School tours

School visits

School kids Tocal Homestead provides a valuable resource for infants, primary and secondary schools. We offer a range of tailored programs for all primary stages.

High School groups are also catered for with programs developed to meet specific outcomes - contact the Homestead Coordinator by email or phone (1800 025 520 or 02 4939 8901) for more information.

A farm visit for younger students is a great way to discover where our food comes from. They will visit a large working farm and see the dairy, beef cattle, sheep and horses. They will talk to the farmers and get a chance to see what it's like on a farm. Worksheets are available on request. [ Risk assessment form ].

The heritage programs are great fun. 'A Study in Change' for years K-6 is designed to meet the curriculum across a number of areas. In the heritage surrounds of Tocal Homestead, students have a hands-on experience of life on an Australian farm 100 years ago. You can download full details of the Study in Change program as a pdf file [ Download details ]. You can also download a risk assessment form [ Download form ].

The environment tour takes advantage of the diverse habitats on the property and is tailored to each teacher's requirements. Areas include a rainforest walk, rainforest reforestation, wetlands, erosion management, salinity management, creek environments and total catchment management.

Tours can be run as half day, and full day visits. Cost is $6.00 or $8.00 per student. For more information or to make a booking contact the Homestead Coordinator by email or phone (1800 025 520 or 02 4939 8888).