Environmental Change & Management (Bald Hill – Stanwell Park – Sea Cliff Bridge)

Geography

Syllabus Outcomes GE5-2 | GE5-3 | GE5-4 | GE5-5 | GE5-7 | GE5-8

$22.00

All parents and teachers can attend for no additional cost.
+GST. As this program is an educational service, all GST charged can be reimbursed in its entirety by the Government. This price excludes transport. (Minimum charge of x35 students).

About

Against the breathtaking backdrop of Australia’s east coast, this engaging program begins at Bald Hill, moves to Stanwell Park Beach Reserve and concludes at Sea Cliff Bridge. Students will explore diverse landscapes, discovering the vital connections between ecosystems and human impact, aligning with the syllabus outcomes on environmental sustainability.

Hands-on activities like pH testing and dip-net fishing will help your students understand water quality and its role in our ecosystem’s health, reinforcing their inquiry skills. This program promotes teamwork and critical thinking, encouraging students to evaluate environmental management strategies.

Every step taken will enhance their understanding of how to positively integrate human activity with nature conservation. Book today to give your students an unforgettable experience that ignites their passion for sustainable practices and nurtures responsible environmental stewardship!

Syllabus Outcomes Addressed

GE5-2 explains processes and influences that form and transform places and environments
GE5-3 analyses the effect of interactions and connections between people, places and environments
GE5-4 accounts for perspectives of people and organisations on a range of geographical issues
GE5-5 assesses management strategies for places and environments for their sustainability
GE5-7 acquires and processes geographical information by selecting and using appropriate and relevant geographical tools for inquiry
GE5-8 communicates geographical information using a variety of strategies

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Arrive/Depart

Full Day Excursion (4 Hours) 10am – 2pm

Time allocation for excursions can be tailored and adjusted to suit your individual school timetable and scheduling.

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Transport

Would you like our help with transport? We can suggest a range of transport providers to help source and book a transport quote for you! We would highly recommend that you book directly through the transport providers.

Please be aware that we provide transport quotes as a service to help make your booking process easier for you. Transport companies are in no way affiliated with Ranger Jamie Tours.

What's Included

Syllabus Content Focus

Key inquiry questions answered

How do environments function?
How do people’s worldviews affect their attitudes to and use of environments?
What are the causes and consequences of change in environments and how can this change be managed?
Why is an understanding of environmental processes and interconnections essential for sustainable management of environments?

Environments
Students:

investigate the role and importance of natural environments, for example:
- identification of the function of natural environments in supporting life eg maintaining biodiversity

Environmental change
Students:

investigate human-induced environmental changes across a range of scales, for example: (ACHGK070)
- brief examination of types, and extent, of environmental change

Environmental management
Students:

investigate environmental management, including various world views and the management approaches of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, for example: (ACHGK071, ACHGK072)
- discussion of varying environmental management approaches and perspectives

Day Outline

Excursion Duration (10am – 2pm) 10am Arrival Arrival / Morning Tea / Toilet Break (approx 25 minutes)
Introductory Presentation 10:25am – 10:45am	Kick off the day with an introduction at Bald Hill.
Students will then walk 700m down Bald Hill Track to Stanwell Park Beach Reserve (approx. 30 minutes)
11:15am – 12:15pm	Activity 1: Dip-Net fishing + PH Testing: Students will dip-net fish to collect aquatic samples and conduct a bio-indicator survey. Students will identify organisms to assess ecosystem health, learning how these indicators inform conservation strategies. Students will also test various water samples, including those from the lagoon, to learn about pH levels and their impact on aquatic ecosystems. This hands-on activity emphasises the importance of water quality in environmental management.
Activity 11:15am – 12:15pm	Activity 1
Students will take a break for lunch, allowing time to relax and recharge. (approx. 30 minutes)
Students will then hop back on the bus and travel down to Sea Cliff Bridge (approx. 10 minutes)
Activity 1:00pm – 2:00pm	Activity 2: Sea Cliff Bridge Scenic Walk: To conclude the day, students will take a guided walk along the iconic Sea Cliff Bridge, where they can appreciate the stunning coastal views and explore how infrastructure can coexist with and complement natural environments.
Students will depart on Bus from Sea Cliff Bridge

Work Booklet Themes

Ecosystem Interactions
Biodiversity Assessment
Causes of Environmental Change
Human Impacts on Ecosystems
Sustainable Practices
Water Quality Testing
Bio-indicator Identification
Management Strategies
Fieldwork Techniques

Activities

Guided Walk down Bald Hill Track to Stanwell Park Beach Reserve: Students will walk the 700m Bald Hill Track down to Stanwell Park Beach Reserve.

During this walk, our guides will discuss environmental management strategies that balance public enjoyment with natural vegetation preservation. This scenic route offers stunning views and insights into local ecosystems. Please note that this walk includes stairs.

Dip-Net fishing + PH Testing: Students will dip-net fish to collect aquatic samples and conduct a bio-indicator survey. Students will identify organisms to assess ecosystem health, learning how these indicators inform conservation strategies.

Students will also test various water samples, including those from the lagoon, to learn about pH levels and their impact on aquatic ecosystems. This hands-on activity emphasises the importance of water quality in environmental management.

Sea Cliff Bridge Scenic Walk: To conclude the day, students will take a guided walk along the iconic Sea Cliff Bridge, where they can appreciate the stunning coastal views and explore how infrastructure can coexist with and complement natural environments.

Locations

Bald Hill, Stanwell Park Beach Reserve and Sea Cliff Bridge

Our Environmental Change & Management excursion is also available at the following locations;

Bus Drop Off / Pick Up Information

Bus Drop Off Location: 10am at Bald Hill Lookout (Cnr Otford Rd and Lady Wakehurst Dr). Following drop off, bus to then drive 4min down to Stanwell Park Beach Reserve to wait until 12.45pm for a transfer.

Bus Transfer: 12.45pm transfer from Stanwell Park Beach Reserve to Sea Cliff Bridge View Point

Bus Pick Up Location: 2pm at Sea Cliff Bridge View Poin

$22.00

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Please note this is a tentative booking. After your booking request is submitted, we will be in touch via email to confirm the requested date and arrange the final details for the booking.

Title	Address	Description
Bald Hill	Bald Hill, Stanwell Tops NSW 2508, Australia
Stanwell Park Beach Reserve	Stanwell Park Beach Reserve, Stanwell Park NSW 2508, Australia
Sea Cliff Bridge	Sea Cliff Bridge, Lawrence Hargrave Dr, Clifton NSW 2515, Australia