A 1-3 day programme, based around Rotorua only, or Rotorua and Taupo
New Zealand curriculum and assessment
AS 91007: Demonstrate geographic understanding of environments that have been shaped by extreme natural events.
AS 91010: Apply concepts and basic geographic skills to demonstrate understanding of a given environment.
Activities to choose from
Tour of the Tarawera exhibition at Rotorua Museum
Audiovisual presentation (a couple of surprises here)
Thermal pool chemistry (where safety considerations allow)
Wairakei terraces and geothermal power station
Uses of geothermal energy: Prawn Farm
Discussion: living with volcanic activity
Interpretation of landforms (depends on route)
Guided tour of thermal reserve (Orakei Korako, Waioatapu, Waimangu) as appropriate
Boat ride (Not at Waiotapu, optional at Waimangu)
Hot swim (optional)
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