School excursion
Explore the Kosciarium
Stage 3 (Years 5-6), Science and Technology, Thredbo-Perisher area
Overview
Explore the Kosciarium school excursion in Kosciuszko National Park focuses on science for Stage 3 (Years 5-6) students. Explore the hands-on, interactive displays in the Kosciarium and watch the 'Spirit of the Snowy Mountains' video featuring the natural and cultural heritage of the Australian Alps.
Read more about Explore the Kosciarium
For program outline, safety and practical information about this excursion, see info for teachers
| Stage | Stage 3 (Years 5-6) |
|---|---|
| Learning area | Science and Technology |
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Students will:
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Excursion details
- When
Weekdays all year.
- Availability
- Guided. Available on request.
- Duration
- 1hr
- Grading
- Easy. Discovery ranger guided indoor activity.
- Price
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$5.00 per student (minimum fees apply)
- Accessibility
- Medium
- Meeting point
- Kosciuszko Education Centre.
- 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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