Years PP - 12

This exciting day includes: Hand on cultural activities set in nature! This activity depends on provider availability and may include music, art, plants and their uses, animals and their significance to Aboriginal people.  

 Animal encounter - Get up close to some of our unique native mammals and learn about their special adaptations to the Australian environment. Specific educational animals depend on available providers eg. reptiles, mammals, birds etc.  

Forest trail  - Discover the amazing forest in the Beelu National Park and the cultural significance of the plants and animals that call it home with our Nearer to Nature leaders. 

Cross-curricular and General capabilities: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures (ACv9), Critical and Creative Thinking (ACv9), Personal and Social Capability (ACv9), Sustainability (ACv9) 

Location: Perth Hills Discovery Centre, Mundaring (PHDC) 

Duration: 4 hours - 10am to 2 pm inclusive of morning tea and lunch breaks. Groups arrive at 10 am then have 15-20 minutes for morning tea, activities commence after morning tea. Finish times can be adjusted to your needs

Cost: $5,819 (inc. GST), max 120 students 

Looking for funding? Check out the PALS WA Schools grant here, which supports reconciliation education initiatives: PALS Funding 

Please note:

1. Limited dates per term, please contact us for availability.
2. Maximum students per rotational group is 30. Up to four classes can be accommodated.
3. Our booking officer will get back to you via email to confirm your excursion including cost per student within 7 working days.

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If you have any questions regarding this activity, please email us at n2n@dbca.wa.gov.au. You need to submit and online enquiry form for any program, no bookings will be taken via email or phone.