School Excursions
Curriculum-linked outdoor education for Prep through Year 12
Where the Curriculum Meets the Outdoors
Fairhill Adventure Gardens is one of the Sunshine Coast's premier outdoor education destinations. Across acres of native gardens, subtropical rainforest, and working farm, students experience the Australian curriculum through hands-on, real-world learning.
Our experienced educators deliver programs aligned to the Australian Curriculum, with activities tailored to your year level, learning objectives, and class size. From Prep to Year 12, every visit is designed to inspire curiosity and deepen understanding of the natural world.
Why Schools Choose Fairhill
STEM in Nature
Science, technology, engineering, and maths brought to life through hands-on outdoor experiments and observations.
Environmental Education
Real-world learning about ecosystems, conservation, sustainability, and Australia's unique native flora and fauna.
Risk Assessments Provided
Comprehensive risk assessments and safety documentation provided for every program to support your school's requirements.
Wet Weather Options
Covered learning spaces and indoor backup activities ensure your excursion goes ahead rain or shine.
Programs by Year Level
Age-appropriate activities designed to challenge and inspire every student
Little Explorers
- Sensory nature walks with guided discovery
- Mini beast hunts and habitat exploration
- Farm animal meet-and-greet sessions
- Seed planting and garden craft activities
- Nature storytelling in the rainforest
Nature Investigators
- Ecosystem studies across garden habitats
- Water cycle and weather station activities
- Native plant identification challenges
- Composting science and soil biology
- Aboriginal plant knowledge and bush tucker
Environmental Scientists
- Biodiversity surveys and data collection
- Conservation management case studies
- Sustainable agriculture and food systems
- Habitat restoration fieldwork
- Environmental impact assessment exercises
Australian Curriculum Links
Our programs align with the Australian Curriculum across multiple learning areas
- Science: Biological Sciences, Earth and Space Sciences
- HASS: Geography, History, Civics and Citizenship
- Mathematics: Measurement, Statistics, and Data
- Technologies: Design and Digital Technologies
- Health & PE: Personal, Social and Community Health
- The Arts: Visual Arts using natural materials
- Cross-curriculum: Sustainability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories
Food & Lunches
Schools can bring their own packed lunches and snacks for students and teachers. Fairhill has designated areas in the gardens where groups can enjoy their lunch surrounded by nature. For convenience, schools can alternatively pre-order Fairhill-made lunches, picnic boxes, morning tea and drinks for their group, from $18 per student.
School Groups: BYO Food
- BYO packed lunches and snacks can be brought by students and teachers.
- BYO food must be consumed in designated picnic areas and is not permitted inside The Gardens Café or other food-service areas.
- Schools should bring their own cooler/esky, serving utensils, rubbish bags and picnic mats, if required.
- No cooking, heating or food preparation is permitted on site unless specifically agreed with Fairhill in advance.
- Water refill access is available at Fairhill.
- Schools are responsible for the safe management of all food they bring, including the management of student allergies and dietary requirements, and for ensuring that any food they bring is stored, handled and served safely.
Fairhill Catering
Alternatively, let Fairhill take care of the catering by pre-ordering Fairhill lunches, picnic boxes, morning tea and drinks for your group, from $18 per student.
Plan Your School Excursion
Submit a group enquiry and our education team will work with you to design the perfect excursion for your students
Or call us directly on 07 5343 7906