Nature and Conservation
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Nature and Conservation Programs
New Zealand is famous for stunning mountain backdrops, flowing rivers and green hills. This has been achieved through conservation efforts and a sense of environmental guardianship. At a glance, our nature and conservation itineraries include visits to alpine, forest and marine environments, guided tours through geothermal and conservation land, environmental science workshops, and policy discussions.
Example Itineraries at a Glance
Example location: Whakatane (in-school program)
Accommodation is in Auckland unless otherwise stated
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Day |
Activities |
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1 |
Morning: Arrival in Auckland, travel to Rotorua (2.5 hours). Afternoon: Introduction to New Zealand and program. |
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2 |
Morning: Attend classes at school (8.30am – 3.30pm). Afternoon: Māori culture workshop and language. |
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3 |
Morning: Attend classes at school (8.30am – 3.30pm). Afternoon: Māori culture and natural history at Auckland Museum. |
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4 |
Morning: Attend classes at school (8.30am – 3.30pm). Afternoon: New Zealand plant and nature lecture. |
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5 |
Morning: Attend classes at school (8.30am – 3.30pm). Afternoon: Forest visit for nature scavenger hunt. |
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6 |
Morning: Attend classes at school (8.30am – 3.30pm). Afternoon: Biodiversity workshop. |
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7 Weekend |
Travel from Whakatane to Whale Island (via boat). Travel back to Whakatane. |
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8 Weekend |
Travel from Whakatane to Rotorua (1.5 hours). Afternoon: Māori culture show and hangi. |
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9 |
Morning: Attend classes at school (8.30am – 3.30pm). Afternoon: Guided urban green spaces walk. |
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10 |
Morning: Attend classes at school (8.30am – 3.30pm). Afternoon: Composting and waste workshop. |
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11 |
Morning: Attend classes at school (8.30am – 3.30pm). Afternoon: Workshop on New Zealand policy making. |
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12 |
Morning: Attend classes at school (8.30am – 3.30pm). Afternoon: Volunteer tree planting. |
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13 |
Morning: Attend classes at school (8.30am – 3.30pm). Afternoon: Graduation ceremony from school. |
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14 |
All day: Visit a movie set for the connection between arts and nature. Travel to Auckland and stay the night in Auckland (2 hours). |
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15 |
Departure from Auckland. |
Example location: North Island (non-school program)
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Day |
Activities |
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1 Auckland |
Morning: Arrival in Auckland, stay the night in Auckland. Afternoon: Introduction to New Zealand and program. Evening: Visit the Auckland Museum and complete a task. Stay the night in Auckland. |
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2 Auckland |
Morning: Visit a marae. Afternoon: Tawharanui Regional Park guided beach walk and kiwi search. Stay the night in Auckland. |
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3 Auckland |
Morning: Goat Island Marine Discovery Centre workshop. Afternoon: Glass bottom boat marine reserve tour. Stay the night in Auckland. |
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4 Hamilton |
Morning: Lecture on freshwater science and data collection in Raglan. Afternoon: Raglan Kayak experience along the coastline and outdoor freshwater data collection. Stay the night in Hamilton. |
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5 Hamilton |
Morning: Travel to Matamata and experience sustainable eco-tourism. Afternoon: Lecture on eco-tourism in New Zealand. Travel from Hamilton to Tauranga (1.5 hours) and stay in Tauranga. |
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6 Tauranga |
Morning: Whale and dolphin watching. Afternoon: Marine science lecture. TStay the night in Tauranga |
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7 Tauranga |
Morning: Lecture on coastal New Zealand dunes and ecology. Afternoon: Climb Mount Maunganui and spend afternoon volunteering planting dunes along the bay. Stay the night in Tauranga |
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8 Whakatane |
Morning: Visit to Whale Island pest free sanctuary. Afternoon: Lecture and discussion on New Zealand biodiversity. Stay the night in Whakatane |
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9 Rotorua |
Travel from Whakatane to Rotorua (1.5 hour). Morning: Lecture on geothermal and geology. Afternoon: Visit geothermal geysers and have a hangi meal and cultural show Stay the night in Rotorua. |
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10 Rotorua |
Morning: Lecture on New Zealand forests and plants. Afternoon: Visit a Rotorua forest and experience an evening tour. Stay the night in Rotorua. |
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11 Taupo |
Travel from Rotorua to Taupo (1 hour). Morning: Visit Māori rock carvings on Lake Taupo. Afternoon: Lecture on aquaculture. Stay the night in Taupo. |
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12 Taupo |
Morning: Visit the Tongariro National Trout Centre. Afternoon: Visit Tongariro National Park and hike to Soda Springs. Stay the night in Taupo. |
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13 Hamilton |
Travel from Taupo to Auckland (3.5 hours). Afternoon: Visit geological and cultural caves in Waitomo. Travel to Auckland and stay the night in Auckland (1.5 hours). |
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14 Auckland |
Morning: New Zealand environmental virtual reality experience. Afternoon: Stardome Observatory for New Zealand show. Stay the night in Auckland. |
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15 |
Departure from Auckland. |
