2021 excursion planner Queensland’s largest classroom! The Ekka is Queensland’s largest classroom, with Using This Guide more than 30,000 children inspired, educated and entertained each year at the Show. The icons listed are designed to help you understand the type of displays, exhibits and It’s vital the next generation understands that demonstrations available at the Ekka. everything starts with agriculture, from the food we eat to the clothes we wear. That’s why the Ekka Hands on is committed to providing first class educational Your students have the opportunity activities and facilities in the lead-up to and during to get hands-on at these interactive the Show. displays or activities. As you are aware, last year we made the decision Listen to cancel the 2020 Ekka for only the third time in Students can listen in on live our history due to the unprecedented impacts of demonstrations. COVID-19. After a very challenging year, we are delighted to be working hard to bring your school Look plenty of educational activities to enhance your Students can view both static and students’ learning. live displays, competitions and This guide has been designed to assist with your demonstrations. excursion planning. The Ekka has more than 10,000 animals to see, six learning trail points and Before your excursion, check out the ‘Whats On’ many interactive hands-on activities to nurture and daily guide on the Ekka website to see specific times cultivate learning. to create your itinerary. For more teaching resources leading up to the Ekka, Contact Us please visit our website www.ekka.com.au/education. Please contact Dimity Vowles at education@ekka. com.au if you have any questions regarding your We hope you and your students have a fantastic day Ekka excursion. at Ekka 2021. 1 Excursion planner 2021 Queensland’s largest classroom! Tickets COVID Safe Measures The Ekka will be held from Saturday 7 to Sunday 15 We are continuing to work closely with Queensland August, 2021. Health on staging this year’s show in line with their recommendations. Key COVID Safe measures School group rates include: include: • Primary and secondary student rate is $16.00 per person • One (1) free adult/teacher with every five (5) è Refund flexibility students purchased (Prep – Year 12) $ • If additional adult/teacher passes are required, they are at a discounted rate of $20.00 per person Increased high touch cleaning School Groups must be pre-booked. To arrange your school excursion to the Ekka, please complete the online school excursion booking form. Hand sanitiser stations We are facilitating increased flexibility in our ticketing in 2021. If the Ekka is cancelled due to COVID-19, a full refund policy will apply to all tickets purchased. Final numbers required by Friday 16 July. Digital tickets No payment required until Wednesday 28 July. To receive your tickets and information pack, payment is required prior to your excursion. Once payment is received, we will email you your school Contact tracing if required ticket which has one barcode to scan at the gate. The RNA encourages students with special needs to attend the Ekka. To assist schools in being able to provide adequate care for their students, the RNA Schools will be notified of our final COVID Safe admits Carers free of charge (up to a maximum of measures once finalised by Queensland Health one (1) carer per child). closer to the Show. 2 Excursion planner 2021 TRANSPORT Gate O’CONNELL TERRACE Gate 5 4 BROOKES STREET BOWEN BRIDGE ROAD STUD SALES STOCK PAVILION RING NORCO SHED MI-FEED PAVILION ARRIVALS STOCKMAN’S REST HORSE PAVILION XXXX MACHINERY HILL STOCKMEN’S BAR & GRILL SIDESHOW ALLEY HORSE STALLS STAND GREGORY TERRACE COURIER MAIL JOHN MACDONALD SHOWBAG PAVILION Gate EXHIBITION STREET Gate MAIN ARENA 3 MEMBER’S 6 STAND ERNEST SIDESHOW ALLEY BAYNES BLACKHAWK STAND CANINE PAVILION BUILDING 8 DEPARTURES ALEXANDRIA LANE WOODCHOP ARENA JOHN REID KIDS RACQ ANIMAL GOURMET PAVILION CARNIVAL NURSERY PLAZA Gate CHANNEL SEVEN PAVILION (L1) 7 KING STREET FLOWER AND GARDEN KIDS EKKA CARNIVAL PRECINCT (GND) RYDGES HOTEL EMPORIUM AGRICULTURAL HALL Gate PRESENTED BY SEQWATER (GND) Gate KIDS BOWEN BRIDGE ROAD 1 WOOLWORTHS CARNIVAL FRESH FOOD PAVILION 2 COSTIN STREET KING STREET CARRIAGE STREET GREGORY TERRACE ST PAULS TERRACE MACHINERY STREET Train School & Taxi Private Bus By Bus By Train • Gate 5 on O’Connell Terrace is the designated gate • There is a loop service that leaves from Roma Street, for all bus (school, private and public) drop offs and Central and Bowen Hills stations, and arrives at pickups Exhibition Station. Trains leave these stations every 10 minutes from 8.20am, returning frequently until • Limited bus parking is available at Portside Parking, 10pm 7-11 Curtin Ave West Hamilton, QLD 4007 • Platform 1 within the Brisbane Showgrounds delivers • Bus drivers must hold a ticket if they wish to enter you directly to the Show the Brisbane Showgrounds • Platform 2 within the Brisbane Showgrounds is • The Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital bus where you will depart station is a five minute walk from the Ekka (enter via Gate 5) • Fortitude Valley Train Station is a 10-minute walk from the south (enter via Gate 1) By Taxi • Bowen Hills Train Station is a 10-minute walk from The official 13Cabs taxi rank will be established at the north (enter via Gate 4) Gregory Terrace, from Bowen Bridge Road to Costin Street. It’s on the same side of the road as the Royal Public Parking International Convention Centre. Parking locations and rates will be made available on our website closer to the Ekka. 3 Excursion planner 2021 LEARNING TRAIL The 2021 Learning Trail presented by Seqwater includes six exciting trail points, taking students on an educational journey. Learning trail booklets will be available online closer to Ekka at www.ekka.com.au/education Seqwater Water Zone When: 9am to 6pm Where: Agricultural Precinct Ages: All ages Seqwater’s stand is an exciting and inspiring place for kids to understand, appreciate and connect with water. Woolworths Fresh Food Market When: 9am to 6pm Where: Woolworths Fresh Food Pavilion Ages: All ages Visit the Woolworths Fresh Market Tour to celebrate their Australian farmers and the beautiful fresh food they grow. Learn about the odd bunch, seafood, meat, fresh produce, and taste tantalising samples. Pre-bookings for schools will be available closer to Ekka. RACQ Animal Nursery When: 9am to 5pm Where: RACQ Animal Nursery Ages: All ages The much-loved RACQ Animal Nursery is home to hundreds of cute and cuddly animals to interact with. 4 Excursion planner 2021 LEARNING TRAIL .Sheep Shearing Show When: 10:00am, 11:30am, 1:00pm, 2:30pm, 4:00pm Where: Mi-Feed Pavilion Ground Floor Ages: All ages Shearers will demonstrate how to shear a sheep using electric shears, while giving insight into the wool industry. They’ll also teach students the process of grading wool and will talk about the different products made using wool. Norco Milking Barn When: 9:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 4:00pm Where: Norco Shed Ages: All ages The Norco Milking Barn is the place to go to watch live milking demonstrations and learn the art of separating cream and butter from milk. Some visitors will also have the opportunity to bring out the farmer within and milk a cow for themselves. Cradle a Chick and Journey of an Egg by Australian Eggs When: 9am to 5pm Where: Mi-Feed Pavilion Ground Floor Ages: All ages Students can get up close to the cutest baby chicks, by holding them in the palm of their hand. You will also learn about the Journey of An Egg by Australian Eggs - from the hatching of chicks on a farm, all the way through to delivering those yummy eggs to the supermarket and how to cook them in the kitchen. 5 Excursion planner 2021 Highlights by year level All years Primary school • Mi-Feed Pavilion Animal Displays (Grade 3 - Grade 6) • Sheep Shearing Show • Journey of an Egg • Learning Trail • Woolworths Fresh Market Tour • Paddock to Plate Story Early childhood (Prep - Grade 2) High school • Paw Patrol performances (Grade 7+) • Kids Get Cracking, Get Cooking • Race Around Ekka • Cradle a Chick • Royal Queensland Food and Wine Show Cooking Stage • Little Backyard Farmers • Natural Fibres Fashion Parade 6 Excursion planner 2021 THINGS TO DO Agriculture Displays Flower Crowns When: 9am to 6pm When: 9am to 6pm Where: Agricultural Hall Where: Flower and Garden Precinct Ages: All ages Ages: All ages See large produce displays featuring everything from With the help of local florists, Ekka guests will be given fruit and vegetables to grasses and grains. fresh flowers and the necessary craft materials to make a pretty flower crown to wear around the show. Beekeeping Presentations Heritage Display When: 9am to 6pm Where: Agricultural Hall When: 9am to 6pm Ages: All ages Where: Channel Seven Pavilion Daily beekeeping and honey extraction demonstrations, Ages: All ages as well as frame construction and wax candle making The Heritage Display at the Ekka pays homage to can be seen at the Queensland Beekeepers Association the legacy of the Show and the role it has played in Stand. Queensland’s history. Look out for some of the first Ekka showbags! Bush Poetry Kids Get Cracking, Get When: 9am to 6pm Where: Mi-Feed Pavilion Ground Floor Cooking with Australian Eggs Ages: All ages When: 9:30am - 4:30pm Watch passionate poets recite established bush ballads Where: Agricultural Hall and their original work. Ages: 5-12 years Students will be inspired as they learn to make healthy recipes at this step-by-step guided cooking class with Cotton Australia Virtual Australian Eggs.