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NT Learning Adventures | 1
Save & Learn
in the NT
Tourism NT recognises that costs and timing are major factors when
planning an excursion for your students. The NTLA Save & Learn program
provides funding to interstate schools to help with excursion costs - making
it easier to choose an NT Learning Adventure for your next school trip.
The NT welcomes school groups year round!
Go to ntlearningadventures.com
to see the current terms and conditions
of the NTLA Save & Learn program.
Kakadu
Darwin Arnhem
Land
Katherine
Tennant
Creek
For more information and to download Alice Springs
a registration form visit:
W ntlearningadventures.com Uluru
E education.tourismnt@nt.gov.au
T 08 8951 6415
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Contents
Disclaimer
This booklet has been produced by Tourism NT
NT Learning Adventures 2 to promote the Northern Territory (NT) as an
educational tourism destination, in the service of
the community and on behalf of the educational
Suggested Itineraries 4 tourism sector, to encourage school group visitation
to the region.
Tour & Travel Operators 12 The material contained in this booklet provides
general information, for use as a guide only. It is not
intended to provide advice and should not be relied
Alice Springs Region 27 upon as such. You should make further enquires and
seek independent advice about the appropriateness
Learning Adventures 28 of each experience for your particular needs and to
inform your travel decisions.
Accommodation 36 Climatic conditions and other environmental factors
in the NT may impact on travel plans and a person’s
ability to engage in activities. It is your responsibility
Other local services 38 to be aware of the conditions at the time and to
assess the ability of yourself or persons travelling
Uluru & Watarrka Region 40 with you to participate in an activity in those
conditions.
Learning Adventures 41 Tourism NT makes no representation or warranties
about the accuracy, reliability or completeness of any
material contained in this booklet, other than to the
Other local services 44 extent that all information was believed to be current
and accurate at the time of publication.
Accommodation 45
Tourism NT accepts no responsibility or liability for
any acts or omissions of promoted tour operators,
Katherine Region 46 accommodation providers, activities, attractions, or
the like in this booklet.
Learning Adventures 47 COVID-19
All NT businesses operate with a COVID-19 Safety
Plan and patrons are required to abide by that Safety
Accommodation 49 Plan. NT businesses respond to health advice as
instructed by the Chief Health Officer (CHO). Advice
Other local services 50 or directions issued by the CHO may impact service
procedures, opening hours, maximum capacities and
other business operations at short notice. The CHO
Kakadu & Arnhem Region 51 is able to declare COVID-19 Hotspot areas and can
restrict entry into specified areas of the NT at any
time, which may impact your travel arrangements.
Learning Adventures 52 Tourism NT makes no representations that between
the time of booking and undertaking your travel, the
Accommodation 55 measures will remain the same or that any activity
will be permitted to continue.
Other local services 57 Tourism NT recommends liaising directly with your
suppliers or booking agents to further understand
COVID-19 management on tour. While planning
Darwin Region 58 for and during your visit, it is your responsibility
to remain informed of the NT’s COVID-19 health
Learning Adventures 59 response at all times. Current information is available
at www.coronavirus.nt.gov.au.
Accommodation 66 WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
viewers are advised this booklet may contain images
of people who have passed away.
Other local services 70
Travel Planners 72
Index 76
Cover image
Base Walk around Uluru - Tourism NT/Shaana McNaught
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NT Learning Adventures
The Northern Territory – a place of World Heritage-listed areas and national department (Tourism NT) has worked with
vast horizons, inspiring landscapes and parks offer stimulating outdoor activities tourism businesses, schools, national parks
outstanding natural and cultural assets, that focus on sustainability, Earth and and other services to create NT Learning
where educational experiences abound environmental sciences plus history and Adventures. A collaboration of tour,
and learning becomes an adventure. culture. In-depth learning experiences transport, accommodation, attraction
From the majesty of Uluru to the beckon in the bustling vibrancy of and experience providers, NT Learning
detailed rock art in Kakadu, it’s the ideal modern towns, where Australia’s history Adventures partners offer specialised
destination to deliver on many learning and multi-cultural identity embed services for the education sector.
outcomes of the Australian curriculum. together. Darwin’s geographical position
also provides a unique spotlight on Hands-on and active NT Learning
With strong links to key learning areas Australia’s close links with Asia, past and Adventures bring the Australian
and endless opportunities to exercise present. curriculum to life, with inspiring
students’ general capabilities, the NT is experiences that ignite your students'
uniquely positioned to address the cross- Bring your students on a fascinating imaginations.
curriculum priorities of; sustainability, discovery of ancient geology, follow the
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pioneering journeys of early explorers The NT Learning Adventures Save &
histories and culture, as well as Asia and and unravel the mysticism of Aboriginal Learn program provides funding to
Australia’s engagement with Asia. culture. They’ll be captivated with the interstate schools, making it even easier
intricacies of the natural world and enjoy to bring your students to this truly
The NT authentically connects students a rare opportunity for digital detox. captivating part of Australia. Cover key
to the living culture of Australia’s learning areas, general capabilities and
Aboriginal people with unrivalled To make it easier for educators and cross-curriculum priorities whilst on the
opportunities for cultural immersion, school excursion organisers to choose learning adventure of a lifetime - in the
authentic exchange and two-way the best options for their students, the Northern Territory.
learning. Northern Territory Government’s tourism
Sunset from Ubirr,
Kakadu National Park
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This guide provides an A-Z directory In addition to the NT Learning Adventures
of NT Learning Adventures partners presented here, the Territory can provide
– connecting you with operators who further educational opportunities that
are experts in their field and offer address specific learning requirements.
stimulating, safe learning activities for Meet with Traditional Owners, ranger or Cultural immersion
students of all ages. natural resource groups, visit aquaculture programs
facilities, arrange an agricultural or
Committed to working with schools horticultural experience, explore trade, While in the NT visit Aboriginal
and excursion organisers to provide commerce and mining opportunities, communities and engage
experiences that meet educational examine our world class medical facilities or students with an in-depth cultural
needs, they’ll ensure safe, memorable attend a community festival or major event. immersion program. Take the
and enjoyable student journeys. opportunity to participate in
authentic Aboriginal cultural
To connect with other providers that can
experiences by choosing one
The tourism providers that partner with fulfil your excursion requirements, simply
of the following recommended
NT Learning Adventures understand contact us for guidance. We're here to operators:
the needs of teachers and excursion help! For more information about how
coordinators. They’re ready to help with to get the most out of your NT Learning Central Australia
the information you need to confidently Adventure, or to apply for the Save &
plan your school trip, such as: Learn rebate, please contact Tourism NT: • Iniwati Tours (p.41)
• Karrke Aboriginal Cultural
• Risk assessments and emergency T 08 8951 6415 Experience & Tours (p.42)
action plans E education.tourismnt@nt.gov.au
W ntlearningadventures.com • Maruku Arts (p.42)
• Safety and security while on school
excursions • Red Spaces (p.43)
For general visitor, product or destination
• Working with Children Checks information, chat to our friendly locals at • Remote Education Tours
the visitor information centres: (p.22)
• Curriculum-based activities focused
on key learning areas, incorporating • Alice Springs Visitor Information • SEIT Outback Australia (p.23)
general capabilities and cross- Centre • Standley Chasm Angkerle
curriculum priorities T 08 8952 5800 / 1800 645 199 Cultural Experience (p.34)
E info@discoverca.com.au
• Flexible learning adventures to suit Top End
students’ needs and capabilities • Tennant Creek Visitor Information
• 2-Way Learning (p.13)
Centre
• Opportunities to visit with remote
T 08 8962 1281 • Ayal Aboriginal Tours (p. 52)
Aboriginal communities and engage
E barkly@discoverca.com.au
in genuine cultural exchange • Culture College (p.52)
• Top End Travel & Information Centre
• Sustainability programs • Lirrwi Tourism (p.54)
T 1300 138 886 / 08 8980 6000
• Cultural immersion programs E info@tourismtopend.com.au • Overland OZ Educational
• ‘Giving back’ programs Safaris (p.21)
• Katherine Visitor Information Centre
• Student and teacher resources (pre T 1800 653 142 • Offroad Dreaming (p.19)
and post tour) E visitor@ktc.nt.gov.au
• Pudakul Aboriginal Tours
• Sample itineraries (p.63)
• Assistance with developing sister- • Top Didj Cultural Experience &
school relationships. Art Gallery (p.48)
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Suggested
Itineraries
Exploring
Moline Rockhole, Standley
Kakadu Chasm
National Park.
Tourism NT/Matt Cherubino
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Central
Australia Lighting the Milky Way
7 days
Sustainability and culture
Fly in and out of Alice Springs.
Take a guided walk with the Traditional
DAY ONE DAY THREE AND FOUR Owners at Standley Chasm - Angkerle.
Stay for a ‘Cultural Conversation’ or a
Alice Springs Watarrka NP (Kings Canyon) ‘Traditional Art Workshop’.
Be met at the airport by your driver / Travel towards Watarrka National Park and Back in town, visit Megafauna Central
guide and travel 10min to Earth Sanctuary discover bushfoods, bushcraft, traditional where students unravel the mysteries
World Nature Centre where you’ll camp weaponry and desert survival on the of an 8 million year old mass extinction
overnight and learn about ecology, way with a Karrke Aboriginal Cultural event, influenced by climatic changes. This
astronomy, sustainability and culture Experience. Or, arrange an Aboriginal evening take a Nocturnal Tour at the Alice
in Central Australia. Hands-on activities Cultural Discovery Session with Remote Springs Desert Park and meet the many
provide students with an understanding Education Tours, at Lilla community, with threatened desert critters who now reside
of sustainability, learning simple ways a chance to end the day with a game of in Central Australia and enjoy sanctuary
to reduce their carbon footprint. The footy with the local community students. here.
phenomenal southern skies create a
perfect classroom at night for the team to In the morning hike and explore Watarrka DAY SEVEN
captivate students with their knowledge (Kings Canyon), before travelling towards
of the stars and the cosmos. Alice Springs and the West MacDonnell
Ranges. Return travel
DAY TWO
DAY FIVE AND SIX Depart Alice Springs at your leisure with
the culture and landscape of Central
Alice Springs Australia captured in students’ minds
Tjoritja - West MacDonnell NP / Alice forever.
Spend the morning undertaking an Springs
interactive educational program with
Desert Knowledge Australia. Use the Explore the Tjoritja - West MacDonnell
afternoon to discover Aboriginal art and National Park’s stunning gorges, gaps,
artefacts at the Araluen Cultural Precinct, chasms and waterholes. Visit the ochre
host to a number of attractions including pits where local Aboriginal people have
the Museum of Central Australia. Stay sourced ochre for rock art and ceremonies
overnight in Alice Springs. for thousands of years.
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Central
Australia Curtin Springs Station
9 days
Environment, history and culture
Fly or drive into Alice Springs and out of Yulara (Uluru) or easily reverse the trip.
DAY ONE TO THREE Head out to Standley Chasm for lunch DAY FOUR AND FIVE
and an interpretive walk. Receive an
Alice Springs / Tjoritja–West introduction to Arrernte culture with the Watarrka NP (Kings Canyon)
MacDonnell NP Traditional Owners and participate in a
range of cultural activities. Settle in for a scenic drive this morning and
Check in to your accommodation for travel towards Watarrka National Park
three nights. Start your Central Australian On the way back to town, stop by (Kings Canyon). Lunch at Kings Creek
exploration by visiting the largest Simpsons Gap to find some elusive Black- Station before doing an afternoon tour
classroom in the world, at the Alice footed Rock Wallabies. Don’t forget to with Karrke Aboriginal Cultural Experience.
Springs School of the Air. Understand visit Rev John Flynn’s Grave too! Time allowing, explore Kathleen Springs
how flexible learning works in the remote before relaxing at camp under a million
outback. Afterwards, drive up ANZAC Spend day three investigating the stars. Stay at Kings Creek Station or Kings
Hill to see the sunset on the surrounding importance of this regional centre in Canyon Resort.
ranges and enjoy sweeping views of the Australia’s pioneering past, with a visit
town. to the historic Alice Springs Telegraph Wake early to complete the challenging
Station. At the Royal Flying Doctors 3-4 hour Kings Canyon Rim Walk. Prepare
Tonight, have the team from the Alice Service Alice Springs Tourist Facility learn for breathtaking views of ancient
Springs Reptile Centre bring their slithery how this essential service started and sandstone domes, striking canyon walls,
friends to your campground, for a live how they continue to save lives in remote relic flora and a hidden oasis.
demonstration and information session. Australia today.
Depart Watarrka after lunch and arrive
This morning visit the Alice Springs Desert Include visits to the Women’s Museum of at Curtin Springs Station, for your
Park and either take a self-guided tour Australia and the National Road Transport accommodation tonight. This afternoon
or arrange an educational experience to Hall of Fame to discover other fascinating explore station life and learn how they
learn about semiarid ecosystems, native aspects of pioneering history. successfully raise cattle in the desert whilst
flora and fauna and Aboriginal survival in preserving a million acre wildlife corridor.
the desert. The free-flying bird show is not
to be missed.
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ANZAC Hill lookout
Watarrka National Park
(Kings Canyon)
Walking along Simpsons Gap
A hands-on paper-making workshop using Drive back to Yulara and enjoy a BBQ lunch
native grasses, a surreal salt lake and at the Camel Farm. Take an afternoon ride DAY NINE
magnificent views of Mt Connor make with Uluru Camel Tours and learn about
Curtin Springs a learning destination not the important role camels had during Return travel
to be missed. early settlement and exploration. Enjoy
a leisurely evening with an Uluru sunset Explore the Yulara town square for those
DAY SIX TO EIGHT close to camp. last minute souvenirs before you depart
for the airport at your leisure.
Day eight, arrange an exclusive half or
Uluru-Kata Tjuta NP full day cultural experience with SEIT
Outback Australia. To compliment a half
Travel one hour to reach Uluru-Kata day tour, book a dot painting workshop
Tjuta National Park and visit the Cultural with Maruku Arts where students learn
Centre to learn about Anangu, the in the company of Anangu, and spend
traditional custodians of the land, and an evening engaged in an interactive
their Tjukurpa (Aboriginal lore). Join campfire tour with Iniwati Tours.
Parks Australia for an educational ranger
experience. Take a guided Uluru base walk The 'Field of Light Uluru' is another
or complete the 10km circuit on bicycles spectacular way to spend a night in the
hired from Outback Cycling before Red Centre. The 50,000 mesmerising solar
watching the stunning colours of Uluru lights are sure to excite your students.
transform as the sun sets on the rock.
Sunrise at Kata Tjuta this morning
means an early start. Take your time to
complete the Valley of the Winds Walk
and be awestruck by the 36 conglomerate
domes. Unravel extraordinary geological
mysteries with your guide.
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Across the
Territory
Exploring Kata Tjuta
12 days
Environment, history and culture
Fly into Darwin and out of Yulara (Uluru) or vice versa. This is easily adjusted to suit a one-way coach drive.
DAY ONE AND TWO DAY THREE AND FOUR DAY FIVE
Darwin / Litchfield NP Kakadu NP / Katherine Nitmiluk NP / Katherine
Fly into Darwin and transfer to your Depart Darwin and spend the morning Spend the morning soaking up the ancient
accommodation for the next two nights. with Pudakul Aboriginal Cultural culture and geological formations of Nitmiluk
Spend the afternoon touring the town Tours for an interactive 2hrs of bush Gorge. Explore by boat, on foot, by canoe
by coach or on foot with Walk Darwin. tucker descriptions, dilly-bag making, or with an educational cultural activity with
Visit the Museum and Art Gallery of the Yidaki (didgeridoo) and clap-stick Nitmiluk Tours. Depart early afternoon to
Northern Territory for a dedicated school demonstrations. meet Manuel at Top Didj Cultural Experience.
program or the Darwin Military Museum
and Defence of Darwin Experience and Continue into the World Heritage-listed DAY SIX AND SEVEN
re-live the Bombing of Darwin Harbour at Kakadu National Park, stopping at Cahills
Royal Flying Doctor Service Darwin Tourist Crossing to spot crocs. Take a guided
Facility. The famous Mindil Beach Sunset walk at Ubirr with Kakadu rangers and Mataranka / Tennant Creek /
Markets (Thurs or Sun) are a great way to discover vibrant Aboriginal rock art. Karlu Karlu–Devils Marbles
sense the multi-cultural heart of the town. Wonder at the expansive views across the
Nadab floodplain before heading to your Over the next two days, travel south
Start early and travel south for a pre- overnight accommodation in Jabiru or following the journey of one of Australia’s
arranged excursion package at the Cooinda. most accomplished explorers, John
Territory Wildlife Park. Continue on to McDouall Stuart. Experience the stunning
spend the remainder of the day touring Enjoy a morning boat tour with the award- Mataranka thermal pools and aim to stay
Litchfield National Park. See the incredible winning Yellow Water Cruises and visit the at one of the well-equipped caravan parks
Magnetic Termite Mounds, and take Warradjan Cultural Centre before making in Tennant Creek.
a walk and a refreshing swim at Buley your way 2½hrs south to Katherine. This
Rockhole or Florence Falls. Return to afternoon, drop in to see the entertaining Plan for an early morning study of the
Darwin for dinner and your overnight horse and working dog show at Katherine fascinating geological phenomena at Karlu
accommodation. Outback Experience. Stay in Katherine for Karlu–Devils Marbles, 100km south of
two nights. Tennant Creek.
8 | NT Learning AdventuresSunset at Ubirr
Cultural experience at Pudakul
Katherine Outback Experience
Complete the final 400km drive to Alice DAY NINE Enter Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in
Springs, where you’ll stay for the next two the morning and be mesmerised by the
nights. Drive up ANZAC Hill this evening enormous domes of Kata Tjuta on the
for stunning views of the town and the Watarrka NP (Kings Canyon) Valley of the Winds Walk. Enjoy a picnic
MacDonnell Ranges. lunch and take in every angle of the
Depart Alice today and head towards magnificent formations from various
DAY EIGHT Watarrka National Park. If your vehicle viewing areas. Drive towards Uluru and visit
is suitable for off-road touring, detour the Cultural Centre for an introduction into
from the highway to visit Rainbow Valley Tjukurpa and the cultural aspects of Uluru.
Alice Springs or the Henbury Meteorite Craters. This Arrange for a dot-painting workshop with
afternoon arrange for a Karrke Aboriginal Maruku Arts or an educational ranger talk
Spend the day exploring Alice Springs and Cultural Experience or a 4hr cultural before finding a prime position to watch
its surrounds. With a myriad of educational engagement with Remote Tours at Lilla the setting sun intensify the colours of the
attractions to choose from, it’s easy to Aboriginal community. Stay one night enormous monolith.
create a suite of activities to keep students nearby.
engaged in key learning areas throughout Rise early and break camp for a sunrise over
the day. Visit the Alice Springs Desert DAY TEN TO TWELVE Uluru or jump on a camel with Uluru Camel
Park, School of the Air, Royal Flying Doctor Tours. Take your time exploring the base
Service, Women’s Museum of Australia, walk with a guided tour, or hire bicycles
the Alice Springs Telegraph Station or Watarrka NP (Kings Canyon) / Curtin with Outback Cycling. Meet your return
the Reptile Centre. Alternatively, a short Springs Station / Uluru-Kata Tjuta NP flight at the airport and leave with the
drive to the east or west of town rewards wonders of the NT vivid in student’s minds.
with impressive gaps, chasms, remote Up early this morning, enjoy the
waterholes and other ancient features of spectacular 3-4hr Kings Canyon rim walk.
the MacDonnell Ranges. Visit Curtin Springs Station and take-in
the views of Mt Conner enroute to Yulara,
where you’ll stay for two nights.
NT Learning Adventures | 9Top End /
Darwin
7-9 days
Culture, environment, outdoor education & history
Fly in and out of Darwin.
Education Centre and arrange a catered This afternoon visit Top Didj Cultural
DAY ONE program of activities. Experience and Art Gallery or arrange
an evening at Marksie’s Stockman’s
Darwin Make the wonderful features of Camp Tucker.
Litchfield National Park the focus on Day
Arrive in Darwin, settle in to your 3. Study the Magnetic Termite Mounds,
accommodation and spend the remainder marvel at waterfalls and enjoy pristine DAY FIVE AND SIX
of the day exploring the town. Get your swimming holes.
bearings by coach or with a local guide on Kakadu NP / Mary River Region
a Walk Darwin tour. Continue south to Katherine, where
you’ll stay for the next two nights. This Take an early drive north towards Kakadu
DAY TWO AND THREE afternoon join the highly engaging horse National Park with an optional hike and
and working dog show with Katherine swim at Leliyn / Edith Falls. Enter the park
Outback Experience. and visit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural
Outdoor education / Litchfield NP/ Centre where students can engage in
Katherine habitats.
DAY FOUR experiences such as weaving lessons and
art tutorials, with local Aboriginal people.
Depart Darwin & visit the Territory Wildlife
Park, delving into an educational program Katherine / Nitmiluk NP This afternoon arrange a guided tour of
with their team of experts. Alternatively, the outstanding rock art protected by
arrange a tailored group experience Explore Nitmiluk National Park and its ancient shelters at Nourlangie. Visit nearby
at Crocodylus Park with live-handling ancient gorge at your leisure. Choose a Anbangbang Billabong and Nawurlandja
sessions, croc-feeding tours or an eco-cruise guided bush walk with a local park ranger, lookout for amazing views of the site.
introducing a range of Top End habitats. paddle a canoe in the Katherine River or Choose a tropical camp in Cooinda or
cruise the gorge on a boat tour. Nitmiluk Jabiru for the night.
Spend the afternoon learning about Tours provides award-winning, informative
sustainability whilst developing bush and cultural programs that provide a deeper In the morning, do some croc spotting at
survival skills with a wilderness education understanding of the area's unique Cahills Crossing before marvelling at the
workshop, delivered by Sticks and Stones cultural aspects. Aboriginal rock art sites at Ubirr. Take in
Adventures. Or, stay at Batchelor Outdoor the captivating views across the Nadab
10 | NT Learning AdventuresExploring on the water in Nitmiluk Gorge
floodplains. After lunch join the Continue north to join a two hour hands- waters of Darwin Harbour. A range of
Guluyambi Cultural Cruise (smaller groups on interactive experience with Pudakul quality operators deliver specialised
only) for insights into local culture, Aboriginal Cultural Tours. educational content during these nautical
mythologies and bush survival or, visit the experiences.
Bowali Visitor Centre. Groups travelling home today can return to
Darwin at any time to meet departing flights. Continue environmental studies at
Travel west stopping at the Mamukala Alternatively continue your Top End Crocosaurus Cove or tailor a program
wetlands, one of Kakadu’s best bird learning adventure in Darwin for the next to address specific learning areas at the
watching spots. Finish with a leisurely two nights. Museum & Art Gallery of the Northern
afternoon at camp and allow students Territory.
time to reflect on their learnings so far.
Arrange a ‘Welcome to Country’ with the DAY EIGHT AND NINE Before taking the resounding beauty of
Uwynmil Traditional Owners and explore the Top End home, spend an evening at
the property at Mary River Wilderness Darwin military history, culture & the vibrant Mindil Beach Sunset Markets
Retreat. Basecamp Wallaroo also environments (Thu and Sun nights), catch a movie at
boasts incredible natural surroundings Darwin’s Deckchair Cinema or check out a
and outdoor education activities with Spend the next day/s immersed in the community event or festival.
Adventure Bound. fascinating culture and history of Darwin
that has influenced modern-day Australia.
DAY SEVEN A range of museums and educational
attractions present significant historical
events. Visit the Royal Flying Doctor
Corroboree Billabong / Pudakul Service Darwin Tourist Facility, Darwin
Aboriginal Cultural Tour Aviation Museum and the Darwin Military
Museum & Defence of Darwin Experience.
A short drive this morning and you’ll
discover the regions fascinating flora and Gain a different perspective on the
fauna on-board a Corroboree Billabong Bombing of Darwin, local Aboriginal
Wetland Cruise followed by a visit to the culture, marine science and eco-systems
Window on the Wetlands Visitor Centre. whilst cruising or sailing on the stunning
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operators
East Arnhem Land
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‘2 Way Learning’ connects students • learn alongside community students orientation, introduction to the language
from different cultures and backgrounds in the classroom and through co- of contact, a shared reading program,
to learn with and from each other. It curricular activities journaling and Aboriginal pedagogy.
was formed in 2016 by Craig Davies, an • learn from community students in
experienced educator, administrator and their local environment Programs are fully inclusive of:
international sportsman. The programs • develop an understanding of • On ground transport between
are predicated on experiential learning Aboriginal culture and the issues Katherine and Darwin
aiming to build knowledge and foster that face communities, particularly • Accommodation - single room
authentic and respectful relationships, regarding education group residence in community
enabling individuals to navigate culturally • be exposed to and learn about the accommodation within local schools.
diverse communities. This includes walking geology, geography, flora and fauna
with, understanding and learning from of the region Working with Children Checks, wilderness
Australia’s Aboriginal people. • learn about the impact of colonisation first aid, tour operator permits and
and current opportunities. emergency response plans can all be
‘2 Way Learning’ encompasses three provided.
different programs – Outbound The Reverse Immersion program enables
Immersion, Reverse Immersion and community students to experience Risk assessments available on request.
Global Connection. All are inextricably relocation into the home community of Capacity: Enquire directly
linked to Indigenous education, focused the city and rural students. This reciprocal Regions: Katherine region
on providing learning opportunities for process builds on relationships developed
Aboriginal students whilst developing during the Outbound Immersion program. T 0427 744 295
respectful and cultural understandings of E cdavies@2waylearning.com
visiting students. All programs are designed in collaboration W 2waylearning.com
between ‘2 Way Learning’, the visiting
The Outbound Immersion program school and community schools.
relocates city and rural students into the
Katherine region. During the designed Between 8-12 hours preparation is
programs, students are provided with required by students. The preliminary
opportunities to: program focuses on cross-cultural
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Educational Tours & Safaris
Educational Tours & Safaris (EDTS), is a amazing cooks and the best food on tour.
100% Australian owned and operated Packages include camping and entry
company specialising in educational fees and friendly knowledgeable coach
tours for school groups to the Northern captains.
Territory.
Itineraries are customised to suit your
Lisa Anderson, a veteran of the educational needs, year levels, budget and
educational touring market, has teamed group size, as well as adding in the “fun”
up with the owners of Nuline Charter and factor! Sample itineraries can be found on
Bayside Coaches to create EDTS. With the website.
over 60 years of combined operational &
touring experience in school group travel EDTS provide one-on-one service from
around Australia, your school will get the quoting to departure, collaborating
best in customer service, coach and travel towards educational content that goes
options, along with tailored tours with beyond the classroom. You’ll be assured of
educational outcomes. superior safety and service.
Offering tours that range from 8 to 17 Risk assessments available on request.
days, which take in all the sights of Uluru Capacity: Any size dependent on
& Kata Tjuta, Alice Springs and Watarrka availability of accommodation.
as well as Nitmiluk, Kakadu, Litchfield and Regions: All of NT
Darwin.
T 03 9088 2039 / 0409 385 083
All tours are fully inclusive of 5-star safety, E lisa@edts.com.au
service and comfort in modern coaches W edts.com.au
fully compliant with risk and fatigue
management. All equipment is supplied
including tents, sleeping mattresses,
16 | NT Learning AdventuresImage provided by Ethical Adventures
Ethical Adventures
Specialising in small group, bespoke groups can also be managed by splitting permits and Kakadu guide accreditation,
touring, Ethical Adventures is passionate vehicles and staggering students across Robert has a Bachelor of Engineering
about providing high value, educational locations to maintain personalised service (natural resources), Master of Science
experiences. From Darwin to Litchfield, and avoid over-crowding. (resource science) and has completed a
Kakadu, Katherine and beyond, students Certificate IV in Training & Assessment
and teachers enjoy a relaxed, safe, Comprehensive logistical support and (not current). All staff are rigorously
friendly educational touring environment quality step-on guide services, delivering trained and hold current Working with
delivered by qualified, local professionals. specific educational modules, are available Children Checks and first aid certifications.
to groups who supply their own transport.
Students are immersed in the local scene Risk assessments available upon request.
be it natural, cultural or social. A range Ethical Adventures also delivers an Capacity: Up to 18 (more upon request and
of learning areas can be covered such as exclusive bushcraft and survival training subject to availability)
history (pre and post contact), Earth and program, ‘Sticks and Stones Adventures’ Regions: Top End & Katherine
environmental sciences, and current issues (see page 64). These are offered as stand-
(political and environmental). Students alone modules or can be incorporated into T 0488 442 269
develop a range of general capabilities an Ethical Adventures multi- day school E office@ethicaladventures.com.au
whilst exploring sensational Top End excursion itinerary. Taken together, the W ethicaladventures.com.au
locations where the cross-curriculum Ethical Adventures touring and bush-skills
priorities, of sustainability and Aboriginal workshops provide a comprehensive
histories and culture, are easily addressed. educational, experiential and challenging
Ethical Adventures will work with you package suitable for all ages.
to create an itinerary that reflects your
desired learning outcomes. Programs and itineraries are individually
tailored to suit each groups’ educational
Committed to true natural immersions, requirements. Full oversight and
maintaining smaller groups ensures a leadership of the programs is undertaken
more connected, in-depth experience. directly by the owner, Robert Woods.
With flexible touring options, larger Along with essential NT tour operator
NT Learning Adventures | 17G.E.T Educational Tours
Established in 1960, G.E.T Educational • Natural Wonders of the Outback (9 days) provide information to operators on your
Tours (G.E.T.) is Australia’s most • Outback to the Future (7 days) behalf. You’ll be fully supported with a
experienced educational tour provider. dedicated 24-hour emergency line to
Enjoy a full range of services, from G.E.T send over 12,000 students on senior management, whilst on excursion.
assisting and advising with planning excursions every year, including 25+
itineraries, competitive quotes, groups to the Northern Territory. With Explore a range of suggested Northern
administrative support, booking activities the knowledge and experience to design, Territory programs online and contact
and accommodation, and excursion book and deliver curriculum specific G.E.T to book your next tour.
facilitation and delivery. itineraries, you’ll benefit from long-
standing relationships with professional Risk assessments available on request.
Experience professional care and coach companies, accommodation and Capacity: 100+ passengers
expertise with a dedicated team that are experience providers to ensure enjoyable Regions: All of NT
passionate about educational travel to the and enriching trips for both students and
Northern Territory. teachers. T 1300 660 825
E contact@getours.com.au
The following itinerary suggestions can be Understanding the work involved to W getours.com.au
found online and can be easily adapted to organise a school tour, G.E.T supports
your budget, timeframes, curriculum focus teachers and group leaders every step
and objectives. Students will develop of the way. They provide advice on
their independence, build team skills and risk assessments, example itineraries,
learn about native wildlife and Aboriginal budgeting and much more.
culture, whilst exploring vast desert and
tropical landscapes. G.E.T can conduct information evenings
for metropolitan area schools in Sydney,
• Splendors of the Outback and Top Melbourne and Brisbane and assist
End (12 days) with airport departures. G.E.T. take risk
• Central Australia and Indigenous management seriously when planning
Community Stay (7 days) your tour. Where possible, G.E.T. will
18 | NT Learning AdventuresOffroad Dreaming
Offroad Dreaming is a local, family owned Offroad Dreaming has a variety of vehicles experiences that require teamwork.
and operated business that has grown including a 4WD 7-seat Land Cruiser, 11- Subjects like history, culture, geography,
steadily since opening in 2011. They began seat commuter and 20-seat coasters. A arts and the environmental sciences are
taking educational groups in the first year 4WD 15-seat, 4WD 35-seat or 48-seat coach incorporated throughout the touring
and many continue to travel with them can also be arranged if required. All meals, activities such as canoeing, swimming,
today. Offroad Dreaming’s reputation snacks and drinking water can be provided, bushwalking and camping.
has since reached education providers or catering can be arranged as needed.
throughout Australia and internationally. Offroad Dreaming’s philosophy is
Offroad Dreaming organises excursions to operate a sustainable business
Primary schools, secondary schools, to your preferred level of accommodation that includes caring for the natural
colleges and university groups have and budget. Groups may stay in hotels, use environment.
experienced touring with Offroad permanent or remote campsites, or enjoy
Dreaming. Working with local schools, school and community arrangements. Risk assessment available on request.
businesses, Aboriginal communities Capacity: 1 – 48 passengers
and activity providers, their qualified, A range of camping equipment such Regions: All of NT (specialising in the Top
knowledgeable and professional guides as swags, tents and sleeping bags are End)
deliver interactive and educational tours available. Choose to travel with a portable
across the Top End. camp kitchen, make use of campfire zones T 08 8931 2021
or utilise permanent kitchens throughout. E reservations@offroaddreaming.com.au
Offroad Dreaming offers a full range W offroaddreaming.com.au
of services,from developing itineraries, Guides are first aid certified with Kakadu
booking activities and accommodation, knowledge accreditation and have
to delivery of the excursion. They develop extensive experience or qualifications of
relevant and bespoke itineraries that meet their own, adding special interest (e.g.
required curriculum outcomes. The duration, botanical, archaeological) to the excursion.
budget, group size, accommodation and
location preferences can all be tailored to Students develop decision-making skills
suit group requirements. and gain knowledge through shared
NT Learning Adventures | 19Image provided by Outback Tour Services
Outback Tour Services
Outback Tour Services is an award-winning A learning adventure with Outback Tour • Fly in and fly out experiences with all
educational tour provider, specialising in Services / Adventure Tours Australia on-ground requirements handled
Northern Territory and Australian outback offers: • Range of accommodation options
experiences. Offering fully customisable • Owned camp infrastructure, including available including; 1 star (swags),
tours, students are provided with unique permanent tents and screened eating 2.5 star (permanent tents with
opportunities to immerse themselves in areas in both the Red Centre & Top beds / linen) and 3-5 star (hotel
the environment and culture, providing End accommodation).
unforgettable learning experiences. • Fully catered, accommodated and
guided tours for groups of 100+ Risk assessments available upon request.
With its sister brand, Adventure Tours students (depending on the region) Capacity: 6 to 100+ (limited capacity for
Australia, the business has operated • 78 x vehicle-strong fleet from 6 to 46 Kakadu touring)
for over 27 years. It has an industry- seaters in both 2WD and 4WD trucks Regions: All of NT
leading in- house guide training program • Customisable itineraries to suit group
which has been delivered for the past needs, learning requirements and trip T 08 8950 9900
16 years. This program ensures that duration E reservations@outbacktourservices.com.au
all guides implement safety protocols, • Accredited 3-4 month in-house W outbacktourservices.com.au
have thorough destination- based trained tour guides with national park
information, flora and fauna knowledge accreditations, Working with Children
and understand the sensitivities regarding Checks and first aid trained
cultural information. • Integration of Aboriginal experiences
into tailored itineraries with ten
Outback Tour Services is committed to established Aboriginal owned
creating safe, organised itineraries that businesses within their programs
include a range of innovative educational across the NT
activities. Experts in logistics and on- • Wheelchair enabled vehicles, off-road
ground management, the customised wheelchairs, and ramp accessible
school programs are stress-free and highly private and permanently erected
rewarding experiences for students and tents
teachers.
20 | NT Learning AdventuresImage provided by Overland Oz Educational Safaris
Overland Oz Educational Safaris
Overland Oz Educational Safaris operates local culture. This approach reduces the T 0475 595 470
in the Top End of the Northern Territory impact on an area at one time, protects E ringer@overlandoz.com.au
creating educational programs for schools the environment, assists with safer group W overlandoz.com.au
touring in Kakadu, Litchfield and Arnhem management, enhances the learning
Land. The sheer rugged beauty of the Top experience and increases the possibility
End, one of the most beautiful places on of wildlife viewing. The learning outcomes
Earth, needs to be seen to be understood. are brilliant and the beautiful places
visited don’t get ruined for others!
With over 22 years’ experience Overland
Oz delivers learning outcomes that help Another major part of Overland Oz’s
to bridge the gap between non-Aboriginal endeavours is to provide community
and Aboriginal communities. Locally service projects for students to get
owned and operated, Overland Oz is involved with on Aboriginal lands. Many
immensely proud to offer school groups schools choose to fundraise to help with
the opportunity to engage in a truly life the projects. Local jobs are created for
changing experience. community members on their own land,
which is extremely important for local
Tours can be tailor-made to the Aboriginal people. This type of touring
specifications of your students’ curriculum experience is not for everyone, however
requirements. Travelling with Overland for those that are willing to commit and
Oz gives the benefits of a small group give back in a meaningful way - it becomes
experience. Larger groups are divided into a life changing challenge.
smaller vehicles to tackle the particular
activities throughout the day, and re-join Risk assessments available upon request.
in the evenings as one group to talk Capacity: Up to 60
about the outcomes and learnings. This Regions: All of NT
allows students more time to learn from
their guide and provides the opportunity
to immerse themselves deeper in the
NT Learning Adventures | 21Image provided by Remote Education Tours
Remote Education Tours
“An experience hard to replicate” Student, guides and utilise purpose built campsites RET programs are a profoundly important
Cranbrook School, NSW. that are comfortable and safe, whilst still resource for young developing minds and
allowing for an authentic adventurous an equally useful tool for teachers wanting
Remote Education Tours (RET) is a leader outback experience. Tour activities take to acquire the skills and confidence to
in Northern Territory education tourism, students back through time following teach the ever-emerging importance of
specialising in cultural immersion tours. ancient trail footsteps to learn the story Australia’s history and Aboriginal culture.
Focusing on bridging the gap between of Aboriginal ancestry and country, the
past and present cultures, RET has history of Alice Springs and early European All documentation available upon request,
pioneered the delivery of immersive explorers, and the unique flora and fauna including; Working with Children Checks,
cultural experiences that have enriched of the region. first aid certificates, insurance certificates
the lives of thousands of students from all of currency and references.
over Australia. Providing further context are other guide
led activities such as commentary hikes Risk assessment available on request.
For 30 years RET founder, Reg Ramsden, through World Heritage National Park Capacity: 12 – 80 passengers
has nurtured RET in parallel with his gorges, canyons and mountain ranges, Regions: Central Australia and beyond
philanthropic venture ‘The Watarrka connecting with local characters, and
Foundation’ and has developed an participating in their customs such as E reg@remotetours.com.au
experience that encapsulates many of smoking into country, just to name a few. W remotetours.com.au
the school’s curriculum components.
Trips can be tailored to link student needs For groups travelling through the area on
with specific learning outcomes whilst their own itineraries RET, in collaboration
also developing other life skills that with local Traditional Owners, can provide
extend beyond the classroom such as a separate 4-hour cultural discovery tour
mindfulness, wellbeing, curiosity, social (see page 44) at the Lilla Community
skills and cultural sensitivity. educational campsite, about 10km from
Kings Canyon.
RET offers new 5, 8 and 10 day programs
that are led by experienced, qualified tour
22 | NT Learning AdventuresSEIT Outback Australia
SEIT Outback Australia provides used to teach in Aboriginal culture Centre region. Tailor made touring and
curriculum-based, cultural immersion • Discover a new form of education, catering is available on request.
experiential learning programs in the teaching and learning with Aboriginal
Red Centre aimed at inspiring students school friends Risk assessment available on request.
and providing life skills for future • Collect and eat bush foods Capacity: 25 passengers
development. • Hear about the geology, flora and Regions: Central Australia
fauna of the region
SEIT Outback Australia has been • Sleep under the stars in remote T 08 8956 3156
coordinating school programs for more Australia E charters@seitoutbackaustralia.com.au
than fifteen years and has constructed • Sit around the campfire with your W seitoutbackaustralia.com.au
flexible itineraries comprised of a number Anangu hosts to share life stories.
of easily interchangeable components
designed to fit with your school’s Join an Aboriginal cultural immersion
requirements. program that will connect students with
country, culture and the environment.
SEIT Outback Australia in partnership with Whether it’s a five, seven or nine day
the Anangu custodians of the Aboriginal camping experience, your students will
Lands invite students to participate in enjoy the journey and take with them a
a rare and empowering opportunity to greater understanding of all that is Central
immerse themselves in a culture older Australia.
than time to experience and understand
traditional Aboriginal people. If you are looking for one day or half day
cultural experiences look no further than
On your journey: our SEIT Cave Hill, SEIT Patji tours or our
• Visit the heritage listed Uluru-Kata guided walks around the base of Uluru.
Tjuta National Park
• Learn about Tjukurpa - the creation SEIT Outback Australia can provide all
stories and lore of Aboriginal culture camping equipment and offers exclusive
• Experience how song and dance are and private camping sites across the Red
NT Learning Adventures | 23Territory Expeditions
Territory Expeditions is a locally owned Territory Expeditions are experienced T 0428 963 980
and operated tour company encompassing in delivering educational tours for E info@territoryexpeditions.com.au
the whole of the NT. Based in Humpty universities and school groups. Whether W territoryexpeditions.com.au
Doo the primary regions of focus are in you just want to get off the beaten track,
the world heritage listed Kakadu National hike and swim in breathtaking waterfalls
Park, Arnhem Land, Nitmiluk and Litchfield and plunge pools, or focus on specific
National Parks. However, adventures learning areas such as geography, geology,
down the Stuart Highway to Alice Springs, Aboriginal studies, biodiversity or even
the Tjoritja / West MacDonnell National botany, geomorphology or zoology, they
Park and Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park deliver it all.
are also possible.
All tour guides are highly experienced,
Specialising in informative, guided road have exceptional knowledge about the NT
journeys including cultural, natural and and the Aboriginal custodians of the land,
historical aspects of each area, they hold national park guide accreditations,
provide a dose of adventure and lots of senior first aid and CPR qualifications and
fun. The best locations in the Top End Working with Children Checks.
of the NT are remote and present some
access challenges. Utilising purpose Let Territory Expeditions customise an
built 4WD trucks Territory Expeditions itinerary to suit your group needs, length
traverses the ruggedness of these and style of tour, learning outcomes and
beautiful, hard to reach areas, away accommodation preferences and enjoy
from the crowds, in comfort and safety. an enriching and memorable experience
Delivering tours in the Top End for over 20 for all.
years, Territory Expeditions has developed
wonderful relationships with Traditional Risk assessments available upon request.
Owners in areas such as Kakadu, Arnhem Capacity: 6 to 120
Land and surrounds allowing access to Regions: All of NT and North WA
areas not always available to other visitors.
24 | NT Learning AdventuresWayoutback Australian Safaris
Wayoutback Australian Safaris have been The style of tour can be adapted to T 1300 551 510
operating for 20 years providing authentic your needs, catering for groups of up to E admin@walkingcountry.com.au
small group adventures exploring the approximately 80 students / teachers. The W wayoutback.com.au
remote Red Centre of the Northern fleet allows for flexibility with vehicles
Territory in addition to the lush tropical ranging from 6 to 27 seats in 4WD and
waterfalls and wetlands of Kakadu, 2WD capacities.
Litchfield and Nitmiluk National Parks in
the Top End. Wayoutback has private campsites
located in some of the best camping
Emphasis is placed on employing and areas and national parks throughout the
training guides that are, or become, NT. Programs range from camping in
the best in the business. Staff have permanent tents, staying in dormitory or
remote first aid training, Working with lodge accommodation, through to remote
Children Checks, and accreditation in basic camping.
the national parks in which they operate.
Wayoutback are an Advanced Eco Tourism All camping equipment including tents,
business, accredited in ROC (Respecting sleeping provisions, cooking facilities and
Our Culture) and is a Quality Tourism amenities are provided.
Accredited Business.
Wayoutback is a locally owned and
Wayoutback has been successfully working operated tourism business. Being locals
with school groups for many years to bring has enabled them to develop great
classrooms to the outdoors. Offering relationships with Aboriginal communities,
a range of tours from 1 day to 11 day outback cattle stations and other NT edu-
itineraries, private charters can be tailor- tourism providers.
made to your requirements, incorporating;
STEAM, history, geography, Aboriginal Risk assessment available on request.
history and culture, sustainability and Capacity: 6 - 80 passengers
much more. Regions: All of NT
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