The Schools and Youth Team
About us
Education has always been at the heart of the Cape to Cape Explorers ethos and vision.
Founder and Managing Director Gene Hardy began the business with schools and youth groups as a focus. Gene trained as a teacher and put his skills to good use running the initial school camps that launched the Cape to Cape business.
The Education division of Cape to Cape Explorers has developed to provide a range of educational experiences and camps servicing Local, State, Interstate and International schools and youth groups
A ‘LEAVE ONLY FOOTPRINTS’ PHILOSOPHY
We aim to offer a holiday experience that makes a positive impact on the natural environment and our community – among a long list of environmentally conscious and socially responsible practices, we actively contribute to management of the Track and sit on the committee of the Friends of the Cape to Cape Track volunteer group. We aim for low food miles with our catering. We have a ‘buy local’ policy. We choose minimal and recycled packaging. We’re partners with and practice the principles of the Leave No Trace Foundation. And we’ve achieved Advanced EcoAccreditation – the national benchmark for environmentally aware tourism operators.
PERSONALISED AND QUALITY SERVICE
Cape to Cape Explorer Tours deliver a personalized and quality service – a fun, healthy holiday with great food, accommodation, company, scenery and a wonderful sense of accomplishment! Your safety and satisfaction are our priority and our attention to detail and love of looking after all the ‘little things’ have led to many repeat customers and glowing reviews.
We look forward to welcoming you to Margaret River and sharing the natural wonders of the region – and especially the Cape to Cape Track – with you!
Cape to Cape Education Vision and Ethos
Local knowledge, cultural connection and environmentally responsible business practices make Cape to Cape Explorer Tours the best in the business. We have a passion for walking, adventure and education and for people. At Cape to Cape Explorer Tours we pride ourselves on creating the highest quality educational experiences available. We are a multi-award-winning local company, who support the development of young people and our community.
Our guides and staff all live in the area, are professionally trained and have an intimate knowledge of both the Cape to Cape Track, Margaret River region, Albany and the Great Southern along with the Northwest of Australia (Ningaloo).
Our Ethos:
- To run meaningful Schools and Youth programs that inspire young people to grow through adventure and challenge.
- To facilitate environmentally and sustainably focused programs that promote mindfulness, connection to country and self and that showcase the power of mother nature.
- To create a stewardship program that ALL schools and youth groups will contribute to.
- To focus on environmental management, sustainability, conservation and ecology.
- To provide educational experiences that tie in with school’s curriculum and ATAR syllabus’
OUR GREAT VALUE SCHOOLS AND YOUTH PACKAGES INCLUDE:
- Professional staff: Experienced, qualified facilitators with specialised training.
- Pre-camp support: All logistics, risk management plans, insurances, transport, materials and resources.
- Fun and engaging activities: Interesting, fun challenges and activities with a learning and development focus.
- Safety focused: World-class emergency response services on stand-by 24hrs a day, with guides who are trained and first aid qualified.
- Fresh and delicious catering: All meals prepared by our professional in-house catering operation, with a focus on fresh, high quality meals that consider dietary and food allergy requirements.
- Peace of mind: Boasting more than a decade of experience, our award-winning business comes with outstanding testimonials from leading Australian and international schools.
- Flexible timing: We can cater for school bookings for much of the calendar year. Margaret River and Albany Camps can run at almost any time of year and Exmouth camp is best between the months of may to late August.
Our Proudest award wins!
Cape To Cape Explorer Tours has twice taken out the highest honours in Western Australia in the Ecotourism category, winning gold in 2017 and 2018 at the Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards against some of the finest operators in a state recognised globally for its top-quality tourism.
We’ve also twice won bronze in Ecotourism (2019 and 2021). Meanwhile, our accommodation hub SurfPoint Resort won gold in the 3-3.5 Star Accommodation category in 2021, going on to win bronze in the same category at the Australian Tourism Awards.
Read all about our latest wins at the Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards in our blog HERE.
OTHER Annual AwardS and Achievements
- TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2013-202
- Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards 2019 silver in Standard Accommodation for our hiking accommodation hub SurfPoint Resort
- Telstra Margaret River Region Business Awards 2019 Winner of Robust and Remarkable category; Finalist for Excellence in Digital Business
- Managing Director Gene Hardy named Margaret River Region Businessperson of the Year 2019
- Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards 2017 Silver in Chinese Tourism; Bronze in Tour and Transport Operators; Finalist in the FACET Golden Guide Award
- The Margaret River Region Business Awards 2017 Winner of Environmental Excellence; Finalist for Best Small Business; Finalist for Excellence in Tourism
- Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards 2015 Silver in Tour and Transport Operators
- The Margaret River Region Business Awards 2015 Winner in Tourism; Winner of the Industry Development Award
- Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards 2014 Finalist in Ecotourism
- The Margaret River Region Business Awards 2014 Finalist in Small Business of the Year; Finalist for Tourism Excellence
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Get in touch
Phone: 0456 358 901
Email: schools@capetocapetours.com.au
Office and postal address: 1/24 Auger Way West, Margaret River, Western Australia 6285
