Race Around The Park

Racers get ready...

It’s going to take teamwork, determination and problem solving to be successful during this fun-filled day with Kings Park Education.

Race Around the Park is a large team based orienteering activity, with multiple stations and challenges distributed along the course. The activity area extends from the Kings Park Education and Learning precinct to the Gija Jumulu (Boab Tree) in the iconic Western Australian Botanic Garden.

This a social end of year event promoting teamwork, problem solving and connection to nature.

28 November - 30 November 2023

Bookings are essential and fees apply.

Please refer to the Kings Park Education Cancellation Policy before booking this program.

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Tags: Year level: 1,2,3,4,5,6
Stream: Wellbeing
WA Curriculum links: Health and Physical Education
Program type: School event
Maximum duration: 2 hours

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