SCHOOLIES
2025
Celebrate the end of school with a 5-day getaway to K’gari (Fraser Island), where you’ll enjoy God’s creation, unwind, and reflect on life and faith through the Bible as you prepare for what’s next.
Sunday 30th November - Thursday 4th December
A Different Kind of Schoolies Week
Why Choose Youthworks Schoolies?
Get to know your mates better while meeting new like-minded school leavers… you may end up being with them at Uni next year – who knows?!
Connect
Our team of Christian leaders will help you think about what’s next in the joys and challenges of work, study and serving in church.
Reflect
Our itinerary has the right balance of adventure & rest, leadership & freedom so you don’t waste this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Optimised
What does Youthworks Schoolies look like?
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We’ll meet online 2 weeks before our adventure begins to help you prepare and talk you through our ‘what to bring list’.
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Afternoon: Meet at Hervey Bay (HVB) Airport at 2pm after the midday flights land. We’ll drive directly to the ferry and make our way through the inland tracks to our campground for the week.
Evening: Group dinner as we begin to get to know each other.
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Morning: Swim and stand-up paddleboard at Lake McKenzie.
Afternoon: Visit Central Station rainforest boardwalk and learn about the island’s ecology.
Evening: Beachside dinner and Bible reflection.
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Morning: Drive to Eli Creek and float downstream.
Midday: Explore Maheno Shipwreck and snorkel at Champagne Pools.
Afternoon: Beach games or free time to read/relax.
Evening: Campfire dinner and discussion.
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Morning: Optional sunrise walk or quiet devotional time.
Midday: Leisurely day at Lake Wabby (short hike in), swimming, relaxing and playing on the sand dunes.
Afternoon: Journaling, rest or small group chats.
Evening: Celebration dinner and reflection.
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Morning: Pack down camp and final group reflection.
Midday: Ferry back to Hervey Bay.
Afternoon: Arrive at Hervey Bay Airport in time for the early afternoon flights home.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sunday 30th November to Thursday 4th December
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Pick up at Hervey Bay Airport on Day 1
4×4 hire, fuel, permit, and an experienced over-25 driver
All meals and snacks from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 5 inclusive
All camping equipment.
All National Park and camping fees
Ferry transfers to and from the island
Satellite communications
Behind-the-scenes support and 24/7 emergency contact for parents
Comprehensive risk management with clear contingencies
A pre-trip online briefing session to help you prepare
Drop off at Hervey Bay Airport on day 5
NOTE: optional extra to stay in a room with provided linen for a $240 supplement. This cost can be split with a friend as there are 2 beds in the room.
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Flights. QantasLink and Jetstar offer flights to Hervey Bay from Sydney and Melbourne, while Qantas has direct flights from Brisbane.
A road trip with mates might be a more fun alternative than flying.
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Total cost is $1,000. A $100 deposit is required to reserve your place.
We require the balance of $900 to be paid by mid-November 2025.
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With the right gear a bit of rain might be just what is needed to make the trip even more memorable!
If we deem the forecast is for unsafe weather conditions (eg. bushfires or cyclones) then the trip will be postponed.
We suggest booking flexible flights or purchasing travel insurance for this unlikely scenario.
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We’ll be staying at Dilli Village.
This is run by the University of the Sunshine Coast and has different accommodation options available.
You can share one of our tents on a supplied self-inflating mattress and BYO sleeping bag.
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Spend $240 extra to stay in a bunkroom with all linen provided. Each bunkroom has 2 single beds, so consider sharing with a friend and splitting the cost.
Click Book Now to see the various options and prices.
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Self contained cabins have internally accessed bathrooms, whereas the bunkrooms and tents use the shared modern shower and toilet blocks.
Composting toilets are readily available throughout the island.
Warm showers are available at Dilli but you can expect to swim in freshwater lakes every day.
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No. We’re genuinely delighted to welcome all people, regardless of their faith.
Our team are all Christians and carefully craft the input and delivery to avoid ostracizing or prompting a sense of guilt in someone who doesn’t have a Christian faith.
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Youthworks team members Steve Carlisle (Year 13 Christian gap year) and Sam Hudson (Getaways) will be leading the trip.
They’ll be supported by men and women volunteers from various churches.
Leaders will have verified Working with Children Checks and Safe Ministry Training.
While we recognise that some school leavers will be 18 years old, leaders will conduct themselves in-line with child-safe practices regardless of the age of school leavers.
Read more here: youthworks child protection.
All drivers will be over 25.
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Youthworks has a proven track record in camping risk management thanks to more than four decades of running camps and conferences. From satellite communications/tracking to careful campsite selection, our team ensures risks are minimised.
All leaders will have verified Working with Children Checks and Safe Ministry Training.
While we recognise that some school leavers will be 18 years old, leaders will conduct themselves in-line with child safe practices regardless of the age of school leavers.
Read more here: youthworks child protection.
All drivers will be over 25.
A qualified Wilderness First Aid leader and kit will be present throughout the week.
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Our camping practices exceed official recommendations to stay dingo safe.
This includes keeping within our group, properly storing and disposing of food and camping within the dingo-proof fenced areas.
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No. Given that some school leavers in the group may be under 18, this is an alcohol-free trip.
Find out more
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