Local Guide
Educational
Army Museum
Website: http://www.armymuseum.co.nz
Email: enquiries@armymuseum.co.nz
Phone: (06) 3876911
State Highway 1Waiouru
Visitors can be inspired by real life soldier’s stores, discover New Zealand’s military history, learn the campaigns of the New Zealand Army, and reflect on how conflict has shaped our nation.
The Education Department has over 30 curriculum based lessons available to schools, through our LEOTC (Learning Experiences Outside the Classroom) contract with the Ministry of Education. Programmes cover early childhood to year 13. We also cater for NCEA level 1, 2 and 3 history and research assignments through the Kippenberger Military Library.
Huka Prawn Park
Website: http://www.prawnpark.co.nz
Email: info@prawnpark.co.nz
Phone: (07) 3748474
Fax: (07) 3748063
PO Box 1475Wairakei ParkTaupo, 2730
Huka Prawn Park is a 'must-do' of any trip to Taupo, and as a local school, if you haven't bought your students to visit us yet you don't know what you're missing!
We cater for small or large school groups and provide a fun 'hands-on' approach to educating your students on the processes involved in our Prawn farming enterprise. Here at Huka Prawn Park your students will be introduced to our unique way of farming New Zealand Prawns at New Zealand's only prawn park.
Lake Taupo Museum and Art Gallery
Website: http://www.prawnpark.co.nz
Email: cpotter@taupo.govt.nz
Phone: (07) 3760416
Story Place (in the park in the centre of town)
· Hands on Activities
· Onsite registered teacher
· Programmes planned to suit your needs
· Creative learning opportunities
· Historic Location
· Art gallery with exhibitions changing monthly
$1 charge per student
Contact: Christine Potter 07376 0416
Mt Ruapehu Visitor's Centre
Come to our exciting visitors centre nestled at the foot of Mt Ruapehu. The Visitors Centre is fun, interactive and informative. We have an great teachers resource which can help you with your tour of the VC and the region.
We have two Audio Visual (AV's) presentations which are favourites with schools; the first is The sacred gift of Tongariro. This presentation brings to life the Maori myths of the Park's volcanoes, European settlement of the area, landscapes and recreational activities within the Park. (25 mins)
The second, Volcanoes of the South Wind describes the power and unpredictable nature of volcanoes and the earth-building which has shaped this National Park and its surroundings. (15 mins)
There is a small cost for the AV's - for one - $1 per student, for both $1.50 per student. Teachers and chaperones are free. We do not bill, so payment is required on the day.
If you would like something more programme specific please do not hesitate to contact me.
gdavies@doc.govt.nz
Volcanic Activity Centre
Website: http://www.volcanoes.co.nz
Email: volcaniccentre@xtra.co.nz
Phone: (07) 3748375
Fax: (07) 3748370
PO Box 1652Corner of Karetoto Road & Huka Falls RoadWairakei ParkTaupo
Just two kilometres north of the Huka Falls is situated the Volcanic Activity Centre, the hottest place in town. The Taupo Volcanic Zone stretches from Mt Ruapehu in the Central Plateau to White Island in the Bay of Plenty. It is known as one of the worlds largest and most active geothermal and volcanic areas to date. Visit our centre and experience the mysteries and wonders of this unique area.