Guided tours through the Australian Garden deepened their understanding of native plant and animal life, including adaptations to harsh conditions and the role of fire in the environment. Highlights included examining aquatic invertebrates, discovering prehistoric plant species, and exploring diverse landscapes like the Dry River Bed and Gondwana Gardens.

  

The excursion sparked great curiosity, with students enthusiastically sharing their knowledge and insights.

“Getting to see different native plants was awesome. A highlight was learning about native animals and looking at their bones.” – Ellie

"I really enjoyed seeing the view from up at the lookout. The Australian desert area looked amazing!” - Nathuli

"After looking at all the pictures on the website, it was really cool to see the gardens in real life. The kangaroo paw was the plant I was most interested to see.” – Ravya

"I liked looking at all the different tree species. I learnt that a lot of native seed pods need fire to make them open.” – Tharini