School excursion
Aboriginal culture
Stage 2 (Years 3-4), Geography, Tomaree National Park
Overview
Bring your students to this unique excursion in Tomaree National Park, near Port Stephens. They’ll experience the park through the eyes of an Aboriginal person on this Stage 2 (Years 3-4) Aboriginal culture Geography excursion.
Read more about Aboriginal culture
Students will learn about First Nations people, their connection to country and the impact of European settlement on the area. They'll engage with Aboriginal culture through fun learning activities. They’ll hear Dreamtime stories and will investigate the connections that First Nations people have to this place.
For program outline, safety and practical information about this excursion, see info for teachers
| Stage | Stage 2 (Years 3-4) |
|---|---|
| Learning area | Geography |
| Student outcomes |
GE2-1. Examines features and characteristics of places and environments GE2-2. Describes the ways people, places and environments interact GE2-3. Examines differing perceptions about the management of places and environments |
| Objectives |
Students will:
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Excursion details
- When
Weekdays during school term.
- Duration
- 2-4 hr
- Grading
- Hard. Guided tour and activities happen on uneven surfaces in the park. There are steps and undulating surfaces.
- Price
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Prices start from $225 per group, up to 30 students for 2 hours. For groups over 30, conditions apply.
- Accessibility
- No wheelchair access
- Meeting point
- Zenith Street carpark.
- Equipment
provided - Yes
- Booking
- If you would like to organise a NPWS school excursion please get in touch with local staff or use the 'Enquire' link for the online form.
Operated by
- School excursion inquiries - Newcastle Hunter
- 02 4927 3267
- discovery.newcastlehunter@environment.nsw.gov.au
- Hunter Wetland Centre, Sandgate Road, Shortland NSW
Park info
- in Tomaree National Park in the North Coast region
Tomaree National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.