Learning Centre

A new educational facility, the Whakapumautanga Downs Learning Centre, has been established at the Tongariro National Trout Centre. The centre is named after the late Whakapumautanga "Darkie" Downs in memory of his sterling work with conservation and his people, Ngati Tuwharetoa.

The Whakapumautanga Downs Learning Centre is nestled amongst the native bush and has a children's fishing pond just beyond it's front doorstep - a setting that easily creates lasting memories for the students.

St. Patrick's ( Taupo) begins their day with a look at the trout in the Children's Fishing Pond. Whakapumautanga Downs Learning Centre resides in the background.