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The earth’s environment at Bradleys Head

Stage 2 (Years 3-4), Geography, Sydney Harbour National Park

Overview

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Did you know that over 9 per cent of NSW is a national park? That's over 7 million hectares. This Stage 2 (Years 3-4) earth's environment geography excursion is delivered at Bradleys Head.

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Students will learn about the critical role national parks play in preserving our unique native plants, animals and rich cultural heritage.

They'll explore the significance of the environment at Bradleys Head and the important interrelationships between humans and the environment.   

We'll look at some of the key, human-led threats to native species and places including urbanisation and domestic pests. This will invoke a strong sense of the role students – our future environmental leaders – can play in preserving these important places for the future. 

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:

  • Identify the native animals and plants that live at Bradleys Head
  • Explore and discuss the threats to plants and animals, including urbanisation and introduced species, that threaten their survival
  • Investigate sustainable practices that protect and support the natural environment 

Excursion details

When

Weekdays (all year), 10am to 2pm, including meal breaks.

Availability
Guided. Available on request.
Where
Bradleys Head – Booraghee Amphitheatre, Sydney Harbour National Park
Duration
4hrs
Grading
Easy. Guided tour and activities along an unsealed walking path including a board walk, grassed area and stairs.
Price

$17 per student. Minimum 20 students. GST included.

Accessibility
Medium
Meeting point
Athol Hall car park, where Bradleys Head Road meets Athol Wharf Road.
Equipment
provided
Yes. All equipment is supplied.
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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Park info

  • in Sydney Harbour National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region

  • Sydney Harbour National Park is open sunrise to sunset but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

  • Park entry fees:

    Bradleys Head: $8 per vehicle per day. North Head: $5 per vehicle per day. Tap and pay card or phone payments accepted at pay machines. Coin payment available at Fairfax carpark machines only. Chowder Bay: Monday-Friday: $3 per hour, to a maximum of $16 per day. Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays: $4 per hour, to a maximum of $20 per day. If you hold an NPWS All Parks or Multi Parks Pass, you can park free for up to four hours per day - additional time can be purchased. Car parks operated by Sydney Harbour Federation Trust or Mosman Council are not covered by your pass. Please check signs carefully. Park’nPay: You can also pay for your visit to any area via the Park’nPay app.

    Other fees:

    Landing fees or tour fees apply to visit Sydney Harbour islands. All public visitors to Shark, Clark or Rodd Island, need to pay a $7 per person landing fee. To arrange, please contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS). Annual NSW Parks Passes do not cover landing fees.

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