School excursion
Aboriginal culture: Expanding contacts Arabanoo lookout
Stage 4 (Years 7-8), History, Sydney Harbour National Park
Overview
School excursions in NSW national parks
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Aboriginal culture expanding contacts Arabanoo lookout is a Stage 4 (Years 7-8) school excursion in Sydney Harbour National Park which focuses on history as a KLA. Embark on a learning journey of Aboriginal culture from pre-colonisation to now.
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Students will learn through a variety of fun, interactive activities and talks by an experienced Aboriginal Discovery ranger.
History: Expanding Contacts - Aboriginal and Indigenous Peoples, Colonisation and Contact History
Sydney Harbour National Park protects a collection of islands and foreshore areas around one of the world’s most famous harbours. Arabanoo lookout at Dobroyd Head offers fantastic views to North Head and South Head and out to the Pacific Ocean. The lookout is named in honour of an Aboriginal man, Arabanoo, and is marked with signs and monuments to identify the culture and history of the area. The natural environment includes habitats for plants, local animals, bird life and marine creatures.
For program outline, safety and practical information about this excursion, see info for teachers
| Stage | Stage 4 (Years 7-8) |
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| Learning area | History |
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Excursion details
- When
Weekdays during school term.
- Availability
- Guided. Available on request.
- Where
- Arabanoo lookout at Dobroyd Head, Sydney Harbour National Park
- Duration
- 4hrs
- Grading
- Medium. Guided activities in a suburban national park, along a beach, on formed and uneven bush walking tracks on a slope.
- Price
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Minimum $375 for up to 25 students, $15 per student (includes GST)
- Accessibility
- No wheelchair access
- Meeting point
- Meet at Arabanoo lookout on Dobroyd Scenic Drive, Balgowlah.
- Equipment
provided - Yes. All equipment is provided.
- 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 - Sydney Harbour
- 02 9668 2006
- 02 9337 7012
- sydney.discovery@environment.nsw.gov.au
Park info
- in Sydney Harbour National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
Sydney Harbour National Park is open sunrise to sunset but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
Bradleys Head carpark: $8 per vehicle per day. North Head carpark: $5 per vehicle per day. There are pay and display machines that accept cards and coins - no change given. Chowder Bay Road parking: Monday-Friday: $3 per hour, to a maximum of $16 per day. Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays: $4 per hour, to a maximum of $20 per day. If you hold an NPWS All Parks or Multi Parks Pass, you can park free for up to four hours per day - additional time can be purchased. Car parks operated by Sydney Harbour Federation Trust or Mosman Council are not covered by your pass. Please check signs carefully.
Other fees:
Landing fees or tour fees apply to visit Sydney Harbour islands. All public visitors to Shark, Clark, Goat or Rodd Island, or Fort Denison, need to pay a $7 per person landing fee. To arrange, please contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS). Annual NSW Parks Passes do not cover landing fees.
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