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Stage 2 (Years 3-4), Geography, Katoomba area

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Students on a tour of Katoomba, Blue Mountains National Park. Photo: Nick Cubbin

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

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Join us and explore the earth's environment on this Stage 2 (Years 3-4) Geography excursion in Blue Mountains National Park. Discover the unique native plants and animals that call this majestic place home.

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Students will participate in hands-on activities to identify plant species and the animals that rely on them to survive. We'll consider some of the challenges to the natural environment here and how these threats can be minimised.

Together we'll discover more about this important, World Heritage-listed park and the role NPWS plays in protecting and sustaining it.

This excursion has been designed to support the K-10 Earth's Environment Geography syllabus. It can be delivered at:

Wentworth Falls track at Wentworth Falls
Three Sisters walk at Katoomba
Fairfax Heritage walking track at Blackheath.

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

Stage	Stage 2 (Years 3-4)
Learning area	Geography
Student outcomes	GE2-1. Examines features and characteristics of places and environments GE2-2. Describes the ways people, places and environments interact GE2-3. Examines differing perceptions about the management of places and environments GE2-4. Acquires and communicates geographical information using geographical tools for inquiry
Objectives	Students will: Visit a World Heritage-listed national park Learn how to identify a forest or woodland environment Explore the importance of natural vegetation, especially for the animals who rely on these plants for food and shelter. Learn about Aboriginal people's connection to Country, and how they value and sustain the natural environment. Discuss environmental management and some of the interventions required to maintain balance in this important ecosystem.

Excursion details

When: Monday to Friday during school term
Availability: Guided. Available on request.
Where: Katoomba area in Blue Mountains National Park in Sydney and surrounds, Country NSW
Duration: 2hrs 30min
Grading: Medium. Guided bushwalk and activities on a path with uneven surfaces. An easy grade option is available at Three Sisters walk, Katoomba.
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
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

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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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