Far North QLD
12 Day - Student Group Tour
Tour Code: SLA-FNQLD
Community volunteering + outdoor Adventure
Personal Development
Students have the opportunity to enhance confidence in outdoor pursuits, engage with communities, develop independence, resilience and practical skills, and reflect on the importance of teamwork through cooperative learning activities.
Service Learning
An adventure providing students with insights into Indigenous culture and the rich biodiversity of the Great Barrier Reef and North Queensland Wet Tropics – combining outdoor sports and community service participation with opportunities to conduct environmental field studies and gain new skills in a safe, stimulating environment.
Dive into the Great Barrier Reef & Environmental Sustainability
Tour Highlights
Explore the rich biodiversity of the Daintree World Heritage area from European and Indigenous perspectives. Become a marine biologist for the day and learn about Great Barrier Reef restoration projects.
Go behind the scenes at the Cairns Aquarium for a workshop on its conservation and turtle rehab efforts.
Participate in tree planting as a community service activity.
Settle in at an Environmental Education Centre for field study investigations of mangrove and beach ecosystems, water quality, and the impact of pollution on marine life. Participate in exciting team and individual pursuits – abseiling, high ropes, navigation and kayaking.
Explore the diverse landscapes of the Atherton Tableland and the region’s role as a food bowl for tropical fruit, tea and coffee.
Learn about the life cycles and adaptations of the flora and fauna of the Wet Tropics.
End with a whitewater rafting day on the Tully River.
Itinerary Suggestion
Let us customise a tour to meet your unique requirements
Grading
The tour is conducted in line with school risk assessment criteria for physical activities as well as established safety guidelines.
Customise your itinerary ➱ We’ll take care of the details ➱
Bags down, Let’s Go !
Student Tour Planning Guide
