School excursion
Exploring the rainforest
Stage 2 (Years 3-4), Geography, Booti Booti National Park
Overview
Explore the rainforest of Booti Booti National Park on Exploring the Rainforest Geography excursion. Stage 2 (Years 3-4) will discover the characteristics and features of this rainforest by the sea.
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Students will be guided through the park and introduced to a coastal rainforest ecosystem. They’ll discover what a rainforest is, determine why they’re such special places and how we can conserve them.
Starting from The Ruins campground, students will venture out to stunning Seven Mile Beach before taking a short walk south to Booti Hill. As students ascend through the twisted eucalyptus, they can take in the magnificent coastal view. During winter, they might even spot a whale.
To explore the rainforest, students will take part in hands on activities including rainforest art, data collection, bug survey, nature observation and sensory awareness. Through these activities they will examine the features of a rainforest, learn the different species interactions that occur in this unique ecosystem and ways in which this place has and is being looked after.
For program outline, safety and practical information about this excursion, see info for teachers
| Stage | Stage 2 (Years 3-4) |
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| 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 GE2-4. Acquires and communicates geographical information using geographical tools for inquiry |
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Excursion details
- When
Weekdays during school terms.
- Availability
- Guided. Available on request.
- Where
- Booti Booti National Park in North Coast
- Duration
- 4hrs
- Grading
- Medium. Guided tour and activities along an unsealed walking path including sand, grassed area and stairs.
- Price
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$380 per group (includes GST). Maximum 30 students per group. For groups over 30 conditions apply.
- Accessibility
- Medium
- Meeting point
- The Ruins campground 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 Booti Booti National Park in the North Coast region
Booti Booti National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day. Day passes are available from the Manning Great Lakes Area Office, Bulahdelah Visitor Information Centre and the Hawks Nest Newsagency.
Buy annual pass