• Acknowledgement of Country and safety talk
• Identify different features of animals from wet and dry environments.
• Walk through the campground observing woodland and mangrove environments, and the birdlife they support
• Take part in a beach walk, identifying shells, coral, pumice and other aspects of marine habitats
• Mini-beast hunt, exploring dry environments
• Dip-netting, exploring wet environments
• Build a habitat for a chosen native animal using natural materials

Please wear fully enclosed shoes and bring a hat, sunscreen, wet weather gear, and lunch which should be low waste with a refillable water bottle. Students should bring gear in a backpack or similar (not plastic bags). Please note:  Wear a pair of shoes that can get wet and bring a change of shoes/socks and a small towel.

Get driving directions

Bonnie Vale camp ground - drive through the national park along Sir Bertram Stevens Drive (approximately 10km from Audley weir). Turn into Bundeena Drive and continue another 10km until you enter Bundeena township. Take the second left turn into Sea Breeze Lane. Meet the Discovery Ranger at the car park.

Road quality

• Sealed roads

Vehicle access

• 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

• All weather

Parking

There are 3 bitumen carparks at the campground. The one to the east of the campground, closest to the nearby picnic area, includes 2 accessible parking spots.

There's a limit of 1 park per site (car, trailer or boat). 

Ferry)

Take the ferry from Cronulla to Bundeena wharf. It’s a 15-minute walk along a track to Bonnie Vale picnic area.

• Living world wet and dry environments factsheet

Our rangers and guides have the technical skill and experience to assess the risks and the benefits of a variety of activities delivered as part of our learning programs.

We believe in including opportunities that allow students to learn and experience for themselves through exploration in the natural environment.

Please make your own risk assessment based on the information provided. Detailed potential risks and controls are provided for the site to assist teachers in risk management planning. Teachers and carers should be aware of, and consider the needs, abilities and medical conditions of students when visiting this site. The supervision of students remains the responsibility of the teacher. The school must ensure an adequate number of adult supervisors are present.

Disability access level - medium

Wheelchair accessible car park, picnic area and toilets. If you have someone with special needs, please let us know in advance so that we can plan accordingly.