School excursion
Geography of Homestead Bend
Stage 4 (Years 7-8), Geography, Kinchega National Park
Overview
Immerse yourself in the Geography of Homestead Bend. Visit Aboriginal occupation sites in Kinchega National Park, and the ruins of the Old Kinchega Homestead, and investigate how and why both Aboriginal people and early pastoralists lived in the area.
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Learn how the Homestead Billabong was formed and how the environment changes as it leaves the Darling River.
See Aboriginal occupation sites in Kinchega National Park, and the ruins of the Old Kinchega Homestead, and interpret how and why both the Aboriginal people and early pastoralists lived here.
The Old Kinchega Homestead precinct is a favourite for school groups with Aboriginal Heritage and Pastoral Heritage within a short walk of the car park.
For program outline, safety and practical information about this excursion, see info for teachers
| Stage | Stage 4 (Years 7-8) |
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| Learning area | Geography |
| Student outcomes |
GE4-4. Examines perspectives of people and organisations on a range of geographical issues GE4-5. Discusses management of places and environments for their sustainability GE4-7. Acquires and processes geographical information by selecting and using geographical tools for inquiry |
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Excursion details
- Availability
- Guided. Available on request.
- Duration
- 2hrs
- Grading
- Medium. Some short steep sections.
- Price
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$5 per student.
- Accessibility
- Hard
- Meeting point
- Campsite 34 on the Darling River.
- Equipment
provided - Yes. Workbooks are provided. Students will need a pencil, a ruler and a clipboard to lean on as well as a simple calcuator.
- 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 - Broken Hill
- 08 8084 2880
- npws.westdarling@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 183 Argent Street, Broken Hill NSW
Park info
- in Kinchega National Park in the Outback NSW region
Kinchega 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. The park has a pay and display envelope payment system - please bring correct coins.
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