Ranger talk at Kinchega

• Students meet at campsite 20 on the Darling River (conditions permitting) for a short introduction to Kinchega National Park.
• Students then make themselves comfortable on the ground under the shade of the River Red Gums beside the Darling River.
• A ranger talks to students about their job and uses posters, fire uniforms and specimens to highlight the talk components.
• Students are encouraged to ask questions throughout and a dedicated question answer time can be included if students have prepared questions in class.
• The session can then be finished with a game (Aboriginal Sites, Barkindji Bush Foods, Tacks and Traces or Threatened Species) depending on the teachers needs and time availability.

This activity can also be held in your classroom.

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).

On entering Kinchega National Park:

• Take Woolshed Drive
• The Kinchega Woolshed is 15km from the park entrance

Road quality

Check the weather before you set out as roads in Kinchega National Park can be closed in heavy rain.

• Unsealed roads

Vehicle access

• 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

• Dry weather only

Parking

Parking is available in hard-packed ground carparks at Kinchega Woolshed.

• Ranger talk at Kinchega 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

Assistance may be required to access this area. Please let us know in advance if you are bringing someone with special needs so that we can plan accordingly.