School excursion
Venture to the falls
Stage 4 (Years 7-8), Geography, Dorrigo National Park
Overview
Venture to the falls is a school excursion in Dorrigo National Park for Stage 4 (Years 7-8) students focusing on geography as a KLA. Starting at the spectacular Skywalk over the canopy, this activity explores subtropical rainforest on a graded downhill walk to the suspension bridge at Crystal Shower Falls.
Read more about Venture to the falls
There's plenty of time for observation and discussion of how plants and animals have evolved curious and wonderful strategies to maximise their survival. The activity also covers differing uses of the rainforest, reflecting people's attitudes and values past and present.
Geography 4G2: Global Environments
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 |
4.1. Identifies and gathers geographical information. 4.6. Describes the geographical processes that form and transform environments. 4.8. Describes the interrelationships between people and environments. |
| Objectives |
Students will:
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Excursion details
- Availability
- Guided. Available on request.
- Where
- Dorrigo National Park in North Coast
- Duration
- 3hrs
- Grading
- Easy
- Price
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$305 per group (includes GST). Maximum 30 students per group. For groups over 30 conditions apply.
- Accessibility
- No wheelchair access
- Meeting point
- Dorrigo Rainforest Centre.
- 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.
Operated by
- School excursion inquiries - North Coast
- 02 6657 5935
- npws.northcoasteducation@environment.nsw.gov.au
Park info
- in Dorrigo National Park in the North Coast region
Dorrigo National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.