Excursions
Extend your students’ curriculum activities or simply celebrate the end of term with an excursion to the Busselton Jetty! Multiple options are available below to suit a variety of learning areas, budgets and year groups.
Download the Excursion Info Pack for a summary of excursion options.
For bookings, complete the Excursion Enquiry Form or contact education@busseltonjetty.com.au
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Visit the Underwater Observatory
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!
- 1 Hour & 45 Minute experience (Includes train ride to and from the Observatory)
- 30 – 44 people per tour dependent on season
- Schools receive a 10% discount and one free teacher per class
Ride The Jetty Train
Take your students on a fun and exciting 3.6 kilometre Return Train journey across the beautiful waters of Geographe Bay!
See what local wildlife you can spot and listen to our Train audio outlining the Jetty’s colourful history since opening in 1865.
Spend a few minutes at the end of the Jetty exploring the life size whale murals and direction dial before your return trip.
- 45-minute experience
- 46 – 60 people per tour dependent on season
- School’s receive a 10% discount and one free teacher per class
Marine Discovery Centre
Discover the wonders of marine life with an unforgettable school excursion to the Marine Discovery Centre (MDC) at Busselton Jetty.
Tailored for curious minds and budding oceanographers, our hands-on exhibits and interactive experiences 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 MDC fosters environmental stewardship and ignites a passion for marine conservation.
- 30 minute experience for up to 30 people per session.
- Schools receive a 10% discount and one free teacher per class
Virtual Excursion
Marine science and conservation live-streamed directly to your classroom anywhere in the world!
Begin with a guided tour and question period live-streamed from the Underwater Observatory. Afterwards, use the provided Teacher Resource Guide to select curriculum-linked activities and resources to explore more marine topics with your classroom.
- Choice of 2 themes – Reef Biodiversity and Human Impact
- 30 minute interactive livestream delivered via Teams or Zoom
- 15 minute follow up video call to your classroom
- PDF Teacher Resource Guide
- $170 per class, can accommodate multiple classes per session
- Availability on request, please contact us at education@busseltonjetty.com.au to book
History & Heritage Walk
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!
- No booking required
- Students (3-17 years) are free of charge
- One teacher free of charge
- All additional adults $5 pp
Wonderful Whales Excursion
Featuring our well-loved Underwater Observatory Tour and Train Ride, plus additional whale content and the chance to spot whales from the end of the Jetty during their migration through Geographe Bay!
Come and experience our Wonderful Whales Excursion program and learn about the largest animals in the ocean!!
- 1 Hour & 45 Minute experience
- 30 – 44 people per tour
dependent on season - Includes Return Train Ride and Student Worksheets for the trip
- Schools receive a 10% discount and one free teacher per class
- Seasonal offering, September through November
Student Work Placement
Are you in high school or completing your undergraduate studies at university?
Busselton Jetty Inc. can work with your 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 or your Vocational Coordinator at your school or university to get started.
Classroom Presentations
Is there a marine topic you’d like covered in the classroom? Or you need a guest speaker for your school’s sustainability assembly?
Busselton Jetty staff are happy to deliver a short presentation on themes of marine biology & ecology, sustainability, Jetty history, and tourism. Please reach out with your request for consideration by our Education Team.
Presentations are assessed on a case by case basis, and subject to staffing availability and resources required. Offer available to schools within the City of Busselton LGA.
For more information or to enquire about availability for your school, or for other bespoke options, contact education@busseltonjetty.com.au
We are a proud learning destination for Children’s University Western Australia.
