Get your students out of the classroom and into the WILD!
Gumbuya World can design and deliver a variety of programs to suit your desired outcomes for students of all ages. We partner with your school to provide superior extension programs: either curriculum-focused or fun-focused! Visits can be mapped to the Department of Education Curriculum to integrate with your school’s teaching outcomes. Whether you are planning the ULTIMATE end of year celebration, or an engaging educational experience for your students, Gumbuya World can tailor the perfect excursion for you!
Contact Our Education Team
Email: education@gumbuya.com.au
Call: (03) 5624 9888
Testimonials
“Today I had the pleasure of escorting students to Gumbuya World for a TAFE Excursion with 30+ students. Ranger Dyllan was our guide and was able to provide a fun, engaging and interactive experience that the students and staff were thoroughly impressed with! Your knowledge and passion shone through during your education program today!”
TAFE Gippsland
“Students, teachers and parents thoroughly enjoyed their time there and even said it was the best excursion ever! The rangers were really awesome in the guided program and the itinerary was fun and easy to follow. Just wanted to say a massive thank you again, we had a blast!! We definitely recommend an excursion there.”
Beaconsfield Primary School
“We absolutely loved our visit to Gumbuya Wildlife. The program was so well organised and engaging for the students. We definitely will be back with our Year 3s next year!”
Knox Gardens Primary School
FAQs
Your group meeting area will be assigned to you upon arrival. Please note that specific group areas cannot be requested, areas are allocated based on student numbers and capacity.
Education groups are required to have the minimum teacher ratios. Please note that students will not be able to participate in water activities if the required number of teachers/supervisors aren’t present. Teachers/Supervisors within the required ratio enter free of charge. Additional attendees outside of the required supervising ratios are required to purchase a gate ticket. For students requiring 1:1 support, please advise our Education team upon booking.
- Water Park: 5 – 10-year old’s 1:5, all other ages are 1:10
- Rides and Wildlife: 1:10
Yes, we have FREE bus parking available on-site!
All public walking areas of the park are wheelchair accessible. Some assistance may be needed on limited sections of a very small number of paths. Please refer to the park map, where these are clearly marked.
Three wheelchairs are available for complimentary use by guests attending Gumbuya World. Please speak to a member of our Guest Services team on arrival to arrange for the use of a wheelchair.
Many of our rides and slides generate strong physical forces or are subject to safety regulations which may limit their use by guests with certain accessibility requirements. For further information, please contact our Education team via education@gumbuya.com.au or 5624 9888 (option 3) and we will be happy to assist. Please see the Accessibility page for more information: https://gumbuya.com.au/accessibility
Arrival time is 10am, with departure no later than 3pm for school bookings.
Gumbuya World permits school students and teachers to BYO lunch & snacks if the BYO lunch option is selected. Alternatively, lunch orders can be arranged for students and/or teachers as an add-on to your booking. Please note that no cookware, including gas cookers, crockpots, etc or pre prepared catered meals are permitted to be brought into the park.
The Rebel is the only attraction with an age requirement, students must be 14+ to ride this attraction.
View our height guide here: https://gumbuya.com.au/height-guide-info
The Aussie Outback Experience & Free Flight Bird Show are included with your excursion! For zookeeper-guided wildlife programs, please advise our Education Team if you would like to attend the Free Flight Bird show so we can structure your visit accordingly.
Where is Gumbuya World?
Gumbuya world is only 50 minutes south-east of MelbourneCBD on the Princes Hwy (M1) in Tynong North VIC.
Address: 2705 Princess Hwy, Tynong North VIC 3813