Whyalla Visitor Information Centre t. +61 8 8645 7900; 1800 088 589 Lincoln Highway P O Box 126 e. [email protected] Whyalla SA 5600 w. whyalla.com December 2016 Dear Principal and School Excursion Coordinator RE: SCHOOL EXCURSION OFFER – UNEARTH & EXPERIENCE WHYALLA - STAY AT THE POINT LOWLY LIGHTHOUSE KEEPERS COTTAGES, UPPER SPENCER GULF. We understand the ongoing challenges of sourcing suitable excursion and camp locations and would like to offer you somewhere distinct to experience for your students, along with a unique accommodation solution. We invite you to consider unearthing the adventures, landscapes and natural wonders of Whyalla when staying at the historic Point Lowly Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottages situated at Point Lowly, a short 25 minute drive from the city of Whyalla. Set on the coast, under the night light of the Point Lowly Lighthouse, these two historic cottages each provide dormitory style accommodation with 29 bunk beds, configured as a blend of 25 single and two double per cottage. Each cottage contains a kitchen, lounge area and bathroom facilities; also an outdoor undercover area, outdoor gas BBQ and a fire pit are provided. There is also a separate 9m x 6m recreation room available. The cottages are located seconds away from both sandy and rocky beaches, walking and biking trails and enjoy spectacular views of the Southern Finders Ranges. Your visit can be enhanced with educational and recreational group activities to nearby attractions including: • Guided Whyalla Steelworks, HMAS Whyalla Ship, aquaculture and Iron Knob Mine Tours • Whyalla Maritime and Mt Laura Homestead Museums • Snorkelling with Giant Cuttlefish (seasonal) • Ten Pin Bowling, cinema and shows • Indoor heated pools, Whyalla Foreshore, marina and beaches Enclosed is a flyer to share with your teaching staff and an information pack including, booking and pricing information, a range of education based sample itineraries and relevant maps. To find out more, to arrange an inspection or make an accommodation and activity booking please do not hesitate to contact myself or the friendly Whyalla Visitor Centre team on P: 8645 7900; toll free 1800 088 589 or E: [email protected] Yours sincerely, Teresa Coles Whyalla Visitor Centre Team Leader P.S. We encourage you to share this letter and enclosed information with other teachers in your school network who are seeking excursion and camp ideas. Sample Education Itineraries Theme: Activities & Attractions Group: Junior Primary (Rec–Yr3) Period: 1 day Whyalla is located on the western shore of the upper Spencer Gulf. It is the second biggest Regional city in South Australia. Boasting over 300 days of sunshine annually, Whyalla has numerous parks, beaches, walking trails and attractions to keep the most industrious students busy and entertained. Suggested itineraries to learn, experience Whyalla’s attractions and activities and to explore. Sample One Sample Two AM. Visit the Whyalla Maritime Museum and AM. Mount Laura Homestead Museum. Learn also experience a guided tour of the ship of life in early Whyalla. exhibit, HMAS Whyalla. AM. Suggested time frame – 2 hours Suggested timeframe – 2 hours Recess and project work in the Mt Laura Recess and project work in the Maritime Homestead Museum Rose Garden. Museum Gardens Bush Theatre. Suggested Lunch. Travel 15 minutes to the Suggested Lunch. Travel 15 minutes to the Whyalla Foreshore. Whyalla Foreshore. PM. Whyalla Foreshore Playground and Ada PM. Whyalla Foreshore Playground and Ada Ryan Gardens. Beach fun and activities; dolphin Ryan Gardens. Beach activities; dolphin spotting at the Whyalla Marina. spotting at the Whyalla Marina. Suggested timeframe – 2 hours Suggested timeframe – 2 hours PM. Travel 15 minutes and have some fun 10 pin PM. Check the current program to book for a bowling or go for a warm swim at the Whyalla Middleback Art Centre show or cinema session. Leisure centre. Suggested timeframe – 1.5 hours Suggested timeframe – 1.5 hours There are many available activities and attractions to unearth in Whyalla. If you would like more information contact the Visitor Information Centre today: Toll free 1800 088 589 or P. 08 86457900 E. [email protected] www.whyalla.com Sample Education Itinerary Theme: Marine / Ecology Group: Upper Primary (Yr4 –Yr7) Period: 3 days - 2 nights Whyalla is located on the western shore of the upper Spencer Gulf. It is the second biggest Regional city in South Australia. Boasting over 300 days of sunshine annually, Whyalla has numerous parks, beaches, walking trails and attractions to keep the most industrious students busy and entertained. Here is a suggested itinerary to learn of the marine environs and ecology of Whyalla and to explore. Day One Day Two Day Three AM. Arrive and get set up in the Point Lowly AM. Breakfast, travel 30 min.to Whyalla AM. Breakfast, pack up and clean up. Lighthouse Cottages. AM. Visit the Whyalla Maritime Museum and AM. Travel 30 minutes to Whyalla AM. Explore and trek the heritage and nature also experience a guided tour of the ship AM. Visit the Hummock Hill and Flinders Freycinet Trail and heritage registered Shingle exhibit, HMAS Whyalla. & Freycinet Lookouts Beach Ridges. Suggested time frame – 2 hours Suggested timeframe – 1 hour Suggested timeframe – 1.5 hours Suggested Lunch. At the Whyalla Foreshore. AM. Travel 15 min. to Whyalla Wetlands Suggested Lunch. Packed lunch at a beach. Free time, beach activities; dolphin spotting at AM. Picnic morning tea and explore PM. Travel 30 min. to Whyalla (TBC as below) the Whyalla Marina. Whyalla Wetlands and / or Ada Ryan PM. Undertake Natural Resource Management PM. Barramundi and aquaculture tour (Stuart Gardens Education Program / Coast and Marine High school) PM. Free time to shop or explore more of Management activities in liaison with DEWNR. Suggested timeframe – 1 hour. Whyalla. Suggestions: Mangroves, Salt Marshes, Wildlife, PM. Travel 30 minutes to Whyalla Conservation Eco systems, Arid, Aquamarine, Coastal diversity Park, afternoon tea at the picnic area and climb Travel safely and thank you for visiting Suggested timeframe – 3-4 hours Wild Dog Hill Trail. and Unearthing Whyalla. PM and evening. BBQ Dinner Point Lowly or Suggested timeframe – 1 hour. dinner / takeaways in Whyalla. Own activities. PM and evening. BBQ. Own activities. Star www.whyalla.com Rest up for a big day tomorrow. gazing, fire pit. There are many available activities and attractions to unearth in Whyalla. If you would like more information or to book the Lighthouse Cottages for group accommodation contact the Visitor Information Centre today: Toll free 1800 088 589 or P. 08 86457900 E. [email protected] Sample Education Itinerary Theme: History Group: Upper Primary (Yr4 –Yr7) Period: 3 days – 2 nights Whyalla is located on the western shore of the upper Spencer Gulf. It is the second biggest Regional city in South Australia. Boasting over 300 days of sunshine annually, Whyalla has numerous parks, beaches, walking trails and attractions to keep the most industrious students busy and entertained. Here is a suggested itinerary to learn of the history of early Whyalla, its industry and to explore. Day One Day Two Day Three AM. Arrive and get set up in the Point AM. Breakfast, travel 30 minutes to Whyalla AM. Breakfast, pack up and clean up. Lowly Lighthouse Cottages. AM. Experience a guided tour of the Whyalla AM. Travel 30 minutes to Whyalla AM. Explore and trek the heritage and Steelworks. AM. Tour and explore Mt Laura Homestead nature Freycinet Trail and heritage Expected timeframe – 2 hours Museum and learn of early Whyalla and the registered Shingle Beach Ridges. Suggested Lunch. At the Whyalla Foreshore history of the area. Suggested timeframe – 1.5 hours PM. Explore Hummock Hill and the Whyalla Suggested timeframe – 1.5 hours Suggested Lunch. Packed lunch at a beach. Foreshore and Marina, dolphin spotting. PM. Travel to Whyalla Wetlands PM. Travel 30 minutes to Whyalla Project / study activities. Expected timeframe – 15 minutes PM. Visit the Whyalla Maritime Museum Suggested timeframe – 3 hours PM. Picnic lunch and explore Whyalla and also experience a guided tour of the PM. Visit Middleback Arts Centre and Whyalla Wetlands and / or Ada Ryan Gardens ship exhibit, HMAS Whyalla. Cinema – check their program to see what’s on or PM. Free time to shop or explore more of Suggested time frame – 2 hours book your own session. Whyalla. PM. Travel 30 minutes to Point Lowly Suggested timeframe – 1.5 hours PM and evening. BBQ Dinner, own PM. Travel 30 minutes to Point Lowly or Travel safely and thank you for visiting activities. Star gazing, fire pit. travel 10 minutes for dinner / takeaways at and Unearthing Whyalla. Westland’s Shopping Precinct. PM and evening. Own activities. www.whyalla.com There are many available activities and attractions to unearth in Whyalla. If you would like more information or to book the Lighthouse Cottages for group accommodation contact the Visitor Information Centre today: Toll free 1800 088 589 or P. 08 86457900 E. [email protected] Sample Education Itinerary Theme: Leisure Group: High School (Yr8 –Yr12) Period: 3 days - 2 nights Whyalla is located on the western shore of the upper Spencer Gulf. It is the second biggest Regional city in South Australia. Boasting over 300 days of sunshine annually, Whyalla has numerous parks, beaches, walking trails and attractions to keep the most industrious students busy and entertained. A suggested itinerary to reward, relax, unwind and unearth the attractions and activities of Whyalla. Day One Day Two Day Three AM. Arrive and get set up in the Point Lowly AM. Breakfast. Travel 30 minutes to Whyalla. AM. Breakfast, pack up and clean up. Lighthouse Cottages. AM. Visit the Whyalla Maritime Museum and AM. Travel 30 minutes to Whyalla AM. Explore and trek the heritage and nature also experience a guided tour of the ship exhibit, AM.