Join Us For Extraordinary Educational Excursions
An excursion with Small World Journeys combines fun and adventure with key educational outcomes. With our outdoor education programs, students are able to take the what they’ve learnt in the classroom and apply it to real world. Teachers can tick the boxes relating to science, geography and Aboriginal culture content.
Junior Years 7-10Adventures that incorporate the new national curriculum in Australia.
Senior Years 11 & 12Geography, science, aboriginal culture and sustainability studies
School Camp AlternativesEducational trips that are affordable alternatives to school camps
Geography, Biology, Earth & Environmental Science, Marine Science and Aboriginal Studies
With two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in our backyard, a vibrant indigenous community, and incredible endemic wildlife and biodiversity, we have the perfect places for students to further their studies in Geography, Biology, Earth and Environmental Science, Marine Science and Aboriginal Studies.
For example, with our biologists and waterproof data collection tiles, they can observe the effects of climate change on a vulnerable ecosystem like The Great Barrier Reef. Or students can learn from an Aboriginal elder how to hand craft an instrument that plays a large role in indigenous ceremonies. Further still, students hear of the Daintree blockade, stay in this same rainforest and participate in a real-life environmental debate that stirred national controversy and is still relevant today.
Teamwork and Leadership
Essential for every student is to learn leadership skills, and perhaps more importantly, how to support a leader. With our outdoor education excursions, as a teacher you have the opportunity to incorporate team-building exercises and initiative games into your programming.
All-Inclusive Trips
Our multi-day educational programs include:
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Expert local guides and educators
- Ground transfers once you arrive
- Field guides
- Risk assessment on request
- With every 10 paying participants, one leader or teacher travels FREE.
By taking a student tour in Australia with us, you are also helping the community and environment! Small World Journeys donates at least 5% of its net profits to Rainforest Rescue, The Fitzroy Island Turtle Rehabilitation Centre, and Harald’s House for Homeless and disadvantaged youth in Cairns.
Choose from a Set Trip Below or Ask Us to Customise One:

Sustainability Warriors - 5 Days
5 Days /4 Nights
A Fun and Practical Community Service-Oriented Trip
Trips starting from: $989 per student

Reef and Marine Studies - 5 Day Adventure
5 Days / 4 Nights
Marine Science in Paradise
Trips starting from: $1195 per student

Ecosystems at Risk: Coral Reefs Study - 4 Days
4 Days / 3 Nights
Discover The Great Barrier Reef: A Fragile Ecosystem
Trips starting from: $820 per student

Sydney Spectacular - 6 Day Adventure
6 Days / 5 Nights
Sydney's Art, Culture and History in a Fun Package
Trips starting from: $1265 per student

Aboriginal Culture Discovery - 5 Day Adventure
5 Days / 4 Nights
Introducing Australia's Indigenous People & Culture
Trips starting from: $997 per student

Biology Camp - 5 Days
5 days/ 4 nights
Our short camp packed full of biology activities
Trips starting from: $1285 per person

Biology Camp - 7 Days
7 days/ 6 nights
A Comprehensive Camp for Biology Students
Trips starting from: $1668 per student

Ecosystems at Risk: Reef and Rainforests - 6 Days
6 Days / 5 Nights
Geography Studies at The Earth's Biodiversity Hot Spots
Trips starting from: $1498 per student

Learn to SCUBA Dive - 6 Day Adventure
6 Days / 5 Nights
SCUBA Diving in an Underwater Wonderland
Trips starting from: $1045 per student

Community Service & Sustainability - 9 Day Adventure
9 Days / 8 Nights
Service Projects and Sustainability Learning in One Fun Trip
Trips starting from: $2296 per student

Agriculture and Agronomy - 9 Day Adventure
9 Days / 8 Nights
Agriculture in the Australian Tropics
Trips starting from: $2098 per student

Ecosystems at Risk: Coral Reefs Study - 4 Days
4 Days / 3 Nights
Discover The Great Barrier Reef: A Fragile Ecosystem
Trips starting from: $820 per student

Sydney Spectacular - 6 Day Adventure
6 Days / 5 Nights
Sydney's Art, Culture and History in a Fun Package
Trips starting from: $1265 per student

Ecosystems at Risk: Reef and Rainforests - 6 Days
6 Days / 5 Nights
Geography Studies at The Earth's Biodiversity Hot Spots
Trips starting from: $1498 per student

Aboriginal Culture Discovery - 5 Day Adventure
5 Days / 4 Nights
Introducing Australia's Indigenous People & Culture
Trips starting from: $997 per student

Ecosystems at Risk: Rainforests - 4 Days
4 Days / 3 Nights
Ecology and Geography Studies in the Tropical Rainforest
Trips starting from: $759 per student

Community Service & Sustainability - 9 Day Adventure
9 Days / 8 Nights
Service Projects and Sustainability Learning in One Fun Trip
Trips starting from: $2296 per student

Building Leaders - 5 Day Adventure
5 days / 4 nights
Working Together and Learning to Be A Leader
Trips starting from: $969 per student
Teachers Love Us
We are proud to say that teachers keep bringing their student groups back to us again and again. We like to think it’s because we make it easy for teachers and students learn in a fun way. Teacher like our eco-friendly ethos as well. Our trips are not school camps in Queensland, and our guides are not “drivers” – they are professionals in education and/or the natural sciences. Detailed day by day itineraries are sent ahead, so teachers know exactly what to expect the moment they step off the plane.
“This trip was exactly what we required, a lot of learning occurred, with lots of options depending on the mood of the group. Guides had expertise in different areas and developed fantastic rapport with the students very quickly. Safety was treated as a priority and our concerns were always met. Professionalism and attention to detail was great. There were no hidden costs, plenty of food, lots of extra surprises. Nothing was ever too much trouble.”
–Anna Mason, Teacher, Lyneham High School Canberra, ACT (Sep-Oct 2015)
See What We’re All About:
Interested, But Don’t Know Where to Start?
If you are an Australian teacher planning an excursion or an alternative to your usual school camp, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve organised outdoor education programs for hundreds of students, and we’d love to discuss with you your academic goals.
Call or email to see what we can offer your group!