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Information for Teachers
Trout Centre Opening Hours
1 December to 30 April: 10am-4pm
1 May to 30 November: 10am-3pm
However we are able to open the site early or stay open late for group bookings.
Planning your visit
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Check out your programme options
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Inform us of any accessibility needs
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View our safety information for group visits
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Ensure you have 1 adult per every 10 children
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If you have a large group of students you may wish to have some at the Trout Centre, some at another activity in Turangi. Options include:
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rock climbing at Turangi Climbing Gym
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walking around Rotopounamu (allow 2 hours)
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Wonderful Wai Resources
Taupō teachers interested in Wonderful Wai can download the resources here:
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for years 3/4 Content | Activity sheets
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for years 5/6 Content | Activity Sheets
Payment & Cancellations
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If you wish to enter the museum and aquarium as part of a tour:
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For groups of up to 40 students and adults, $50
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For groups of 41-100 students and adults, $100
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If not entering the museum and aquarium, your visit has no charge
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Fishing is $10 per student
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Cancellations for fishing must be made at least 24 hours in advance
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Cancellations for other activities (tours, critters, etc.) must be made at least 12 hours in advance
On the day
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The public car park has sufficient space for bus parking
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Gather your students on the grass next to the public car park and wait for an educator to meet you
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If it is raining heavily, escort the group down the path to the Trout Centre building and wait under cover
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Tongariro National Trout Centre is aiming for para kore (zero waste), please ensure that any rubbish you bring to the site leaves with you
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There are several nice locations on site to sit and enjoy a picnic lunch
Follow up
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We will send you a short survey via email to provide feedback on your visit, please take the time to complete this
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Add us on Facebook to keep up to date with the programme and take advantage of freshwater related teaching ideas
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You may wish to complete some of our Kahoot quizzes with your classes, search for #taupo4tomorrow