School excursion
What is a national park?
Stage 2 (Years 3-4), HSIE, Glenrock State Conservation Area
Info for teachers
Everything you need to know about What is a national park? .
Program outline
- Welcome, introductions, safety briefing and acknowledgment
- Bush walk investigating open forest environment
- Bush walk investigating creek environment
- Morning tea
- Bush walk investigating rainforest environment
- Bush walk investigating beach environment
- Lunch
- Role play looking at different jobs in National Parks
- Conclusion and farewell
What to bring
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).
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
This tour commences at Burwood Road carpark, Dudley and concludes at the Glenrock Scout Camp. Buses need to travel to the Scout Camp (located at the end of Scout Camp Road, off Burwood Rd) to collect students at the end of the tour. Coach parking is available at the Scout camp.
Park entry points
- Yuelarbah picnic area See on map
Parking
Parking is available at Yuelarbah carpark on Burwood Road.
Maps and downloads
Risk assessment and risk benefits
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.
Accessibility
Disability access level - no wheelchair access
Wheelchair access to Flaggy Creek bridge only. Please let us know in advance if you are bringing someone with special needs so that we can plan accordingly.

Park info
- in Glenrock State Conservation Area in the North Coast region
Glenrock State Conservation Area is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.