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A ranger speaking to students on a Venture to the falls school excursion. Photo: And the Trees Photography © DPIE

Venture to the falls

Venture to the falls is a school excursion in Dorrigo National Park for Stage 4 (Years 7-8) students focusing on geography as a KLA. Starting at the spectacular Skywalk over the canopy, this activity explores subtropical rainforest on a graded downhill walk to the suspension bridge at Crystal Shower Falls.

Stage
Stage 4 (Years 7-8)
Learning area
Geography
Where
Dorrigo National Park in North Coast
A ranger illuminated by torchlight on a Muttonbirds by moonlight school excursion at Muttonbird Island Nature Reserve. Photo: And the Trees Photography © DPIE

Muttonbirds by moonlight

Muttonbirds by Moonlight is an Ecosystems at risk school excursion on Muttonbird Island, a nesting rookery for wedgetail shearwaters, for Stage 6 (Years 11-12) students focusing on Geography.

Stage
Stage 6 (Years 11-12)
Learning area
Geography
When

By arrangement. Only available between August and April when the shearwaters are present on the island.

Where
Muttonbird Island Nature Reserve in North Coast
A ranger and 2 students investigating plants on a Sensing the rainforest school excursion in Dorrigo National Park. Photo: Remy Brand © DPIE

Sensing the Rainforest

Sensing the rainforest is a Stage 1 (Years 1-2) school excursion in Dorrigo National Park, focusing on Geography. Students will explore the wonders of Dorrigo Rainforest - observing, listening, touching, smelling and searching to discover this special environment. It is a fun program for all ages, adults included.

Stage
Stage 1 (Years 1-2)
Learning area
Geography
Where
Dorrigo National Park in North Coast
The view of city lights and students illuminated by torchlight on a Muttonbirds by moonlight school excursion. Photo: And the Trees Photography © DPIE

Muttonbirds by moonlight

Join us at twilight for a fascinating exploration of Muttonbird Island and its nesting rookery for thousands of wedge-tailed shearwaters. This Stage 2 (Years 3-4) Geography excursion examines the features and characteristics of this unique place and environment. 

Stage
Stage 2 (Years 3-4)
Learning area
Geography
When
Only available between the months of August to April when the shearwaters are present on the island.
Where
Muttonbird Island Nature Reserve in North Coast

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