Living Country, living culture

• Welcome, acknowledgement of Country and safety briefing 
• Cultural and artefact presentation by an Aboriginal guide
• Question and answer session with your Aboriginal guide
• Hands-on cultural activity 
• Guided bushwalk to develop a deeper connection to Country 
• Explore bush resources in the local environment
• Share in local stories belonging to this special place 
• Farewell and depart

Please wear long pants, closed comfortable shoes and bring a hat and sunscreen. Be ready for all weather conditions with a jumper and raincoat. Remember to bring extra food and water, and any necessary medications. Please bring your belongings in a backpack rather than a plastic bag.

The following information lists directions to the 4 Blue Mountains locations from Sydney:

Three Sisters walk

The Three Sisters and Echo Point are in the Katoomba area of Blue Mountains National Park. To get there:

• Take Great Western Highway (M4 and A32) towards Katoomba 
• At Katoomba, turn left off the Great Western Highway at the traffic lights, then follow the signs to Three Sisters and Echo Point.

Wentworth Falls track 

Wentworth Falls track starts from Wentworth Falls picnic area in Blue Mountains National Park. To get there:

• Take Great Western Highway to Wentworth Falls
• Turn onto Falls Road at the traffic lights and follow the sign towards the national park.
• Continue to the end of Falls Road, where you'll reach Wentworth Falls picnic area.

Fairfax Heritage walking track 

Fairfax Heritage walking track can be accessed from the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre. This is located in the Blackheath area of Blue Mountains National Park.

• Take the Great Western Highway to Blackheath. Turn right at the Blackheath traffic lights onto Govetts Leap Road.
• Drive for 2.5km. After passing through the park entrance, take the second exit from the roundabout.

Red Hands Cave  

Red Hands Cave is in the Glenbrook area of Blue Mountains National Park. You can access the cave via Red Hands Cave walking track (6km loop) that leaves from the southern side of Glenbrook causeway.

• Turn off Great Western Highway at Glenbrook onto Ross Street
• Turn on to Burfitt Street, which becomes Bruce Road.
• The track starts at the causeway.

Parking

Three Sisters walk

• Parking is available near Echo Point. Please note that time limits and parking fees apply. 
• Designated coach parking is available next to Lilianfels Park at the end of Echo Point Road, Katoomba.

Wentworth Falls track

• Parking is available at Wentworth Falls picnic area including designated disabled spots and coach parking.
• Overflow parking is available on Falls Road.

Fairfax Heritage walking track

• Parking is available at the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre, including several designated disabled spots.
• Bus and coach parking is available. 

Red Hands Cave

• Park at the national park entry station or continue past the park entry gate to the carpark on the southern side of Glenbrook causeway. There's no parking at the causeway.
• Please note that vehicle entry fees apply, and bus sizes are restricted due to tight bends on the road.

• Living Country, living culture 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 - hard

The Wentworth Falls and Red Hands Cave excursions are not wheelchair-accessible. The excursions at the Three Sisters and Blue Mountains Heritage Centre at Blackheath are wheelchair-accessible.

Please let us know in advance if you are bringing someone with special needs so that we can plan accordingly.