Members

Agroventures (side member)

Agroventures is home to five New Zealand adventure activities, including:

• The Swoop a 40m high arc swing, which plummets at 130kmph towards the earth, it’s sure to make teenagers scream!
• Then you’ll also find New Zealand’s fastest jet boating experience, the Agrojet, accelerate to 100kmph in 4.5 seconds weaving in and out of the 1km sprint course.
• Is your class a competitive bunch? Then try your hand at racing on the Shweeb, the world’s only human powered monorail racetrack – take on the 600m race and pedal your way into a category/country record to win prizes.
• Freefall Xtreme body flying will be sure to have spectators laughing at the flyer as they are suspended above the wind column riding the air like superman/woman.
• To finish it all off is Rotorua Bungy, 43m high above the Ngongotaha Stream with amazing views out to Lake Rotorua.

Activities are suitable for all ages and abilities. BBQ facilities & catering is available on request.

Agrodome

One of New Zealand’s Premier attractions, the Agrodome is home to the World famous Sheep show – an informative and entertaining look at the New Zealand Agricultural Industry including 19 different breeds of Rams, Shearing Demonstration, Cow milking Demonstration and Dog demonstrations.

We also have the Organic Farm tour, a tractor ride around our 350 acre working Farm. This is a chance to get up close and personal with many different farm animals and visit our Organic Kiwifruit Orchard, where you will taste Kiwifruit juice and Honey.

Pavlovich

The business remains family owned giving it the stability and flexibility necessary in the bus and coach industry. Today, management is in the hands of the second and third generations, Ivan Pavlovich (Director) and Bernard Pavlovich (Chief Executive). Staying true to its origins a bus fleet still operates in Hamilton but the principal coach fleet is based in Auckland, with a satellite branch in Christchurch. The Urban Express division provides public bus services in the Auckland region.

Pavlovich Coachlines operates a fleet of approx 70 buses and coaches ranging in size from 21-seat to 53-seat capacity. In transport vernacular, Pavlovich are in business for the long haul!
From tour groups and conference transfers through to day trips and overnight charters – Pavlovich Coachlines offers a complete range of buses and coaches to match your occasion and budget.

Keswick Christian Camp

Welcome to Keswick Christian Camp, where you will find a great location, fabulous food and excellent accommodation…

Keswick sleeps 257 people on beds and bunks, in a total of 42 rooms, cabins and units. We are an excellent venue for school camps, youth and adult seminars and for business and church conferences. This is a place to develop good relationships, work co-operatively and most importantly…to create memories!

We are located in a tranquil setting on the shores of Lake Rotorua on the outskirts of Rotorua city. Keswick Christian Camp is the first Christian camp in New Zealand to be Qualmarked… and have you ever heard of a camp facility with its own hydroponic garden for growing the most delicious veges? Meals make a very important contribution to the overall camp experience and so Keswick has gone that extra mile to ensure you and your people are catered for with the very best.

Kaitiaki Advenutres (side member)

We take great pride in offering a safe, exciting and highly professional water sport experience.

To us this means welcoming our clients as genuine guests with utmost care, respect and attention to their individual and personal needs. Kaitiaki strives for long term success as a result of our commitment to providing our guests with the best experience possible. Kaitiaki Adventures offer many different experiences. We take great pride in offering a safe, exciting and highly professional water sport experience.

All our guides are specifically trained to offer an unforgettable trip, using their extensive overseas experience to compliment their guiding on the waterways surrounding Rotorua.

With the world’s highest commercially rafted waterfall (7 metres 21ft) the Kaituna River is a whitewater enthusiasts dream come true. Flowing through an extremely steep canyon, 50 minutes you will paddle 14 awesome drops, including two waterfalls and some rapids.

Kiwipaka

Kiwi Paka is Rotorua’s education specialists being a founding member of REN winner of New Zealand Tourism Awards, Set on 1.5 hectares this gives Kiwi Paka a park like setting.

We are Qualmark rated eco Silver and 4 plus. The outstanding facilities include café, bar, travel centre, large “HOT POOL” and 90 seated conference room for your use with DVD projector screen this is an ideal place meetings or homework.

Located on the edge of Rotorua city centre, Kiwi Paka is neighbors with The Aquatic Centre and Kahukura Rugby fields. No need to get on the bus to head to town with town being only a 5 minute walk you couldn’t ask for a better location!

Architecturally-designed chalets and lodges are modern, clean and comfortable with water and heating naturally provided by local geothermal power.

Kiwi Paka is a one stop shop providing meals this may include and special requirements your students have from gluten free to halal, accommodation from En suited to Lodge, information and support.

Mitai

Mitai – An authentic cultural experience offering numerous educational opportunities, Mitai Maori village is home to the sacred Fairy Springs rich in traditional lore.

The hangi meal is cooked in the earth as was the way in years gone by, the cultural performance recreates the stories of our past, and the hand carved waka (warrior canoe) is paddled by warriors in traditional dress. The guided bush walk relates traditional and contemporary medicinal uses of the bush flora and fauna. Take the only opportunity in the Rotorua area to see glow worms in their natural environment.

Mitai welcomes you to learn a little about our world.

OGO Rotorua (side member)

WHAT IS THE H2 OGO?
First we drive you up our hill where you can enjoy the sparkling view out over Lake Rotorua.

Then jump into the OGO on your own, or with 1-2 of your closest friends. We add 40 litres of water (cool in the summer, warm in the winter), seal your safety inside and release the OGO down the hill.

The water makes you slide without spinning or tumbling in a frenzy of rushing water inside the OGO as it rolls downhill and comes to a gentle stop at the bottom.

Harness OGO
With the Harness OGO ride you are securely fastened inside the OGO before being sent rolling head over heels 220 metres down our specially designed harness track in a blur of sky and earth!

Rotorua Duck Tours

Looking for a unique and fun class experience, one that will educate and entertain?

With Rotorua Duck Tours, children can now experience the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of a ride in a fully-restored World War II amphibious vehicle. Affectionately known as the ‘duck’, this vehicle is able to drive from land straight into the water and out again!

Our tours are a great introduction to Rotorua its history and its people also getting them out to the magnificent Rotorua Lakes region. Choose from some of the many options that we have available.

Skyline Rotorua

Welcome to Skyline Rotorua – Your Host for Great Memories!!!
An all weather all year round attraction suitable for all ages.

Gondola – Most Spectacular Views
Gondola Rides offer the most spectacular views in Rotorua, and is the first of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere.

Cableway Restaurant – Best of NZ Buffet
The Cableway Restaurant is known for its stunning views over the city of Rotorua, and its delicious selection of quality NZ cuisine.

Luge – Once is never enough.
A world first proudly built and designed in Rotorua. This fun filled gravity ride is on a 3 wheel cart uses a unique steering & braking system giving the rider complete control. The Luge is a fun filled activity for all to enjoy.

Tamaki Tours

Join Tamaki Maori Village Experience for a unique insight into Maori Culture. Experience a traditional Powhiri onto our Marae and explore our Pre European Village set within a 200 year old Tawa Forest. Each traditional whare (hut) is representative of a pre-European past time /way of life. Learn of traditional hunting/fishing techniques, weaving, carving, tattooing, weaponry displays and arts of warrior training. Enjoy our powerful Cultural performance in our Meeting House – view the formidable haka, waiataaringa, poi and much more.
Indulge on the succulent Hangi feast and dessert in our dinning room.

Students will gain a richer understanding and will remember their time with us long after their visit.

Our company’s mission is to bring our history and culture to life. And by providing these experiences for students – we also bring learning to life.

Te Puia

Te Puia’s Kura Kaitiaki Welcome to our very special classroom coloured by the four seasons. Te Puia is New Zealand’s Premier attraction and is home to the world famous Pohutu geyser, the National Carving and Weaving Schools and the internationally renowned Whakarewarewa guides.

Our complimentary Waka Express (booking necessary) will transport your class through some of our beautiful walking tracks and on to our cooking pool, Ng?raratuatara. A memorable attraction for school groups is our Kiwi House. Te Puia’s Te Kura Kaitiaki Programmes will be an exciting and fun way to learn more about our heritage; a living legacy of our people, culture and place.

Rotorua Museum of Art and History

Rotorua Museum of Art and History is situated in the iconic Bath House building in the Government Gardens.
Our Education Department has held an LEOTC contract in Social Sciences with the Ministry of Education since 1998.
A must do for school groups visiting Rotorua!

We offer a wide range of exciting hands on, curriculum linked programmes for students. These include Social Studies, Tourism, Geography, History, Science and Visual Arts. (Y1 -13)

A range of both permanent and touring exhibitions are on offer.
As a team we look forward to the next 18months which will see the completion of the Bathhouse building as it was originally planned. All current exhibitions will be redeveloped and new gallery spaces built.
All programmes can be adapted to suit, please ask how we can meet your learning needs.

Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland provides an outstanding opportunity for Geography students to experience a natural volcanic area which brings the classroom to life.

As well as being able to see at first hand some unique volcanic features, students studying the Tourism Unit will be able to better understand the dynamics of a leading attraction slightly removed from a major tourist centre.

At the request of the principle teacher, staff members are available to provide an overview of the geothermal features and the dynamics of the Tourism Industry. There will also be an opportunity for students to ask questions related to the subject matter.