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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.
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Tourism Planning
tourism planning that includes a 10 minute question and answer session for subjects not covered in the overview. Students are encouraged to take an active part in the overview by volunteering their reasoning to questions posed by the presenter.
The presenter’s questions guide students to identifying the linkages of how decisions made in Rotorua’s tourism development have impacted on its development in latter years. Subjects included in the overview are: key Rotorua visitor activity statistics (e.g. visitor arrivals, visitor nights, visitor origin, purpose of visit and seasonality), the size and nature of Rotorua’s tourism industry, the economic and employment impacts of Rotorua tourism, an explanation of how tourism in Rotorua aligns with the 4 A’s of tourism development (e.g. attraction, access, accommodation and amenities), an explanation of the location and reasoning for clusters of tourism businesses in Rotorua (e.g. motel cluster, attraction cluster, dining cluster etc.) and finally concludes with looking at how tourism projects planned for the future will contribute to further growing the Rotorua tourism product.
If the overview described above does not fulfil the learning needs of your students other Rotorua tourism subjects can be substituted by prior arrangement. Other tourism subjects will be considered following a clear brief provided to the Rotorua Education Office at least two weeks in advance of the school group visit and is subject to the availability of personnel with expertise in that subject/s.
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.
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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.