Tasmania Discovery Journey: Science, History & Natural Environments Educational Tour

North to South Experiential Learning Program

Tour Overview

Tasmania Discovery Journey: Science, History & Natural Environments Educational Tour is a comprehensive, curriculum-aligned program that takes students on an immersive journey from northern to southern Tasmania. Designed for primary, secondary and tertiary cohorts, this tour integrates science, history, geography, environmental studies and cultural learning through hands-on and place-based experiences.

Students engage with Tasmania’s industrial heritage, unique wildlife, renewable energy history and diverse natural landscapes. The itinerary balances interactive learning centres, national parks, historic sites and wildlife encounters, allowing students to connect classroom learning with real-world contexts. The tour supports inquiry-based learning, fieldwork observation and cross-curriculum priorities, while remaining flexible to meet different year levels, subject focuses and assessment outcomes.

This program is ideal for schools seeking a whole-of-Tasmania educational experience that combines learning, exploration and curriculum relevance.

Sample Day-by-Day Itinerary

Indicative program – all activities can be tailored to learning outcomes and year levels

Day 1 – Northern Tasmania: Industrial Heritage & Marine Life

  • Beaconsfield Mine visit exploring mining history and workplace safety

  • Platypus House visit focusing on native species and habitats

  • Seahorse World tour examining marine life and conservation
    Learning Focus: Industrial history, biology, conservation

Day 2 – Interactive Science & Wildlife Conservation

  • Hive Tasmania visit featuring interactive science exhibits, planetarium, art gallery and workshops

  • Devils @ Cradle experience exploring Tasmanian devil conservation
    Learning Focus: STEM, scientific inquiry, wildlife conservation

Day 3 – Cradle & Central Highlands: Landscapes & Energy

  • Cradle Mountain Dove Lake Walk examining alpine ecosystems

  • Waddamana Power Station Heritage Site visit exploring hydro-electric history

  • Curringa Farm tour focusing on agriculture and rural land use
    Learning Focus: Ecosystems, renewable energy, agriculture

Day 4 – Bruny Island: Cultural Heritage & Coastal Environments

  • Bruny Island exploration including Bligh Museum and The Neck Lookout

  • Discussion of island ecosystems, history and coastal landforms
    Learning Focus: History, geography, marine and coastal environments

Day 5 – Southern Tasmania: Marine & Wildlife Studies

  • Marine Discovery Centre visit exploring marine ecosystems and food webs

  • Raptor Refuge visit focusing on birds of prey and rehabilitation
    Learning Focus: Marine science, ecology, wildlife conservation

Day 6 – Hobart Region: Alpine Landscapes & Colonial History

  • kunanyi / Mount Wellington exploration examining alpine environments and clima

  • Richmond visit including historic township exploration
    Learning Focus: Geography, climate, colonial history and heritage

Children and adults watching a short, spiky echidna on the ground in an indoor setting with rock and plant decorations.
Cradle Mountain lakeside scene with a wooden shed on the right, and a person sitting on a bench near the water’s edge during sunset.
Close-up of a Highland cow at a Tasmanian farm. The cow has long, reddish-brown hair and large curved horns, standing in a grassy field with other cows in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
Atop the Bruny Island Neck Lookout below is a narrow strip of land separating a beach on the left from a body of water on the right, with mountains in the background and a cloudy sky above.
Close-up of a brown owl with large orange eyes and detailed feather textures.

Key Learning Areas

Subjects Supported

  • Science

  • Geography

  • History

  • Environmental Science

  • STEM

  • Humanities & Social Sciences (HASS)

  • Sustainability & Energy Studies

Curriculum Connections

  • Scientific inquiry and observation

  • Natural environments and ecosystems

  • Human impact and industrial heritage

  • Renewable energy and resource management

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives

  • Sustainability and environmental stewardship

Suitability by Education Level

Primary School (Years 4–6)

  • Interactive science, wildlife and environmental learning

  • Guided interpretation and hands-on discovery

  • Foundational understanding of Tasmania’s natural and cultural landscapes

Secondary School (Years 7–12)

  • Curriculum-aligned fieldwork and inquiry-based activities

  • Links to Science, Geography, History and STEM subjects

  • Supports assessment tasks and cross-disciplinary learning

Tertiary & Vocational

  • Applied learning across environmental studies, science and tourism

  • Insight into industrial heritage, energy systems and conservation

  • Suitable for TAFE, university and vocational cohorts

Customisation Options

  • Adjust tour length or daily focus

  • Tailor learning outcomes by subject or 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.

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