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Stage	Stage 6 (Years 11-12)
Learning area	Geography
Student outcomes	GE-11-01. Examines places, environments and natural and human phenomena, for their characteristics, spatial patterns, interactions and changes over time GE-11-02. Explains geographical processes and influences, at a range of scales, that form and transform places and environments GE-11-07. Applies geographical inquiry skills and tools, including spatial technologies, fieldwork and ethical practices, to investigate places and environments GE-12-01. Analyses rural and urban places, ecosystems, global biodiversity and economic activity, for their characteristics, spatial patterns, interactions, and nature and extent of change over time GE-12-02. Analyses geographical processes and influences, at a range of scales, that form and transform places and environments GE-12-07. Selects and applies geographical inquiry skills and tools, including spatial technologies, fieldwork and ethical practices, to investigate places and environments
Objectives	Students will: Explore the boulder field and discuss how the mountain pygmy-possum has adapted to the harsh environment Use fieldwork techniques to assess the abiotic environment, such as topography, orientation, temperature, wind speed and direction Identify some of the mountain pygmy-possum's relationships with other species, including competition and predation Discover how scientists are researching the mountain pygmy-possum to understand and protect them Observe the human impacts and discuss the various management strategies to protect the mountain pygmy-possum Discuss the impact and implications of climate change on mountain pygmy-possums and their future.

Excursion details

When

Weekdays November to April.

Availability

Guided. Available on request.

Where

Charlotte Pass lookout, Thredbo-Perisher area

Duration

2hrs

Grading

Medium. Guided tour and activities on boulder fields and along an unsealed path.

Price

$15 per student. Minimum $300 per group up to 20 students.

Entry fees

Park Use Fee applies for the hours you are not undertaking Kosciuszko Education Centre programs.

Accessibility

No wheelchair access

Meeting point

Charlotte Pass Village carpark

Equipment
provided

Yes

Booking

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• School excursion inquiries - Kosciuszko Education Centre
• 02 6451 3700
• kosci.education@environment.nsw.gov.au

Park info

• in the Thredbo-Perisher area of Kosciuszko National Park in the Snowy Mountains region
• The Thredbo-Perisher area is open all year, but some roads and trails may close due to weather conditions or park management issues. Kosciuszko Road is closed between Perisher and Charlotte Pass in winter (June to October long weekends).

• Park entry fees apply on Alpine Way and Kosciuszko Road

  Winter (June to October long weekends): $29 per vehicle per day (24hrs from purchase); motorcycles $12; bus passengers $11.45 per adult, $3.60 per child per day. Find out more about the winter entry surcharge.

  Rest of Year: $17 per vehicle per day (24hrs); motorcycles $7; bus passengers $6.60 per adult, $2.20 per child per day.

  Passes: Day passes, multi-day passes and annual All Parks Pass available from NPWS visitor centres, local agents and operating vehicle entry stations. Single and Multi-Day passes are also available via the Park'nPay app. Short Breaks Pass: $68 for 5 days park entry at price of 4 days (not valid winter).

  Read our Annual Pass FAQs for information.

  Buy annual pass (//pass.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/).

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