School excursion
Bush tucker in Bongil Bongil
Stage 4 (Years 7-8), Geography, Bongil Bongil National Park
Overview
School excursions in NSW national parks
We are currently taking bookings for school excursions. Not all excursions are being delivered as per the usual program due to rules outlined by NSW Health. Alternative learning options with NPWS include online digital resources or incursions delivered at your school. Please contact your National Parks education contact or the relevant local park office for more information.
Share the bush secrets of the traditional Gumbaynggirr People in Bush tucker – a Stage 4 (Years 7-8) excursion in Bongil Bongil National Park. Aboriginal guides will reveal their special connection to Country and their secrets for health, wellness and survival.
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With help from your traditional guide, Bonville Creek will reveal its ‘supermarket’, ‘pharmacy’ and ‘hardware store', places that have been serving the wise Gumbaynggirr People for millenia.
Students will be introduced to the seasonal connection the custodians have with this land. They’ll learn how their deep connection to Country has informed the cultural landscape management practices of the region.
Students will use key inquiry questions to explore and discuss environmental change and management. They’ll consider these practices through the lens of sustainability, evolving their geographical fieldwork skills and knowledge beyond the classroom.
This excursion supports the K-10 geography syllabus topic of Environmental Change and Management.
For program outline, safety and practical information about this excursion, see info for teachers
| Stage | Stage 4 (Years 7-8) |
|---|---|
| Learning area | Geography |
| Student outcomes |
4.5. Identifies the meaning, purpose and context of historical sources. 4.8. Describes the interrelationships between people and environments. |
| Objectives |
Students will:
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Excursion details
- Where
- Bongil Bongil National Park
- Duration
- 2hrs
- Grading
- Easy
- Price
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$275 per group (includes GST). Maximum 30 students per group. Maximum 2 groups.
- Accessibility
- Medium
- Meeting point
- Bongil picnic area, 15 minutes south of Coffs Harbour via Williams Road.
- 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
- North Coast
Park info
- in Bongil Bongil National Park in the North Coast region
Bongil Bongil National Park is open from 7am to 8pm during daylight savings and 7am to 6pm rest of year.
