Kosciuszko National Park is home to a stunning and rare alpine environment, and Australia’s highest peak, Mount Kosciuszko. The park’s ecosystems support endangered plants and animals only found there. It presents a perfect opportunity for students to learn about the relationship between adaptation and survival.
Kosciuszko Education Centre and the culturally significant Yarrangobilly Caves run environmental and Aboriginal culture programs throughout the year. Expert education rangers interpret the land and share their wisdom.
Going up the mountain is a school excursion in Kosciuszko National Park for Stage 6 (Years 11-12) students focusing on Geography. Students will use field work to record and compare the geology, weather, native plants, animals, human use and sustainability of the montane, sub-alpine and alpine ecosystems.
Weekdays November to May.
Above the treeline is a Stage 6 (Years 11-12) school excursion in Kosciuszko National Park which focuses on Geography. Explore the interactions of the atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere in the alpine area on a guided walk to the summit of Mt Kosciuszko or to picturesque, glacial Blue Lake.
Weekdays November to April.
The biodiversity survey school excursion in Kosciuszko National Park for Stage 4 (Years 7-8) students focuses on Science. Investigate what 'biodiversity' means and use field equipment to assess the biodiversity of sample quadrats along a transect in the montane forest.
Weekdays November to May.
Kosciuszko a special place is a presentation for stage 6 (year 11-12) students focusing on Geography. This excursion highlights the unique natural and cultural features of Kosciuszko National Park, interaction of the four spheres, human impacts, sustainability and park management. Students have the opportunity to have their questions answered by an NPWS education officer.
Weekdays all year.
The Biodiversity survey school excursion in Kosciuszko National Park for Stage 5 (Years 9-10) students focuses on science and fieldwork skills. Investigate what 'biodiversity' means and use field equipment to assess the biodiversity of sample quadrats along a transect in the montane forest.
Weekdays November to May.
Kosciuszko a special place school excursion for Stage 5 (Years 9-10) students in Kosciuszko National Park focuses on Geography. Students will learn about the unique natural and cultural features of the park, and its management, through an indoor presentation and viewing displays.
By arrangement.
Teddy bears' picnic is an Early Stage 1 (Kindergarten) school excursion in Kosciuszko National Park, focusing on HSIE and Science and Technology as LAs. You'll listen to a story, go on a sensory awareness walk and play teddy bear tag amongst other activities.
Weekdays October to May.
Primary students learn to think like an environmental scientist in this Stage 3 Science and Technology excursion. They'll investigate living things and their habitats in Kosciuszko National Park, and then plan and do their own simple scientific investigation.
Booking by arrangement, September to May (not during winter).
Kosciuszko Keepers and Seekers invites Stage 3 (Years 5-6) primary students to delve into the Thredbo River area, Kosciuszko National Park. It helps them understand the delicate balance between human activity and the park's unique plants and animals.
Weekdays all year.
Mountain pygmy-possum is a Stage 6 (Years 11-12) school excursion that focuses on Geography. Students will hone their fieldwork skills while they explore the habitat of one of Australia’s unique and endangered species: the mountain pygmy-possum.