We have identified a range of field trips available for schools in the Hawke’s Bay region.
Please note: this list of field trips is not exhaustive and if you know of any others, please email us.
| Provider | Offering | Cost | Contact details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape to City. A project under Predator Free Hawke’s Bay | Provides professional development workshops for teachers, enabling them to feel confident connecting students to nature, using the environment as a context for learning and incorporating links to the curriculum. | No charge. | Get in touch |
| Guthrie Smith Trust | Guthrie-Smith Tutira offers a learning environment for all age groups, with a wide variety of programmes including environmental education. The 'All About Trees' programme is suited to Year 4 upwards and can be tailored to meet specific learning outcomes. It includes an introductory session at school and follows with a session on-site as part of a full day, part day, or in-camp experience. | Varies depending on requirements. | Get in touch |
| Kiwi Crèche | Educational talks about North Island Brown Kiwi and the possibility of seeing a kiwi chick. Held on Tuesdays from December - July (booking essential). Other dates maybe available with some fees. | No charge, koha welcome. | Get in touch |
| National Aquarium | Runs an extensive range of education programmes for early childhood, primary, secondary and tertiary students. Two-hour programmes, developed in line with the NZ Curriculum framework, involving students in interactive, hands-on and inquiry-based activities. There are also secondary school student research opportunities. | Primary $4.50. Secondary $6.50. Tertiary $11.00. | Education Bookings |
| Boundary Stream Mainland Island | Boundary Stream Poutiri Ao ō Tāne is a DOC managed mainland island on public conservation land. Schools can take groups as a teacher lead experience. Contact the local DOC office well in advance to make sure conditions are appropriate and to see if a staff member is available to greet the group. | No charge. | Get in touch |
Other useful resources:
- School resources — we have a kete packed with loads of useful conservation resources.
- Where to buy equipment — find out where you can buy chew cards, tracking tunnels and traps.
- Wildeyes — fun nature activities for kids.