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The Northern Territory offers an unforgettable educational adventure and is uniquely positioned to deliver on cross curriculum outcomes of sustainability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and culture as well as Australia’s engagement with Asia.
Students can join immersive workshops, guided explorations and interactive activities that make learning exciting. These activities help students develop crucial skills such as problem- solving, critical thinking, teamwork and communication through real-world challenges and collaborative tasks. NT also offers unique experiences to learn about over 65,000 years of rich Aboriginal culture, creating a two way learning like nowhere else.
Schools groups can engage with tourism businesses to provide exciting educational experiences, such as walking through the walls of Standley Chasm Angkerle Atwatye or learn about outback farm life during an immersive experience with Katherine Outback Experience. These experiences not only foster critical thinking skills but also equip students with a deeper understanding of sustainability, preparing them to be responsible global citizens.
You can also explore world heritage sites such as Kakadu National Park, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Parks or dive into eco and astronomy with Earth Sanctuary Learning Adventures making the Northern Territory the ideal classroom in the great outdoors.
Understanding that hands-on experiences are the best learning tools, Tourism NT has partnered with tourism businesses, national parks, schools and other stakeholders to create an A-Z directory called the NT Learning Adventures.
This guide features businesses that are committed to working with schools and excursions organisers to provide safe, memorable and enjoyable activities to learn through experience and discovery.
- Get inspired with these suggested school group itineraries.
- Discover how your school can use Northern Territory Parks as an outdoor classroom.
- Book a campsite, explore Parks and Wildlife NT’s school resources plus download a range of excursion guides.
- Apply for an exemption on park entry fees for the World Heritage-listed Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park and Kakadu National Park.
- Apply for the Save and Learn funding to access up to $2,000 in eligible funding to support your school group’s excursion to the Northern Territory.
You can request a hard copy of the guide by emailing your postal address and contact details to [email protected].
Save and Learn in the NT
School group tours departing from 1 January 2024 and that complete travel by 31 December 2024 can apply for funding support through the NTLA Save and Learn Program.
Interstate schools who travel with a minimum of ten students, stay in the Northern Territory for a minimum of five nights and book with at least three NTLA operators (excluding accommodation and other services) are eligible to apply for $2,000 (GST inclusive) funding support, per school group.
Check out the full terms and conditions of the program. Simply submit a completed application (and attachments) for assessment at least four weeks prior to travel and then claim the approved funding support at the completion of your trip. Available funding is limited.
Save and Learn funding program allows all eligible Australian schools to apply for up to $2,000 funding to support their excursion to the NT.
We look forward to seeing you and your students explore the Northern Territory.
For help planning your NT Learning Adventure and to register for the Save and Learn program contact [email protected].
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