School excursion
Parks are for LIFE
Stage 2 (Years 3-4), HSIE, Thredbo-Perisher area
Overview
School excursions in NSW national parks
We are currently taking bookings for school excursions. Not all excursions are being delivered as per the usual program due to rules outlined by NSW Health. Alternative learning options with NPWS include online digital resources or incursions delivered at your school. Please contact your National Parks education contact or the relevant local park office for more information.
Parks are for LIFE is a Stage 2 (Years 3-4) school excursion in Kosciuszko National Park, focusing on HSIE. Students will get an invitation to visit the national park; a crossword; and 4 of 16 clues. Then the challenge begins.
Read more about Parks are for LIFE
Search for signs of life in the forest, learn how Aboriginal people use plants, find out about park management and participate in a sensory awareness activity. The reward? The missing clues and the discovery that parks are for LIFE.
For program outline, safety and practical information about this excursion, see info for teachers
| Stage | Stage 2 (Years 3-4) |
|---|---|
| Learning area | HSIE |
| Student outcomes |
GE2-1. Examines features and characteristics of places and environments 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:
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Excursion details
- When
Weekdays October to May.
- Availability
- Guided. Available on request.
- Where
- Kosciuszko Education Centre, Thredbo-Perisher area
- Duration
- 5hrs
- Grading
- Easy. Short walk on and off tracks(4km return). Environmental games are in a picnic area.
- Price
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$300 per group for up to 25 students (includes GST). For groups over 25 conditions apply.
- Accessibility
- Medium
- Meeting point
- Kosciuszko Education Centre.
- Equipment
provided - Yes. All sensory awareness and environmental games equipment is provided.
- 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.
Operated by
- School excursion inquiries - Kosciuszko Education Centre
- 02 6451 3700
- kosci.education@environment.nsw.gov.au
Park info
- in the Thredbo-Perisher area of Kosciuszko National Park in the Snowy Mountains region
- The Thredbo-Perisher area is open all year, but some roads and trails may close due to weather conditions or park management issues. Kosciuszko Road is closed between Perisher and Charlotte Pass in winter (June to October long weekends).
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Park entry fees apply on Alpine Way and Kosciuszko Road
Winter (June to October long weekends): $29 per vehicle per day (24hrs from purchase); motorcycles $12; bus passengers $11.45 per adult, $3.60 per child per day. Find out more about the winter entry surcharge.
Rest of Year: $17 per vehicle per day (24hrs); motorcycles $7; bus passengers $6.60 per adult, $2.20 per child per day.
Passes: Day passes, multi-day passes and annual All Parks Pass available from NPWS visitor centres, local agents and operating vehicle entry stations. Read our Annual Pass FAQs for information. Short Breaks Pass: $68 for 5 days park entry at price of 4 days (not valid winter). Eligible pensioners can apply for a complementary NPWS concession pass, to get free park entry. Download the exemption form (154KB doc).
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