Geography of Homestead Bend

Group meets at Campsite 34 on the southern end of the River Drive for an introduction to Kinchega National Park and the first activities.

Activities continue on a walk to the Old Kinchega Homestead Ruins around the edge of the Homestead Billabong with time to record and collect information.

Continue walking around the Homestead Billabong to interpret the Aboriginal occupation sites.

It is then a short walk back to the Old Kinchega Homestead where the group can be picked up.

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).

On entering Kinchega National Park:

• Take the River Drive
• The Old Kinchega Homestead is located on Homestead Bend

Road quality

Check the weather before you set out as roads in Kinchega National Park can be closed after rain.

• Unsealed roads

Vehicle access

• 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

• Dry weather only

Parking

Parking is available at the Old Kinchega Homestead.

• Geography of Homestead Bend factsheet
• Geography of Homestead Bend: Program outline (662.9KB pdf)

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

Wheelchairs can access this area with some difficulty. Please let us know in advance if you are bringing someone with special needs so that we can plan accordingly.