A ranger, a botanist and an ecologist wander in the New England... and you’re invited join them!

Come along to one of two visitor walks in the New England area to observe and question. Learn about local flora, fauna, insects and/or fungi. Discover how they have adapted to the changing environment of the region, whether to climate or human factors. Our passionate and knowledgeable hosts will describe whatever species to observe on the day in each location. Discuss their adaptations to the unique New England environment while in the Oxley Wild Rivers National Park.

If you’re interested in nature, bushwalking, our local environment, and would like to learn more about what’s living in our national parks, this is for you!

This National Science Week event is brought to you by UNE Discovery in partnership with the local National Parks & Wildlife Services (NPWS) team and UNE academics.

Choose from:

Saturday 10 August 2024

Dangars Falls/McDirty’s Lookout

Depart 1pm (pick up Visitor Info Centre) – return/drop off at 5pm

Sunday 18 August 2024

Gara Gorge/Blue Hole Threlfall Track loop

Depart 10am (pick up Visitor Info Centre) – return/drop off at 2pm

Cost:  $5/per person. Limit 4 per booking.

Coach travel will be provided from the Armidale Visitor Information Centre for each of the two sessions. Participants must be fit and healthy and be able to comfortably walk 5-6km on uneven terrain.  BYO drink bottle, wear hiking boots or shoes and keep your eye on the weather forecast for suitable clothing.  

An afternoon tea will be provided on Sat 10 Aug and a sausage sizzle lunch on  Sun 18 Aug.

You’ll have the opportunity to chat with our walk leaders about what you’ve seen before returning to the Armidale Visitor Information Centre.