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Snowy Mountains school excursions

Kosciuszko National Park is home to a stunning and rare alpine environment, and Australia’s highest peak, Mount Kosciuszko. The park’s ecosystems support endangered plants and animals only found there. It presents a perfect opportunity for students to learn about the relationship between adaptation and survival.

Kosciuszko Education Centre and the culturally significant Yarrangobilly Caves run environmental and Aboriginal culture programs throughout the year. Expert education rangers interpret the land and share their wisdom.

Mountain Pygmy-possum, Kosciuzsko National Park. Photo: Alex Pike © DPIE

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Male secondary student studying seeds on a groundsheet, Kosciuszko National Park. Credit: Remy Brand © Remy Brand/DCCEEW

Going up the mountain

Going up the mountain is a school excursion in Kosciuszko National Park for Stage 6 (Years 11-12) students focusing on Geography. Students will use field work to record and compare the geology, weather, native plants, animals, human use and sustainability of the montane, sub-alpine and alpine ecosystems.

Stage
Stage 6 (Years 11-12)
Learning area
Geography
When

Weekdays November to May.

Where
Kosciuszko Education Centre, Thredbo-Perisher area
Secondary school student measuring a transect, Kosciuszko National Park. Credit: Remy Brand © Remy Brand/DCCEEW

Above the treeline

Above the treeline is a Stage 6 (Years 11-12) school excursion in Kosciuszko National Park which focuses on Geography. Explore the interactions of the atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere in the alpine area on a guided walk to the summit of Mt Kosciuszko or to picturesque, glacial Blue Lake.

Stage
Stage 6 (Years 11-12)
Learning area
Geography
When

Weekdays November to April.

Where
Kosciuszko walk - Thredbo to Mount Kosciuszko, Thredbo-Perisher area
Views from the Snow Gums Broadwalk in Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: E Sheargold © DPE

Kosciuszko - a special place

Kosciuszko a special place is a presentation for stage 6 (year 11-12) students focusing on Geography. This excursion highlights the unique natural and cultural features of Kosciuszko National Park, interaction of the four spheres, human impacts, sustainability and park management. Students have the opportunity to have their questions answered by an NPWS education officer.

Stage
Stage 6 (Years 11-12)
Learning area
Geography
When

Weekdays all year.

Where
Kosciuszko Education Centre, Thredbo-Perisher area
Primary school students on an excursion in Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Adam Hollingworth &copy DPIE

Environmental scientist

Primary students learn to think like an environmental scientist in this Stage 3 Science and Technology excursion. They'll investigate living things and their habitats in Kosciuszko National Park, and then plan and do their own simple scientific investigation.

Stage
Stage 3 (Years 5-6)
Learning area
Science and Technology
When

Booking by arrangement, September to May (not during winter).

Where
Kosciuszko Education Centre, Thredbo-Perisher area