WEA: Adult Learning

 

 

(Travel license TTA 183)

For details of these and other tours please contact the Tours Office:
Telephone: 8223 1272 (Monday to Friday, 9:30am - 5:00pm)
Fax: 8232 3690 Email: [email protected]
Interstate participants can usually fly internationally from their
capital city to join WEA tours.

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A Different Vietnam : FULL taking waitlist

Dates: 28th December 2025 - 10th January 2026

Tour Status: Waitlist

Been to Vietnam or never been before this new tour offers beautiful and unique experiences in central and southern Vietnam at the perfect time of year to visit. Highlights include a three day cruise along the Mekong River and a three night stay in the heart of Hoi An, one of the prettiest and best preserved historic towns in Vietnam. River trips and a train journey enable you to take in enchanting rural landscapes and urban adventures include colourful night markets, excellent museums, cultural landmarks and picturesque gardens. Fully escorted Adelaide to Adelaide relax and enjoy this well planned itinerary with high quality hotels and great flight connections. A Different Vietnam is an authentic and immersive cultural experience.

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North Island New Zealand 2026

Dates: 16th February - 2nd March 2026

Tour Status: Available

This is the best North Island New Zealand itinerary possible for a variety of scenery, experiences, history and leisure time. Join Deb Moulton on this well planned tour to explore the rich heritage, diverse culture, superb parks and gardens and delightful landscapes of the North Island. From the emerald waters of the Bay of Islands to the dairy country and snow dusted peaks you explore Museums, Maori collections, geysers, gardens, vibrant cities and picturesque townships. Travel by private coach enjoying train journeys and boat rides and the luxury of quality hotels.

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The Grace and Charm of Southern Japan 2026

Dates: 24th March 2026 - 11th April 2026

Tour Status: Available

This sophisticated tour unveils the splendour of Sakura cherry blossoms in the spring, glorious gardens, magnificent castles and the carefully preserved culture of old Japan. Beginning in Tokyo and ending in Osaka you experience the culture and graceful traditions of oriental Japan, picture post card landscapes and the bustling compactness of urban Japanese life. Enjoy authentic dining Izakaya style on tatami mats, age old Japanese art and tea ceremonies which reflect the intricacies, grace and beauty of Japanese culture. Visit vibrant markets and spectacular museums and ride the famous Shinkansen bullet train. Highlights abound as you explore ancient Nara, the peace memorials of Hiroshima, magical Miyajima Island with its floating Torii and the steaming hot springs of Beppu on Kyushu, the most southerly of Japan’s main islands. Join experienced WEA tour leader Carolyn Travers as she returns to Japan to explore the grace and charm of Southern Japan at this exquisite time of year.

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Great Silk Road Uzbekistan 2026 : FULL taking waitlist

Dates: 31st March - 18th April 2026

Tour Status: Waitlist

Uzbekistan boasts some of the world’s oldest civilisations. Join WEA Travel on this unique tour along the Great Silk Road exploring the grand cities of Tashkent the Uzbek capital, Samarkand with its 2,500 year history, Shakhrisabz one of the oldest cities in central Asia, Bukhara literally a living museum and the fairy tale city of Khiva. This famed route was journeyed by thousands of traders and caravans plying silks, spices, gems, carpets and leather along its colossal 13,600 km course, giving rise to a huge melting pot of cultures, customs and religions. This is your opportunity to discover Uzbekistan’s ancient Silk Road cities at the most perfect time. Staying in luxury accommodation, be awed by astonishing structures and archaeological sites, meet hospitable people and share their exotic culture and history.

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Malta Sicily and South Italy 2026 : FULL Taking Waitlist

Dates: 26th April - 16th May 2026

Tour Status: Waitlist

An unforgettable Mediterranean odyssey flying to the island jewel of Malta with its eclectic blend of cultures and glorious sights, then ferrying to Sicily which boasts a plentitude of the finest Greek and Roman classical treasures, Byzantine churches, volcanic landscapes and breathtakingly beautiful villages and coastlines. Cross the Straits of Messina to the foot of Italy where you stay in medieval towns brimming with world heritage archaeological sites and discover magnificent Romanesque and Baroque architecture, idyllic rural landscapes and an irresistible rustic charm. Largely unspoiled, the regions of Calabria, Campagnia, Basilicata and Puglia offer authenticity and delight.

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Wagga Wagga and the Murrumbidgee Valley : FULL taking waitlist

Dates: 12th - 18th May 2026

Tour Status: Waitlist

Fly with Qantas and join your historian tour leader Dr Denis Binnion AM on this delightful cultural tour to Wagga Wagga and the Murrumbidgee Valley. Located in southern NSW, leafy Wagga Wagga and its thriving neighbouring towns are situated in the rich agricultural region known as the Riverina, or the Food Bowl of Australia. Discover tranquil river landscapes, the stunning foothills of the Snowy Mountains in their Autumn glory, gorgeous parks, gardens and galleries and fascinating heritage. Ride on the XPT Explorer train from Junee to Griffith and appreciate the Riverrina’s delicious fresh food, produce and wines. Stay in quality accommodation at the Mercure Wagga Wagga for the duration of your tour so you can unpack, relax and unwind. Enjoy good breakfasts, welcome and farewell dinners, spacious coach touring and a well balanced combination of experiences, discovery and leisure.

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Cairns and Far North Queensland : FULL Taking Waitlist

Dates: 16th June - 24th June 2026

Tour Status: Waitlist

Escape winter and join your experienced leader Helen Bulis on this perfect discovery tour to beautiful Cairns and Far North Queensland. Jam packed with highlights including UNESCO World Heritage listed Daintree National Park, the world’s oldest tropical rainforest and Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, Port Douglas, the spectacular Atherton Tablelands, Green Island and the Great Barrier Reef. Explore rainforest and reef, ancient culture, arts and heritage in this tropical paradise. Includes flights, quality accommodation, full escort and all sightseeing by coach, boat and rail.

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Wagga Wagga and the Murrumbidgee Valley

Dates: 18th August - 24th August 2026

Tour Status: Available

Fly with Qantas and join your experienced tour leader Trevor Feder on this delightful cultural tour to Wagga Wagga and the Murrumbidgee Valley. Located in southern NSW, leafy Wagga Wagga and its thriving neighbouring towns are situated in the rich agricultural region known as the Riverina, or the Food Bowl of Australia. Discover tranquil river landscapes, the stunning foothills of the Snowy Mountains in their Autumn glory, gorgeous parks, gardens and galleries and fascinating heritage. Ride on the XPT Explorer train from Junee to Griffith and appreciate the Riverrina’s delicious fresh food, produce and wines. Stay in quality accommodation at the Mercure Wagga Wagga for the duration of your tour so you can unpack, relax and unwind. Enjoy good breakfasts, welcome and farewell dinners, spacious coach touring and a well balanced combination of experiences, discovery and leisure.

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Grand Habsburg Cities 2026

Dates: 7th September - 27th September 2026

Tour Status: Available

A wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in the art, architecture, music and history of some of Europe’s most beautiful and sophisticated cities. Visiting the Czech republic, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary, marvel at the sumptuous wealth of the Habsburg dynasty, one of Europe’s most powerful. Delight in a concert at a magnificent Viennese concert hall, cruise the Danube River, dine in central Europe’s oldest restaurant, ascend the 10th century Hohen Salzburg Fortress and wonder at the grandeur of Melk Abbey. Explore UNESCO World Heritage treasures and be mesmerized by the opulent palaces, glorious gardens and castles of Bohemian Kings and Habsburg Royalty. From the dreamy landscapes of Bohemia to the picturesque perfection of Austria, the history, culture and refinement of Habsburg Europe is unsurpassed.

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Classical Greece and Turkey Land of Gods and Heroes

Dates: 23rd September - 14th October 2026

Tour Status: Available

Classical Greece & Turkey are the lands of Gods, Heroes and Legends and a birthplace of civilization. This quality tour is packed with guided sightseeing of Greece & Turkey’s finest archaeological sites and tales of their fabled history and mythology as well as magnificent museums, Byzantine churches, the breathtaking island of Crete and western Turkey. Highlights include incredible Cappadocia characterised by its fairy chimneys, Gallipoli, exotic Istanbul, beautiful Nafplion on the Peloponnese Peninsula, evocative Delphi and the awe- inspiring Athens Acropolis. Explore these priceless treasures of the past with their spell binding histories whilst enjoying delicious local cuisine, pretty villages and coastlines, fascinating culture and the intoxicating rhythms of Mediterranean life.

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Ultimate Tanzania and Zanzibar

Dates: 17th October - 5th November 2026

Tour Status: Available

Tanzania is a land of powerful landscapes which is known as the cradle of humankind. Witness the grandeur of the mighty Serengeti where immense animal populations roam the savannah, and the unique spectacle of World Heritage listed Ngorongoro Crater. Be intrigued on cultural exchanges with precious tribal groups such as the Maasai, Datoga and Hadzabe who are among the last hunter gatherers in Africa. Cruise on Lake Victoria, sail on a traditional dhow and sample the aromatic cuisine of exotic Zanzibar. Visit plantations, schools, local markets and galleries brimming with beautiful African art. This enriching and meaningful experience captures the breathtaking spirit of Africa and its people and is likely to remain with you forever.

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Tours for 2026

Dates: Exciting programme of tours by the WEA

Tour Status: Available

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