School Groups

Couran Cove Island Resort offers an ideal learning environment in the heart of untouched rainforest and abundant animal life. Learn about our ecofriendly measures as well as the island’s indigenous history. All educational tours are tailored to meet the needs of the school as well as the school curriculum.

Day Tours

EcoDiscovery Guided Student Day Tour

This student's fully guided day tour package is an informative and educational experience to see some of the Gold Coast's hidden natural treasures. Start the educational journey with a scenic ferry ride along the marine foreshore habitats of the Coomera River, South Stradbroke Island  and the National Marine Park of the Gold Coast Broadwater to our resort. Once arrived, you will be met by our advance certified Environmental Guides, and where the EcoDiscovery Guided Walk will introduce you to the unique natural habitats of South Stradbroke Island. Including our 'Jurrasic Era' Livistona Rainforest precinct, you will also learn about the island's aboriginal and european history, as well as the natural beauty of the ecosystems as you take a leisurely walk through the resort and surrounds.

Once you've finished your unique educational journey, it's time to enjoy a healthy lunch (included in the package price) , and then discover Couran Cove's diverse range of sporting and recreational facilities at your leisure. The ferry transfer back to the mainland is then 2 choices of either 3.00pm or 5.00pm.

Were sure that this tour will entice all the students to bring their families back for a wonderful family holiday.

Environmental Initiatives Student Day Tour
An invitation to capture the inner-workings of a very unique island resort to discover how an award-winning Ecotourism resort operates successfully within unique natural ecosystems. One of our experienced guides from the Environmental Centre will take you to key sites on the resort and explain the processes and technology of world leading Ecotourism. Many of Couran Cove's Ecotourism initiatives were Australian firsts not only for Tourism operations but any commercial 'green' business.

Go behind the scenes of a large scale working tourism resort that is essentially self-sufficient from the mainland community. These areas cover Power Generation - LPG power station, Water Provision - underground watertable purification system, and Waste Management - worm farm, recycling waste management systems for liquid and solid wastes. 

Once you've finished your unique educational journey, it's time to enjoy a healthy lunch (included in the package price) , and then discover Couran Cove's diverse range of sporting and recreational facilities at your leisure. The ferry transfer back to the mainland is then 2 choices of either 3.00pm or 5.00pm 

NOTE that this tour is on pre-advance application only due to operational demands of the resort's Ecotourism systems..

  • Day Tour Cost - $55.00 per student - Fully inclusive of ferry transfers, guided resort tour and lunch, as well as leisure time to enjor all the resort sport and recreational activities(minimum groups over 20 students).
  • Download our Day Trip Flyer for more information.
For more information, please call our sales team on +61 (0)7 5597 9023 or email jetr@couran.com.

Student School Camp Accommodation Packages

Your student group School accommodation packages will provide your students with a unique educational experience they are sure to benefit from and remember with enthusiasm. Our packages give you the option of including all or some meals from buffet or light breakfasts, buffet or box lunches, morning/afternoon tea, and different dinner menu's. Our fully catered school group meal package starts from $82.00 per student per night. The meal package consists of a full buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner at Poolside Cafe at Spa Island.
 
Along with a great diversity of sports and recreational activities and environmental tours, the educational aspect of the school camp can be customised to perfectly suit the curriculum needs of your class.
 
The experience of staying in accommodation of a 4 star resort style waterfront standard, your students will experience a once in a lifetime opportunity to enjoy a world class Eco-tourism based island resort.
Accommodation in a Marine Deluxe room starts from $55.00 per student per night (based on minimum triple share). Return ferry transfers from $20 per student.
 
 
  • Accommodation Package Cost - from $55.00 per student based on minimum triple share capacity per room, in 4 star fully serviced resort style waterfront rooms (minimum students groups over 20 students).
  • Ferry transfers from $20 per student return.
  • Fully catered full board meal packages from $82 per student.
  • Download our Accommodation Package Flyer for more information.
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    For more information on student group accommodation packages, please call our sales team on +61 (0)7 5509 3030 or email sales@couran.com.
     

    Resort Fast Facts:

    • Award-winning, 4 STAR AAA Toursim rated resort.
    • Eco certified Advanced Ecotourism Resort via Ecotourism Australia.
    • Eco-tourism and Environmental Initiatives Full Day Trip from $55 per student.
    • School Group Accommodation Rates from $55 per student tripleshare, ferry transfers from $20 per student return, and a selection of great value food & beverage meal packages .
    • Discover South Stradbroke Island’s indigenous and natural eco-systems history.
    • Learn about how Couran Cove Island Resort lead the way for large scale Eco-Tourism resorts in Australia.
    • Ecotourism Australia advanced accredited : -

     

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