Coffs Harbour 2023
The Simply Homeschool Coffs Harbour Marine Biology Camp 2023
Monday 11 September - Friday 15 September 2023
NRMA Darlington Beach Holiday Resort
6104/134 Eggins Dr, Arrawarra NSW
Make friends with dolphins and seals on this amazing marine biology adventure camp! Connect with these magnificent creatures and learn why it's critical to protect them. Be inspired to act responsibly every day to care for our marine wildlife and oceans for future generations.
Create beautiful environmental art with our two camp artists and soak in the beauty of the natural world as we venture into the great outdoors!
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Welcome to Coffs Harbour
Are you ready for an adventure? Join us at this amazing marine biology camp in beautiful Coffs Harbour!
Introduce yourself to a friendly dolphin as we take a VIP tour of the Dolphin Marine Conservation Park. Pat a sea lion and discover this incredible species’ unique anatomy and physiology!
Explore the undersea world at the National Marine Science Centre’s Aquarium. Observe marine organisms, learn about sustainable use of the marine environment, watch a feeding demonstration and feel the thrill of a hands-on experience with marine creatures.
Let your creativity flow through art workshops with artists Kim Michelle Toft and Lisa Flanagan.
Use high-powered binoculars to watch for whales off Woolgoolga headland!
Make a cultural connection to country – learn about indigenous methods of sustainable fishing through the Arrawarra fish traps and experience a Red Rock activity including ochre face painting.
Camp Fees
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Members $309 - First child $259 - Second child $209 - Third child $159 - Fourth child + |
Non-Members $329 - First child $279 - Second child $229 - Third child $179 - Fourth child + |
NOTE: Children must be from the same immediate family.
Camp fees are per child and include entry to all activities plus a Coffs Harbour Camp 2023 t-shirt transfer. Children aged 0-4 are free. The first adult is not required to pay camp fees, but will be required to supervise their children at all times for all activities. Any subsequent adults registering who wish to attend external activities, will be required to pay $55 each to cover costs associated with externally provided activities.
Add on an Adult Art Workshop with Kim Michelle Toft for $110. Spots are strictly limited.
Add on a Simply Homeschool t-shirt for $19.95 (child sizes) or $24.95 (adult sizes), for your Canberra Camp 2023 t-shirt transfer.
NB: Student spots in Kim Michelle Toft’s workshops are restricted to ages 10+ and are limited in number. Priority will be given on a first-come basis.
Accommodation Options
Accommodation is NOT included in camp fees and needs to be booked directly with Darlington Beach Holiday Resort via groups@nrmaparks.com.au or on 1800 888 999. The below rates calculated on 4 nights and 2 adults. Please quote Simply Homeschool #145660 to get a discounted rate.
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Accommodation Type |
Per Night |
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Gumnut Villa – sleeps 8 |
$247.50 |
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Palm Villa – sleeps 6 |
$187.20 |
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Lagoon Safari Tent – sleeps 4 |
$144.00 |
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Premium Powered Site – sleeps 8 |
$47.70 |
More information about accommodation can be found on the Darlington Beach Holiday Resort website. Note that accommodation is held under Simply Homeschool, so can't be booked online.
Please provide the following information to Darlington Beach Holiday Resort to make the booking process efficient:
- Group Reference: Simply Homeschool #145660
- Accommodation preference.
- Guest first and last name.
- Address.
- E-mail.
- Mobile.
- Number of adults (16+ years).
- Number of children (4-15 years).
- Number of infants.
- If on a site, advise the type and length of van/tent/camper.
FAQ
Yes. We offer an option where you can pay with a number of equal instalments.
The first instalment will occur when you register. Further payments will be deducted from your credit card on 18 May and 29 June and 17 August. No payment plan is available when registration is received after 17 May 2023. For full details and terms of payment plans, please see Terms and Conditions.
For exact details of facilities provided at Darlington Beach Holiday Resort, please see https://www.nrmaparksandresorts.com.au/darlington-beach/park-info/features-and-facilities.
The camp will be held at Darlington Beach Holiday Resort, Arrawarra, NSW. Activities are based in various locations. Below are the approximate travel times from Darlington Beach Holiday Resort to the attractions we will visit:
- Dolphin Marine Conservation Park: 26 minutes
- Whale watching @ Woolgoolga Headland: 13 minutes
- NPWS @ Arrawarra: 3 minutes
- NPWS @ Red Rock: 11 minutes
- Solitary Islands Aquarium: 22 minutes
This camp is for Simply Homeschool families. We welcome both Simply Homeschool members and non-members. Simply Homeschool full members will receive a discount.
This camp is designed for school-age children. Children under school age are also welcome to attend.
This is an example timetable only. The final timetable will be sent out before the camp.
| Mon 11th Sep | Tue 12th Sep | Wed 13th Sep | Thu 14th Sep | Fri 15th Sep | |
| Morning | Dolphin Marine Conservation Park | Whale Watching | Art Workshop | Camp Concludes | |
| Afternoon | Camp Registration (from 2pm) | Art Workshop | NPWS Fishtraps and Red Rocks | Solitary Islands Aquarium | |
| Evening | Games or Movie Night |
No. Each family is responsible for their own meals. On some days a packed lunch and/or dinner is advised. This will be advised within the schedule.
Corindi Beach General Store is within a 6 minute drive and Woolgoolga Woolworths is within a 10 minute drive.
No. We encourage you to participate in activities, but please feel free to relax at the campground or around the local area.
There will be activities throughout the camp that accommodate all levels of ability.
No, however, Simply Homeschool full members receive a discounted rate.
This camp is being organised by Simply Homeschool and will be held at Crestview Tourist Park.
This camp is:
- Fully risk-assessed.
- Facilitated by professional, experienced guides at each attraction.
We hope you do not need to cancel your participation at the camp, however, if cancellation takes place the following terms will apply.
Cancellation of a booking by you must be made in writing. It is up to you to cancel your booking. We will not regard a booking as cancelled unless and until written notice is received by us.
On cancellation the following charges will apply:
- More than 30 days notice before the camp starting date - you will receive a refund minus a $100 administrative fee.
- 30 days or less before the scheduled camp - there will be no refund provided. You may transfer to another participant of Simply Homeschool, but the payment must be organised between the two parties.
Please be aware that if you cancel once the camp commences or you do not attend, you forfeit all fees.
Late arrival may also result in a forfeited fee. We may reduce, transfer or waive the loss of fee for any reason at our sole discretion.
Please see camp Terms and Conditions for further information.
The Simply Homeschool Canberra Camp is a family camp and children under 18 are not permitted to attend without a parent/guardian. Parents/guardians are fully responsible for the supervision of all their children at all times.
No. You can meet us at each location.