School excursion
Venture to the falls at Dorrigo
Dorrigo National Park
Info for teachers
Everything you need to know about Venture to the falls at Dorrigo.
Program outline
- Welcome, acknowledgement of Country and safety briefing
- View the Great Eastern Escarpment and landforms from Skywalk lookout
- Explore the rainforest, observing the unique adaptations of plants and animals that live here. Discuss interconnections and co-dependencies.
- Learn about the traditional custodians of this land, the Gumbaynggirr People, and how they lived in harmony with their environment for millenia.
- Discuss the evolving management practices impacting the rainforest
- Farewell and depart
What to bring
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.
Getting there and parking
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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 - no wheelchair access
Guided activities on a path including a 30-metre-long, medium gradient timber ramp. Sealed tracks with some narrow and uneven sections and one small seasonal creek causeway.
Park info
- in Dorrigo National Park in the North Coast region
Dorrigo National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.