High School Excursions Port Stephens
High School Marine Science & Sustainability
Irukandji offers high school students a powerful, real-world connection to the marine environment. Through up-close encounters and guided exploration, learners examine big-picture themes such as conservation, sustainability, human impact, and how society and the natural world depend on one another.
Our immersive setting turns theory into experience, helping students build critical thinking skills, make meaningful links across the curriculum, and understand their role in shaping a sustainable future.
Book your school excursion today and give your students a marine adventure they’ll never forget, Inspiring curiosity, confidence, and a deeper connection to our ocean world.
Real-World Learning. Wild Inspiration.
Marine Education Programs
Our programs take students beyond the classroom and into the heart of real ecosystem science. Through close-up encounters and guided investigation, learners explore Earth’s natural systems, climate processes, biodiversity, environmental change, and the delicate balance that sustains marine life.
Each visit encourages inquiry, analysis, and evidence-based thinking, helping students connect core scientific concepts with practical, real-world examples. With a strong focus on sustainability and ethical science, our programs support deeper learning and prepare students to evaluate human impact with confidence and clarity.
What’s Included
A Deeper Dive Into Marine Science
Our high school excursions are designed to bring science to life, giving students the chance to observe, question, and analyse marine environments in ways that directly support Stage 4–6 learning. Each component of the tour is built to strengthen curriculum understanding through hands-on, real-world experiences.
Shallows Encounter
Students feed, touch, and observe marine animals while practising real scientific observation skills
Curriculum-Tailored Presentations
Delivered by marine educators and aligned with Stage 4–6 outcomes
Real-World Case Studies
Linking conservation, human impact, and ecosystem management directly to syllabus content
Hands-On Investigation
Opportunities for students to analyse behaviours, adaptations, and environmental interactions up close
Optional Add-Ons
Take Learning Even Further
Take learning even further with our optional upgrades designed to deepen your students’ understanding of marine life. The Discovery Encounter lets groups step into the lagoons in wetsuits, standing alongside sharks and rays as they observe behaviour, adaptations, and real-time interactions. For older students, the Snorkel Tour (12yrs+) offers a fully immersive experience, swimming through our tropical habitats to explore ecosystem dynamics, biodiversity, and conservation up close. These add-ons transform curiosity into meaningful, curriculum-linked learning moments.
Discovery add-on
- Wade in the water with a wetsuit to meet our marine animals
- Feed and interact with rays, sharks & fish
- Unique photo opportunities in tropical lagoon habitats
Premium Upgrade
- Swim alongside rays, sharks & turtles in our lagoons
- Fully immersive lagoon adventure
- Limited spots available daily—book early so you don’t miss out!
Why Choose Irukandji for High School Students
A Living Classroom for Future Thinkers
Real-Life Conservation Context
Connects classroom content to real marine environments
Inspires Career Pathways
Sparks interest in marine science, biology, and sustainability
Ethical & Scientific Thinking
Encourages analysis, reflection, and responsible decision-making
Tailored for Stage 4–6 Learning
Customised presentations for specific year levels or HSC topics
Ready to Plan Your Visit?
Give your students the chance to experience marine science, sustainability, and real-world learning in a way they’ll never forget.