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Ideal for SchoolsWalks- Otari Walkway: Take a guided walk around Otari Wiltons’ Bush. (Wheelchair access) Ph: 04 499 1400 Website: www.wcc.govt.nz - Colonial Knob: Experience a 3-5 hour walk and take in the amazing views of Porirua City from the summit. On clear days you should be able to clearly see the South Island, the Rainbow Ski Field in Nelson and both Mana and Kapiti Island. Email: info@poriruacity.com - Wellington First line of Defence - Fort Balance & Mt Crawford: Starting with a historical walk, you can explore and learn about the extensive fortifications at Fort Balance, Wellington’s principal coastal defence installation. View Telecom’s satellite Earth station and take in the spectacular harbour views. Ph: 04 499 1400 - Rimutaka Forest Park: This lovely park offers a large number of varied walks and a great picnic area with barbeques. - Mangaone track: The Tararua Ranges that form the landward boundary of the Kapiti Coast offer varied bush walks for people of most ages and fitness levels. For more information - Ph: 04 296 1112 - Writers Walk: Walk from Chaffers Marina to Frank Kitts Park and experience the Writers walk. Designer and typographer Catherine Griffiths has created a series of large, concrete typographic sculptures, unique in their conception, scale, form and construction. Each text sculpture has a quote by a well-known New Zealand writer with strong Wellington connections. Ph: 04 495 7820 - Bush City: Located at Te Papa, take a walk through a recreated habitat island offering a ‘short walk in the NZ bush’ and accessed by bridge over a man-made lagoon. Ph: 04 381 7000 - Red Rocks: Formed 200 million years ago during submarine volcanic eruptions, you can view the surrounding reserve with fascinating geology & Maori History. You may witness fur seals depending on the time of the year Nature- Staglands. Established in 1972: With bus access from the Upper Hutt side you can travel by coach to Staglands. It encompasses 10ha of land that feature a variety of streams, ponds, hills and gullies, which have been created and developed over the years. Touch and hand feed the animals and birds as you stroll amongst them. Amongst these native, rare and endangered animals, birds and insects are pigeons, bellbirds, fantails, copper butterflies, ponies, owls and red & yellow admirals. Ph: 04 526 7529 - Karori Wildlife Sanctuary: Stroll leisurely around natural bush, lakes, historic buildings and view a world-first inner-city pest free environment where some of NZ’s rarest and most endangered wildlife have been released like the little spotted kiwi, saddleback, and kaka. Ph: 04 920 2222 - Island Bay Marine Education Centre: Live habitat displays of sea creatures that your school can view and various activities can be provided for all age groups. Afterwards you could easily go across the road to picnic by the seaside or see some sea creatures in their natural habitat on the rock pools. Ph: 04 383 8285 - Lindale Farm: Enjoy the barn yard and farm walk, or visit the animal barn to handle and feed baby farm animals. Book into the farm show where you will view a demonstration of shearing and milking, plus a talk about farming in NZ - you can even hand milk a cow! You will also find speciality shops including The Kapiti Olive shop and the Art Gallery and commercial agricultural based businesses such as Kapiti Cheeses and Ice creams. With the Farm, these all form part of the Lindale centre. Ph: 04 297 0916 - Botanic Gardens: Find yourself immersed in the 26 hectares of beauty in the Botanic Gardens. With a variety of flowers to view, you can also enjoy some fun in the childrens playground or have lunch at the Botanic café. Ph: 04 499 1400 - Wellington Zoo: Wellington zoo is a living classroom and you can book a 45 minute session with an Education Officer for up to 35 students. Large grassed areas are suitable for picnic lunches as well as a kiosk in the centre of the zoo which can provide pre-packed lunches when pre-ordered. Sleepover camps are also available. Ph: 04 389 3692 Visit: www.wellingtonzoo.com Outdoor & Indoor PoolsOutdoor Pools: - Waikanae pool (includes barbeque facilities) 04 904 5789- Wainuiomata outdoor pool (a large hydro-slide, four barbeques and one portable barbeque) 04 564 8780 - McKenzie Outdoor pool 04 568 6563 - Thorndon Summer Pool (barbeque $10/hr: pre-book) 04 472 8055Indoor Pools: - Porirua Trust Aquatic Centre (barbeque facilities @ $5/hr) 04 237 1521 - Keith Spry Pool, Johnsonville (barbeque charge of $20/day) 04 478 9237 - Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre, Kilbirnie (coin operated barbeques and a portable barbeque @ $5/hr) 04 387 8029 Educational & Fun VisitsCapital E Exhibitions, theatre shows, Sound House and OnTV Studio - so you can record your own TV show. All Enquiries Phone: 04 913 3720 Westpac Stadium Tour Take a tour of Wellingtons Westpac stadium—home of the Wgtn Lions Rugby 2000 N.P.C Champions and the Super 12 Hurricanes. Stadium tours include behind the scenes look at the changing rooms. Phone: 04 473 3881 Avalon Television Studios Schools are able to watch a television show being recorded. For more information Phone: 04 914 5600 Island Bay Marine Education Centre Live habitat displays that your school can view. Various activities can be done for all age groups. Phone: 04 383 8285 Bowland Porirua Enjoy a great glow in the dark game of ten pin bowling, and a whole lot more. Phone: 04 237 4428 Top Adventures Reach heights and develop skills well beyond your expectations. There are so many things to do with Top Adventures - one of Wellingtons leading adventure tourism operator. Try indoor rock climbing at the HangDog Climbing Centre, perfect for individuals or groups of any ability. Choose from various activities - abseil, rock climb, rap jump, or if you have a bit more time try the Bay Combo - a full day of Rock Climbing and a rap jump. During your abseil, enjoy the lovely Titahi bay or Wellington scenery. Phone: 04 589 9181, Email: mail@topadventures.co.nz, Visit: www.topadventures.co.nz Golf Try the various golf driving ranges around Wellington. They cater for students of all ages, offering lessons for the beginner or the experienced. Fitness Recreation & Indoor activitiesCinemas & Theaters
Fergs Rock & Kayak Situated in Shed 6, Queens Wharf. Enjoy the challenge of indoor rock climbing. Experienced tuition available. Phone: 04 499 8898 Laser Force Experience the fun of this futuristic laser maze game suitable for all ages. Phone: 04 384 4622 Bowland Petone Ten pin bowling is always a great indoor recreation idea. Phone: 04 568 3168 Just Out of WellingtonWAIRARAPA Paua World: Take a free factory tour to see Paua, Pink Mussel & Mother of Pearl shells being crafted as well as an informative video on the life of the Paua. Choose from a wide range of exquisite quality jewellery, gifts, ornaments and NZ Souvenirs in the treasure trove of the shop. 54 Kent St ~ Carterton ~ Wairarapa Phn: 06 379 6777 Fax: 06 379 6775 Email: Rosie@pauashell.co.nz Visit: www.pauashell.co.nz Fell Museum Take a 10min - 2hr tour and view the magnificently restored NZR Fell Locomotive H199, the engine which received the prestigious A & G Price Award for the best locomotive restoration for 1990. Go back in time and see a 20 minute video of the Rimutaka locomotive era. Fax: 06 308 9343 email:fell.loco.museum@xtra.co.nz Cobblestones Museum (established in 1969) Visit the Wairarapa Regional Early Settler museum. View Mangapakeha School opened in 1902, Wairarapas first public hospital erected in Greytown in 1875 and other historic buildings of the Wairarapa. 169 Main St, Greytown Phone: 06 304 9687 UPPER HUTT Te Marua Water Treatment Plant See where half of the Wellington regions water comes from. Secondary students can go on a 1.5 hour guided tour with video presentation. For Primary students - presentation only, is available. Ph: 04 384 5708 Email: info@wtc.govt.nz Southward Car Museum Located 50 minutes drive from downtown Wellington - view a marvellous private collection of veteran and vintage cars in the Southern hemisphere. Great work has been done to display the vehicles by founders Sir Len Southward & Lady Vera. Sadly Sir Len passed away Feb 19th 2004, but his legacy remains for everyone to see. No organised guided tour but the museum attendant is available at all times. Phone: 04 297 1221 Otaihanga Rd - Paraparaumu Visit: www.southward.org.nz |
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