School excursion
Rainforest ecosystems - Minnamurra
Stage 5 (Years 9-10), Science, Budderoo 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.
Rainforest ecosystems is a Stage 5 (Years 9-10) school excursion in Budderoo National Park which focuses on science. You'll investigate the biotic and abiotic features of Minnamurra rainforest, the cycling of materials and human interactions.
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Students will then learn about what is done to manage human impacts on this ecosystem.
For program outline, safety and practical information about this excursion, see info for teachers
Stage | Stage 5 (Years 9-10) |
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Learning area | Science |
Student outcomes |
SC5-14LW. Analyses interactions between components and processes within biological systems SC5-15LW. Explains how biological understanding has advanced through scientific discoveries, technological developments and the needs of society |
Objectives |
Students will:
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Excursion details
- When
Weekdays during school terms.
- Availability
- Guided. Available on request.
- Where
- Minnamurra Rainforest Centre, Budderoo National Park
- Duration
- 1hr 45min
- Grading
- Easy. Classroom presentation and guided walk through the rainforest.
- Price
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Minimum $300 per group for up to 25 students, $12 per student (includes GST)
- Accessibility
- Easy
- 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.
Operated by
- School excursion inquiries - Minnamurra Rainforest Centre
- 02 4236 0469
- minnamurra@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 02 4236 0393
- 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.
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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.
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