The Coastal Environment Centre (CEC) takes learning to the outdoors through hands on, engaging and practical experiences. Our qualified educators will provide an unforgettable experience for your students, connecting them to beautiful coastal environments including Narrabeen, Long Reef, Manly, Warriewood Wetlands and more.
All our excursions meet curriculum outcomes for the current NSW Science and Technology and/or Geography, as well as Sustainability as a cross-curriculum priority. As of 2026 we will also be offering excursions that align with the new curriculum. Please email us at PrimarySchoolECs@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au to find out more.
Cost
A full day excursion is $25.50 per student (inc GST). The minimum charge is $510.00 (inc GST) as per the Fees & Charges
Bookings
Please complete this online form to request your excursion. You can contact our Primary Senior Educator, Sam Hobbs, to discuss availability.
Email: PrimarySchoolECs@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au
Phone: 02 8495 7329
Teacher resources
Our Coastal Environment Centre team has put together some handy teacher resources (including our Risk Management documents) to help you before and after taking an excursion with us.
Incursions
Are you interested in booking us for an incursion at your school? We regularly deliver Green Days and other topic specific incursion sessions. Get in touch to enquire now.
Need more help?
Call 1300 000 232 and chat to our friendly Environment Centre's Administrator.
Early Stage 1
Your kindergarten class will love this exploration of coastal life. Buddies is a slight variation on The Coast, as year 6 students attend to help their little buddies complete the tasks and activities set for the day. Remi the Raindrop will help to explain how pollutants enter our waterways and cause big problems for life in the ocean.
Stage 1
With programs at our Centre and Bilarong Reserve, your year 1 and 2 will love getting out of the classroom to learn about and experience Science and Geography.
Stage 2
All three programs provide a fun and interesting way to translate your classroom theory into a practical experience.
Stage 3
Your year 5 and 6 classes will love these investigative excursions and how they link back to what you’ve been working on in class.