Blue Mountains Environmental & World Heritage Educational Tour
Outdoor Education, Geography, Science & Sustainability
Tour Overview
Blue Mountains Environmental & World Heritage Educational Tour is a curriculum-aligned, three-day learning experience designed for primary, secondary and tertiary students. Set within the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Greater Blue Mountains Area, this tour focuses on outdoor education, geography, environmental science, sustainability and human interaction with natural landscapes.
Students explore unique sandstone landforms, temperate forests, waterways and heritage sites while developing fieldwork, observation and inquiry skills. The itinerary balances guided walks, environmental interpretation and cultural history. An ideal program for schools seeking a high-impact, short-duration educational excursion that delivers strong learning outcomes within a manageable timeframe.
Sample Day-by-Day Itinerary
Indicative program – all activities can be tailored to learning outcomes and year levels
Day 1 – Blue Mountains Landscapes
Arrival and orientation in the Blue Mountains region
Visit to Echo Point to view Jamison Valley and Three Sisters for landform analysis
Take the walking track to Katoomba Falls (45-minutes each way), along the way examine sandstone geology and escarpment formation
Participate in a stargazing experience, discovering the history and significance of the constellations
Learning Focuses: Geology, physical geography, ecosystems, outdoor education, STEM
Day 2 – Human Impact & Adventure Activities
Visit to Scenic World to examine tourism infrastructure and environmental management
Discussion on conservation challenges in World Heritage areas
Adventure activity options include; rock climbing, abseiling, horse-riding, mountain biking
Guided tour of Jenolan Cave, analyse limestone chasms shaped by erosion from underground rivers (re-opening mid-2026)
Learning Focuses: Sustainability, outdoor education, human ecology
Day 3 – Outdoor Education or Geological & Historical Discovery
Adventure activity options; Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb, kayaking/canoeing along Sydney Habour
OR
Visit to Australian Fossil & Mineral Museum to discover geological history and environmental studies, gaining insights into evolution and plate tectonics
Guided Gold-panning experience, learn about gold-rush history
Learning Focuses: Geology and history or outdoor education and team building
Key Learning Areas
Subjects Supported
Outdoor Education
Geography
Science & Environmental Science
Sustainability Studies
Humanities & Social Sciences (HASS)
Earth & Environmental Science (secondary/tertiary)
Curriculum Connections
Environmental stewardship
Landscapes and landforms
Ecosystems and biodiversity
Weathering, erosion and geological processes
Human interaction with natural environments
Sustainability and conservation management
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives
Suitability by Education Level
Primary School (Years 4–6)
Guided exploration of natural environments
Introduction to landforms, habitats and conservation
Observation-based learning supported by interpretation
Secondary School (Years 7–12)
Fieldwork-focused activities aligned to Geography and Science
Data collection, landscape analysis and inquiry-based learning
Supports assessment and cross-curriculum priorities
Tertiary & Vocational
Applied environmental studies and land management contexts
Exposure to conservation planning and tourism impacts
Suitable for university and vocational cohorts
Customisation Options
Adjust tour length or daily focus
Tailor learning outcomes by subject or year level
Modify walking intensity or accessibility requirements
Incorporate assessment-linked activities
Suitable for single-school or multi-school groups
Plan Your Tasmania Educational Tour
Work with Team of Travel’s tour coordinators to tailor this itinerary to your students’ curriculum requirements, learning objectives and preferred travel dates.