School excursion

The earth's environment at Wattamolla

Royal National Park 2

Wattamolla picnic area, Royal National Park. Photo: Understand Down Under

Overview

Explore the Earth’s Environment with us on this Stage 2 (Years 3-4) Geography excursion at Wattamolla in the Royal National Park. Students will explore and investigate natural habitats and learn about the physical features and characteristics of the environment.

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Students participate in a series of hands-on activities to explore both aquatic and terrestrial environments. They investigate how these different environments provide habitats for animals.

Students will have the unique experience of going on a bushwalk along a section of the upgraded Coast track. During this walk, they'll examine how the environment is being protected from human impacts. They'll also explore ways that Aboriginal people use the environment sustainably.

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Stage	Stage 2 (Years 3-4)
Learning area	Geography
Student outcomes	GE2-1. Examines features and characteristics of places and environments GE2-2. Describes the ways people, places and environments interact GE2-3. Examines differing perceptions about the management of places and environments GE2-4. Acquires and communicates geographical information using geographical tools for inquiry
Objectives	Students will Identify native and introduced animals and learn about some features, classification, threats and management practices Investigate the natural environment, discover plants, habitats and evidence of animals in the area Explore biodiversity while hunting for mini-beasts Investigate the natural environment and animal habitats and learn dip-netting techniques Learn about habitats by creating models.

Excursion details

When: Week days during school term.
Where: Wattamolla picnic area, Royal National Park 2
Duration: 4hrs
Grading: Easy. Guided activities are in a woodland/ heath environment which includes stairs. Some activities on grass, near a creek and a beach.
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 Wattamolla carpark. Please note, there is no mobile phone reception in this area.
Equipment provided: Yes. All 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

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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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