Auckland Museum's Lifelong Learning Programmes for Schools are based on our permanent galleries and special exhibitions. All programmes are designed to reinforce key competencies, skills, concepts and learning areas identified in the New Zealand Curriculum and Te Matauranga O Aotearoa.Auckland Museum's school programmes are divided into three categories and are designed to reinforce New Zealand curricula.
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Bigfoot Adventures-Winner of New Zealand's 2012 "Outdoor Excellence Award Organisation"
Welcome to the time of your life! Bigfoot Adventures Ltd has been running successful adventure activities for over ten years. We aim to provide safe, fun outdoor experiences for schools, businesses and the general public. Our activities and events range from adventurous to social and include: Bigfoot Adventure Activity Programmes: •Duke of Edinburgh Expeditions •School Camps •Holiday Programmes •Cycle Safety Programmes for schools •Half day, full day or weekend adventures for individuals or groups.
Bigfoot Adventures instructors are experienced, qualified and endeavour to create a rewarding experience for you in the outdoors. Whether you are looking for a school programme, social club event, corporate team bonding trips, or just a fun day out, we can offer you affordable, reliable fun. We look forward to spending time with you in the outdoors. more info...
Built around a working wetland habitat, Butterfly Creek is one of Auckland's most exciting and colourful attractions. There is an aquarium where you can spot Nemo and his friends, next comes the wonderful tropical butterfly house where over 500 butterflies surround you. Amongst them you can find turtles, monkeys, birds and dragons. Butterfly Creek hosts two giant salt water crocodiles and alligators. There is also a bugs exhibit where you can see tarantulas up close and insects such as locusts. Buttermilk Farm is very popular at Butterfly Creek as it is a great way for the children to interact with the farm animals - see the goat getting milked, pat a bunny rabbit and giggle at the pigs as they snooze. There is a little train and also a playground for the kids to play in, while adults can enjoy a coffee and lunch from the Papillon Cafe and Bar. New to Butterfly Creek in 2014, is Dinosaur Kingdom - a world filled of dinosaurs! Explore the creatures that lived millions of years ago and learn about the history. Butterfly Creek is a great day out suitable for all months of the year as it is 50% under cover. more info...
Crystal Mountain is West Auckland's Premier Tourist Attraction loaded with fun activities and much to see and do.
This exciting gallery houses NZ’s largest selection of Crystals and Minerals from around the world and has been specifically built for easy access for visitors of all ages, with many rare and beautiful specimens available both on exhibit and for sale. Travel by elevator to the heart of Crystal Mountain to our world class Crystal Mine Museum where you will find an exhibition of rare and exquisite Crystals, Minerals & fossils.
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The facility itself is fantastic for primary / intermediate kids and the area is an adventure play ground for high school students. Making it perfect for any family or community group too.
The Kawhatau Outdoor Education Centre offers a wide range of activities to meet the needs of your group. The activities below are available as individual options or can be combined to create an action- packed programme. We believe sequencing activities gets the most out of both the activity and your group, so we aim to always develop an activity plan to maximise your group's experience. more info...
The Sky Tower Education Programme is designed to fit in with any class programme. Teachers are given with a free education resource kit, which covers all curriculum areas and has great lesson plans and activities kids can enjoy before, during and after your Sky Tower visit. We have a dedicated education co-ordinator who will facilitate your visit and target it specifically to the topic being studied in your classroom.
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If you want to be your best, you need to learn from the best. The Sir Edmund Hillary Outdoor Pursuits Centre of New Zealand (OPC) is one of New Zealand’s leading providers of Outdoor Education with over 40 years experience. OPC is where instructors themselves choose to train because of our reputation for quality instruction. OPC has 2 centres located in the spectacular Tongariro National Park and ruggedly beautiful Great Barrier Island. Schools and individuals recognise that not only do these locations offer unique opportunities to enjoy some of New Zealand’s best scenery, the centres offer an enormous range of activities, from caving and canoeing at Tongariro through to snorkelling and sea kayaking at Great Barrier. more info...
