Can't visit the Australian Museum why not borrow a Museum in a Box®.
Museum in a Box® provides quality educational resources for students of all ages. Each themed box contains a treasure trove of real Museum specimens and artefacts, helpful hints, activities, ideas and information, such as:
- dioramas, mounted specimens, casts and models
- moulds and embedments
- books, posters and games
- CD ROMs, audio CDs and DVDs
- information panels and fact sheets
- teachers’ notes and activity booklets
Individual boxes are available each school term for set loan periods of three weeks and with 26 boxes to choose from there’s plenty of variety to discover. Visit our website for box contents, photographs and booking forms australianmuseum.net.au/Museum-in-a-Box
Also keep and eye out for Video Conferences with the Australian Museum and Museum in a Box® australianmuseum.net.au/Video-Conferencing/
Coomee Nulunga Cultural Trail
The Coomee Nulunga Cultural Trail travels through low windswept heath, capturing a living sculpture by the moods and breezes of the Pacific Ocean. The sculpture of Corroboree Man, Bulan Yuin welcomes all to the trail. Throughout the trail, many Garawanda Daran (Dreaming Poles) have been positioned. The Dreaming Poles depict the many species of flora and fauna found in this area and each pole has the Aboriginal name of the flora or fauna displayed. The trail eventually makes its way to the beach, winding through the last contours in the way of the Rainbow Serpent, the creator in Aboriginal Dreamtime stories.
Guided walks are provided by the local Land Council and take between 30 and 40 minutes.
Open Time Accessible at all times Contact Details: Coomee Nulunga Cultural Trail Deering Street Ulladulla, NSW 2539 Telephone: 02 - 4455 5883
Located between Campbelltown and Wollongong, Cordeaux Dam is within easy reach for a day excursion and is equipped with picnic shelters, BBQs, toilets, playground and a viewing area. The Dam was the second of four constructed to ensure Sydney's water supply. Take a look at the valve house and pylons, built in a Neo-Egyptian style. Contact Details: Cordeaux Dam Cordeaux River Cordeaux Heights, NSW 2526
Gzone Flower Farm
Gzone Flower farm puts on a dazzling display all year round. There is much to learn and experience, so come and enjoy a tour of our flower farm. Demonstrating a sustainable modern day flower farm working in conjunction with nature and practising total recycling.
Large groups, coaches and educational vistis can be arranged on weekdays. Easy parking and coach friendly. Open Time 10.00am to 4.00pm Sundays 127 Evans Lane Milton, NSW 2538 Telephone: 02 - 4454 1134 Fax: 02 - 4454 1134
A collection of memorabilia from the Illawarra's early days and a building program which has seen the addition of a blacksmith's shop, colonial kitchen and other outbuildings. Displays include a bottle collection, dairy displays incorporating relics of one of Wollongong's oldest industries, a hat made from cabbage tree palm leaves, Aboriginal artefacts and a Victorian parlour and bedroom. This stately building served as Wollongong's Post Office from 1876 to 1892 and is classified by the National Trust. Contact: Illawarra Historical Society Museum 11 Market Street Wollongong, NSW 2500 Telephone: 02 - 4228 7770 Email: museum@illawarramuseum.com
Merimbula Aquarium
Located in the historic cargo sheds of the Merimbula Wharf. Extensive range of fish and invertebrates which live on or visiting the south coast. Includes tropical fish which travel down on the warm currents each year. Each gallery shows specific species ie: bottom dwellers, venomous fish, tropical and tide pools. Also 70,000 litre tank displays ocean shoal fish. Marine biologist available to explain exhibits to groups by appointment.
School groups receive special pamphlets. Provisions for disabled - access through lower ground floor. Open Time 10am - 5pm daily Merimbula Aquarium Merimbula Wharf Warehouse (Lake Street) Merimbula, NSW 2548 Telephone: 02 - 6495 3227
Moruya Museum
The Moruya Museum is a historical museum, displaying original artefacts from the early days of the Eurobodalla Shire, with a particular focus on gold mining and gold panning equipment. There is a replica of an early settler’s bedroom, in which there is a collection of fine clothing and linen, as well as antique furniture.
The Moruya Museum is also the headquarters for the local Genealogy Society.
Open Time 11.00am - 3.00pm Wednesdays and Fridays. 11.00am - 1.00pm Saturdays. Public Holiday 11.00am - 3.00pm Daily during January and Easter. Contact Details: Moruya Museum 85 Campbell Street Moruya, NSW 2537 Telephone: 02 - 4474 3212
Pilots Cottage Museum and Heritage Centre Kiama
** Classified by the National Trust Situated on Blowhole Headland, this beautifully restored building is home to Kiama and District Historical Society where detailed pictorial records of Kiama's colourful past can be seen. Experience the cedar getters, basalt quarrymen, shipping history and a display of how the blowhole was formed. Extensive records of early settlement, the dairying industry, dry stone walls and historic buildings are also available. Groups / School groups will be taken by appointment only. Blowhole Point Kiama, NSW 2533 Telephone: 02 - 4232 1001 Email: tourism@kiama.com.au
