Old Days Old Ways – Living in th

Old Days Old Ways – Living in the Bush

Australian History Educational Information

Discover a fun way to learn about Our History Colonial Living in the Bush Old Days Old Ways Education Programmes for Schools Stringybark Ridge Bush Camp Hazard Risk Forms Old Days -Waltzing Matilda Excursion Info Houses in the Bush Bush School Colonial Life Timbercutters tools Lighting Pioneer costumes Local History: Megalong Mining in the Megalong Volunteering Old Bush Houses	INTRODUCTION: LIVING IN THE BUSH –Old Days Old Ways Megalong has the bush, the pioneer hut, complete with early gold panning, to the squatters, “troopers”, and other items of the era. These exemplify the quintessential history class. Students on day trips, or those camping / staying here for longer excursions become immersed in the difficulties pioneers had from 1797 through the gold rush era to the late 19^th century. There was no electricity, no reticulated water, no convenient corner shop. There were bushrangers, droughts, famines and lots of hard work.
		Stringybark Ridge Bush Hut
	Miners Tents
	Bark Hut

The experienced guides and educational facilitators of Megalong Bush Wilderness Farm understand what the student needs to do, explain to students what they have to do, why they are doing and experiencing it, and provide what you need to fulfill the Syllabus Outcome.

COGS related Integrated Learning Packages are offered, with particular attention to the year 5-6 curriculum on Gold, Australiana, Environment and Aboriginal Culture.

You can also tap into a wide range of Australian educational and history activities that can complement the basic school curriculum across all years.

School groups staying overnight or for longer camps have the use of excellent purpose-built on-site accommodation facilities.

MEGALONG VALLEY HERITAGE FARM RURAL & ENVIRONMENT STUDIES CENTRE DISCOVERY LEARNING An educational and working display centre specializing in taking the visitor on a journey from past to present based on the history of the agricultural community in the Megalong Valley from 1800 to1950; covering the various utilization and impact on a typical agricultural community The Megalong Valley Heritage Farm is designed to cater to a very wide range of groups from pre-school children, through primary, secondary students, English Language students and groups with disabilities. Visits can range from 1/2 day of fun filled activities through to 3 day courses and can encompass a structured educational programme or simply within an entertainment format. Facilities include an overnight dormitory and an early settlers bush campsite. Unique bush buildings and structures are part of the experience on a Megalong Bush Farm excursion.

	Inside the BushHut
	Waltzing Matilda Troopers on horseback

Stringybark Ridge Bush Camp

The Stringybark Ridge Bush Camp combines pioneer-style huts and slab buildings with an opportunity of analysis of living in the bush and its habitats. It provides a great rural setting for social activities with your school group.

Students learn Heritage bush skills, orientation, animal tracking and plant identification. It is a fun activity together with a serious aspect to Living in the Bush.

Stringybark Ridge Bush Camp can cater for up to 150 people in the camp site and 35 students + 2 teachers in Lodge.

For further information on Megalong Heritage & Environmental Discovery camp and customised programs, contact us on 47 878 188

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Megalong Australian Heritage Centre, Megalong Rd, Megalong Valley
Blue Mountains NSW 2785, Phone (02) 4787 8188, Fax (02) 4787 9116