School excursion
Sensing the rainforest
Iluka Nature Reserve
Overview
Sensing the Rainforest is a Stage 2 (Years 3–4) school excursion in Iluka Nature Reserve, focusing on Geography. Students examine features and characteristics of places and environments through guided, sensory activities and nature observation in the rainforest environment.
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Join us and explore the rainforest in this Stage 2 (Years 3-4) geography excursion in Iluka Nature Reserve.
Through guided, sensory activities such as silent sit spots, blindfolded games and nature observation, students examine features and characteristics of a coastal rainforest environment.
Students examine differing perceptions about the management of places and environments through a lens of current National Park and Wildlife Service Management and discuss the way people, place and environments interact in Iluka Nature Reserve.
Students acquire and communicate geographical information using a map to identify location, direction, distance, map, references, spatial distributions and patterns.
This excursion is designed to support the geography K-10 syllabus topic The Earths Environment.
For program outline, safety and practical information about this excursion, see info for teachers
| 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 |
| Objectives |
Students will:
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Excursion details
- When
- Weekdays during school terms
- Availability
- Guided.
- Where
- Iluka Nature Reserve in North Coast
- Duration
- 2hrs
- Grading
- Easy. Suitable for all age groups and fitness levels.
- Price
- $260 per group (includes GST). Maximum 30 students per group. For groups with more than 30 students, conditions apply.
- Accessibility
- Easy
- Meeting point
- Long Street carpark, at the south end of Iluka Nature Reserve.
- 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.
Local alerts
For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://uat.nswparks.cloud/education/stage-2-hsie-sensing-the-rainforest-iluka-nature-reserve/local-alerts
Operated by
- School excursion inquiries - North Coast
- 02 6657 5935
- npws.northcoasteducation@environment.nsw.gov.au
Park info
- in Iluka Nature Reserve in the North Coast region
Iluka Nature Reserve is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Info for teachers
All the practical information you need to know about Sensing the rainforest.