Transport Has Changed Over Time At Sydney Tramway

Arrival / Morning Tea / Toilet Break
Approx. 20 minutes – Students arrive, enjoy a quick snack and stretch their legs before the adventure begins.

Welcome & Introductory Presentation
Approx. 25 minutes – The day kicks off with a warm Ranger Jamie welcome and an engaging presentation that gets students excited for their journey through time and transport.

Students are split into groups of approximately 30-35 and paired with their very own Ranger guide for the experience.

Tram Ride Through the Royal National Park
Approx. 30 minutes – Students hop aboard and travel through the beautiful National Park with their Ranger and Sydney Tramway volunteer, discovering how transport connects people to places.

Tram Ride through Sutherland
Approx. 30 minutes – A return journey through changing landscapes as students observe natural and human features along the way.

Museum Tour
Approx. 40 minutes – Students explore historic trams, learn how transport has changed over time, and discover fascinating stories of the past with their Ranger and Tramway volunteer.

Lunch / Toilet Break
Approx. 25 minutes

Grand Tour Tram Ride (All Together)
Approx. 30 minutes – Everyone boards the tram for a final ride, bringing together all they’ve learned in a fun, memorable journey.

Wrap-Up / Conclusion / Toilet Break
Approx. 20 minutes – A friendly Ranger Jamie farewell and final chance for bathrooms before heading back to school.

Please note: this timetable is a guide only and may change based on your group size and the tram schedule on the day.

HSE-ACH-01 identifies ways that Aboriginal Peoples connect with Country, Culture and Community;
HSE-GEO-01 identifies and locates places people connect with, using geographical information;
HSE-ACH-01 identifies ways that Aboriginal Peoples connect with Country, Culture and Community;
HSE-HIS-01 identifies information about daily life and transport in the past, using stories, images and objects.

People use stories, images and objects to show changes over time

• Recount memorable past events by sharing stories, images or objects;
• Sequence personal past events and objects in order of recency;
• Compare features of daily life that have changed over time using stories, images and objects;
• Describe how transport has changed over time, using stories, images and objects;
• Describe Aboriginal Peoples’ use of bark canoes and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ use of dugout canoes, using stories and objects.

This excursion is run at The Sydney Tramway Museum in Loftus.

Bus Drop-Off Location:
10:00am at Sydney Tramway Museum, Pitt Street, Loftus NSW 2232

Bus Pick-Up Location:
2:00pm at Sydney Tramway Museum, Pitt Street, Loftus NSW 2232

Please note: The Tramway Museum program is only available on Wednesdays.

To view our Sydney Harbour Cruise version of this experience, click here!

The cost of this exciting adventure is $26.00 + GST per student.
(Minimum charge x35)

This price includes:

• Full entry into Sydney Loftus Tramway museum;
• A fully guided full day with our enthusiastic and knowledgeable Rangers
  (Think Steve Irwin meets the Ranger Jamie crew!);
• A pre-completed Risk Assessment, making your planning a whole lot easier;
• Assistance sourcing bus quotes, so you’re not chasing bus companies all afternoon;
• All equipment and materials provided;
• A syllabus-aligned program, thoughtfully designed to support real learning while keeping the day fun and engaging;
• Complimentary Coffee, Tea and Tim Tams (Exclusive to the teachers!).