Environmental Management Land and Water

Discovery International Student Tours Katoomba Falls, (first fall) Blue Mountains National Park. S.Alton 2103 OEH Blue Mountains National Park

TRUE BLUE MOUNTAINS: high-level conservation values of this World ACTIVITY PLAN Heritage park. After lunch walk the magical ENVIRONMENTAL Groups arrive 15 to 30 minutes prior to start Katoomba Falls Round Walk track, through MANAGEMENT—LAND AND time for recess and toilets. lush rainforest with sensational views of the WATER Three Sisters and the park’s majestic cliffs. Discovery Rangers provide students with (Echo Point – Katoomba Falls option) This This bushwalk offers abundant biodiversity an introduction to the Blue Mountains tour begins with an easy paced two hour and diverse ecosystems. At the end of the environment, a safety briefing and hold a bushwalk starting at Echo Point following tour, students gather for a half hour Q&A minimal impact discussion. the cliff top track along to Katoomba Falls. with the Ranger. Management of threats impacts, Students are divided into walking groups: conservation of habitat and climate change HIGHLIGHTS We aim for a maximum of 20 students per walking group, with one group leader and will be on the agenda as your National • National Parks Discovery Rangers with Parks and Wildlife Service Discovery one Discovery Ranger. expert local knowledge Ranger guides your academic group on On the walk, students are encouraged to an extended walking tour of the southern • Sensational views of observe, question and discuss content that escarpment. Discuss the challenges is relevant to your course of study and draw of balancing recreation, tourism and and Three Sisters conclusions about the values of National economics with conservation. Discover the • Diverse ecosystems and fauna habitats Parks and reserve systems.

QUICK INFORMATION • Abundant birdlife When: Mondays to Fridays • Unique geology and spectacular rock formations Times: As required 7am- 7pm • Views of Three Sisters and Katoomba Location: Katoomba Falls Cost: $60 per student incl. GST LOCATION BLUE MOUNTAINS Minimum group size 12 pax Echo Point is located at Katoomba, with sweeping views across the Greater Blue NATIONAL PARK Mountains World Heritage Area Awarded Gold Major Difficulty: Easy/Medium Tourist Attraction 2012

Duration: 5 hrs GRE AT

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Blue Mountains National Park

COST Inbound Students $60 per head (Accompanying staff and escorts FOC – limits apply) . Monday to Friday 7am to 7pm.

All prices quoted include GST and valid until 1st April 2014.

GROUP SIZES Minimum booking for group rates is 15 students and maximum of 90 students. Groups are to provide 1 teacher (or authorized adult) for every 20 students. (Supervising adults not required on university groups) HOW TO GET THERE Its easy to get to our tours:

It takes 2 hours to travel by train from Sydney Central to Katoomba. We meet at Echo Point, Cliff Drive Katoomba. From Katoomba Station catch the Explorer Bus or Trolley Bus to Echo Point.

By car or coach drive west of Sydney for 100 kilometres to Katoomba. Follow the signs to the Echo Point.

BLUE MOUNTAINS

WHAT TO BRING: Minimum 1 litre of water PROVIDER: Snacks and/or lunch

A raincoat & a rubbish bag NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service Discovery Program, Beanie, gloves & a warm jumper (April-Oct) Blue Mountains Region A camera (optional) ABN 30 841 387 271 Personal medications e.g. Asthma puffer, epipen. Locations: Blue Mountains National Park PLEASE WEAR: and BMCC reserves: including Glenbrook, Wentworth Falls, Katoomba, Blackheath, Enclosed walking shoes

A hat & sun screen T: +61 2 4784 7301 / +61 2 4784 7300

A warm jacket (April –October) E: [email protected] Please do not wear ugg boots or sandals www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au

OEH 2013/0261 April 2013