Then and now: Aboriginal culture

Stage 1 (Years 1-2), HSIE, Murramarang National Park

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Rainforest seeds and fruits. Photo: The Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust/Simone Cottrell

Depot Beach, Murramarang National Park. Photo: David Finnegan

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Stage 1 HSIE Then Now Aboriginal Culture Murramarang National Park

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This excursion experience has been updated and is now being delivered in line with the new NSW Department of Education Curriculum. We will be revising this excursion's name and information online soon. Contact your local national parks office for more information about the updated excursion.

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This school excursion for Stage 1 (Years 1-2) students in Murramarang National Park focuses on HSIE. It gives students the opportunity to experience Aboriginal culture with Aboriginal Discovery rangers, and to develop an understanding of the importance of protecting and respecting culture.

Activities include bush tucker and medicine, the role of women, traditional weaving, art, music and dance, men's business (hunting, tools and didgeridoo), site management and protection.

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

Stage	Stage 1 (Years 1-2)
Learning area	HSIE
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 HT1-2. Identifies and describes significant people, events, places and sites in the local community over time

Stage

Stage 1 (Years 1-2)

Learning area

HSIE

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

HT1-2. Identifies and describes significant people, events, places and sites in the local community over time

Excursion details

When: By arrangement.
Availability: Guided. Available on request.
Where: Depot Beach campground
Grading: Easy
Price: $295 per group for up to 25 students, $11.80 per student (includes GST).
Accessibility: Medium
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 - South Coast
02 4236 0469
discovery.scr@environment.nsw.gov.au

Park info

in Murramarang National Park in the South Coast region
Murramarang National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day. The park has pay machines - cash and credit cards accepted. Card only at Pretty Beach.
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