School excursion

Life in the rainforest: Minnamurra Rainforest

Budderoo National Park

Overview

Join us as we explore life in the rainforest on this Stage 2 (Years 3-4) Science and Technology excursion at Minnamurra Rainforest. Students will carry out investigations to explore the living world in this beautiful part of Budderoo National Park.

Students will find out about the relationships between plants and animals. They'll also learn how to recognise evidence that can lead to more questions and predictions. National Parks and Wildlife Service guides will help them identify some amazing wildlife living in the area, and students will also discover what this wildlife needs to survive and how it is protected.

For program outline, safety and practical information about this excursion, see info for teachers

Stage	Stage 2 (Years 3-4)
Learning area	Science and Technology
Student outcomes	ST2-1WS-S. Questions, plans and conducts scientific investigations, collects and summarises data and communicates using scientific representations ST2-2DP-T. Selects and uses materials, tools and equipment to develop solutions for a need or opportunity ST2-4LW-S. Compares features and characteristics of living and non-living things
Objectives	Students will: Explore and examine the beautiful, natural environment of Minnamurra Rainforest Investigate the features and adaptations of a range of native plants and animals Develop skills of scientific enquiry through observation and discussion Learn about the role NPWS plays in protecting and conserving the environment.

Excursion details

When: Weekdays during school term.
Availability: Guided. Available on request.
Where: Minnamurra Rainforest Centre, Budderoo National Park
Duration: 2hrs 30min
Grading: Easy. Classroom presentation and guided walk through the rainforest.
Price: Minimum $350 per group for up to 25 students, $14 per student (includes GST).
Accessibility: No wheelchair access
Meeting point: Minnamurra Rainforest Centre
Equipment provided: Yes. Worksheet masters, pre- and post-activity resources, and additional references will be provided on booking.
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.

Current alerts in this area

There are no current alerts in this area.

Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/education/stage-2-science-and-technology-life-in-the-rainforest-minnamurra/local-alerts

Operated by

School excursion inquiries - Minnamurra Rainforest Centre
02 4236 0469
discovery.scr@environment.nsw.gov.au
Budderoo National Park, Minnamurra Falls Road (Tourist Drive No.9), via Jamberoo NSW 2533

Park info

in Budderoo National Park in the South Coast and Country NSW regions
Budderoo National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger. The park gates at Minnamurra Rainforest Centre open at 9am and close at 5pm every day.
Park entry fees:

$12 per vehicle per day only in the Minnamurra Rainforest area. Bus or taxi: $4.40 per adult and $2.20 per child.
Buy annual pass (//pass.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/).

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Info for teachers

All the practical information you need to know about Life in the rainforest: Minnamurra Rainforest.

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Life in the rainforest: Minnamurra Rainforest factsheet