School excursion

Living world wet and dry environments

Royal National Park 2

Bonnie Vale campground, Royal National Park. Photo: Andrew Richards

Overview

Come and explore the Living World with us on this Stage 1 (Years 1-2) Science and Technology at Bonnie Vale in the Royal National Park. Students will explore both wet and dry environments and learn the importance of plant and animal habitat.

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Students will explore the living world around Bonnie Vale. They'll investigate how and why animals and plants support each other in this unique mangrove environment. They'll also learn about the importance of estuarine environments and compare the wet mangrove estuary with the neighbouring dry woodland environment.

Through exploring the natural world, students will learn about living things, how they change, reproduce and their different habitats.

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Stage	Stage 1 (Years 1-2)
Learning area	Science and Technology
Student outcomes	ST1-4LW-S. Describes observable features of living things and their environments ST1-2DP-T. Uses materials, tools and equipment to develop solutions for a need or opportunity ST1-1WS-S. Observes, questions and collects data to communicate and compare ideas and comparing what they and others know
Objectives	Students will: Learn about friendly and furry animals from wet and dry environments Have fun doing a mini-beast hunt and dip-netting to explore wet and dry environments Discover woodland, mangrove and coastal environments Develop an understanding of living things and their environment.

Excursion details

When: Weekdays during school term.
Availability: Guided. Available on request.
Where: Bonnie Vale campground
Duration: 4hrs
Grading: Easy. Guided activities in a camping area, on a bush track, on grass, on the beach, next to and wading in shallow water.
Price: Student $17 per person. Includes GST, guide and park entry fees. For groups under 25 students, use the 'Enquire now' link.
Accessibility: Medium
Meeting point: Meet at Bonnie Vale picnic area approximately 100m along Sea Breeze Lane
Equipment provided: Yes. All field equipment is provided.
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.

Current alerts in this area

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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://uat.nswparks.cloud/education/stage-1-science-technology-living-world-wet-dry-environments-royal-national-park/local-alerts

Operated by

School excursion inquiries - Sydney South
02 9542 0615
npws.royalguidedtours@environment.nsw.gov.au
PO Box 144, Audley NSW 2232

Park info

in Royal National Park 2 in the Sydney and surrounds and South Coast regions
Royal National Park is open 7am to 8.30pm but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Park entry fees:

$12 per vehicle per day. Payment options include Audley Visitor Centre, vehicle entry stations, pay machines and the Park’nPay app.

Vehicles over 8 seats: $4.40 per adult, $2.20 per child (per day). Students on educational programs: $1.10 per student. Teachers/educational supervisors: free (1 adult per 10 students).
Buy annual pass (//pass.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/).

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Info for teachers

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Living world wet and dry environments factsheet