As an excursion venue Sculpture by the Sea enables both students and teachers a stimulating multi-sensory experience of seeing, feeling, examining, responding, exploring, discussing, describing, imagining, remembering, speculating … all from a hands on encounter with living artworks. The exchange between environment and art demands responses even in the youngest of visitors.

Students and teachers viewing Bert Flugelman’s ‘Tetrapus’. Photograph Kate Bennett, Bondi 2007.

Most of the exhibition can be viewed from a single pathway with a loop in the centre park. Classes can therefore start at either the southern end of Bondi Beach (near Bondi Icebergs in Notts Ave), walk south to  Marks Park, (where students can rest, eat and/or play) and walk onto Tamarama Beach. Alternatively the reverse is also possible. Buses, toilets, rest areas and food outlets are all marked on the site map. Shorter excursions can start at either end and finish half way along in Marks Park or the reverse. It is suggested that exploring fewer sculptures in more detail will provide students with a greater enjoyment than being expected to respond to a large number of artworks over, what can be for little legs, quite a long journey. If possible teachers are recommended an advance visit to select the pieces that will suit the age group and interests of their students.

The map indicates pathways, bus drop off and pick up points, toilets, parks, beaches, wheel chair access and information booths. The exact position of the 2008 sculptures is not included as specific sites cannot be confirmed until closer to the event, however the large number of sculptures makes them easy to find. Maps will be available in the catalogues (available at the booths) and Kids’ Guides which are free with workshops or $5 each.

Download site map here (coming soon)

	Students drawing Robert Juniper’s ‘Deep sea angler fish’. Photo by Jamie Williams, Bondi 2007.
Listed below are the various bus routes to Bondi and Tamarama. For further information about planning a trip, maps and timetables go www.131500.info/realtime/newjourney.asp   Travelling to Bondi Bondi Beach is easily accessible by public transport. Buses travel frequently from the city and from the Bondi Junction Interchange, located at the corner of Grafton St and Dawson Lane, Bondi Junction. Originating at Circular Quay the 380 travels through the city and Paddington to Bondi Junction Interchange taking you right onto the beach at Campbell Parade. Bus route L82 also travels from the city to Bondi Beach. The 381 departs from Bondi Junction and travels to Bondi Beach Travelling to Tamarama If you wish to travel directly to Tamarama beach the 381 travels from Bondi Junction to Bondi Beach via Tamarama. Tamarama Beach is just a short stroll form the bus stop located at Fletcher St near Dudley St. Travelling from Bondi to the City To return to the city the 380 and the 389 both travel to Circular Quay via the city centre. Bus stops are located along Campbell Parade. The 381 and the 382 travel to Bondi Junction Interchange from where you can travel by train all across Sydney.

This outline will assist teachers in their preparation of excursion risk management. Download here