School Excursions
Enhance your students’ learning experience or celebrate the end of term with an unforgettable excursion to Busselton Jetty.
We offer flexible excursion packages designed to suit different curriculum areas, year groups, and budgets. School and education groups receive a 10% discount on our standard booking rates, as well as one free teacher per class.
Book your excursion today by completing our Excursion Enquiry Form or email education@busseltonjetty.com.au.
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Excursion Options
Visit the Underwater Observatory
- 1hr & 45min, including round-trip train ride
- Up to 44 people per tour
The Busselton Jetty is home to 1 of only 6 underwater observatories in the world!
Our experienced guides lead you and your students through the natural wonders that lie beneath the Jetty where its piles create Australia’s greatest artificial reef, host to an awe inspiring “forest” of vividly-coloured tropical and sub-tropical corals, sponges, fish and invertebrates.
Descend 8 metres beneath the water’s surface to learn about the habitat zones and adaptations of the marine life that live beneath the Jetty!
Schools receive a 10% discount and one free teacher per class.
Ride The Jetty Train
- 45min round-trip
- 46 – 60 people per tour, dependent on season
Take your students on a fun and relaxing 3.6 kilometre round-trip train journey across the beautiful waters of Geographe Bay.
Spot local wildlife and listen to our Train audio outlining the Jetty’s colourful history. Spend a few minutes at the end of the Jetty exploring the life size whale murals and direction dial before your return trip.
Explore the Marine Discovery Centre
- Up to 45 minutes
- 30 people per session
Tailored for curious minds and budding oceanographers, our hands-on digital exhibits offer students an immersive journey into Australia’s offshore marine parks. From steering a submarine into the depths of the ocean to observing the mesmerising behaviours of marine creatures, the Marine Discovery Centre inspires environmental stewardship and ignites a passion for marine conservation.
History & Heritage Walk
- 1.8km both ways – allow at least 1 hour
- Under 18 free of charge, adults $5. Or, apply for our annual resident walk pass!
Walk along the 1.841km long, heritage listed Busselton Jetty that was built in 1865!
The self-guided Bollard Trail Quiz is available to download below.
The Bollard Trail quiz has 15 questions based around the Jetty’s history and heritage with all 15 answers being found along the walk with addition of interpretive panels, memorial plaques, wind vanes, life size whale murals, a direction dial at the very end and 360 degree views of the beautiful Geographe Bay!
Self-Guided Snorkel
- A signed snorkel waiver is required for water entry from the Jetty
- Under 18 free of charge, adults $5. Or, apply for our annual resident walk pass!
Virtual Excursion
- $170/class
- 30min interactive livestream, with 15min follow-up call to your classroom
- SCSA Curriculum-linked pdf resource guide
- Availability on request, please contact education@busseltonjetty.com.au
Incursions and Bespoke Requests
Busselton Jetty staff can deliver short presentations on themes of marine biology & ecology, sustainability, Jetty history, and tourism. Presentations requests are assessed on a case by case basis, and subject to staffing availability. Available to schools within the City of Busselton LGA.
To enquire about availability, or for other bespoke options, contact education@busseltonjetty.com.au
Student Work Placement
Busselton Jetty Inc. can work with your high school or university to take learning beyond the classroom. We offer flexible timetables to support work placements within our existing operations.
Places are limited and fill up quickly—submit your interest early!
Contact admin@busseltonjetty.com.au or speak with student services at your school or university to get started.
We are a proud learning destination for Children’s University Western Australia.
There are so many things to see and do!
There are so many things to see and do!
There are so many things to see and do!
There are so many things to see and do!
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