School kids
of all ages can learn about the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef with
educational packages now available at Daydream Island Resort and Spa.
The resort,
located in Queensland’s breathtaking Whitsundays in the heart of the reef,
offers all inclusive packages with an extensive range of activities and marine
educational programs to cater for all school groups.
Three and 4-day packages are available which include up to five
educational modules delivered by the resort’s expert marine biologist team. The
modules tackle subjects such as inter-animal
relationships, camouflage, animal behaviours, coral reef ecosystems, food webs,
animal welfare, water quality, animal biology, human impacts on the reef and
global warming.
The package also includes full
day trip on-board ‘Seaflight’ to the Cruise Whitsundays pontoon at Hardy Reef,
where students can enjoy snorkelling, glass bottom boat and semi-submarine
rides and diving, as well as a range of activities such as rainforest walks,
pool sports and outdoor movies during free time.
Accommodation and all meals are
also included in the package.
“This
incredible educational package has been specifically designed to provide teachers
and students with a unique, safe and engaging environment to learn all about
the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef,” Daydream
Island CEO Phil Casey said.
“Daydream
Island is home to the Living Reef - one of the world’s largest man-made living
coral reef lagoons and students have the opportunity to get up close and
personal with resident stingrays, sharks and barramundi under the watchful
guidance of our highly qualified marine biologist team.
“Students will learn a vast
amount about marine life, from why reef fish are so colourful to how to set up
and care for their very own marine aquarium at home or in the classroom. The emphasis is on safety
and education while at the same time allowing for plenty of fun.”
Daydream’s
Living Reef lagoon has more than 115 species of marine fish and 80 species of
coral that call this microcosm of the Great Barrier Reef, home. Stingrays
Pikelet and Pancake along with Bruce the sicklefin lemon shark are just some of
the exciting marine species on show at the Living Reef.
Prices
for the 3-day package start from $381* (4-14 years) and $458* per person quad
share (15 years +). Four-day packages are from $481* (4-14 years) and $558* (15
years +) per person quad share.
Adventurer
Ben Southall officially launched Daydream’s educational packages last year
while visiting the island and the Living Reef as part of his Best Expedition in
the World campaign.
The 2,650sqm
Living Reef is one of the world’s largest man-made living lagoons and contains
more than 1.5 million litres of water.
The system recently
underwent a redevelopment which involved improvements to water flow and
filtration as well as the introduction of a large family
of flame tomato clown fish, numerous species of cod and damselfish, hard and
soft corals and anemones.
Guided by
Living Reef biologists, visitors to Daydream Island can take part in fish and
shark feeding shows or
programs like the Stingray Splash, where guests can walk
knee-deep into the Living Reef to hand-feed and pat stingrays.
For
information or bookings contact 07 3259 2326 visit
www.daydreamisland.com/livingreef
*Conditions apply, subject
to availability. Prices valid 01/04/12 - 21/12/12 & 07/01/13 - 31/03/13. A
minimum 2 or 3 night stay applies depending on package. Child Policy: Children
are 4 - 14 years . One adult is required for every 10 children travelling.
Adult Policy: Adult rate applies for guests 15 years and over. An indemnity
form must be signed by the legal guardian /parent for all persons under 18
years of age. These are to be presented to Living Reef Staff on arrival to
Daydream. Block out periods apply. Travel recommended for Feb-Jun or Nov each
year.
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