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Students learning about the history of Botany Bay through role play. Photo: Kim Collas

Bound for Botany Bay

In 1770, James Cook and his crew aboard the Endeavour were bound for Botany Bay. Their 8-day stay would have a dramatic impact on the future of Australia. This Stage 2 (Years 3-4) History excursion explores the first British landing on Australian soil.

Stage: Stage 2 (Years 3-4)
Learning area: History
When: Weekdays (all year), 10am to 2pm, including meal breaks.
Where: La Perouse area in Kamay Botany Bay National Park in Sydney and surrounds

Stories of a different time at La Perouse

Stories from a different time is a fascinating Stage 1 (Years 1-2) history excursion at La Perouse. Students will learn about the first contact between the Aboriginal people, traditional custodians of the land, and the new British arrivals.

Stage: Stage 1 (Years 1-2)
Learning area: History
When: Weekdays during the school term, 10am to 2pm, including meal breaks
Where: La Perouse area in Kamay Botany Bay National Park in Sydney and surrounds

The earth's environment at La Perouse

Did you know that over 9 per cent of NSW is a national park? That's over 7 million hectares. This Stage 2 (Years 3-4) earth's environment geography excursion is delivered at La Perouse.

Stage: Stage 2 (Years 3-4)
Learning area: Geography
When: Weekdays (all year), 10am to 2pm, including meal breaks.
Where: La Perouse area in Kamay Botany Bay National Park in Sydney and surrounds

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Bound for Botany Bay

Stories of a different time at La Perouse

The earth's environment at La Perouse

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