Scientific Testing & Habitat Survey

Students learn how to use scientific equipment to measure the physical conditions of the local environment such as temperature, slope, soil texture, light density & more.

Tracking animals

Students investigate the tracks of emus and various other animals. They identify which tracks are predators’ and learn how to steal an emu egg.

Changes in the environment

Students learn how changes in the environment have affected the survival of emus. Students learn how Aboriginal peoples used fire to manage the environment.

Plants and Emu food

What do emus eat? Who do they compete with? Students observe and document a plant that both emus and humans may eat.

Sample of a 1 group program

For multiple groups/classes, the same activities are run on an alternating schedule

Welcome to Brewongle

Safety briefing

Buses are booked by the visiting school.

A map to the bus parking will be sent with the schools confirmation email. Please ensure you print the map and give to the bus driver the morning of the excursion.

Maximum student numbers are 30 students per class - up to 6 classes per day

No minimum student numbers (instead possible minimum costs)

Brewongle arrival time is 9:45 am - departure time is 2 pm

* discuss prior to your visit if you require alternate times

Using the Brewongle medical and welfare form (sent with the confirmation email), inform Brewongle staff of any medical conditions or special requirements prior to the visit

This program can be adapted for teachers and students with specific mobility requirements

Visit our visitor information page to view our weather trigger points for program changes

On days where the weather is unsuitable, a Brewongle staff member will contact the organising teacher to discuss alternative arrangements

Brewongle booking and cancellation policy

Student attendance numbers confirmed 7 days prior to visit

Cancellation fees may apply