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Educational Tour
A tour through the Tongariro National Trout Centre with an educator, including:
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TNTC museum of angling history
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Genesis Energy Freshwater Aquarium
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Close up encounters with wild trout in the Waihukahuka Stream
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Feeding trout
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Viewing the endangered whio (blue duck) - season dependent
All tours focus on freshwater and sustainability issues, but can be tailored to the following ideas (and more!)
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A healthy river (what makes a healthy river, how do we tell)
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Everything is connected (food webs, actions and consequences)
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Striking the balance (critical thinking around the uses of waterways)
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River at risk (threats to river ecosystems, actions for recovery)
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Endangered species
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Whio (blue duck)
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Whitebait species
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Tuna (longfin eel)
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Note: The tour is free if you choose not to enter the museum and aquarium, please see the cost page for more details.
Please contact us to discuss your options