Playing with Time

Kalkari Discovery Centre is located in the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. It is a place where visitors can learn about the plants and animals located in the National Park and is operated by volunteers. It is a special location with amazing views over Bobbin Head and Cockle Creek which stretch far and wide.

The Birrawanna Track is a down hill walk of approximately 2.5 kilometres taking you directly to Bobbin Head picnic area. The track starts at Kalkari Discovery Centre and crosses the ridge, it branches out so you can either go directly to Bobbin Head or to the National Park Office. The track winds down to Bobbin Head through scribbly gum woodlands and ferns with amazing changes in the geography as you descend to Bobbin Head. 

When looking through the images, think about Kalkari Discovery Centre and the Birrawanna Track. What features, might you see when visiting. Include buildings, plants and animals. Do you think these features will change over time?

• What animals might you see on a bush walk?

• How many animals do you think you might see on a bush walk?

• What kinds of plants will you see at Kalkari Discovery Centre and the Birrawanna track?

• What do think people do when visiting Kalkari Discovery Centre?

• How much time do think you might spend exploring Kalkari Discovery Centre?

• How far do you think the Birrawanna Track is?

• Do you think there are many visitors to Kalkari Discovery Centre and the Birrawanna Track?

• What equipment do you need for a bush walk?