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Walk the Walls of China

Stage 3 (Years 5-6), HSIE, Mungo National Park

Overview

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Wander the sands of time with an Aboriginal Discovery ranger in Mungo National Park on this Stage 3 (Years 5-6) excursion focused on HSIE. See the ancient dry lake bed and walk the Walls of China with a representative of the Paakantji, Ngyiampaa or Mutthi Mutthi tribal groups whose connection with the land reaches back 40,000 years.

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Hear the story of the remarkable archaeological finds like Mungo Woman (the world’s oldest human cremation), Mungo Man, and human footprints dating back to the last ice age tell an incredible story about the long history of Australian Aboriginal people.

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

Stage Stage 3 (Years 5-6)
Learning area HSIE
Student outcomes

HT3-1. Describes and explains the significance of people, groups, places and events to the development of Australia

HT3-2. Describes and explains different experiences of people living in Australia over time

HT3-5. Applies a variety of skills of historical inquiry and communication

Objectives Students will:
  • Explore the ancient landscape of the Ngyiampaa, Mutthi Mutthi and Paakantyi/Barkindji people
  • Find evidence of past occupation of the land
  • Listen to Dreamtime stories 
  • Observe archaeological evidence in the landscape and preserved in the visitor centre* 
  • Learn about some practices, customs and traditions that illustrate Aboriginal life and identity

*Note: Mungo Woman and Mungo Man are not available for viewing.

Excursion details

When

Weekdays during school term. Evening tours and add-on activities available by arrangement.

Availability
Guided. Available on request.
Where
Mungo Visitor Centre, Mungo National Park
Duration
3hrs
Grading
Easy. Guided walk with a Discovery Ranger. Activities on bush tracks and in the Visitor Centre amphitheatre.
Price

$450 per group (includes GST) for groups of between 15 to 25 students. Conditions apply for groups over 25.

Accessibility
Medium
Meeting point
Mungo Visitor Centre
Booking
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Park info

  • in Mungo National Park in the Murray-Riverina region

  • Mungo National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

  • Park entry fees: 

    $8 per vehicle per day. Fees are payable through self-registration envelopes outside Mungo Visitor Centre. Different fees apply for commercial tour operators and vehicles with 8 seats or more.

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