School excursion
The earth's environment at La Perouse
La Perouse area in Kamay Botany Bay National Park
Overview
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.
Read more about The earth's environment at La Perouse
As recently as 1930, the site at La Perouse was used as a dump. Today it's a national park. This site is a testament to the resilience of the Australian bush.
Students will explore the significance of the environment at La Perouse and examine the important interrelationships – past and present – between humans and the environment.
They'll learn about the critical role national parks play in preserving our unique native plants, animals and rich cultural heritage.
We'll look at some of the key threats to native species and places including urbanisation and domestic pests. This will invoke a strong sense of the role students – our future environmental leaders – can play in preserving these important places for the future.
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 |
| Objectives |
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Excursion details
- When
Weekdays (all year), 10am to 2pm, including meal breaks.
- Availability
- Guided. Available on request.
- Duration
- 4hrs
- Grading
- Easy. Includes a board walk, grassed areas, beach and unformed tracks.
- Price
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$17 per student. Minimum 20 students. GST included.
- Accessibility
- Hard
- Meeting point
- Meet at the coach parking area on Anzac Parade, La Perouse Headland.
- 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.
Local alerts
For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/education/stage-2-geography-the-earths-environment-at-la-perouse-botany-bay-national-park/local-alerts
Operated by
- School excursion inquiries - Sydney Harbour
- 02 9668 2006
- 02 9337 7012
- sydney.discovery@environment.nsw.gov.au
Park info
- in the La Perouse area of Kamay Botany Bay National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
7am–8.30pm November to March.
7am–7.30pm April to October.
La Perouse park entry gate closed to vehicles between 7pm and 5am all year.
Areas may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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There are no park entry fees in La Perouse area but you'll need to pay to tour Bare Island. Park entry fees apply in the Kurnell area of Kamay Botany Bay National Park, only.
Buy annual pass.
Info for teachers
All the practical information you need to know about The earth's environment at La Perouse .
Program outline
- Welcome, acknowledgement of Country and safety talk
- Introduction to the site and overview of what the excursion will entail
- Morning tea and toilet break
- Identify the living environments of various animals and plants and examine the specific adaptations that support their survival
- Investigate the structural features of some Australian native plants, in particular, the Eastern Suburbs banksia scrub
- Examine how NSW National Parks is regenerating the sand dunes by planting native dune grasses
- Lunch
- Conduct a field sketch of the park
- Take the return walk to the buses on Anzac Parade
- Farewell and depart on bus
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Schools will need to arrange transport to and from La Perouse.
What to bring
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).
Maps and downloads
Risk assessment and risk benefits
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.
Accessibility
Disability access level - hard
Wheelchairs can access this area with some difficulty. Please let us know in advance if you are bringing someone with accessibility requirements so that we can plan accordingly.
Please note there are no wheelchair-accessible toilets on Bare Island or at the public toilets on Anzac Parade.