The Nepean Belle Paddlewheeler & Penrith Platypus Cruises present:

Educational Excursions in Western Sydney

Covering Key Learning Areas:

1.                Geography – both Primary and Secondary

2.                Local history and heritage

3.                World Heritage Listed Blue Mountains

4.                Transport - covering HSIE key learning areas. 

Visit our Homepage: www.nepeanbelle.com.au    PH: (02)  4733 1274.

Based on the Penrith District & Spectacular Blue Mountains World Heritage area, we have put together a number of affordably priced Educational Packages for primary and secondary students.

Experience first hand:

·        Spectacular Wilderness Scenery on board our modern cruise boat the Penrith Platypus while cruising into the world heritage listed Greater Blue Mountains National Park.  Its a cruising classroom with large windows for viewing the points of interest on our cruise. (It's also a great venue for staff functions!)

·   View a live Wollomi Pine on board the Penrith Platypus;

·   Visit historic Mamre homestead and learn about the local history of the Penrith district. (Mamre can be combined with a Cruise to add to your day out. Alternatively we can deliver the History content onboard the Penrith Platypus.

·   Visit  Muru Mitigar Aboriginal Cultural & Educational Centre. Muru Mitigar can be combined with a Cruise to add to your day out.)

·   Learn about fire safety and the history of fire fighting in domestic homes and commercial premises at the Museum of Fire.  (The Museum of fire can be combined with a Cruise to add to your day out.)

We have compiled & can present Resource materials that meet a number of outcomes for the above learning areas for Primary & Secondary students.

One  phone call to the office of the Nepean Belle and Penrith Platypus (02) 4733 1274, and provided you book a programme on the Penrith Platypus, we will make all the other reservations for you.

PRICES

The cost for the educational cruise is $9.00 per pupil, teachers are free.  There is a minimum charge of $450.00 per cruise ie. 50 students. The tour and lesson can last from 60 minutes to 90 minutes depending on time allowed by the school. Students can bring their own morning tea or lunch or it can be purchased on board the Penrith Platypus.  Arrangements must be made prior to the excursion for provision of food.

School groups who book are faxed or emailed a copy of the learning materials for that particular subject.

For bookings & further information

phone (02)  4733 1274.

Here’s a list of the other attractions suitable for School Groups in the Penrith Region Combine any number of these activities to make a suitable itinerary. 

Mamre Historic Homestead.  

Historic tour includes a tour of the Rev Samuel Marsden’s Historic Home & the History of the Discovery of the Nepean Area & Blue Mountains. Schools groups may bring their own morning tea or lunch on site. Students and Parents $3 each. Teachers are Free.  (For groups of 20 or more. Open Mon – Fri  9am – 2:30pm .  Sunday 9am – 4:30pm. Bookings Required )     

Museum of Fire.

  In honour of those dedicated to protecting the community. World class fire & fire fighting collection. Flaming marvellous fire & educational displays. Guided Tours from $5 per student. One Teachers Free per 10 students.  (Allow 1.5 hrs) Open 7 days 9:30am-4:30pm. Bookings Required.

  Muru Mitigar Aboriginal Cultural Centre.   

1.Cultural Museum guided tours, didgeridoo demonstrations, boomerang throwing, Koori Art workshops, Yarra native bush tucker walk. Allow up to 4 hour. $9 per student (2007)

2. Weapons and technology OR Art and culture. Allow  approx. 1 hr. $6 per student.

(For Groups of 20 or  more. Bookings Required – Open 7 days)

Local Attractions with FREE ENTRY

Warragamba Dam – Picnic Ground, (with free BBQ facilities). Information Centre and Dam Viewing Platform.

Lennox Bridge – Oldest Bridge on Mainland Australia - Convict Built