International student tour: Living country, living culture
Blue Mountains National Park
Overview
Come and explore the rich, innovative and sustainable culture of Australia’s First People. Watch a hands-on presentation to learn about traditional and contemporary Aboriginal culture.
- Where
- Blue Mountains National Park
- Accessibility
- Easy
- Time suggested
- 2hrs
- Grade
- Easy. From April to October, it’s a good idea to bring wet weather gear, a beanie, gloves and warm jacket.
- Price
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Cost is based per ranger, with a maximum 20 students per ranger.
- Meeting point
- Wentworth Falls picnic area or other location depending on the tour you choose
- What to
bring - Suitable clothing, sturdy shoes, drinking water, snacks, sunscreen
- Bookings
- Bookings required. Phone (02) 4784 7301 or email Blue Mountains Discovery Coordinator.
- Availability
- Available on request, 7 days per week. Minimum group booking 10 people. Maximum 100.
- Please note
Suitable for international study tour groups: high school and university students.
Immerse yourself in the meaning, traditions and connections of Australian Aboriginal culture during this 2hr program. You'll watch a hands-on presentation with “The sustainable toolkit”, including both women’s and men’s traditional tools, furs, art and weapons. The presentation will also include a short guided walk. Discover the different roles of men and women and learn about traditional language and significant Aboriginal customs. You'll gain an appreciation of the deeply embedded connection to Country. Underpinning this experience are strong messages of sustainability and caring for Country. There'll also be some dancing, ochre painting, and other activities. Staged at several key areas in the Blue Mountains, you can pick your preferred location. Choose from Wentworth Falls, The Three Sisters at Echo Point, or the NPWS Heritage Centre at Blackheath.
Operated by
- Katoomba office
- 02 4784 7300
- BlueMtns.Education@environment.nsw.gov.au
Park info
- in Blue Mountains National Park in the Sydney and surrounds and Country NSW regions
Blue Mountains National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger. Some parts of the park close overnight; details are provided for specific attractions.
Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day applies only at attractions in the Glenbrook area.
Buy an annual pass.-
- Blue Mountains Heritage Centre
02 4787 8877
Contact hours: 9am to 4.30pm daily. Closed Christmas Day. - End of Govetts Leap Road, Blackheath NSW 2785
- Email: bluemountains.heritagecentre@environment.nsw.gov.au
- Blue Mountains Heritage Centre
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- Glenbrook office
02 4720 6200 Infoline
Contact hours: Entry station is only open on weekends, public holidays and school holidays. - Blue Mountains National Park, Bruce Road, Glenbrook NSW 2773
- Email: npws.hawkesburynattai@environment.nsw.gov.au
- Glenbrook office
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- Richmond office
02 4588 2400
Contact hours: Monday to Friday , 9.30am to 4pm. - Bowmans Cottage, 370 Windsor Street, Richmond NSW 2753
- Email: npws.hawkesburynattai@environment.nsw.gov.au
- Richmond office
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- Oberon office
02 6336 1972
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm. - 38 Ross Street, Oberon NSW 2787
- Email: npws.kanangra@environment.nsw.gov.au
- Oberon office
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