School excursion
Sustainable biomes at Minnamurra Rainforest
Stage 5 (Years 9-10), Geography, Budderoo National Park
Overview
Students will experience the rainforest's beauty in this Stage 5 (Years 9 to 10) geography excursion at Minnamurra Rainforest, Budderoo National Park. They’ll examine the physical characteristics and distribution of rainforest biomes.
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Stage 5 students will assess environmental impacts and management strategies that minimise these impacts to ensure sustainable biome use. They will also investigate how humans have altered rainforest biomes around the world to produce food and materials.
For program outline, safety and practical information about this excursion, see info for teachers
| Stage | Stage 5 (Years 9-10) |
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| Learning area | Geography |
| Student outcomes |
GE5-2. Explains processes and influences that form and transform places and environments GE5-3. Analyses the effect of interactions and connections between people, places and environments GE5-4. Accounts for perspectives of people and organisations on a range of geographical issues GE5-5. Assesses management strategies for places and environments for their sustainability GE5-7. Acquires and processes geographical information by selecting and using appropriate and relevant geographical tools for inquiry |
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Excursion details
- When
Weekdays during school term.
- Availability
- Guided. Available on request.
- Duration
- 2hrs 30min
- Grading
- Easy. There will be a classroom presentation and guided walk through the rainforest.
- Price
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Minimum $350 per group for up to 25 students, $14 per student (includes GST).
- Accessibility
- No wheelchair access
- Meeting point
- Minnamurra Rainforest Centre
- 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.
Park info
- in Budderoo National Park in the South Coast and Country NSW regions
Budderoo National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger. The park gates at Minnamurra Rainforest Centre open at 9am and close at 5pm every day.
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Park entry fees:
$12 per vehicle per day only in the Minnamurra Rainforest area. Bus or taxi: $4.40 per adult and $2.20 per child.
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