Saltwater School
The Land’s Edge Foundation’s Saltwater School is located on the traditional lands of the Borogegal people, in an area of Chowder Bay / Gooree that is protected by the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust.
Saltwater School facilitates meaningful and impactful outdoor experiences that better the lives of young people and their families.
Saltwater School is a not-for-profit outdoor educational immersion centre that provides specialised group based experiences including guided activities and curriculum based field studies.
Additionally, Saltwater School provides offerings for the general public including school holiday programs, coastal explorer tours and gear hire.
Group Guided Activities
2-hour sesssions
- Kayaking
- SUP
- Snorkelling
- Rafting
- Indigenous sessions
- Team challenges
- Raft building
- Kite making
From 2024, enjoy half and full day activity packages. Please enquire for further information.
Additional group activities are available. Contact us for more information
(minimum numbers apply)
Curriculum Based Field Studies (CBFS)
Full day program
Our curriculum based field studies cover the subjects of Biology, Geography and Marine Studies:
- Marine Health and Ecosystems Dynamics; A comparative study of the presence of sea urchins and kelp as an indicator of marine health. This study includes a snorkel session
- Human Impacts and Plastics Study; A comparative study of the presence of macro and micro plastics as an indicator of our impact on the environment. This study includes a kayak session OR coast walk
- Marine Health and Human Impacts Study; This combined study demonstrates the interaction between the environment and humans,with students undertaking an adaptation of the two studies described above
Further Information:
- Our CBFS programs are offered on weekdays during school term
- Land’s Edge Foundation provides all necessary equipment for each study, including snorkel and kayak equipment, fieldwork booklets, survey materials, risk assessments and safety management plans
- These studies are designed to be full-day programs and can be arranged as a single day excursion or as part of a larger multi-day outdoor education program
For an overview of the specific study, locations and activities for each package, please get in touch.
(minimum numbers apply)
Gear Hire
Discover the ultimate aquatic adventure at Chowder Bay, Sydney Harbour, with our premium water gear hire service! Whether you’re a seasoned water enthusiast or a curious first-timer, we provide everything you need to make the most of your time on the water.
Hire options include; Kayaks, Stand-Up Paddleboards and Snorkel Gear
Our location
The Land’s Edge Foundation’s Educational Immersion Centre is located right on the water’s edge at Chowder Bay, on Sydney Harbour.
We have been operating along the NSW coastline for over 20 years, delivering meaningful, memorable activities that immerse you in Australia’s natural world.
Land’s Edge Foundation is one of Australia’s leading not-for-profit organisers of outdoor education experiences for young people.
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