Balwyn High School Tour Portal Page

2026 STEAM: Frontiers & Applications Tour

This portal page will contain all the important information for the Balwyn High school STEAM: Frontiers & Applications Tour in September 2026. A departure date of Wednesday September 16 is confirmed for the tour.

Itinerary

Day 1: Wednesday September 16 - Departure from Melbourne • UA99 - Departs Melbourne 9:30am, Arrives Los Angeles 6:40am • UA1553 - Departs Los Angeles 10:15am, Arrives Orlando 6:15pm • Transfer to hotel Day 2 - 3: Thursday September 17 and Friday September 18 - Kennedy Space Centre • Astronaut Training Experience • Mars Base One Program • Chat with an Astronaut • KSC Bus Tour • Visitor Centre Exploration Day 4 - 5: Saturday September 19 and Sunday September 20 - DisneyWorld (Hollywood Studios & Magic Kingdom) • STEAM Educational Programs• Chance to also explore/have fun on rides Day 6: Monday September 21 - iFly • Physics of Freefall Workshop• 2 Minute Indoor Skydive Day 7 - 8: Tuesday September 22 and Wednesday September 23 - Universal Studios • STEAM Educational Programs • Chance to also explore/have fun on rides Day 9: Thursday September 24 - Full Sails University• University Tour • Technology Workshop Day 10: Friday September 25 - Florida Everglades Tour & Departure • Students complete and airboat tour of the Florida Everglades, learning about the everglades ecosystem • UA1213 - Departs Orlando 7:05pm, Arrives Los Angeles 9:38pm• UA98 - Departs Los Angeles 10:40pm, Arrives Melbourne 7:30am Day 11: Saturday September 26 - Day lost in transit Day 12: Sunday September 27 - Arrival • Arrive in Melbourne (7:30am)

Traveler Data Form


Parents/carers are asked to complete the following form to collect relevant travel documentation their child for the Balwyn High School Tour. Go to Traveler Data Form This form is due by 9:00am June 1 2026

Payment Timeline

The total cost of the tour is $10,500 and is broken down into the following payment timeline. All payments are to be made directly to Balwyn High School. September 1 2025 – $1,050 deposit (non-refundable) October 1 2025 - $1,050 partial paymentNovember 1 2025 – $1,050 partial payment December 1 2025 - $1,050 partial paymentFebruary 1 2026 – $1,050 partial paymentMarch 1 2026 - $1,050 partial payment April 1 2026 – $1,050 partial payment May 1 2026 - $1,050 partial paymentJune 1 2026 – $1,050 partial payment July 1 2026 - $1,050 partial payment
Tour Inclusions Flights (including airline fees & taxes) AccommodationMeals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) - Except in transit Transfers All listed activity costs
Tour Exclusions Visa (ESTA Number) ($21 USD) Passport Application Fee (Adult: $412 AUD, Child <16: $208 AUD)Discretionary Spending Money Travel Insurance COVID-19 Testing Requirements Meals on days of transit

Upcoming Information Nights

Initial Information Night - Thursday August 7 2025 Passport and Documentation Information Night - Thursday March 19 2026 Final Trip Preparation Information Night - TBC

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