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20 Apr 2010
To All Of Our Amazing Host Families
A heart felt thank you to all of our host families who hosted students from the following schools in Japan during our February/March season: Ushiku Eishin High School to Orange High School, Kashiwazaki High School to Pacific Pines High School, Shizuoka Johoku High School to Mansfield High School and Upper Coomera State College, Jumonji Gakuen Junior High School to Citipointe Christian College and Yoshiwara High School to Everton Park and Ferny Grove High Schools. Thank you again, and we hope you will join us for our next intake of students due to arrive in July / August 2010!
Kind regards, Jeanelle xxx |
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Here are some of the regions in Australia where we operate our study tours.
We have provided suggeted activities for each region.
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Cultural Activities
Are those which highlight Australia and our people, experiencing our daily life and can include: school life, family life, walking tours, local city councils, retirement villages or Kindergartens.
These activites could also include our many and varied wildlife parks, theme parks, aquariums, galleries, civic centres, museums, theatres, market places, farmstay properties, places of worship, Indigenous cultural experieces and areas of natural wonder.
Our glorious beaches, national parks and large expanses of desert are world famous. See below for regional examples from across Australia. |
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Sporting Activities
Sports days are always a favourite with our group participants. Make sure you pack your sports gear, swim wear, hat, sunscreen and running shoes!
Australia prides itself on being a sporting nation and some of our grandest examples of modern architecture are for the sole purpose of worshipping our sporting elite.
We encourage you to see a one day cricket match, football (rugby league or union) game, tennis match or surf carnival while in Australia to experience our true sporting culture.
Alternately we can arrange sporting tours especially catering for your sporting club or school's sporting needs. We can arrange sporting tours into and out of Australia.
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Faculty Tours
University and other Teritary Educational Facility tours can be catered for in every major city of Australia as well as some regional areas.
Let us arrange your next faculty tour tailored to your specific needs.
Tours with an educational focus are our speciality! |
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In-school activities - These will depend upon the host school but will generally consist of interaction and cultural exchange with students from the host school. These activities will most often be sport, art, music, cooking, language classes and cultural presentations.
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Local City Council Visit – A tour of the Brisbane council chambers can be arranged and if possible, a welcome by the city Mayor or other civic staff members.
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Retirement Village/Kindergarten Visit – A visit to these facilities can provide an opportunity for groups to display their culture and interact with the older and younger generations here in Australia.
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Walking tours of Brisbane City - includes a trip on the Brisbane River by City Cat (water taxi), churches and cathedrals, Queensland Maritime Museum, Queen Street Mall, the Science Centre and South Bank Parklands.
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Lone Pine Wildlife Sanctuary – Hand feed kangaroos and emus. See Tasmanian devils, wombats, dingoes, reptiles and many Australian farm animals. Walk through 50 acres of natural setting and hug one of 130 koalas.
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Aboriginal Culture – Fantastic cultural demonstrations provided at host schools by local Indigenous artist Michael J Connolly. Learn about the Aboriginal culture unique to Australia, hear the Dreamtime stories of the local area, observe didgeridoo playing and experience first-hand boomerang painting and throwing (if venue permits).
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The Queensland Gallery of Modern Art - The Queensland Art Gallery is Queensland's premier visual arts institution and a leading art museum nationally. The Gallery's driving philosophy is to connect art and people.
The Queensland Museum -Queensland Museum South Bank is one of Brisbane's most popular spots. Dinosaurs, dung beetles, fire engines, artefacts, hands-on science, fascinating exhibitions, big animals - always something to do and see!www.southbank.qm.qld.gov.au
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Roma Street Parklands – A short walk to the heart of the city to see the beauty of the Roma Street Parkland to enjoy lunch, morning or afternoon tea in the Lake Precinct.
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Alma Park Zoo - A unique tropical zoo set on 20 acres of award winning palm gardens with Australian and exotic animals nestled amongst them. Animal feeding for Bears, Squirrel Monkeys and Koalas are great fun, and are accompanied by informative and educational talks.
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Mt Coot-tha - Breathtaking panoramic views of Brisbane City with views out to Moreton Bay by day and a fairyland of glittering lights at night. A favourite for visitors and locals.
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Tangalooma Island Resort - A Queensland island resort only 75 minutes from Brisbane. Surrounded by crystal clear waters, white sandy beaches and untouched national parks. A mutlitude of activites including fish, kookaburra, pelican and dolphin feeding. Beach volleyball, cricket, tennis, and so much more!
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Farmstay - Farmstay activities are varied depending which region your study tour is located. They could include orientation, bush or rainforest walk, aboriginal activities guided farm tour, sheep shearing demonstrations, farm animal feeding, led horse rides, star gazing, milking cows, bush whip cracking bush dances and bush fire sing-a-longs.
For more information please e-mail your enquiry to:
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In-school activities - These will depend upon the host school but will generally consist of interaction and cultural exchange with students from the host school. These activities will most often be sport, art, music, cooking, language classes and cultural presentations.
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Local City Council Visit – A tour of the Gold Coast City council chambers can be arranged and if possible, a welcome by the city Mayor or other civic staff members.
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Retirement Village/Kindergarten Visit – A visit to these facilities can provide an opportunity for groups to display their culture and interact with the older and younger generations here in Australia.
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Walking tours of the Gold Coast - Can include a walk along the world famous Gold Coast beaches and a walk through Cavill Avenue at Surfers Paradise. Souvenir shopping is always popular in the many retail outlets or local handicraft markets located in the area.
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Tambourine Mountain - O’Reilly’s - introducing visitors to the rainforest, waterfalls and wildlife of the World Heritage listed Lamington National Park. The ever-popular Tree Top Walk allows visitors to walk across a series of suspension bridges up to 15 metres high and allows a unique perspective of life in the rainforest.
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Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary – Home to the world's largest collection of Australian native animals. Over 27 hectares of landscaped surrounds and bushland. The Sanctuary is also recognised worldwide as a quality research and conservation facility.
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Paradise Country - Australia's premier recreational farm & function center. Set on 40 acres of picturesque countryside. Billy Tea and Damper around the camp fire, Small Animal Nursery. Horse Drawn Wagon Rides, Boomerang Throwing, Whip Cracking, Sheep Dog Muster, Stock Horse Round-up, Koala Cuddling, Kangaroo and Emu Sanctuary, Cow Milking, Sheep Shearing Show and Ram Parade
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Dream World - A theme park with something for everyone. See crocodiles, touch and feed Australian animals including Koalas and Kangaroos. Visit the beautiful Tiger display as well as ride some of the most spectacular rides in Australia.
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Movie World - Movie World is Hollywood on the Gold Coast. Enjoy one of Australia's best Theme Parks with thrill rides & fun for all!
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Wet'n'Wild Water World - Wet'n'Wild Water World combines all the fun and excitement of the world's latest water slides and leisure pools with a shaded twenty acre subtropical garden.
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Sea World -At Sea World you can make contact with marine life and experience a whole world of amazing rides, shows and attractions.
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Australian Outback Spectacular - Discover the Outback Spirit with the Australian Outback Spectacular. An evening and dinner show presented by R.M.Williams.
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Cedar Creek Estate - Have created a fantastic habitat for the Glow-worms to thrive in so we can observe their natural beauty within the Tamborine Moutain Rainforest.
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Aboriginal Culture – Fantastic cultural demonstrations provided at host schools by local Indigenous artist Michael J Connolly. Learn about the Aboriginal culture unique to Australia, hear the Dreamtime stories of the local area, observe didgeridoo playing and experience first-hand boomerang painting and throwing (if venue permits).
Farmstay - Farmstay activities are varied depending which region your study tour is located. They could include orientation, bush or rainforest walk, aboriginal activities guided farm tour, sheep shearing demonstrations, farm animal feeding, led horse rides, star gazing, milking cows, bush whip cracking bush dances and bush fire sing-a-longs.
For more information please e-mail your enquiry to:
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In-school activities - These will depend upon the host school but will generally consist of interaction and cultural exchange with students from the host school. These activities will most often be sport, art, music, cooking, language classes and cultural presentations.
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Local City Council Visit – A tour of the Sunshine Coast City council chambers can be arranged and if possible, a welcome by the city Mayor or other civic staff members.
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Retirement Village/Kindergarten Visit – A visit to these facilities can provide an opportunity for groups to display their culture and interact with the older and younger generations here in Australia.
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Walking tours of the Sunshine Coast - Can include a walk along the world famous Sunshine Coast beaches and a walk along the pier. Souvenir shopping is always popular in the many retail outlets or local handicraft markets located in the area.
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Australia Zoo – Made famous by Steve Irwin the Crocodile Hunter and now home to the world famous environmental conservationists, the Irwin's. Australia Zoo is the leader in the field of crocodile rescue and conservation. Daily demonstrations of crocodile feeding, as well as exhibits including camels, elephants, koalas, giant land tortoises, wombats, kangaroos and birds of prey.
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Eumundi Markets - The Eumundi Markets is more than just a market. Magical experiences await your every turn. You will be enchanted with the local musicians, local crafts people and taste the natural food grown in the sub-tropical rainforests behind the Sunshine Coast.
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Buderim Village - The historical village of Buderim has many interesting things to look at including the historical village and the world famous buderim ginger shoppe.
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Underwater world - A multi-award winning tourist attraction located beachside on the beautiful Sunshine Coast. Walk amongst thousands of marine and freshwater animals including giant sharks, stingrays, sawfish and tropical reef fish without getting your feet wet!
www.underwaterworld.com.au
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North Pine Country Park – Hands on Aboriginal cultural experiences including Didjeridoo performances, Dreamtime story telling, Art demonstration, Boomerang workshops and throwing demonstrations, Billy Tea and damper morning tea available.
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Farmstay - Farmstay activities are varied depending which region your study tour is located. They could include orientation, bush or rainforest walk, aboriginal activities guided farm tour, sheep shearing demonstrations, farm animal feeding, led horse rides, star gazing, milking cows, bush whip cracking bush dances and bush fire sing-a-longs.
For more information please e-mail your enquiry to:
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In-school activities - These will depend upon the host school but will generally consist of interaction and cultural exchange with students from the host school. These activities will most often be sport, art, music, cooking, language classes and cultural presentations.
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Local City Council Visit – A tour of the Cairns City council chambers can be arranged and if possible, a welcome by the city Mayor or other civic staff members.
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Retirement Village/Kindergarten Visit – A visit to these facilities can provide an opportunity for groups to display their culture and interact with the older and younger generations here in Australia.
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Walking tours of Cairns - Can include a walk along the world famous Cairns Esplanade and through the historical city centre. Souvenir shopping is always popular in the many retail outlets or local handicraft markets located in the area.
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Kuranda Skyrail – The Skyrail rainforest cableway is the world's longest gondola cableway. There are four stations where passengers can disembark to walk the forest floor then climb back into the gondola to continue on their journey down to Cairns.
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The Kuranda Scenic Railway - This is a must-do when visiting Cairns and Tropical North Queensland. You will discover the pioneering history of the tropical north and be astounded by the magnificent engineering feat of this great railway.
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Tjapukai Aboriginal Experience – Learn about the traditional beliefs of the Tjapukai people in the Creation Theatre at the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park. participate in the History Theatre, Tjapukai Dancing Theatre, Traditional Camp Didgeridoo, Fire Making, Bush Food and Medicine, Boomerang Throwing, Spear Throwing, as well as the Tjapukai Museum.
Kuku Yalanji Experience - Located within the Australian Bush in the remote Cairns area. This is a 5 day retreat with an Aboriginal Elder and 2 other Western master teachers of Feng Shui and Metaphysics. A cultural and metaphysical experience to gain personal growth and insight. Contact roseline@fengshuisteps.com to arrange your dates.
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Cairns Botanical Gardens – Enjoy lunch surrounded by Australian flora. The Botanical Gardens contain a multitude of tropical plant species with an impressive array of orchids and carnivorous plants.
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Cairns Tropical Zoo - This award winning attraction is, the most outstanding wildlife experience in the Cairns region. Nowhere else in tropical Australia will you find the diversity of wildlife that is available at this wonderful oasis.
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Fitzroy Island - Only 45 minutes from Cairns, Fitzroy Island is one of the most unspolit islands on the Great Barrier Reef. It is a "Continental" or "High" island made out of granite, and is surrounded by a beautiful fringing reef full of colourful marine life. The island is 339 hectares. Enjoy a tour observing the natural wonder of the Great Barrier Reef, its beautiful coral and colourful tropical fish, through the glass bottom boat around Fitzroy Island
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Visit the World Heritage Rainforest, Waterfalls, lakes & wildlife areas of the Atherton Tablelands.
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Farmstay - Farmstay activities are varied depending which region your study tour is located. They could include orientation, bush or rainforest walk, aboriginal activities guided farm tour, sheep shearing demonstrations, farm animal feeding, led horse rides, star gazing, milking cows, bush whip cracking bush dances and bush fire sing-a-longs.
For more information please e-mail your enquiry to:
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In-school activities - These will depend upon the host school but will generally consist of interaction and cultural exchange with students from the host school. These activities will most often be sport, art, music, cooking, language classes and cultural presentations.
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Local City Council Visit – A tour of the council chambers in the suburb your group will be visiting can be arranged and if possible, a welcome by the local Council members or other civic staff.
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Retirement Village/Kindergarten Visit – A visit to these facilities can provide an opportunity for groups to display their culture and interact with the older and younger generations here in Australia.
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Walking tours of Sydney City - can include walking through the historical "Rocks" district and through to Darling Harbour in order to visit the world famous Sydney Opera House. Shopping in the heart of the Sydney is always a must, as is a trip on the Manly to then walk through the seaside suburb of Manly and enjoy "fish 'n' Chips" on the beach.
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Scenic World Blue Mountains - A day tour to the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains is a must when visiting Sydney. Scenic World offers a range of experiences found nowhere else on Earth. Choose how you would like to enjoy the splendid views of the moutains. Either by the scenic railway, scenic skyway, scenic cableway or the scenic walkway.
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Featherdale Wildlife Park - You can hand feed a kangaroo, wallaby or emu. Enjoy a face-to-face encounter with one of the friendly koalas.
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SEA Australia – Learn how to safely enjoy the Australian surf. Instruction and programs by qualified Surf Instructors.
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Sydney University Tours - Tours of the University campuses can be arranged by appointment. For more information please e-mail your enquiry to:
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Sydney Aquarium - Walk under water and explore Australia's rich and diverse aquatic life and habitats! It's located right in the centre of the city!
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Sydney Wildlife World - Step into a world that's totally wild and enjoy an authentic Australian wildlife experience right in the heart of Darling Harbour!
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Sydney Tower - Wherever you look there is something to see and discover at Sydney Tower, you’ll be amazed by Sydney’s best views!
Sydney Skywalk - Skywalk is a unique high-altitude adventure on top of Sydney Tower. At 260 metres above Sydney, experience an exhilarating outdoor walk on the roof of the city. Skywalk is a 45 minute adventure, running approximately every 45 minutes.
OZTREK ride - The largest simulated ride in the southern hemisphere and the only one of its kind in Australia. OzTrek takes you on an amazing virtual adventure across Australia’s cultural history and geography, where diverse Australian landscapes are brought to life with a unique integration of 3D holographic technology, animated models and scenic art.
Ocean World Manly - One of the longest established oceanariums in the country, ocean world is located right on the beach at Manly. Visitors can touch and feel aquatic animals and weeds in the Touch Pool, walk through the aquatic tunnel and view our impressive shark species in the Dangerous Australian Animal Show.
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Muru Mittigar Aboriginal Cultural Centre - A true indigenous experience that aims to tell the story of the Darug people. There is an Aboriginal Cultural Museum, retail art gallery featuring fine arts and crafts by local Aboriginal artists and nature walks with native plants that are traditionally used by Aboriginal people for medicinal, food or material resources.
Taronga Park Zoo - is the nation's leading zoological garden. Featuring Australia's finest collection of native animals and a diverse collection of exotic species. An excursion to Taronga Zoo provides the perfect opportunity for enjoyable learning in the natural world.
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In-school activities - These will depend upon the host school but will generally consist of interaction and cultural exchange with students from the host school. These activities will most often be sport, art, music, cooking, language classes and cultural presentations.
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Local Council Visit – A tour of the local council chambers can be arranged and if possible, a welcome by the city Mayor or other civic staff members.
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Retirement Village/Kindergarten Visit – A visit to these facilities can provide an opportunity for groups to display their culture and interact with the older and younger generations here in Australia.
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Walking tours of regional areas visited in NSW - can include a visit to local National Parks which abound throughout Australia. There is always an opportunity to observe an abundance of flora and fauna, walking trails, cascading waterfalls and rivers. Walking tours can also include tours of the local townships and visits to local museums, art galleries and markets.
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Farmstay - Farmstay activities are varied depending which region your study tour is located. They could include orientation, bush or rainforest walk, aboriginal activities guided farm tour, sheep shearing demonstrations, farm animal feeding, led horse rides, star gazing, milking cows, bush whip cracking bush dances and bush fire sing-a-longs.
For more information please e-mail your enquiry to:
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Toronga Western Plains Zoo - Opened in the 1960's the Toronga Western Plains zoo specialises in open range facilities particularly suited to the world's large plains dwelling animals. Visitors can see over 1,000 different animals from five continents of the world. Walls and fences have been replaced by concealed moats which divide the animals from the visitors. This creates the impression of actually being with the animals in the wild.
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Old Dubbo Gaol - The Old Dubbo Gaol was a courthouse lockup in 1847, was proclaimed an official Gaol in 1859 and closed operations as a penal institution in 1966. Officially re-opened as a tourist attraction in 1974, the Gaol is now fully restored and is home to a large display of animatronic models and holographic displays which provide a realistic and fascinating insight into a bygone era of barbaric prison life.
www.olddubbogaol.com.au
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Japanese Gardens Cowra - Ken Nakajima, created the Kaiyushiki (strolling) garden, which is designed to embody the entire landscape of Japan, where every bend takes the visitor on a voyage of discovery.
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Australia's World Peace Bell Cowra - The Australian World Peace Bell was awarded to Cowra for its long-standing contribution to world peace and international understanding. Capital cities usually reserve the right to erect the World Peace Bell, however Cowra's commitment to the World Peace Bell's objectives has meant Cowra was awarded the honour.
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