Journey Planner
School Groups
What better way for your students to learn about the natural world around them than to experience it first-hand. With Fullers and 360 Discovery Cruises you have the opportunity to make this a possibility.
Tiritiri Matangi Island
Get your students out of the classroom and up close and personal with one of the world’s most successful conservation projects - Tiritiri Matangi. See some of New Zealand’s most endangered birds and rare wildlife in the open sanctuary.
Guided walks provide expert commentary and lend context to both animal life and the historical and archaeological features of the island. These walks can also be tailored to cover conservation studies.
| Trip Length | 1 day |
| Who | Suitable for Primary, Intermediate, Secondary and Tertiary students |
| Trip Dates | By arrangement |
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Is your school decile 1 - 6? We encourage you to apply for sponsorship through the 'Running Events Tiritiri Matangi Growing Minds Programme'.
For rates, sailing times and more information please contact us.
Rotoroa Island
Determined to provide something truly engaging for children, the team at Auckland Zoo in conjunction with Rotoroa Island Trust have developed a day in the field on Rotoroa that's different to other conservation education programmes. Facilitated by Auckland Zoo educators, year 5 to 13 students have the opportunity to participate in hands-on activities based on current conservation fieldwork practices on Rotoroa Island.
| Trip Length | 1 day |
| Who | Suitable for Primary, Intermediate, Secondary and Tertiary students |
| Trip Dates | Individual class field trips are to be arranged for Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 October to 8 December, 2016. |
| Learning Focuses | Hands-on activities based on current conservation fieldwork practices on Rotoroa Island. |
This field trip is strongly curriculum-linked and best suited to schools that have current environmental and/or conservation science programmes in place or are about to establish one.
INTERESTED IN FINDING OUT MORE ABOUT FIELD TRIPS TO ROTOROA?
Then visit Auckland Zoo's website for booking information and make sure you check out the Zoo Tales episode on an education field trip to Rotoroa.
WHAT IF I WANT TO BRING A CLASS INDEPENDENTLY?
Then email info@rotoroa.org.nz and tell us what you'd like to do.
Motuihe Island
Motuihe Island is rich with native flora and rare and endangered birdlife thanks to the restoration efforts of the Motuihe Trust and Department of Conservation. Guided nature and heritage tours can be a focus of your school trip out to the island.
| Trip Length | 1 day |
| Who | Suitable for Primary, Intermediate, Secondary and Tertiary students |
| Trip Dates | By arrangement |
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For rates, sailing times and more information please contact us.
Rangitoto Island
Sitting majestically just off the Auckland coast, this unique volcanic island boasts a fascinating landscape of rugged lava crops, lush native bush and sandy coves. Rangitoto Island is a public scenic reserve managed by the Department of Conservation (in partnership with the 'tangata whenua' Ngāi Tai and Ngāti Paoa).
| Trip Length | 1 day |
| Who | Suitable for Primary, Intermediate, Secondary and Tertiary students |
| Trip Dates | By arrangement |
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For rates, sailing times and more information please contact us.
