Mountain landscapes: Blue Mountains

Stage 4 (Years 7-8), Geography, Katoomba area

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Bushwalker enjoying the view on the Overcliff-Undercliff Walking Track in Blue Mountains National Park. Photo: Steve Alton © OEH

Echo Point lookout (Three Sisters), Blue Mountains National Park. Photo: David Finnigan

Perrys Lookdown drive, Blue Mountains National Park. Photo: Nick Cubbin

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Stage 4 Geography Mountain Landscapes Blue Mountains

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This adventurous Stage 4 (Years 7-8) Geography excursion explores diverse landscapes and landforms of the Blue Mountains. On a bushwalk, students will gather data using geographical equipment, and complete a field sketch of an iconic Blue Mountains landscape.

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On a ranger-led walk, students will examine different landscape features such as aspect and landform, and investigate how these features create different conditions.

We discuss the phenomenon of fire and how awareness of fire risk impacts the operation of the park.

Finally, students will gain a greater understanding of the interplay between human and the land, the value of landscape to different groups, and the levels of management in operation to protect this special place.

An optional session on Indigenous perspectives on land management, and the cultural value of landscapes is available.

This excursion is also available at Katoomba, Wentworth Falls or Blackheath.

For program outline, safety and practical information about this excursion, see info for teachers

Stage	Stage 4 (Years 7-8)
Learning area	Geography
Student outcomes	GE4-1. Locates and describes the diverse features and characteristics of a range of places and environments GE4-2. Describes processes and influences that form and transform places and environments GE4-5. Discusses management of places and environments for their sustainability GE4-7. Acquires and processes geographical information by selecting and using geographical tools for inquiry
Objectives	Students will: Explore the diverse features and characteristics of the Blue Mountains Learn about and discuss the geomorphic processes that created this impressive landscape Use geographical tools to observe and identify features of the natural environment Examine the ways NPWS sustainably manages and protects the landscape, and learn the layers of legal protections Discuss the extreme risk of bushfire throughout this region. Examine the suite of strategies in place to prevent and respond to bushfire events.

Excursion details

When: Monday to Friday during school term.
Where: Katoomba area in Blue Mountains National Park in Sydney and surrounds, Country NSW
Duration: 2-2.5 hr
Grading: Medium. Guided bushwalk and activities on an uneven surface, including steep stairs and a boardwalk.
Price: Prices start from $395 incl GST per group (up to 20 students).
Accessibility: Hard
Meeting point: Wentworth Falls: Wentworth Falls picnic area at the end of Falls Road, Wentworth Falls
Three Sisters: Lilianfels Park, outside the coach drop-off zone, Echo Point Road, Katoomba
Blackheath: Blue Mountains Heritage Centre, Govetts Leap Road, Blackheath
Other locations by request
Equipment provided: Yes. Pre and post learning resources are also available.
Booking: If you would like to organise a NPWS school excursion please get in touch with local staff or use the 'Enquire' link for the online form.

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School excursion inquiries - Blue Mountains
02 4784 7301 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
BlueMtns.Education@environment.nsw.gov.au

Park info

in the Katoomba area of Blue Mountains National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
Katoomba area is always open but some locations may close at times due to maintenance, poor weather or fire danger.

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