Field study experts

Hands-on, engaging field trip excursions for NSW Primary and Secondary students

Explore Sydney’s natural and urban landscape with Auseco

Since 1984 Auseco has been providing excursions designed to meet the fieldwork requirements for NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Board Developed and Board Endorsed courses, and for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

Our field trips cater for small classes or up to 180 students in one day, depending on the year group and location.

Discover our Field Study excursions

Primary

Bring your classroom outdoors with our cross-curricular Primary excursions.

With play-based investigations and hands-on activities, students can engage with the natural world.

Science

Get your hands dirty with our range of secondary Science excursions!

Students encounter organisms and examine environmental conditions to build on their understanding of  ecosystems.

Geography

Geography comes alive in the field with an Auseco excursion!

Secondary students translate their classroom knowledge into real-world investigations with data collection, observations and case studies.

★★★★★

“An excellent, informative day. All questions were answered and the kids were thoroughly engaged. An outstanding excursion!”

International Grammar School

★★★★★

“A great day, students enjoyed it. The excursion staff were very informative and enthusiastic. Timing was excellent. All parts of the syllabus were well covered.”

St Pius College, Chatswood

★★★★★

“Excellent day, the boys always get a lot out of the experience”

St Augustine’s College

Latest news from Auseco

New programs for IB in 2025

New programs for IB in 2025

We have released new field trips for the 2024 Environmental Systems & Societies IB (Diploma Programme) syllabus. Embed field techniques into high-calibre learning with opportunities to survey biotic and abiotic factors, identify flora and fauna, and conduct...

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2025 bookings are open!

2025 bookings are open!

Plan early for your 2025 field trips! We are already heavily booked for 2025 so please make sure to plan as early as possible to secure your preferred date(s). Send us an enquiry and we'll do our best to accommodate your preferences. We have been hard at work staying...

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Changes to Mt Keira Scout Camp Excursions

Changes to Mt Keira Scout Camp Excursions

Update from the rainforest: while our beloved Mt Keira Scout Camp is closed indefinitely for critical infrastructure repairs, we have secured the Kum Ba Yah Girl Guide camp right nearby as an alternative venue. It has great facilities and all the rainforesty...

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The Auseco difference

Locations right across Sydney

We operate at a range of Sydney’s most scenic locations

Dedicated equipment & secondary data

We provide all the field equipment and secondary data for your day

Teacher’s pack with risk assessments

Comprehensive details are provided on what to expect for your excursion.

Experienced & engaging staff

Our expert guides come from a diverse range of backgrounds