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Information Booklet 2021
We add value to what is taught in the classroom by providing a practical
and hands-on understanding!
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Contents
Pages
4 Who is REN
4 What can we do for you
4 Who are the REN members
5 How do I book a trip through REN and what does the process involve
6 Curriculum based assessments
7 NCEA Assessment Resources
7 Geography Level 1
8 Geography Level 2 and 3
9 History and Tourism
10 Educational Opportunities provided by REN members
10 Agrodome
11 Kaitiaki Adventures
12 Katoa Lake Rotorua
13 Mitai Maori Village
14 Mt Tarawera Tours
15 Polynesian Spa
16 Pure Cruise
17 Rainbow Springs
18 Rotorua Duck Tours
19 Rotorua Museum- Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa
20 Skyline Rotorua
21 Tamaki Maori Village
22 Te Puia
23 Velocity Valley
24 Waimangu Volcanic Valley
25 Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
26 ZORB
27 Pavlovich Coachlines
28 Accommodation
28 Four Canoes Hotel
29 Keswick Christian Camp
30 The Backyard Inn
31 Request for Speakers on Specific Topics from REN members Booked
33 Activity and Attraction Booking Sheet
34 Frequently Asked Questions
35 Let us educate you
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Who is REN? How do I book a trip through REN and what does the
Who is REN?
and what
process does the process involve?
involve?
The Rotorua Education Network (REN) is a first-of-its-kind tourism collective solely
dedicated
The Rotoruato the education
Education industry.
Network Theisnetwork
(REN) was formed
a first-of-its-kind by fourcollective
tourism tourism partners
solely in Booking your trip:
1997 to provide
dedicated to thequality out ofindustry.
education classroomTheexperiences
network was for formed
studentsby
nationwide.
four tourismThepartners
group in
1. If it is the first time you book through REN or if you have booked a trip with
has now grown to seventeen members; including thirteen Rotorua based
1997 to provide quality out of classroom experiences for students nationwide. The tourism busi-
group us before:
nesses encompassing cultural, geothermal, natural environment and adventure
has now grown to sixteen members; including twelve Rotorua based tourism businesses elements.
Complete the online booking form found on our website www.rotorua-education.co.nz
Our other four partners
encompassing cultural,include Pavlovich
geothermal, Coachlines
natural as our transport
environment operator
and adventure and
elements. Our
three accommodation providers. The booking form allows you to choose all the possible options including talks by
other four partners include Pavlovich Coachlines as our transport operator and three the operators.
accommodation providers.
All our members are Qualmark rated and members of the Rotorua Sustainable Tourism
All our members
Charter. Membersare haveQualmark rated and members
a curriculum-based of the
educational Rotorua to
component Sustainable Tourism
their product or, 2. We will respond to your enquiry with a FREE quote and a suggestive itinerary
in the case
Charter. of support
Members services
have such as accommodation
a curriculum-based or component
educational transportation, have product
to their an or, in within 24 hours.
added
the casevalue component
of support to their
services suchcore service which is specifically
as accommodation developed
or transportation, foran added value
have
education
component groups.
to their core service which is specifically developed for education groups. 3. As soon as you are happy with the cost and the itinerary, we then book the
transport, accommodation and activities you’ve confirmed.
Whatcan
What canwe
wedo
dofor
foryou?
you? 4. You will gain access to our online resources (page )
We organise quotes, create customised itineraries specific to your needs 5. You will receive an invoice two weeks prior to your trip after we’ve confirmed
including activities, accommodation and transportation, arrange bookings and your numbers.
vouchers and process all the payments.
Arrange speakers with tourism marketing staff or appropriate people with a 6. You must inform us of any change in numbers before you depart for your trip.
working knowledge of the industry.
Provide resources for teachers and students.
Guarantee the most competitive rates with a 24-hour turnaround. Trip Day:
Save you time and money by booking through one source rather than 1. A welcome pack will be waiting for you at your first stop. This will contain:
individual operators. Vouchers for all the activities you’ve booked, a brochure of each of the
operators, an invitation to our annual teacher’s familiarisation trip and a map
Who
Whoare
arethe
theREN
RENmembers.
members? of Rotorua.
Agrodome Rotorua Duck Tours 2. All the members will be expecting your group. Hand the voucher to each
Agrodome Rotorua Duck Tours operator upon arrival and confirm the numbers that are on the voucher.
Agroventures Adventure Park Rotorua Museum
Four Canoes Hotel Rotorua Museum
Four Canoes Hostel Skyline Rotorua
Kaitiaki Adventures Skyline Rotorua Post-Trip:
Kaitiaki Adventures Tamaki Maori Village 1. Pay the invoice.
Katoa
Kawarau JetLake Rotorua TeTamaki
Puia Maori Village 2. You will receive an Evaluation form to complete.
Keswick Christian 3. Tell all your colleagues about our outstanding service!!!
Keswick Christian CampCamp Te Puia
The Backyard Inn
MitaiMitai
MaoriMaori Village
Village The Backyard
Wai-O-Tapu Inn Wonderland
Thermal
OGOPavlovich
Rotorua Coachlines Velocity Valley
ZORB
Polynesian
Pavlovich Spa
Coachlines Waimangu Volcanic Valley
Pure Cruise Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
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Rainbow Springs ZORB
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Curriculum based assessment tasks accessible for FREE NCEA Assessment Resources available through
when you book through REN: Rotorua Education Network Providers
You will gain access to our online resources. ** Resources available on the REN website
See below for details Geography Level 1
Level Standards Resource Achievement Standard Description of Activity Provider
Geography Level 1 AS91007 Worksheet AS 91007 A **worksheet designed for Mt Tarawera,
AS91009 Assessment Task on the sustainable use of the Demonstrate completion by students on a visit to Polynesian Spa,
Rotorua environment by tourism. geographic Rotorua. Pure Cruise,
understanding of • Skyline transports students to Mt Rotorua Duck
A worksheet which can be used for each attraction
environments that Ngongotaha to cover field sketching. Tours, Rotorua
allows the student to collect information and then
have been shaped • Rotorua Museum gives students Museum, Skyline
complete the assessment task to gain four credits
by extreme natural geographic understanding of Rotorua, Te
during the visit. A detailed assessment schedule for
event(s). environments that have been Puia, Waimangu
teachers is available.
changed by extreme natural events Volcanic Valley,
AS91011 A research task to investigate what are the by focusing on the Mt Tarawera Wai-O-Tapu
most important attractions and activities for 1886 eruption. Thermal
tourists in Rotorua. • Te Puia and Polynesian Spa offer a Wonderland
specific talk and worksheet on how
Geography Level 2 AS91241 An assessment task allowing students to collect
the Rotorua environment has been
information on the urban pattern of Tourism
shaped by volcanic processes.
during a visit to tourist attractions and activities
• At Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
in Rotorua.
and Waimangu Volcanic Valley
AS91245 “Saving the Lakes” Assessment based on the students make field notes on the
Rotorua Duck Tour commentary. effects of the volcanic eruptions on
the natural environment.
AS91427 Worksheets available from some providers • Rotorua Duck Tours Tarawera Lakes
Geography Level 3 AS91430 Two research assessment tasks: Tour with **talk and worksheet for
*How GREEN is Rotorua. students to complete.
(adapted from St Cuthbert’s courtesy of AGTA) AS 91009 Students will be able to complete the Agrodome, Kaitiaki
*Generic. Demonstrate **assessment task on the sustainable Adventures,
geographic use of the Rotorua environment by Polynesian Spa,
AS 91431 Offer a talk on the sustainability of tourism
understanding of the tourism. A **worksheet which can Rainbow Springs,
development focusing on their product but also
sustainable use of an be used for all attractions allow the Rotorua Duck
with views on the wider issue and the actions that
environment students to collect information and Tours, Rotorua
are needed to keep tourism in Rotorua sustainable,
Resource title: then complete the assessment task Museum, Skyline
download from the REN website the student
Tourism in Rotorua. to gain four credits during the visit. A Rotorua, Tamaki,
worksheet for students to complete when visit your
detailed **assessment schedule is Te Puia, Velocity
chosen tourism operator(s).
also provided for teachers. Valley, Waimangu
Tourism Level 2 US24720 Demonstrate knowledge of the business of AS 91011 **Research task to investigate what Volcanic
Tourism- worksheets and talks. Conduct geographic are the most important attractions Valley, Wai-O-
research, with and activities for tourists in Rotorua. Tapu Thermal
Tourism Level 2 US24728 Demonstrate knowledge of work roles in
direction Wonderland, ZORB
Tourism- worksheets and talks.
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Geography Level 2 Geography Level 3
Achievement Standard Description of Activity Provider Achievement Standard Description of Activity Provider
AS 91241 (2.2) This **assessment Agrodome, Backyard Inn, AS 91431 There is a Level 3 Assessment Task on Agrodome, Rainbow
Demonstrate geographic task allows students to Kaitiaki Adventures, Katoa Analyse aspects of a current issue specifically written for Springs, Skyline
understanding of an collect information on Lake Rotorua, Keswick, a contemporary your visit. “The issue of sustainable Skyrides, ZORB,
urban pattern. the urban pattern of Polynesian Spa, Rainbow geographic issue. The Tourism in Rotorua” Waimangu Volcanic
Credits 3. Tourism during a visit to Springs, Rotorua Duck Tours, issue of sustainable Valley, Te Puia,
tourist attractions and Rotorua Museum, Skyline Tourism in Rotorua Katoa Lake Rotorua,
activities in Rotorua. Rotorua, Tamaki, Te Puia, Wai-O-Tapu Thermal
Velocity Valley,Waimangu Wonderland,
Volcanic Valley, Polynesian Spa,
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Kaitiaki Adventures,
Wonderland, ZORB Velocity Valley
AS 91245 Students will be able to Rotorua Duck Tours
Explain aspects of a collect information on
contemporary New the issue of “Saving the History Achievement Standards
Zealand geographic Lakes”
issue.
Achievement Standard Description of Activity Provider
Geography Level 3 AS 91002 Demonstrate understanding of an
historical event, or place, of significance
Rotorua Museum
to New Zealanders. Education
Achievement Standard Description of Activity Provider
programme (Suitable for NCEA Level 1)
AS 91427 (3.2) Students will be able to collect Agrodome, Kaitiaki
Demonstrate information on how the cultural Adventures, Katoa
understanding of how process of tourism development Lake Rotorua, Tourism Unit Standards
a cultural process has shaped the Rotorua Polynesian Spa, Pure
shapes geographic environment while on a visit to Cruise, Rainbow Unit Standard Description of Activity Provider
environment(s). Rotorua. Springs, Rotorua US 24728 Demonstrate knowledge of work Agrodome, Kaitiaki
Tourism in Rotorua. ** Satellite Image of the Rotorua Duck Tours, Rotorua roles in Tourism. Talk and worksheet Adventures, Katoa Lake
Central Business District. Satellite Museum, Skyline supplied by providers on request. Rotorua, Polynesian Spa,
image of Rotorua CBD Rotorua, Te Puia, Pure Cruise, Rainbow Springs,
** Map of Rotorua Urban Area to Velocity Valley, US 24730 Demonstrate knowledge of the
Skyline Rotorua, Te Puia,
show tourist attractions. Map Waimangu Volcanic business of tourism. Talk and
Velocity Valley, Waimangu
of Rotorua Central Area, Map of Valley, Wai-O-Tapu worksheet supplied by providers on
Volcanic Valley, Wai-O-Tapu
Rotorua CBD Thermal request.
Thermal Wonderland, ZORB
Most REN providers offer talks and Wonderland, ZORB
US 24733 Describe and Promote a New Zealand Rotorua Museum
worksheets to students.
Tourist Destination – Rotorua
Education Programme (Suitable for
NCEA Level 2/3)
8 9
ourism and Geography students
Agrodome
Kaitiaki Adventures
Kaitiaki Adventures
Geography: AS 91427
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24728, US(3.2),
24730AS 91431
Tourism: US 24728, US 24730
eography: AS91009, AS 91427
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Kawarau Jet Mitai Maori Village
Katoa Lake AS91007Rotorua Mitai Maori Village
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Geography: , AS91427 Mitai Maori Village allows students to gain an authentic cultural experience,
Tourism: US24728, US 24730
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Mitaiwill viewVillage
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students uplifted
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Tourism: US24728, US 24730 witness dressed paddling an ancient waka. The cultural
on Lake Rotorua with an educational package of many of the aspects of the
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performance traditionally
storiesdressed warriors
of this sacred paddling
land and how an ancient waka.
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jet boats on Lake Rotorua with in the villages once located here. Students will be educated on ancient past
asan educational
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surrounding shoreline such Kawaha and Sulphur Point as well as people thrived in the villages once located here. Students will be educated
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aspects of the elements of tourism. Being based on Lake Rotorua, the jet times, talks on Ta Moko (tattoo), weaponry, arts of warrior training, poi, haka
Manupirua Hot Springs at Lake Rotoiti. The lake trips, as well as the main
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on ancient past times, talks on Ta Moko (tattoo), Weaponry, Arts of warrior
rides visit the surrounding shoreline such as Kawaha Point and Sulphur etc. The guided bush walk relates to traditional and contemporary medicinal
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trip to Mokoia Island, combine the natural attractions with the cultural training, Poi, Haka etc.The guided bush walk relates to traditional and
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Point as well as Manupirua Hot Springs at Lake Rotoiti. The lake trips, as well uses of the bushmedicinal
flora and uses
fauna.
attractions by learning the history of the area and the Maori people, the contemporary of Students
the bush willfloralearn
and of these
fauna. sacred grounds
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as the main trip to Mokoia Island, combine the natural attractions with the and will
learn ofview
thesethe spiritual
sacred freshwater
grounds and willnatural
view thespring and freshwater
spiritual Glow worms.natural
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Te Arawaattractions
cultural iwi, such as by the famous
learning thelove story
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of the andMaori
area and the Hinemoa. On
people,
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Mokoia Island, ofsuch
particular interestlove
to geographers as it is a rhyolite lava spring and Glow worms.
the Te Arawa iwi, as the famous story of Tutanekai and Hinemoa.
dome risingIsland,
On Mokoia to 180ofmetres above
particular the lake
interest surface formed
to geographers as itafter the Rotorua
is a rhyolite lava
caldera
dome rising to 180 metres above the lake surface formed after the Rotoruaas
collapsed, the island’s foreshores have geothermal springs such
the one collapsed,
caldera forming the thefamous
island’s Hinemoa
foreshorespoolhaveknown to locals
geothermal as Waikimihia.
springs such as
Schools are also offered an opportunity for ecotourism
the one forming the famous Hinemoa pool known to locals as Waikimihia. as Mokoia Island
managed
Schools are inalso
conjunction
offered an with the DOC is
opportunity fora ecotourism
Wildlife Sanctuary.
as Mokoia Island
managed inbased
Curriculum conjunction
studentwith the
talks DOC
and is a Wildlife
worksheets Sanctuary.
available on Curriculum
request.
based student talks and worksheets available on request.
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Mt Tarawera
Mt TaraweraTours
Tours Polynesian Spa
Geography: AS 91007, AS 91427
Geography: AS 91427 (3.2) AS 91007 (1.1) Geography: AS 91247, AS 91007, AS 91431
An exciting guided trip to the summit of Mt Tarawera during which students Tourism: US 24728, US 24730
An exciting guided trip to the summit of Mt Tarawera during which
are able to
students aresee examples
able of the 1886
to see examples of theTarawera eruption
1886 Tarawera such as
eruption volcanic
such Polynesian Spa’s geothermal hot mineral waters are sourced from two
bombs, pyroclastic
as volcanic bombs, flow deposits
pyroclastic and
flow the aweand
deposits inspiring
the awecrater. They are also
inspiring natural springs, the Priest and Rachel springs and feed into 28 hot mineral
given
crater.an informative
They workbook
are also given to complete.
an informative On the
workbook mountain On
to complete. thethe
guide pools. The Polynesian Spa has been an icon of the Rotorua tourism industry
shares kōrero
mountain the(stories) aboutkōrero
guide shares the eruption
(stories)from a Māori
about perspective.
the eruption from a since it was established in 1972. The world-leading natural hot mineral
Māori perspective. bathing and spa treatment facility was built on the site of historic bath
houses for which the city first became world famous in the 1800s and the
elements of early buildings and baths have been carefully retained and
the site is registered by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust. Students
can learn about the history of Tourism Development in Rotorua, the
geothermal history of the area and our role in the Tourism Industry as well
as enjoy the relaxing hot bathing pools.
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Pure Cruise Rainbow Springs
Geography: AS 91007, AS 91427, Geography: AS 91247, AS 91431
Tourism: US 24728, US 24730 Tourism: US 24728, US 24730
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Pure Cruise is favorable destination for educational trips and school groups Discover nature’s best with a guided informative and entertaining tour
when visiting the Rotorua Lakes Region. We offer study material for various
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which takes your students on a journey of New Zealand’s native wildlife
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types of projects that appeal to students of all ages. and unique flora and fauna. In the lush nature park, introduce them to
Stunning lake Rotoiti provides the backdrop for a fun, adventurous
and interactive activity exploring hot water beaches, historic sites, and
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New Zealand’s most taonga (treasured) species such as endangered ducks
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(Pāteke and Whio); tuatara, geckos and skinks in the Reptile House, kea and
remote geothermal pools by private launch. Pure Cruise has created this
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kaka in the native aviaries ending at our very own Kiwi House. Learn about
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experience exclusively for schools by blending these unique locations to how we are helping to conserve these taonga species. Enjoy the Big
provide lasting memories for students long after they have returned home.
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Splash as part of the entry.
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This activity is suitable for school children of all ages. We can tailor the
experience to meet your students learning objectives, numbers, and
timeframes.
For secondary schools Pure Cruise meets the New Zealand Curriculum
Education needs in Geography and Tourism
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Rotorua Duck Tours Rotorua Museum- Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa
RotoruaASDuck
Geography: Tours
91007 , AS 91245 RotoruaASMuseum-
Geography: Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa
91007, AS 91427
Rotorua Duck
Geography: AS Tours
91007 is a great
(1.1) introduction
AS 91245 to Rotorua with its history on
(2.6), AS 91431 Tourism: US 24733;
Geography: AS 91007 History:
(1.1) ASAS91427
91002(3.2), AS 91431
people and the magnificent Rotorua Lakes region. A specific talk and Rotorua
Tourism:Museum
US 24733;- History:
Te Whare ASTaonga o Te Arawa is situated in the iconic Bath
91002 (1.2)
Rotorua Duck Tours is a great introduction to Rotorua with its history on
student worksheet
people and on AS 91007
the magnificent is offered
Rotorua Lakes for students
region. taking
A specific the
talk andTarawera House Building
Rotorua Museum in the
- Te Government
Whare TaongaGardens. Whilst
o Te Arawa the building
is situated in the is currently
iconic
Lakes Tour.
student worksheet on AS 91007 is offered for students taking the Tarawera closed to theBuilding
Bath House public for
in earthquake
the Government strengthening work, the building is
Gardens. Whilst
Lakes Tour. currently
the closed
education to the
team arepublic for earthquake
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a wide range of Year 1work, the
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AALevel education team are still running a wide range of Year 1 -13 education
programmes for New Zealand schools in various nearby locations. See our
Level22assessment
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task has
has been
been written
written specifically
specifically for
for Duck
Duck Tours
Tours on the
contemporary issue ofissue
“Saving the Rotorua Lakes”Lakes”
whichwhich
requires students programmes
website for New Zealand schools in variousfor
www.rotorua.museum.co.nz/education nearby locations.
further details.See our
on the contemporary of “Saving the Rotorua requires
website www.rotorua.museum.co.nz/education for further details.
to explaintodifferent
students view points
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how to onsolve thesolve
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individual assessment assessment activity requires
activity requires a tour of the
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(Lakes Tour). Tour) based
Curriculum and if possible
student the
talkspower point
and worksheets
presentation on saving
available on request. Rotorua Lakes offered by the Rotorua Duck.
Curriculum based student talks and worksheets available on request.
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19Skyline Rotorua
Skyline Rotorua TamakiMaori
Tamaki MaoriVillage
Village
Geography: AS91007, AS 91427
Tamaki Maori Village is an authentic encounter which delivers positive
Geography:
Tourism: AS91007
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24730 AS 91427 (3.2), AS 91431 Tamaki Māori Village offers a new day time experience Hui E! Kai E!
Tourism:Rotorua
US 24728,offers
US 24730 learning experiences.
After a brief Whakatau Students
welcome participate
you’re prettyinmuch
a traditional
whanau. Powhiri before
Skyline the most spectacular views of Rotorua from the
they are given
Its hands thehere!
on from opportunity
Roll yourtodough
explore a pre-European
and build your ownvillage set within
fried bread
Skyline volcanic
extinct Rotorua offers
domethe of most spectacular enabling
Mt Ngongotaha views of Rotorua from
students to the
view and
extinct volcanic dome of Mt Ngongotaha enabling students to view and aPuku
200 Burger
year old Tawa Forest.
infused Found throughout
with traditional the village
Maori flavours. are whare
Head over to the kura or
sketch the Rotorua caldera. Skyline also offers talks to students on tourism
sketch the Rotorua caldera. cauldronhouses
learning of boiling
thatoil
arestrung over an
dedicated to outdoor
old Maoribonfire to cook
pastimes. yourGuides
Cultural bundlein
and geography topics on Skyline
request.also offers talksbased
Curriculum to students on talks
student tourism
and
and geography topics on request. Curriculum based student talks and of deliciousness. Fries and homemade aioli and plenty of salad add
traditional clothing offer informative talks at each learning house. Weaving, the
worksheets available on request. finishingtattooing,
touches. Spend
worksheets available on request. carving, arts ofthe afternoon
warrior exploring
training, Tamaki
haka, poi Maori Village
and traditional with
cooking
your hosts. Smaller groups encourage deeper connection with our people,
methods are only some of the interactive learning activities in which
culture and Maori kai! Hui e! Kai e! is interactive, educational and fun.
students
Come and will participate.
experience New Zealand’s most awarded cultural attraction!
Tamaki Maori Village Evening Experience
Within the villages ancestral meeting house, students will view a powerful
(Please enquire to see whether this option is available)
Maori Cultural
Students performance.
participate Songs,Powhiri
in a traditional haka, storytelling,
before theydisplays
are givenandthetalks of
traditional
opportunity Maori weaponry
to explore are included.
a pre-European A short
village film sharing
set within the past
a 200 year old 200
years
Tawa of Maori
Forest. history
Found is viewed,the
throughout before students
village dinekura
are whare on or
their traditionally
learning
houses hangi
cooked that are dedicated
buffet feast! to old Maori pastimes. Cultural Guides in
traditional clothing offer informative talks at each learning house. Weaving,
carving, tattooing, arts of warrior training, haka, poi and traditional cooking
methods are only some of the interactive learning activities in which
students will participate. Within the villages ancestral meeting house,
students will view a powerful Maori Cultural performance. Songs, haka,
storytelling, displays and talks of traditional Maori weaponry are included.
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19Te Puia
Te Puia Velocity Valley
Agroventures Adventure Park
Geography: AS 91007, AS 91427
Geography:
Tourism: US AS 91427US(3.2)
24728, AS 91007 (1.1), AS 91431
24730 Tourism: US 24728,
Geography: AS 91427 US 24730
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Te Puia is US 24728,
home USworld
to the 24730famous Pohutu Geyser set in the Whakarewarewa Tourism: US 24728,
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Adventure
Te Puia is home
geothermal to the
area. world
It also famous Pohutu
showcases Geyser set
the National in the and Weaving
Carving adventure playground.
Velocity Valley All in one
is New Zealand’s onelocation,
and only we reallyadventure
ultimate do have something
Schools. A memorable attraction for school groups is theNational
Whakarewarewa geothermal area. It also showcases the Carving
Kiwi House. for everyoneAll
playground. with five location,
in one iconic adventure
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do have something best value
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Talks Schools.
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student worksheetattraction forbeen
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Swoop, Freefall including
Xtreme, NZ’s best
Agrojet andvalue Rotorua racing
the Shweeb
House. Talks with a free student worksheet have just been written for the Bungy, Swoop,
monorail. Freefall
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arrange Agrojet
talks and the
by staff onShweeb racing monorail.
eco-friendly/sustainability,
Level 3 AS 91427 (3.2) and also for the Tourism Standards. Curriculum based
new Level 3 AS 91427 (3.2) and also for the Tourism Standards. Curriculum We can arrange
student talks and worksheets available on request. geography, localtalks by staffhistory
culture, on eco-friendly/sustainability,
of Agroventures and geography,
tourism/careers.
based student talks and worksheets available on request. local culture, history of Velocity Valley and tourism/careers. Curriculum
Curriculum based student talks and worksheets available on request.
based student talks and worksheets available on request.
2221 23Tourism: US24728, US 24730
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland gives Geography students the opportun
Waimangu Volcanic Valley Wai-O-Tapu
to Thermal
experience a natural Wonderland
volcanic area. Students studying the Tourism Unit
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landscape changes that created the world’s youngest geothermal
valley. We can also create a customised education package to meet your
curriculum needs with talks on the Tourism Development Process and
Extreme Natural Events and a choice of a guided or self–guided tour of the
valley with worksheets. Waimangu Volcanic Valley is the perfect field trip
for school groups.
24 25 22ZORB Pavlovich Coachlines
ZORB
Geography: AS 91009, 91427 Pavlovich
With vehicles Coachlines
based out of Auckland and Hamilton, for us it’s not only
Tourism: US 24728, US(3.2),
24730 transport - it’s our passion! With a strong focus on safety, vehicle quality
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vehicles based out ofour
Auckland and Hamilton, fordrivers
us it’s not
ZORB Rotorua is the iconic Rotorua and service, passionate and helpful will only
ensure your
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tailored toactivity offering
the student levelthe
andoriginal transport - it’s our passion! With a strong focus on safety, vehicle quality
unique experience of ZORB globe ridingprior
- rolling journey is not only a safe one but also a delight for your staff and students
we discuss requirements with the teachers to theirdownhill in the
arrival. For a large and outstanding service, our passionate and helpful drivers will ensure your
geographyglobe.
inflatable / tourism component
A must-do of Australia
adventure and New
activity Zealand
in New school ZORB
Zealand, alike. Top quality, cost effective transport through the REN network.
journey is not only a safe one but also a delight for your staff and students
curriculums,
Rotorua offersZORB
two is able
ride to talk
types onZYDRO
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(wet) ride; fourconsent processes,
track options and alike. Top quality, cost effective transport through the REN network.
working with local iwi, geographic features of New Zealand,
eight ride variations. Geography and Tourism students not only experience
Rotorua as a destination, the location of a tourism business, adventure
a fun-filled activity, but are also able to gain curriculum information for their
tourism, and work roles in the tourism business. Curriculum based student
assessment tasks from a visit to the ZORB. Staff at the ZORB offer informative
talks and worksheets available on request.
and entertaining talks to students as well as worksheets. Curriculum based
student talks and worksheets available on request.
2623 2724Accommodation
Accommodation KeswickChristian
Keswick Christian Camp
Camp
Great location,fabulous
fabulousfood,
food, ideal facilities, excellent accommodation
Four
FourCanoes
CanoesMotel
Hotel
Great location, ideal facilities, excellent accommodation
where great memories happen! Located on the east side of the city, Keswick
Four Canoes is a unique establishment embellished with authentic Maori Keswick
offer offer spacious
spacious grounds.grounds. Allare
All meals meals are included
included in the in the costing.
costing. Cabins and
Four Canoes is a unique establishment embellished with authentic Māori
cultural carvings, décor and stories.
cultural carvings, décor and stories.
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Cabins and
facilities are
provided.
dorm accommodation,
provided.
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games
They can accommodate
can accommodate
room,
any size groups
kitchen
dorm accommodation, games room, kitchen and bathroom facilities are
any size
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guest Communal kitchen for
communal kitchen for self-service
self-service cooking
cooking
-- Guest
Guest laundry
laundry facilities
facilities
-- Group
Group catering
Catering available
available
-- Onsite
Onsite restaurant
Restaurant area
area with
with daily
daily breakfast
breakfast options
options.
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Rotorua. Check out our new “STAY N DINE” packages making looking after L1 & L3 Sustainability of Tourism
the heart of Rotorua. Check out our new “STAY N DINE” packages making
your group a breeze, as they
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looking after your group a breeze, they will well fed and rested. Kaitiaki Adventures L3 Geography AS91427
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Katoa Lake Rotorua L3 Geography AS91427
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L2 Tourism
L1 & L3 Sustainability of Tourism
US 24730, US 24728
Pure Cruise L1 Geography AS91007
L3 Geography AS91427
L2 Tourism US 24730, US 24728
Polynesian Spa L3 Geography AS 91427
L2 Tourism US 24730, US 24728
L1 Geography AS 91007
L1 & L3 Sustainability of Tourism
Rainbow Springs L3 Geography AS 91427
L2 Tourism US 24730, US 24728
L1 & L3 Sustainability of Tourism
Rotorua Duck Tours Rotorua Lakes Tour AS91245
L1 Geography Tarawera Tour Talk AS91007
and worksheet
L2 Tourism US 24730, US 24728
L1 & L3 Sustainability of Tourism
Rotorua Museum- L1 Geography AS91007, AS91427
Te Whare Taonga o L3 Geography
Te Arawa L3 Tourism US 24733
L1 History AS 91002
L1 & L3 Sustainability of Tourism
30 31Request for Speakers on Specific Topics from REN Activity and Attraction Booking Sheet
Members Booked (* Duration based on 20 - 30 sized group)
Agrodome 1hr Farm Show
Skyline Rotorua L3 Geography AS91427 1hr Farm Tour
L2 Tourism US 24730, US 24728 Kaitiaki Adventures 3hr Rafting
L1 & L3 Sustainability of Tourism 5hr Mt Tarawera Half Day Tour
Te Puia L 3 Geography AS91427 Katoa Lake Rotorua .5hr 30 Minute Jet Boat Ride
Tourism with PPT 1.5hr Mokoia Island Trip
L2 Tourism US 24730, US 24728 Mitai Maori Village 3hr Evening Cultural Show and Hangi
L1 Geography AS91007 Polynesian Spa Talks available Pools open 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Volcanic Processes 8.30am to 4pm
L1 & L3 Sustainability of Tourism Pure Cruise 2.5hr Lake Cruise, Hot Water Beach
encounter and Soak in Hot Pools
Velocity Valley L3 Geography AS 91427, AS 91431
Rainbow Springs 2hr Talk
Tourism US 24728, US 24730 Tour
Waimangu Volcanic L3 Geography AS 91427 Big Splash
Valley L2 Tourism US 24730, US 24728 Rotorua Duck Tours 1.5hr City Tour
L1 Geography AS 91007 2hr Lake Tarawera Tour
L1 & L3 Sustainability of Tourism Rotorua Museum - 2hr LEOTC Education Programme
Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal L3 Geography AS91427
Wonderland Tourism Skyline Rotorua 1.5hr Gondola
Luge
L2 Tourism US 24730, US 24728
Zoom Zipline
L1 Geography AS91007
Volcanic Processes Tamaki Maori Village 3hr Evening Cultural Show and Hangi
(Overnight) Marae Stay
L1 & L3 Sustainability of Tourism
Te Puia 3hr Evening Cultural Show and Hangi
ZORB L2 Tourism US 24730, US 24728 1.5hr Educational Guided Tour
L3 Geography AS91427 Velocity Valley 1.5hr Shweeb, Agrojet, Freefall Xtreme,
2hr Swoop, Bungy
L1 & L3 Sustainability of Tourism
Waimangu Volcanic Valley 2hr Self-guided walking & hiking tour
2.5hr Guided tour with educational talk
4-5 hr Boat cruise on Lake Rotomahana
3 hr Walk/Hike and Boat Cruise
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal 1.5hr Guided Tour
Wonderland
ZORB 1.5hr Rides: Straight Track
1.5hr Side Winder
1.5hr Megatrack
1.5hr Big Air Track
32 33FrequentlyAsked
Frequently Asked Questions:
Questions: FrequentlyAsked
Frequently Asked Questions:
Questions:
If we book direct with the members will we get REN rates? What happens if we pay in full by direct credit but the student numbers change on the day?
No, if you book direct you will pay normal student rates. By booking direct with REN Are we entitled to a refund?
you will get the lowest rate available.
If you are entitled to a refund, you just need to advise student numbers and we
Why should we book through the Rotorua Education Network? will organise a refund cheque and post it back to the school.
You should book with the REN because we will make your life easier and your
school trip more affordable, by: Do different rates apply?
t 0SHBOJTJOHRVPUFT DSFBUJOHDVTUPNJTFEJUJOFSBSJFTTQFDJöDUPZPVSOFFET We offer different rates for primary/intermediate, high school, tertiary students.
including activities, accommodation and transportation, arranging bookings and
vouchers and processing all the payments. Do you organise trips for international students?
t "SSBOHJOHTQFBLFSTXJUIUPVSJTNNBSLFUJOHTUBòPSBQQSPQSJBUFQFPQMFXJUIB Yes we do. International students studying at a New Zealand school will be entitled to
working knowledge of the industry. normal REN rates.
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statistics linking directly to curriculum. Do you organise trips for overseas schools?
t 4BWJOHZPVUJNFBOENPOFZCZCPPLJOHUISPVHIPOFTPVSDFSBUIFSUIBO Yes we do. But please note that rates for overseas students will apply.
individual operators.
t (VBSBOUFFJOHUIFNPTUDPNQFUJUJWFSBUFTXJUIBIPVSUVSOBSPVOE Do you have RAM (Risk Analysis Management) Reports?
Yes, all operators have up-to-date RAM Reports for you to download
If we book our own transport can we still book the rest of our itinerary through REN? (teachers log-in).
Yes you can and we will provide you with an up-to-date itinerary which you then
can pass on to the transport company you have booked with. Is there a minimum or maximum length of stay?
We can arrange trips for any length of time for you.
Can we book other activities/operators who are not REN members?
Yes you can. You just simply let us know what you would like to do and we will Is it possible to book activities outside of Rotorua?
source the most affordable rate for that activity. Yes it is. We can arrange activities and accommodation outside of Rotorua.
Can our vouchers be delivered to our accommodation/activity if we arrive late?
Yes we can deliver your vouchers. You just need to let us know if you require this and
we will arrange that for you.
Let us educate you…
If our group arrives on the weekend how do we collect and pay for our vouchers?
Let us educate you…
Vouchers can be paid for and collected from Rotorua Visitor Centre and i-SITE by prior Want to check out Rotorua, come to know what the Rotorua Education Network has to
Want to check
offer, get out Rotorua,
a lowdown come
on the best waytotoknow
bookwhat
your the
nextRotorua Education
school tour, get to Network
know thehas to
arrangement as we will then organise a travel consultant to take care of your booking/ offer,
group. REN members, get together with fellow teachers, let you hair down and relaxknow
get a lowdown on the best way to book your next school tour, get to the REN
a little?
members, get together with fellow teachers, let you hair down and relax a little? Then that
Then that is exactly why you need to sign up for our TEACHERS FAMIL!
is exactly why you need to sign up for our TEACHERS FAMIL!
Do cancellation fees apply? Our teacher Famil is an annual event. It is an opportunity for teachers who have not yet
Cancellation
Cancellation fees
fees do
do apply
apply forfor cancellations
cancellations made
made within
within 21 daysofofthe
5 days thebooking
booking Our
made teacher
use of Famil is an annual
our service event. first-
to experience It is an
handopportunity
what REN for
hasteachers whofamil
to offer. The haveis not
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date.The
The cancellation
cancellation fee
fee isis at
at the
the operator’s
operator’sdiscretion
discretionbased
basedonontheir
theircurrent
current made use of our service to experience first- hand what REN has to
fun-filled two day event scheduled for the end of November at no cost to you.offer. The famil is a
policies.
policies. fun-filled
For more two day event
information or scheduled
to register for the end
simply of school.groups@rotorualc.nz
email: November at no cost to you.
For more information or to register simply email: school.groups@rdc.govt.nz
3430 35 31Rotorua Education Network
Information Booklet 2020
We add value to what is taught in the classroom by providing a practical and
hands-on
We add value to what is taught in understanding!
the classroom by providing a practical and
hands-on understanding!
Rotorua Education Network
P +64 7 350 7320 | F +64 7 348 6044
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Rotorua
Physical Education Network
Address
Rotorua
P +64 7Education
351 7320 Network Office | Rotorua Visitor Centre |and
| E school.groups@rotorualc.nz W i-SITE
rotorua-education.co.nz
Rotorua Education
1167 Fenton Street, Rotorua 3046, Network
New Zealand
P +64 7 350 7320 |Address
Physical F +64 7 348 6044
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Rotorua Education
Postal Address | W rotorua-education.co.nz
Rotorua EducationNetwork
Network Office | Bag
| Private Rotorua
3007 Visitor Centre and i-SITE
1167 Fenton Street,
Rotorua Mail Centre | Rotorua Rotorua
3046,
Physical New 3046, New Zealand
Zealand
Address
Rotorua Education NetworkPostalOfficeAddress
| Rotorua Visitor Centre and i-SITE
1167
Rotorua Education Network 3046,
Fenton Street, Rotorua New
| Private Zealand
Bag 3007
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Rotorua Mail Centre Postal Address
Rotorua Education Network | Private Bag 3007
Rotorua Mail Centre | Rotorua 3046, New Zealand
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