Falls Creek Snow Sports & Alpine Environmental Studies Tour
Snowsports, Sustainability & Alpine Ecology
Tour Overview
Falls Creek Snow Sports & Alpine Environmental Studies Tour combines high-quality snowsports instruction with opportunities to explore alpine sustainability and environmental management. With its ski-in, ski-out village design and expansive trail network, Falls Creek is particularly well suited to school groups.
Students develop physical skills while gaining insight into alpine ecosystems, snowmaking technology and sustainable resort operations, making this tour an excellent option for schools seeking a balance between sport, environment and education.
Sample Day-by-Day Itinerary
Indicative program – all activities can be tailored to learning outcomes and year levels
Day 1 – Travel Day
Coach travel to Falls Creek
Equipment fitting and resort orientation
Alpine safety briefing
Day 2 – Snowsports Instruction & Terrain Familiarisation
Full-day ski or snowboard lessons with qualified instructors
Introduction to alpine environments
Learning Focus: Physical skills, environment awareness
Day 3 – Skill Progression & Sustainability Awareness
Continued instruction with focus discovering more control and technique
Informal discussion on alpine sustainability and snow management
Supervised free ski time
Learning Focus: Decision-making, confidence, risk awareness, self-management, environmental responsibility
Day 4 – Confidence Building & Reflection
Final snowsports session
Group reflection on wellbeing and alpine environments
Pack-down and departure preparation
Learning Focus: Teamwork, skills development
Day 5 – Return Travel
Coach travel to departure airport or drop off location
Why Falls Creek?
Purpose-built ski village ideal for school groups
Strong sustainability focus
Wide variety of terrain for mixed abilities
Key Learning Areas
Subjects Supported
Health & Physical Education
Outdoor Education
Geography
Environmental Science
Curriculum Connections
Physical skill development
Human interaction with alpine environments
Sustainability and resource management
Climate and seasonal environments
Suitability by Education Level
Upper Primary (Years 5–6)
Accessible terrain and village layout
Strong focus on confidence and participation
Secondary School (Years 7–12)
Balanced snowsports and environmental learning
Supports Outdoor Education and Geography outcomes
Customisation Options
Adjust tour length
Tailor activities and learning outcomes to year level
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.