Sunshine Coast

One of Queensland’s hidden gems, the Sunshine Coast - just an hour drive north of Brisbane - is picture perfect, with pristine beaches, rolling hills and lush national parks.

Australia Zoo www.australiazoo.com.au

This multi award-winning zoo, owned by the late Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin, is home to over 750 animals and has many conservation and education programs.

  • Take a guided tour with one of the zoo’s education officers and learn about the various animal species and how to preserve them.
  • Learn how this little wildlife park grew into an international attraction - an interesting study for business and tourism students.

Book Farm www.greaterglider.com.au

Visit the unique 56-acre property of award-winning children’s author Jill Morris.

  • Learn about writing, illustration and publishing.
  • Take a guided trek through the rainforest and experience how the natural environment inspires writing.

4WD Colored Sands Tour www.cooloolasafaris.com.au

Enjoy a 4WD journey along miles of pristine beach and marvel at the spectacular cliffs of colored sands.

  • Learn about the formation of these sand dunes with their hues of reds, oranges, browns, yellows and blacks.
  • Visit the World Heritage-listed Fraser Island, the world’s largest sand island, and take a guided tour of its rainforests, creeks and lakes.

Underwater World www.underwaterworld.com.au

Underwater World is the largest Oceanarium in the southern hemisphere, with more than 25,000 sea creatures.

  • Learn about the many ways marine animals adapt in order to survive.
  • Gain an understanding of the symbiotic relationships in coral reef communities.
  • Learn practical applications of Mathematics, such as how to generate waves or how fish use odds and probabilities to survive in the wild

Animal Farm @ Maleny www.malenyaccom.com.au

Animal Farm @ Maleny is a 380-acre working cattle farm set on rolling hills and offers students a range of educational farm activities.

Experience life on a working farm and participate in activities such as cow milking, animal feeding and whip cracking.