Students will be entertained and educated as they explore the coastal zones of Western Australia and witness the wonder of sharks, stingrays, turtles, seahorses, octopus, jellyfish and so much more! A self-guided AQWA Excursion gives you flexibility. Enjoy a welcome briefing from an AQWA Ocean Guide to get the lay of the land, then split into groups and lead your students through the exhibits.

Want a little extra? There’s action-packed add-ons if you’re looking for a fun (and educational!) treat for students! Try a Glass Bottom Boat ride or Mini Behind The Scenes tour; find them in the Optional Extras menu when booking.

Plus! We don’t just want you to visit – we want to provide a rewarding learning experience. We recommend completing our group-work Excursion Booklets for ages K – Y1, or curriculum linked student worksheets (Y1 – Y10) as you explore our exhibits and signage.

Bookings:

School Excursions are available Monday to Friday during WA school term. Excludes weekends, public holidays and school holidays.

To receive the discounted Education rate, excursion must be booked and confirmed prior to arrival.

You can arrive for your Excursion from 9am; please nominate your estimated arrival time in the booking form.

Teachers and Helpers:

AQWA Excursions include free of charge (FOC) Teachers and supervisory Helpers at the following year-group ratios:

• Years K to 2 – 1 FOC : 5 Students
• Years 3 to 12 – 1 FOC : 10 Students
• Education Support Staff – 1 FOC : 1 Student
• Additional Supervisory Teachers/Helpers – available at current Concession rate.

Payment Terms:

No payment is required at the time of booking. However, a Visa or Mastercard is required to secure your booking. Your card will not be charged.

Full payment is required on the day (cash or EFTPOS) OR 7 days prior to visit by bank deposit.

Any variance in student numbers will be refunded on the day in cash with receipt.

Further payment information will be found in your booking confirmation.

Bring 3 For The Sea initiative:

• Get students excited for their excursion by involving them in our Bring 3 For the Sea initiative! 
• AQWA has teamed up with Containers for Change and we are asking every student and visitor to bring three 10c marked containers with them to donate to the AQWA Foundation.
• This small challenge will support AQWA Foundation’s turtle rehabilitation program AND reduce plastics in the ocean and in landfill. 
• Simply have each student bring 3 eligible containers to donate during your excursion.
• Participating schools can receive a Certificate of Acknowledgement for helping the AQWA Foundation!
• When you book an AQWA excursion, you can request we post out a Containers for Change collection bag to start gathering your containers before you visit.