2027 Science / Duke of Edinburgh Trip | Exmouth
Your daughter has been successful in being allocated a spot on the MLC School Science department excursion to Exmouth Western Australia.
MLC School’s Science department is pleased to collaborate with the Duke of Edinburgh team to offer a highly engaging Science excursion focused on hands-on learning while undertaking activities and research in an environment that has been described as a ‘bucket list’ location.
This tour is for students currently in Year 10 (Year 11, 2027) who either plan to undertake scientific study in Biology, Chemistry or Physics OR or who are working towards their Duke of Edinburgh Silver requirements in 2026 before moving to Gold in 2027. This excursion has been designed to comply with Duke of Edinburgh AJ requirements. It provides a fantastic opportunity to gain a better understanding of the beauty of nature and develop teamwork and leadership skills, all while exploring your chosen subject, in the unique landscape of Western Australia. Make lifelong memories and friendships while participating in activities such as camping, kayaking and snorkelling in such a unique setting.
DofE Silver or Gold participants will be able to count this as their Adventurous Journey (AJ): This excursion has been designed to comply with DofE AJ requirements.
Students will visit one of Australia’s most iconic locations and undertake some of the most remarkable activities the area has to offer, including:
- Sea kayaking a different section of pristine Ningaloo coastline every day in a double sea kayak
- Snorkel different, amazing sites each day. With over 500 species of fish and 300 species of coral at Ningaloo
- For those game, a chance to swim with a Whale Shark
- Guided bush walks will take you to ancient landscape and stunning views of Mandu Mandu Gorge and Yardie Creek Gorge.
Dates
Tuesday 13 April to Wednesday 21 April, 2027
Cost
The total cost for participation in the experience is $6500
Cost includes:
• School and trip provider insurance cover
• Double sit-inside sea kayak
• Chance to see and swim with whale sharks*
• Long sleeve sun shirts, broad-brim hats and PFDs (life jackets)
• Snorkeling gear: snorkel, mask and fins, wetsuit in season
• Gloves (fingerless paddling gloves are great for sun protection and blister prevention)
• Dry bags
• Tents, swags, pillows, sleeping bags and liners, camp chairs, camper trailer with fridge, wind and shade shelter, picnic tables, toilet and solar showers
• Healthy, delicious food and non-alcoholic drinks
• National Park entry and camping fees
• Qualified and experienced guides
• Students will complete both the Practice and Qualifying sections of the Adventurous Journey
Terms of Payment
In order to accept your daughter’s position on the trip, a first deposit of $3,000 by Friday 11 September 2026
The entire cost of the trip can be paid in two ways:
- Pay the $6500 now, or
- $3000 by Friday 11 September 2026
- Final Payment of $3500 on Friday 5 February 2027
If the deposit is not paid by the due date your daughter’s position will be offered to another student.
Cancellation Schedule
- 8 weeks before departure – 100% refund
- Between 4 to 8 weeks before departure – If the student can be replaced, the only cost incurred with be those charged by the airline to change the name/and or reissue the ticket
- Less than 4 weeks or if the student cannot be replaced (4 to 8 weeks) – The school will try and recover as much of the funds as possible and refund those amounts, however this will be at the discretion of each provider connected with the trip.
