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Bournda Environmental Education Centre

Bournda National Park

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Overview

Bournda National Park Environmental Education Centre offers school environmental education programs for Kindergarten to Year 12 students. It is located in Bournda National Park, near Tathra.

Type
Education centres
Accessibility
Easy
Price

Fees may apply. Contact the centre for more information about programs and activities.

Opening times
  • Open 8.30am to 3.30pm (Monday to Friday) during school terms
  • Closed during school holidays
Equipment
provided
No. Schools will be advised of equipment lists depending on the program selected.
Bookings
Bookings essential. For further information, email us, call us on 02 6494 5009, or use our online form.
Please note
  • The centre is not open to the public (schools only)
  • Please bring drinking water and food as there are no facilities at the centre
  • There is limited phone reception at this centre
  • Bring an earth-friendly lunch, with food and packaging that can be composted, worm-farmed, recycled or reused. You’ll take your rubbish home with you.

Situated on the NSW South Coast within beautiful Bournda National Park, the centre offers a range of environmental education programs, all focused on promoting students’ learning, curiosity, wonder and engagement with the natural world. It is dedicated to supporting primary and secondary students and teachers. There are a wide range of programs available with a focus on Aboriginal education, sustainability and student wellbeing.

The programs are delivered by qualified, highly experienced Department of Education teachers drawing on an extensive suite of curriculum-based environmental education programs for students from Kindergarten to Year 12. The education centre staff are committed to providing hands-on integrated learning experiences, tailored to meet the specific needs of each visiting group. The centre has access to a diverse range of park environments, including:

  • estuaries (at Wallagoot Lake or Bournda Lagoon)
  • sand dunes
  • littoral rainforest
  • eucalypt forests
  • freshwater lakes (at Bondi Lake).

Programs are also offered in schools and at other off-site locations as required.

The Bournda National Park Environmental Education Centre is one of 24 environmental and zoo education centres operated by the NSW Department of Education.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info

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