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Eight Day Science Learning Journey

Age group: 15 to 18

Timing: 8 days, 7 nights

Itinerary: Auckland > Hamilton > Waitomo > Tongariro National Park > Taupo > Rotorua > Tauranga > Auckland

Themes: Genetics, Karst landforms, Industrial Chemistry, Geothermal Chemistry, Marine Biology

What you'll do

See transgenic cows,presentation on transgenesis, bull semen collection viewing, presentation on selective breeding of dairy cattle, dairy farm visit,glow worm walk,Waitomo Caves museum highlighting limestone formation and cave ecology, Glow-worm cave tour Black water rafting option, hot swim, geothermal site tour, qualitative and quantitative analysis of water and mud from hot pools, jet boat ride option, shore birds centre visit,Kelly Tarlton’s Underwater and Antarctic World, Presentation by Marine Scientist, rocky shore survey work, experimental work in Marine Lab, glass bottom boat ride, Snorkelling     

Curriculum links (CIE GCE O Level)

Biology: Inheritance,Relationships of organisms with one another and the environment
Chemistry: Electrolysis. The chemistry and uses of acids, bases and salt, Chemistry: Experimental Chemistry. The Chemistry and uses of acids, bases and salts,
Physics: Thermal properties of matter

Price and dates on application: contact us

Seven Day North Island Journey

Age group: 15 to 18

Timing: 7 days, 6 nights

Itinerary: Auckland > Paihia > Cape Reinga > Goat Island > Waitomo > National Park > Taupo > Rotorua > Auckland

What you'll do

Waitangi Treaty Grounds guided tour, Excitor fast boat tour, Explore Russell, 90 Mile Beach and Cape Reinga day trip, sand-boarding on dunes, Horse trek, Glass-bottom boat ride, Glow-worm cave tour, Black water caving experience, Scenic walk in “Mordor”, White water rafting on Tongariro river, Waiotapu geothermal reserve tour, Gondola and luge, “Hobbiton” set tour