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International

EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL INTERNATIONAL LTD Specialist in all forms of school group travel, including cultural, sports and music tours at all academic levels and ages. We are also a placement agency for overseas students (groups or individuals) wishing to study in New Zealand. Tailor made individual study or tour needs, arrangement of concerts, sports engagements, accommodation and domestic travel within New Zealand or groups travelling overseas. P: 09-828-9706 F: 09-828-9709 To start organising your trip fill in our online Travel Guide Form here. or email webenquiries@eti.co.nz www.eti.co.nz

Nationwide

EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL INTERNATIONAL LTD Specialist in all forms of school group travel, including cultural, sports and music tours at all academic levels and ages. We are also a placement agency for overseas students (groups or individuals) wishing to study in New Zealand. Tailor made individual study or tour needs, arrangement of concerts, sports engagements, accommodation and domestic travel within New Zealand or groups travelling overseas. P: 09-828-9706 F: 09-828-9709 To start organising your trip fill in our online Travel Guide Form here. or email webenquiries@eti.co.nz www.eti.co.nz

Waikato

Butterfly and Orchid Garden Within Dickson Holiday Park Victoria Street, Tararu, Thames, For your class visit we will provide a curriculum based programme suitable for biology, natural history, ecology and the environment that includes the life-cycle of the butterfly. Rain or shine the butterfly house makes an ideal class-trip so call us and ask for the school pack of worksheets and outdoor action plan to suit your students age-group. With an onsite cafe, we can provide a group menu plus help you organise your birthday, orientation party or end of term break-up. Open 7 days 10am until 4pm. Phone: 07 868 8080 info@butterfly.co.nz  www.butterfly.co.nz

Huka Prawn Park Huka Falls Road Taupo View our location map Huka Prawn Park is a world-renowned nursery and hatchery and New Zealand’s only prawn farm. Hands-on attractions include “Shawn’s Walk” - which offers a fun-filled interactive and educational hatchery tour for all ages that includes hand feeding baby prawns and wild trout, a geothermal foot bath and an adventure playground. Our riverside restaurant seats up to 400 visitors and features a children’s menu plus our function and conference facilities can accommodate up to 250 guests. Ask about our special discounted rates for schools and larger groups. To download our student's activity sheets click here Phone: 07 374 8474 Fax: 07 374 8063 info@hukaprawnpark.co.nz www.hukaprawnpark.co.nz

Waikato Coalfields Museum Waikato / Huntly The only coalmining museum in the North Island. Displays explore Waikato’s rich coalmining history. Student feedback is overwhelmingly positive. P: (07) 828 8128 F: (07) 828 8120 waikatocoalmuseum@paradise.net.nz www.coal.net.nz

Lake Whakamaru Christian Camp By the Waikato River near Taupo To view our location click here   Hot News Autumn camps now available: Boys’ camp Apr 9-13, Girls’ camp Apr 16 – 20 Winter: Combined camp (10 – 14 y.o.) July 2 – 6 Schools – We have special discounts and special activities for you from May to September! To contact us click here P: 07 343 2352 www.lwccamp.com

Bay of Plenty

TAMAKI MAORI VILLAGE ROTORUA 1220 Hinemaru Street Rotorua Enjoy an authentic and enriching experience at New Zealand’s most awarded Maori Culture attraction. Discover Maori art forms, ancient rituals and traditions, marae protocol, song and dance while exploring our pre-European village and a 200-year-old native Tawa forest. Our seven curriculum-linked education programmes are designed for primary, secondary and tertiary students. Ask about our acclaimed Overnight Marae Stay which includes a traditional marae welcome, bedding down in intricately-carved sleeping houses and a delicious hangi feast. Enquiries to: 07 349 2999 Fax: 07 347 2913 www.tamakimaorivillage.co.nz

WAIMANGU VOLCANIC VALLEY - ROTORUA A popular educational tour focusing on the formation of the Waimangu thermal area following the Mt Tarawera eruption. Key features include Frying Pan Lake (the world's largest hot water spring) and Inferno Crater (the world's largest geyser-like feature). Students walk through Waimangu’s craters, view a wide range of thermal plants and micro-organisms, and take a cruise on Lake Rotomahana. Tel: 07 366 6137 nature@waimangu.co.nz  www.waimangu.co.nz

Taranaki

Pioneer Village SH3, 1 km South of Stratford ‘Recreating Yesterday, Today for Tomorrow’ featuring 40 Historic Buildings depicting Pioneering Days in Taranaki. A Powerful Educational Resource offering Village School Teacher & Storyteller, Dress Up, Games, train rides, School Visits Welcome. Café on-site. Ph/Fax (06) 765 5399 admin@pioneervillage.co.nz www.pioneervillage.co.nz

Manawatu

Canaan Honey Discover a Wonderful World Wanganui View our location map School tours available all year - Feb to April is the best time to view our indoor glass hive and honey extraction. We can tailor your class visit to suit your curriculum needs be it science, social science, biology, careers, agriculture, food technology encompassing bee-keeping, honey and it's uses. Full Risk Management procedures are in place though we do suggest persons with serious bee allergies should refrain from visiting us. For printable documents including teacher's info and programme options please visit www.canaanhoney.com  Or Send us a message Or Phone 06 345 5350 Visit our Online Honeyshop

Canterbury

Air Force Museum Peoples, Planes, Experiences " Much more than a flying visit" Our education programmes are fun and educational, specifically designed to meet the objectives in the New Zealand Social Studies, Science, and Technology curriculums. P: 03 343 9532 F: 03 343 9533 E: educ@airforcemuseum.co.nz W: www.airforcemuseum.co.nz