Discover the tranquility, natural beauty, waterways, gold history, flora and fauna of the stunning Wombat State Forest, Lerderderg State Park & Werribee Gorge State Park through the enjoyment of bushwalking.

There are a great variety of walks within these surrounding areas that cater for all needs, experiences, abilities and interests.

Check out some of our suggested walks:

Bushwalk Suggestions

Bushwalking is an activity that can be enjoyed in any season and in most weather conditions, offering you the opportunity to discover, appreciate and experience the unique sounds, colours, shapes and aromas that make up our natural world.

Enjoy a short, half day or full day walk ... or ... an easy, medium, hard or challenging walk ... or ... a walk combining a bush breakfast. As you do, the experience of walking through our local bush will provide you with unique opportunities that you’ll share with friends and remember for a lifetime.



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Important Information

About this Lesson

Bushwalking

Minimum time allocation:

1hr

Bushwalking Suggestions

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Victorian Curriculum learning focus:

HPE – Movement and Physical Activity - Moving the Body, Understanding Movement, Learning through Movement

SCSO – Social Awareness and Management - Collaboration, Relationships and Diversity

SCSE – Self-awareness and Management - Developing resilience

History of Bushwalking at Blackwood Special Schools OEC

1970 - Bushwalking established

*Blackwood Staff can never be considered as part of any staff : student ratio during the delivery of any lesson