The team at the Briars are here to make your excursion as easy as possible.
For all program descriptions, suggested timetables and detailed costs, please download Plan your Program.(PDF, 3MB) This will helpfully make your planning easier.
Our capacity is traditionally limited to 75 students per day (three programs of 25 students each). Single or double program bookings are also welcome. However, if you have a group of a larger size, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to us, we're happy to help.
Cost
Briars Education Programs: $159.50 per program for classes up to 25 students.
Incursions: $313 per program.
What to bring
Students will need to bring their lunch and a drink bottle. We request that teachers organise tubs with lids for lunches or that student's bags are closed properly as we have some hungry ravens. Our classes are conducted outside. During the warmer months, please remind your students to wear hats, sunscreen, long pants, closed-toe shoes and bring insect repellent, if required. During the colder months and when raining, wet weather gear is required.
Bus and coach parking
As the Visitor centre carpark can become busy, we recommend buses use the first gravel carpark. Students and Teachers can walk across the bridge to the BBQ area where Rangers will greet them.
Lunch
There is a 40-minute break allocated for lunch between programs 2 and 3. Students and teachers can have lunch in our picnic area or on the event lawn. Please note this time block includes travelling from the second session to the event lawn, as well as a toilet break before the next session begins. There is a filtered water tap available on the deck at the Visitor Centre to fill water bottles.
Toilets
There are two female and male toilets and one accessible toilet at the Visitor’s centre. We recommend students use the toilet before departing school or arrive with enough time to use the toilet at the Visitor Centre before the first program begins. Students won’t have access to amenities while in the Wildlife Sanctuary.
Risk Management Plan
If you require information or assistance with excursion risk management plans, please let us know and our team can assist.
