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People descending Govetts Leap, Blue Mountains National Park. Photo: Aine Gliddon

Crossing the Blue Mountains

This Stage 2 (years 3-4) History excursion immerses students in the History of the Mount York area. We examine the remains of the early Cox’s Road, walk in the foot-steps of explorers and First Nations people and consider how significant individuals, groups and events contributed to changes over time.

Stage
Stage 2 (Years 3-4)
Learning area
History
When

Monday to Friday during school term.

Where
Blue Mountains National Park in Sydney and surrounds, Country NSW
Furber Steps - Scenic Railway walking track, Blue Mountains National Park. Photo: OEH

Rainforests and waterfalls

This Stage 3 (Years 5-6) Geography excursion explores the diverse features and characteristics of key landscape types within the park. We examine interactions between people and the environment, and which factors influence the management of this iconic place.

Stage
Stage 3 (Years 5-6)
Learning area
Geography
When

Monday to Friday during school term

Where
Furber Steps walk, Katoomba area
Colonial life on Goat Island, Sydney Harbour National Park. Photo: David Finnegan

Convict kids on Goat Island

'Guilty of petty theft – your punishment is penal transportation to Australia for the term of your natural life.' Discover what life was like for the first convicts of Australia in this unique Stage 2 (Years 3-4) History excursion on historic Goat Island.

Stage
Stage 2 (Years 3-4)
Learning area
History
When

Weekdays during the school term, 10am to 1pm, meal breaks not included.

Where
Goat Island, Sydney Harbour National Park
Bradleys Head Amphitheatre, Sydney Harbour National Park. Photo: John Yurasek

The earth's environment at Bradleys Head

The earth's environment is a fun, Stage 1 (Years 1-2) geography excursion at Bradleys Head. Students will identify the physical features of this beautiful place. They'll discuss how people interact with the place in both past and present contexts.  

Stage
Stage 1 (Years 1-2)
Learning area
Geography
When

Weekdays (all year), 10am to 2pm, including meal breaks.

Where
Bradleys Head – Booraghee Amphitheatre, Sydney Harbour National Park