Talk about ending the HASS Tour with a bang!

We started the day with our last buffet breakfast of the trip, which meant that we were nourished and fuelled, ready for a big last day! We took a quick drive towards the Sydney Harbour Bridge, before getting off the coach because we were going to walk the Sydney Harbour Bridge! We were lucky that the bridge was not busy and we were able to thoroughly enjoy the view of the harbour.

After our scenic walk and some morning tea, we began our journey to Taronga Zoo. Here, students were self-guided and able to go to whichever exhibit(s) their hearts desired. Many students were immediately drawn to the capybaras, tigers, giraffes, and more AKA the gift shop.

Following our visit to Taronga Zoo, we made sure to stop at Bondi Beach and Bondi Junction for some beautiful views, yummy food, and lots of window shopping (especially after spending money at Taronga Zoo’s gift shop).

Sam Jackson took a keen interest in the variety of animals at Taronga Zoo: “The Taronga Zoo was very cool. Taronga Zoo is so much bigger than Perth Zoo. It was so big and we needed maps to navigate our way around. There was so much to do and see, and it was home to so many interesting animals like dingos, snapping turtles, and giraffes.”

Sophia Baynam was a huge fan of the live shows at Taronga Zoo: “Visiting Taronga Zoo was a unique and amazing experience where we saw multiple exhibits. This included exhibits with animals that are not at Perth Zoo, like the fennec fox, capybara, and squirrel monkeys. We were even lucky enough to watch a seal show, where the seals did flips, caught items, and did a series of dives.”

Aarya Shah thought Taronga Zoo was the highlight of the HASS Tour: “Taronga Zoo was so much fun! It had great views of Sydney Harbour, and the variety of animals was impressive. The walk around the zoo kept us active and meant that we were constantly seeing and experiencing something new. Every exhibit meant that we were revelling in the cuteness of the animals.”

Ella-Jade Petch basked in the sun at Bondi Beach: “Bondi Beach was full of activity, with surfers and swimmers in the water and tourists photographing the beach. The weather was warm, the ocean was stunning, and the waves were perfect for surfing. Some of us managed to get photos with the famous Bondi lifeguards, which they were super excited about. The beach was so pretty and full of energy. It was such a great opportunity to see one of the most famous Aussie tourist destinations, and we all enjoyed the time spent there.”

Ruhi Patel breathed in the salty air of Bondi Beach: “When we went to Bondi Beach, I had a really fun experience. I got to meet a real Bondi lifeguard, which was exciting, and I even took a photo with him and a couple of friends! The weather was nice, and the beach looked amazing. It was a great day and something I’ll definitely remember.”

Lisya Lee enjoyed some window shopping at Bondi Junction after visiting Bondi Beach: “As a fan of Bondi Rescue, I desperately wanted to take a photo with the lifeguards, but the ones from TV weren’t there. I walked along with beach with Heena and we took lots of photos of the water and the lifeguard tower. The beach was really popular and there were lots of people there. We looked around Bondi Junction and bought a drink from Starbucks which was overhyped.”

Thank you, and we will see you all very soon!

Warm Regards,

The HASS Tour Staff.