School Groups
The Most WOW Classroom in the World
At Ayers Rock Resort, the gateway to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, unforgettable educational experiences await. From the heart of the Red Centre, schools can build custom itineraries packed with curriculum-aligned activities - from astronomy tours and cultural storytelling with cutting-edge drone technology, to bush food workshops, art galleries, and guided nature walks.
Uluru is more than a destination - it's a living classroom where students engage with sustainability, Anangu culture, and Australia's rich history.
Explore World Heritage-listed landscapes and national parks that bring together learning in earth science, environment, culture and more.
Start the adventure where education meets exploration, and the stories of the Anangu guide the journey.
School Curriculum Link
Recognising the significance of linking educational trips with curriculum goals, we view journeys to the Red Centre as immersive classroom experiences in the Outback. Collaborating with educational experts, we've identified numerous learning avenues that resonate with your specific classroom topics and curriculum focal points. Our aim is to provide students with a memorable, interactive, and enriching experience that elevates their educational objectives while fostering a lasting experience appreciation for cultural diversity.
Study Areas
Experiences delve into a range of study areas and general capabilities, including:
- Science + STEM
- Geography
- Creative Arts + Music
- English + Language
- History
- Health & Education
- Design & Technologies
General Capabilities
- Literacy: Comprehending texts through listening, reading and viewing. Composing text through speaking, writing and creating.
- Personal & Social Capability: Self-management, self-awareness, social management and social awareness.
- ICT Capability: Applying social and ethical practices when using ICT. Managing and operating ICT, investigating with ICT, communicating with ICT, and creating with ICT.
- Ethical Understanding: Exploring values, rights, and responsibilities. Understanding ethical concepts and issues. Reasoning in decision-making and actions.
- Intercultural Understanding: Recognising culture and developing respect. Reflecting on intercultural experiences and taking responsibility. Interacting and empathising with others.
Accommodation Options
Outback Lodge
Welcome to the Outback Lodge, where comfort, affordability, and warm Australian hospitality converge to create an ideal retreat for school groups.
The Outback Lodge boasts single-sex dormitory-style accommodation options, providing a secure and comfortable environment for school kids. Students have access to communal single-sex shower and toilet facilities, self-catering kitchen, and shared self-service laundry facilities. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available in public areas.
Teacher lodging options are available nearby dormitory accommodation.
Ayers Rock Campground
Ayers Rock Campground offers an exceptional home base for fully immersing in the sights and experiences of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.
We aim to provide dedicated areas for school groups, ensuring a comfortable and convenient stay for students and teachers alike. Students have access to communal single-sex shower and toilet facilities, self-catering kitchen, and shared self-service laundry facilities.
Unique School Group Experiences
Read more about each of our unique experiences, and how these can contribute to your students' education.
Suggested Itineraries
For inspiration on how to get the most of of your school excursion, check out our suggested itineraries:
Save and Learn in the Northern Territory
School groups from outside the Northern Territory are invited to submit an application for travel in 2025 to receive $2,000 in funding support to assist in delivering your Northern Territory school excursion.
The planned excursion simply needs to meet the following requirements:
- Minimum of 10 students in the group
- Staying at least five nights in the Northern Territory
- The itinerary must include three or more NT Learning Adventures (NTLA) operators.
Application forms and a list of current NTLA partners can be found here.
All applications must be received at least four weeks prior to departure.
For help planning your excursion and to apply for the NTLA Save and Learn funding program, or to request a copy of the NTLA Guide, please Tourism Northern Territory via phone, email, or via the website.
How to Book
To book your school excursion, or for more information, get in touch with our team.