Ratapihipihi Scenic Reserve field trip

Bellbirds are often seen in the reserve.

Bellbirds are often seen in the reserve

Wanganui region

Wanganui region.

Ratapihipihi Scenic Reserve is located near New Plymouth.

The reserve features remnants of a Taranaki rainforest. In a field trip, students can discover the rich bird and plant life that exists here.

Children taking a closer look at mosses. Photo: C Tiffen.

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Karamu, close up of berries.

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Children looking at plankton through a microscope. Photo: P Jackson.

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Ratapihipihi Scenic Reserve. Photo: T. Weston.

Ratapihipihi Scenic Reserve walk

This reserve features an outstanding example of a subtropical rain forest with kohekohe, tawa, puketea and nikau palms.

 
 

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LEARNZ website Register for a conservation/biodiversity virtual field trip

Natural Heritage Collection website offers schools free images of NZ's native species

View the Wildtrack children's nature series on NZ on Screen

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Contact your local DOC office

Or email conservED@doc.govt.nz

 

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