School excursion
Walgun Cape Byron: Environmental change and management
Stage 5 (Years 9-10), Geography, Walgun Cape Byron State Conservation Area
Overview
Join us on this in-depth fieldwork excursion for Stage 5 (Years 9-10) students using Walgun Cape Byron as a real-life case study to investigate the Geography syllabus topic of Environmental Change and Management.
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Students will investigate the coastal processes that influence the geomorphology of this protected area. They'll learn how the reserve is jointly managed by traditional owners, the Arakwal Bundjalung People, and NSW National Parks.
Students will survey visitors to Walgun Cape Byron to explore the different views that influence approaches to environmental use and sustainable management.
Students will develop an understanding of the functioning of environments and the scale of human-induced environmental change challenging sustainability.
For program outline, safety and practical information about this excursion, see info for teachers
| Stage | Stage 5 (Years 9-10) |
|---|---|
| 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 GE5-8. Communicates geographical information to a range of audiences using a variety of strategies |
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Excursion details
- When
Weekdays during school term.
- Availability
- Guided. Available on request.
- Duration
- 2hrs
- Grading
- Medium
- Price
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$12 per person (includes GST). Minimum fee of $240.00 (includes GST). Teachers and other staff are free.
- Accessibility
- Hard
- Meeting point
- Cape Byron Lighthouse precinct at the end of Lighthouse Road, Byron Bay. Groups meet on the verandah of the northern side of the Lighthouse Keepers Cottage (visitor centre).
- Equipment
provided - Yes
- 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 - Byron Bay
- 02 6639 8300
- npws.tweedbyron@environment.nsw.gov.au
- Tallow Beach Road, Byron Bay NSW
Park info
- in Walgun Cape Byron State Conservation Area in the North Coast region
- Walgun Cape Byron State Conservation Area is open all hours, but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
- Cape Byron Lighthouse lawn is open 8am to sunset.
- The Maritime Museum in the former Lighthouse Keeper’s office at the base of the lighthouse is open 10am to 4pm daily.
- Opening before 8am for events or disabled access can be arranged by prior notice – contact NPWS Byron Bay office during business hours 02 6639 8300.
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Park entry fees:
Cape Byron Lighthouse lawn and Information Centre: $10 per vehicle per hour/$4 per hour motorcycles. Maximum 1 hour per vehicle per calendar day, including all NPWS annual passholders.
Captain Cook lookout, Cosy Corner, and The Pass: $5 per vehicle/motorcycle per hour. Tap and pay card or phone payments accepted at pay machines. Cash and credit cards accepted at Walgun Cape Byron Information Centre.
Coach entry: $30 per coach up to 30 seats; $57 per coach 31 to 43 seats; $94 per coach 44 seats and over.
Buy annual pass