When you visit Brewongle, we love to take time to Ngalawa, Ngalga, Ngara — sit, look, and listen.
Spending time in the bush can be calming and peaceful, but sometimes the local wildlife and school environment can be quite loud.
Explore this page to discover some of the sounds you may encounter at Brewongle.
Teachers may use microphones at Brewongle to ensure their voices are heard clearly over outdoor noises, protect their voices from strain, keep students engaged, and maintain safety during activities. This helps create a better learning experience in the bush. If the sound of the microphone bothers you, please let someone know.
Our ponds are full of life, and at night (especially in the warmer months), they can be really noisy. These are some of the common frog sounds you may hear when you visit Brewongle.
The distinctive buzzing calls of cicadas are a familiar soundtrack of the Brewongle bush during summer. Here is an example of what you may hear when you visit Brewongle during summer.
We offer noise-reducing earmuffs available for borrowing if needed.
Birds are a significant part of the soundscape at Brewongle. Here are some examples of birds you may hear—and if you’re fortunate, see—during your visit to Brewongle.