you re-imagine early nineteenth-century Sydney under Governor Macquarie. It encompasses both the natural environment and built heritage. Elizabeth’s husband had to bring order
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The Voyages of the Duyfken
<p>The replica of the Dutch ship Duyfken is now permanently moored at the National Maritime Museum in Darling Harbour. In 1606, the Duyfken commanded by Willem Jansz was the first European ship to
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The Race for Everest
<p>After successful expeditions to the North and South poles, a race began to see who would be the first to reach the summit of Everest, the so-called “third pole”. The story is part boys’ own
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<p>After successful expeditions to the North and South poles, a race began to see who would be the first to reach the summit of Everest, the so-called “third pole”. The story is part boys’ own
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Heat, History and Hummus: On the Crusader Trail in the Holy Land
When travelling to the Holy Land on business, the lecturer found themself on a parallel pilgrimage in pursuit of the crusades. They saw more battlefields than balance sheets and swapped franking
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The Twisted Rocks Walking Tour
<p>The Rocks is the oldest neighbourhood in Australia, filled with buildings from 1815 on, all bearing witness to a varied, quirky, story-rich past. Join us exploring these winding paths, discovering
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