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Excursion / Incursion Prices
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Rockingham and Surrounding Areas.
PENGUIN ISLAND
SHOALWATER ISLANDS MARINE PARK
Phone No: 95911333
Fax: 95281715
Website : www.rockinghamwildencounters.com.au
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Penguin Island is an important breeding ground for the largest colony of little or fairy penguins on the west coast of Australia. The Penguin Experience Island Discovery Centre opens at 10:00am and allows visitors to learn about these unique creatures through commentaries and displays as they dive about in their pool.
There are walk trails and lookouts on the island.
Nearby Seal Island is home to a colony of Australian sea lions, one of the world's rarest species.
This excursion is usually for a duration of 2 - 3 hours.
The two island cruise is a 45 minute cruise and commentary via Seal Island to view the sea lions and landing on Penguin Island to see the Penguin Experience Discovery Centre.
At the present time activities available to students are the
- The Commentated Penguin Feeding sessions
- The Penguin Island Waddle (a guided walk around the Island with groups of 20 students @ a time)
- as well as the PASIC Shoalwater Islands Marine Park tours (prices TBA)
PLEASE NOTE: PENGUIN ISLAND IS CLOSED FROM EARLY JUNE UNTIL MID SEPTEMBER.
Penguin Island prefers teachers to book themselves through the website.
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MARAPANA WILDLIFE WORLD
Ph.9537 1404. 157 Paganoni Road, Karnup.
Website : www.holiday-wa.net/marapana
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Marapana Wildlife World is approximately 20 kms from the camp school. Feed the deer, pat kangaroos and view the koalas. Marapana also has a water playground and picnic grounds.
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ALCOA OF AUSTRALIA
Pinjarra Refinery and Huntley Minesite
Ph: 9531 6752
Website : www.alcoa.com
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Video, rehabilitation and mine site tour. This activity is suitable for both primary and secondary school students. There is no cost associated with the tours and to assist groups with the costs involved in bush hire a subsidy of $5.00 per student is available for students in Years 7, 11 and 12. Schools with their own buses are ineligible to receive this subsidy. Alcoa Pinjarra is situated approximately 30kms from Point Peron Camp School.
Please contact the Camp School for details on excursion requirements and booking form for the Alcoa tour.
Over 540,000 people have gained an insight into Alcoa's West Australian operations through tours and school visits - what makes them so popular? The free tours give an educational, fun and exciting inside view into "Alcoa at work".
Free tours are available for school groups, special interest groups and clubs. Experienced Education Officers can link curriculum objectives, environmental and community interests and will tailor the tour content to suit individual groups.
For groups who qualify subsidies are available to assist with the cost of bus hire.
Contact the Alcoa Tour Centre (08) 95316752 for bookings and information. Tours are not available from mid-December to January 31st.
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CO-OPERATIVE BULK HANDLING
GRAIN TERMINAL Ph.9599 6333
Website : www.cbh.com.au
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CBH is approximately 15kms from the camp school.
Cooperative Bulk Handling have a choice of two tours, both with a maximum of 35 students.
- 90 minute tour of the museum and the old control room. There is also a video presentation.
- 150 minute tour as above but also including the wharf and rail loading areas.
Cost : There is no cost for this tour.
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Fremantle Area.
FREMANTLE MARITIME MUSEUM
Ph. 9431 8455
Website : www.mm.wa.gov.au
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Explore the riches of Western Australia's maritime history at three unique Fremantle sites : the spectacular new Maritime Museum and submarine Ovens on Victoria Quay and the Shipwreck Galleries in Cliff Street (old Maritime Museum).
Maritime Museum - Victoria Quay - The main focus of the new Maritime Museum is to help students gain an understanding of the rich maritime heritage of WA. There are six galleries : Indian Ocean, Fishing, Fremantle & Swan River, Tin Canoe to Australia II, Defence and Cargoes.
Submarine Ovens - Explore inside a real submarine on Fremantle's historic WWII slipway. This tour is available only for Year 5 and up.
Tue/Wed/Thurs - mornings only with a maximum of 30 students. This is a 90 minute activity.
Shipwreck Galleries, Cliff Street. Features displays on early exploration and shipwrecks along our coastline from the 17th century. A highlight is the reconstructed stern of the Dutch ship Batavia.
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FREMANTLE PRISON MUSEUM
Ph. 9336 9210. Address: The Terrace, Fremantle
Website : www.fremantleprison.com.au
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Acquire an understanding of the changing rituals and practices that have governed the prison through the 19th and 20th centuries. An excellent tour, highly recommended.
Candlelight Tours - Wednesday and Friday only at 7:30pm. For groups of 30+ it may be possible to arrange an alternative night.
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FRANCIS BURT LAW EDUCATION CENTRE
Ph.9430 6246, Address: 8 The Terrace, Fremantle
Website : francisburt.lawsocietywa.asn.au/
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Designed to complement a visit to the Fremantle Prison. Provides an opportunity for legal awareness. Participate in a scripted mock trial. There is a maximum number of participants for this activity of 36 students. Always well received by visiting groups.
Duration of activity - 90 minutes.
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WORLD OF ENERGY
Ph. 9430 5655 Address: 12 Parry Street, Fremantle
Website : www.westernpower.com.au
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Interactive programs about energy and the environment. Education programs.
Allow 2 - 2 ½ hours.
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CHILDREN'S LITERATURE CENTRE
Ph.9430 6869 Address: The Old Prison Hospital, Cnr Hampton Road and Knutsford Street, Fremantle
Website : www.fclc.com.au
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Workshops with writers and illustrators. Storytelling. Aims to make literature more accessible to all students.
Allow 2 hours.
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Perth Area.
PERTH MINT
Ph.9421 7277
Website : www.perthmint.com.au
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The Mint requires an adult to student ratio of 1 to 10.
The gold pour is held every hour on the hour from 10:00am to 3:00pm. This tour works well when taken in conjunction with the Chamber of Minerals and Energy tour.
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ART GALLERY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Ph. 9492 6644
Website : www.artgallery.wa.gov.au
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Guided art activities for students of all ages. There is a minimum charge of $77.00 to cover the cost of materials and artist. If preferred you can do a self guided tour of the Art Gallery.
Maximum group size 30 - 35 depending on age and ability.
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PERTH ZOO
Tel: 9474 0444 Address: Labouchere Road, South Perth
Website : www.perthzoo.wa.gov.au
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Your group can either take a self guided tour of the zoo or please check the zoo's website to select a lesson for your group.
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FRANCES BURT LAW EDUCATION CENTRE
Tel: 9430 6246 Address: Supreme Court, Stirling Gardens, Perth.
Website : www.fblec.com.au
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Incorporating the Law Museum. The Centre offers a structured program which provides legal education and awareness. Designed for students from Yr 5 upwards. Maximum number of participants 36.
Allow 90 minutes.
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PARLIAMENT HOUSE
Tel: 9222 7429 Address:Harvest Terrace, Perth
Website : www.parliament.wa.gov.au
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3 tours per day 9;30, 11:15 and 1:00pm
Education tour featuring key aspects of the history, functions, layout, roles, process and procedures of parliament.
Cost: No charge
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SCITECH DISCOVERY CENTRE
Ph.9321 1454 Address: City West, West Perth
Website : www.scitech.org.au
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Hands on science activities. Allow 2 hours
Cost: Price is dependent on program selected. Please contact Scitech direct.
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ROTTNEST ISLAND
Boat Torque Cruises, North Port Ferry Terminal, Fremantle. Ph.9430 5844
Website : www.boattorque.com.au
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This is a full day activity.
Ferries depart Fremantle at 10:00am, 12:00noon and 3:15pm
Ferries depart Rottnest at 12:30pm, 4:00pm, 4:30pm and 7:15pm
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