1日目を紹介する前に、今回の「Fun point」と「Learning point」をシェアします
ツアー内容と合わせてご覧ください。
ISN tour fun stuff
• Tour inside the iconic Sydney Opera House
• Eat a traditional Aussie BBQ (chance to try kangaroo!)
• Play “lawn bowls” a traditional Australian and British sport
• Have lunch and play with local kids at a public school
• Go to the beach!
• Play cards/board games in the evening while practising English with Frank and Corey
• Visit the Australian Museum
• Visit the historic Rocks area
• Ride a ferry and visit Taronga Zoo to see all the native Australian animals including of course the Koala!
• Try Aboriginal Dot Painting and paint your own boomerang souvenir to take home
ISN Tour Study Topics
• Debates and discussion groups about SDGs relevant to Australia such as climate change, drought, animal conservation etc.
• Presentation in front of local students at a school exchange program.
• Learn about Australian History then further guided discussion topics inside the Australian Museum
• Study about Aboriginal culture and history
• Learn about the design and history of the Sydney Opera House and preparing questions to ask the guide when we visit
• Guided worksheet at the Zoo to understand about various Australian animals
それでは、まずは松本駅から空港での様子からご覧ください
松本駅で参加生徒と集合し、フライトの時間までに余裕を持って向かいます！
この日、皆体調も万全に整えてきてくれました。この後は長時間のフライトですからね
今回のツアーは、中部国際空港セントレアから向かいました！*利用空港は、時期やフライトに合わせて検討しています。
空港では、それぞれ各自で自動チェックインにも挑戦します。ここも他の旅行ツアーとは違うところです。自分で出来ることは、なるべく自分で解決するようサポートします
後の機内では、入国証も自分たちで記入しました。
チェックインを無事に済ませ、フライトまでにランチを食べました。
今回初めて飛行機に乗る生徒もいましたが、緊張よりもワクワクする気持ちが強くフライト機内をとても楽しんでいるようでした
また、機内で私たちが話しているとCAさん達から質問されます。「どこからきたの？」「どうしてそんなに英語が話せるの？」などフレンドリーに話しかけてくれます
私たちがインターナショナルスクール生徒と分かると、「だからこんなに英語が上手なんだね！」と褒めてくれました
機内でも各自休息や休眠をとりながらフライトを楽しんでくれているようでした
香港空港での乗り換えの後、無事にシドニーへ到着しました🛬🇬🇧
オーストラリアの季節は、日本と真逆です。
私たちが渡航した3月は、オーストラリアではまもなく秋になる頃でした。ですが年間通して温暖な気候なので、秋になると言ってもまだまだTシャツや半ズボンで十分な気温でした
(今回の旅行には、4日目に持ってきた洋服類を洗濯できる日を設けました。荷物を最小限に抑えられるので嬉しいですよね。)
シドニーでは、Deep Diveチームが空港で暖かく歓迎してくれました！
到着後も皆意外と元気が残っているようだったので、早速ビーチへ向かいました
向かったのは、Maroubra beachというローカルで賑わう場所です。
ちょうどランチの時間だったので、ビーチ散策後にはオーストラリア名物のFish&Chipsを食べました！！揚げたての美味さに感動しながらも、量の多さにも驚きです！！
実はこの時、レストランで各自初めての買い物ミッションをコンプリートしました
さてビーチを満喫した後は、そのまま宿泊先のホテルへ向かいました。向かう途中のバスの中でも、うとうとする姿が見られ、やはり長時間のフライトで身体が疲れていました✈
初日から無理をせず、この後は夕食後に簡単なリフレクションをしてDay2に備えて早めの就寝です。
宿泊は、2-3名のペアやグループで同室となります。駅も歩いてすぐにある、安全なホテルです。ホテルには、タオル類、シャンプー・コンディショナー類が揃っています。こちらも日本からの持ち物を少なく抑えられるので助かります！
初めてみるものや経験で、頭も身体も疲れているはずでしたが、ポジティブに活動してくれたことに、とても嬉しくなりました。⭐
それではDay1はこの辺りで締めくくりとなります！
Sydney Study Tour Day 1 (Eng)
Before introducing Day 1, let me share the ‘Fun Point’ and ‘Learning Point’ of this tour. Please refer to them along with the tour details.
ISN tour fun stuff
• Tour inside the iconic Sydney Opera House
• Eat a traditional Aussie BBQ (chance to try kangaroo!)
• Play “lawn bowls” a traditional Australian and British sport
• Have lunch and play with local kids at a public school
• Go to the beach!
• Play cards/board games in the evening while practising English with Frank and Corey
• Visit the Australian Museum
• Visit the historic Rocks area
• Ride a ferry and visit Taronga Zoo to see all the native Australian animals including of course the Koala!
• Try Aboriginal Dot Painting and paint your own boomerang souvenir to take home
ISN Tour Study Topics
• Debates and discussion groups about SDGs relevant to Australia such as climate change, drought, animal conservation etc.
• Presentation in front of local students at a school exchange program.
• Learn about Australian History then further guided discussion topics inside the Australian Museum
• Study about Aboriginal culture and history
• Learn about the design and history of the Sydney Opera House and preparing questions to ask the guide when we visit
• Guided worksheet at the Zoo to understand about various Australian animals
Alright, let’s kick things off with a look at our journey from Matsumoto Station to the airport.
We met up with all the participating students at Matsumoto Station and headed out with plenty of time to spare before our flight!
Everyone came well-prepared with great energy—which is important, especially with a long flight ahead of us.
For this tour, we departed from Chubu Centrair International Airport! *The choice of airport may vary depending on the season and available flights.
At the airport, each student took on the challenge of using the self check-in kiosks—another aspect that sets this tour apart from typical travel programs. We encourage students to handle things independently as much as possible, while still offering support when needed.
Later on the plane, the students also filled out their immigration forms by themselves.
After successfully checking in, we grabbed lunch before boarding our flight.
For some of the students, it was their very first time flying! But rather than feeling nervous, their excitement took over—and they genuinely seemed to enjoy the experience onboard.
As we chatted during the flight, the cabin crew even came over with questions like, “Where are you from?” and “How do you speak English so well?” They were so friendly! Once they found out our students were from an international school, they smiled and said, “No wonder your English is so good!”
Throughout the flight, the students found time to relax, nap, and just enjoy the journey in their own way.
After a smooth transfer at Hong Kong Airport, we safely arrived in Sydney!
In Australia, the seasons are the complete opposite of Japan.
When we traveled in March, it was just about to turn into autumn in Australia. But thanks to the country’s mild year-round climate, it was still warm enough for T-shirts and shorts.
(We also planned a laundry day on Day 4, so students could wash their clothes—super helpful for keeping luggage light!)
Upon arrival in Sydney, the Deep Dive team gave us a warm and friendly welcome at the airport!
Even after the long journey, the students still had plenty of energy—so we headed straight to the beach!
Our destination: Maroubra Beach, a lively local spot popular with both residents and surfers.
Since it was around lunchtime, we enjoyed a classic Aussie treat after exploring the beach—Fish & Chips!
Everyone was amazed by how fresh and delicious it was… and equally surprised by how big the portions were!
This was also when the students completed their very first “shopping mission” at the restaurant—ordering and paying on their own!
After soaking up the sun at the beach, we headed straight to our hotel.
On the bus ride over, we could already see some sleepy faces—proof that the long flight had finally caught up with everyone.
To avoid overdoing it on Day 1, we kept things easy in the evening: a nice dinner, a quick reflection session, and then off to bed early to rest up for Day 2.
Students are staying in pairs or small groups of 2–3 per room. The hotel is in a safe area and just a short walk from the nearest station—super convenient!
It’s also well-equipped with towels, shampoo, and conditioner, so no need to pack those from Japan. Always a win when we can travel lighter!
With so many new sights and first-time experiences, it’s totally normal to feel both mentally and physically tired—but the students stayed positive and engaged throughout the day, and that made me really happy to see.
And with that, we’ll wrap up Day 1!
