School excursion

Exploring the rainforest: Minnamurra Rainforest Centre

Budderoo National Park

Overview

Join us as we explore the natural and human features of the rainforest on this Stage 1 (Years 1-2) geography excursion at Minnamurra Rainforest. Students will go on a rainforest walk and reflect on how people care for this place.

Students will experience the wonders of the rainforest on a guided rainforest walk in Budderoo National Park. They'll complete sensory activities that allow them to connect with and investigate the environment. Students will develop mapping skills by creating symbols for natural features and a nature map using natural materials.

This excursion has been designed to support the K-10 Features of Places geography syllabus.

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

Stage	Stage 1 (Years 1-2)
Learning area	Geography
Student outcomes	GE1-1. Describes features of places and the connections people have with places GE1-2. Identifies ways in which people interact with and care for places GE1-3. Communicates geographical information and uses geographical tools for inquiry
Objectives	Students will: Take a guided walk through a rainforest Observe and identify some of the plants and animals living in the rainforest and the relationships between them Compare human and natural features Discuss the weather and seasons and how they affect places and activities Investigate the activities that take place in the park Discover who looks after the rainforest Key inquiry questions: How can we care for the rainforest? How do people use Minnamurra Rainforest? What are the natural features of Minnamurra Rainforest? What makes Minnamurra Rainforest special?

Excursion details

When: Weekdays during school terms.
Availability: Guided. Available on request.
Where: Minnamurra Rainforest Centre, Budderoo National Park
Duration: 2hrs 30min
Grading: Easy. Classroom presentation and guided walk through the rainforest.
Price: Minimum $350 per group for up to 25 students, $14 per student (includes GST)
Accessibility: No wheelchair access
Meeting point: Minnamurra 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.

Current alerts in this area

There are no current alerts in this area.

Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/education/stage-1-geography-exploring-rainforest-minnamurra-rainforest-centre/local-alerts

Operated by

School excursion inquiries - Minnamurra Rainforest Centre
02 4236 0469
discovery.scr@environment.nsw.gov.au
Budderoo National Park, Minnamurra Falls Road (Tourist Drive No.9), via Jamberoo NSW 2533

Park info

in Budderoo National Park in the South Coast and Country NSW regions
Budderoo National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger. The park gates at Minnamurra Rainforest Centre open at 9am and close at 5pm every day.
Park entry fees:

$12 per vehicle per day only in the Minnamurra Rainforest area. Bus or taxi: $4.40 per adult and $2.20 per child.
Buy annual pass (//pass.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/).

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Info for teachers

All the practical information you need to know about Exploring the rainforest: Minnamurra Rainforest Centre.

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Exploring the rainforest: Minnamurra Rainforest Centre factsheet