The earth's environment at Wattamolla

• Acknowledgement of Country and safety talk
• Using preserved specimens, discuss the features of native animals and the impact of introduced species. 
• Morning tea
• Mini-beast hunt 
• Dip-netting in a freshwater creek
• Lunch
• Bushwalk along part of the Coast track to Providential Point, observing native plants and animals along the way
• Build a habitat for a chosen native animal using natural materials

Please wear fully enclosed shoes and bring a hat, sunscreen, wet weather gear, and lunch which should be low waste with a refillable water bottle. Students should bring gear in a backpack or similar (not plastic bags).

Get driving directions

Wattamolla is located on the coast in the Royal National Park and offers spectacular scenery with accessible bush walks, lagoon, lookouts, a creek and a beach. Follow Sir Bertram Stevens Drive (approximately 11km from Audley weir). Turn onto Wattamolla Road (200m south of the Bundeena turn off) and drive along Wattamolla road for approximately 4km.

Road quality

• Sealed roads

Vehicle access

• 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

• All weather

Parking

• Parking is available but it can get very busy on the weekend, when parking might be limited.
• Think about car pooling to Wattamolla because the number of people visiting often exceeds the parking spaces available.

• The earth's environment at Wattamolla factsheet

Our rangers and guides have the technical skill and experience to assess the risks and the benefits of a variety of activities delivered as part of our learning programs.

We believe in including opportunities that allow students to learn and experience for themselves through exploration in the natural environment.

Please make your own risk assessment based on the information provided. Detailed potential risks and controls are provided for the site to assist teachers in risk management planning. Teachers and carers should be aware of, and consider the needs, abilities and medical conditions of students when visiting this site. The supervision of students remains the responsibility of the teacher. The school must ensure an adequate number of adult supervisors are present.

Disability access level - medium

Wheelchair-accessible carpark, picnic areas and most activity areas. There is no accessible bush track. If there is someone with special needs in your group, please let us know in advance so that we can plan accordingly.