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School ExcursionsTarzali Lakes extends an exciting opportunity to all schools. We invite you for a day of educational and fun filled activities. A growing number of schools are already enjoying our facilities and hospitality.
School groups of up to 35 students can participate in activities such as fishing, platypus and fresh water turtle spotting, plus educational programs that demonstrate the life cycle of various aquaculture species such as barramundi, perch, redclaw and eels.
We provide guided tours and can assist students in each activity. All equipment is available on site. All you need to do is bring your hats, sunscreens and smiles. Our restaurant can provide healthy lunches and snacks that can be made to order for your group.
Nominate your school fundraiser: To assist your school's P & C fund raising efforts, Tarzali Lakes will donate $1 for every student (and accompanying family member) that nominates his or her school upon a return visit to the aquaculture centre. Your school will need to register with us in order to direct donation payments.
Free family fishing voucher: We are also pleased to offer your school a complimentary Family Fishing Gift Voucher (value $130) to be used for your next fund raising activity. Please contact us to receive your voucher. Program & Activities At Tarzali Lakes, we endeavour to make the students’ visit a highly educational and interactive experience. Programs can be tailor made to suit any special interest: - SRO FSH (001A/ 002A) This Education Queensland Outdoor Recreation approved. program provides instruction on how to catch a fish, remove it safely, gut and fillet according to safe food guidelines.
- Aquaculture science: Students learn in a practical environment about aquatic life cycles, feeding, scientific breeding and fish farming techniques in an environmentally friendly setting. Students may be invited to handle live eels, fish and redclaw.
- SOSE: Students will benefit from learning about the commercial aspects of aquaculture, the ecological impact on dwindling ocean resources and environmentally sensitive fish farming techniques.
- Recreational fishing: Explanation of the role of recreational fishing in a sustainable environment. The thrill and excitement of fishing can be a fun component of health and physical education.
- Platypus sighting: Several of these marvelous mammals share a secluded spring fed dam. Our staff will inform students about this uniquely Australian creature. Take the opportunity to see these rare animals in their natural habitat.
- An Accredited Nature Reserve: Tarzali Lakes is fortunate in hosting over 130 different bird varieties, tree kangaroos, possums and other fauna. Guided nocturnal tours are available.
- Macadamia plantation: A plantation of 600 macadamia trees has survived the ravages of cyclone Larry in March 2006.
- Restaurant and Smokehouse: We can provide reasonably priced, healthy hot and cold snacks and beverages at the Smokehouse Café overlooking our largest lake. Our in-house smoked fare is enjoyed by all our visitors. Specialties include smoked barramundi, perch and redclaw.
DISCOUNTED SCHOOL RATES
| Individual Activities | | Fishing - 2 hours duration | $15.00
| Aquaculture Tour - Approximately one hour
| $6.60
| Platypus Tour - Approximately one hour
| $6.60
| | Combination Packages | | Fishing and Platypus Tour | $20.00
| | Fishing and Aquaculture Tour | $20.00
| | Total Experience: Fishing - Aquaculture & Platypus Tour | $22.50
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Education Queensland Program| SRO2 FSH 001A/002A | $26.00
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Demonstrations with participation by students: how to catch a fish, remove it safely, gut and fillet according to safe food guidelines. Students take the clean filleted fish home.
Duration 2 hours - 12 students per session.
Larger groups can be split and rotated to accommodate. Lunch
| Lunch with any of the above | Add $9.00
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Lunch includes a piece of fresh Tarzali fish, serving of chips or rice and salad.
Menu items can be made to order. Hot and cold drinks are available.
All prices are per student and include GST.
Fishing packages include basic demonstration, rod, bait and burley.
No charge for school teachers, supervisors and carers for all activities. BUS & TOUR OPERATORS Tarzali Lakes is an ideal stop for operators touring the southern Tableland region. We are conveniently located at the heart of regional attractions such as the Millaa Millaa Falls, Mungalli Creek, the Gallo Chocolate and Cheese Factory, Nerada Tea Plantation, Malanda Milk Factory, Giant Curtain Fig Tree, Lake Barrine, Lake Eacham etc...
Our Lakeside Smokehouse Cafe caters for up to 55 people. Menu items include fresh Tarzali Lakes fish such as Barramundi, Jade Perch and Red Claw. Mouth watering authentic Thai dishes are popular in addition to our in-house smoked treats.
Set meals and light lunches can be arranged to suit your timetable or simply just enjoy a hot tea or coffee in the relaxed surrounding.
Activities such as a prompt platypus tour (guaranteed sighting), aquaculture tour and even a little fishing can be arranged to complement your visit with us.
There is ample space for parking to accommodate all vehicle sizes.
Group Activities
| Adults
| Children
| | Fishing - one hour duration | $18.00
| $12.00
| Aquaculture Tour - approximately one hour
| $10.00
| $6.60
| Platypus Tour - approximately one hour
| $10.00
| $6.60
| Nocturnal Tours use your own guides or ours
Please contact us for your requirements.
Lunch, snacks and drink package by prior arrangement
Please contact us to arrange a package that suits your tour. Nocturnal Tours5pm to 9 pm
2 hours – Maximum 10 people
Battery operated spotlight provided
See the rare wet tropics Lumholtz’s Tree kangaroo, brushtail and green ringtail possums, the spotted-tail quoll and other exotic creatures.
Prior booking essential
AQUACULTURE STUDY and FARM STAY OPTIONSStudents and interest groups learn about aquaculture techniques and processes in a commercially operated environment.
Courses cover aspects such as spawning, feeding, pond maintenance, processing, safe handling, grading, water quality, pond ecology, drainage, environmental issues and other relevant topics.
Your experience will include working alongside our team, engaged in the day to day activities that cover our various species including eels, barramundi, perch and redclaw. | 5 day study, including Farm stay | $1090
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Includes share accommodation, all meals and professional instruction. Includes all lunches (plus morning and afternoon tea) and professional instruction.
Pensioners and enrolled students with ID cards receive a 15% discount.
Courses typically start Monday 9am and finish Friday 3.30pm.
Prior booking is essential. Disability Support
We welcome people with a disability at Tarzali Lakes. We are pleased to offer a 50% reduction off all of our gate prices for activities. Community based not for profit disability organizational staff and carers receive free entry while supporting people with a disability. This offer excludes food and beverage items. Disabled toilets are available. *Rates shown are a guide only and are correct at time of publication.
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