More plaudits for Tiritiri Matangi
Date posted: 15-Jul-2019
Recognition of the wonderful experience visitors have when visiting the Island h..
Results of the 2019 Photo Competition
Date posted: 15-Jul-2019
The results of this year's competition have now been decided. Click here (/2019-photo-co..
Lighthouse Open Day
Date posted: 30-Apr-2019
Our historic lighthouse, signal station and diaphonic foghorn will all be on dis..
We need a new Treasurer
Date posted: 08-Apr-2019
The Supporters need a new treasurer to take over in September when Kevin Vaughan..
2019 Concert
Date posted: 05-Feb-2019
OrigiNZ, the tartan taonga are returning for the 2019 concert.
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Tiri's three unique foghorns
Date posted: 01-Feb-2019
Our next social event will take place on Monday 18th March when Carl Hayson and ..
Young Conservation Superstars win awards!
Date posted: 27-Jan-2019
Gabriel Barbosa and teacher Kate Asher, a team leader who co..
Entries for the 2019 photo competition
Date posted: 19-Jan-2019
We are now taking entries for the 2019 photographic competition. You can enter u..
Hihi volunteer needed
Date posted: 18-Oct-2018
Would you like to volunteer with the Island's hihi team and learn from them how ..
2019 Calendars now available
Date posted: 05-Sep-2018
The new 2019 calendars are now available and this year's is better than ever! Th..
Guidelines for School Visits
What will you do on your school visit to Tiritiri Matangi? This will depend largely on the age range of your students and what you want them to get out of the visit. The programme below gives you a general idea of what to expect. Our Educator (educator@tiritirimatangi.org.nz) will be able to advise you on what is appropriate for your students. The times given below are approximate.
| On the boat | It is a good idea to ensure that younger students, in particular, have morning tea and make use of the bathroom facilities while on the ferry. Accompanying adults should supervise students during the ferry crossing |
| 10.20- 10.30 | Arrive at Tiritiri Matangi. School parties should wait until other day-visitors have left the boat before doing so themselves. Any large or heavy food containers can be loaded by accompanying adults onto the rail trolley on the wharf. On leaving the ferry, walk to the end of the wharf where the vehicles are parked (keep to the hand rail on the left hand side). Personal bags that are not needed during the guided walk can be loaded onto the trailer. Students should remain together in a group, standing or sitting, for the Ranger's talk. |
| 10.30-10.40 | Introductory talk by DOC Ranger, then groups to be guided are organised and assigned to guides. |
| 10.40-10.45 | Guided groups start their walk. School groups usually move off before other visitors. |
| 10.45-12.15 | Guided walk. Two routes are available. Most school parties walk up the Wattle Track, which is the shorter of the two and therefore more suitable for younger students. Senior students may find the longer walk, up the Kawerau Track, more suited to their needs, depending of what they hope to learn. If in doubt, discuss the choice of route with our Educator before your visit. Whichever route you take, it may be possible to walk the alternative route after lunch (see below). Accompanying adults should supervise students closely during the guided walk. |
| 12.15-1.00 | Lunch in the courtyard at the Visitor Centre (or inside the centre in wet weather). Complimentary tea and coffee is available in the VC for accompanying adults (not students). Water is available and soft drinks can be bought from the shop. Adults should supervise students throughout lunch, taking turns to do other things (visit the shop, toilets, etc.). Note that the public toilets are downhill from the VC, clearly signposted. |
| 1.00 | Students have 10 minutes with the Tiritiri Matangi Educator, looking at what we can do to improve our natural environment. |
| 1.10-3.00 | Afternoon activities are determined by the school. There are several options:
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| 3.15 | Whatever you decide to do after lunch (and there may be time to do more than one of the above activities), bear in mind that your party must be back at the wharf by 3.15 sharp, to board the ferry for a prompt 3.30 departure. |
If you have any questions about what you can do on the Island as a school party, please do not hesitate to contact our Educator.
We hope you have a wonderful day!