Field trips or 'super sites for conservation education' teaching resources from around the country.

Map of New Zealand.
Map of New Zealand.
Northland. Auckland. Waikato. Bay of Plenty. Tongariro/Taupo. East Coast/Hawkes Bay. Wanganui. Wellington. Chathams. Nelson/Marlborough. West Coast. Canterbury. Otago. Southland.
Northland.
Auckland.
Waikato.
Bay of Plenty.
Tongariro/Taupo.
East Coast/Hawkes Bay.
Wanganui.
Wellington.
Chathams.
Nelson/Marlborough.
West Coast.
Canterbury.
Otago.
Southland.

Northland

New Zealand wood pigeon. Photo: Mike Aviss.

Take a trip outside the classroom and learn about Northland's special natural and historic heritage.

Auckland

Teacher workshop at Long Bay Beach, Auckland.

In the Auckland region you might take a field trip to Mangere Mountain, Miranda Wildlife Refuge, a marine reserve, or even an offshore island. Learn about DOC's site-based activities to help plan your trip.

Waikato

Children attending the Pirongia Te Aroaro o Kahu Restoration Society's Conservation Week programme. Photo: Carla Vincent.

Take a field trip to Ruakuri Caves, Kauaeranga Valley, Te Whanganui A Hei Marine Reserve or numerous other DOC sites in the Waikato Conservancy.

Bay of Plenty

Students of Kaitao Intermediate getting stuck in during Conservation Week.

Take a trip outside the classroom and learn about the Bay of Plenty's natural and historic heritage.

Tongariro/Taupo

Educator Thea De Petris with Karapiro School. Photo: Kim Turia.

Take a trip outside the classroom and learn about Tongariro/Taupo's natural and historic heritage.

East Coast/Hawke's Bay

Otarara Pa, Historic reserve.

Take a trip outside the classroom and learn about the East Coast/Hawke's Bay region's natural and historic heritage.

Wanganui

Kaitlyn Baldwin and Trent Houlahan help DOC staff plant shrubs, Gordon Park Reserve. Photo: Ross Henderson

Take a trip outside the classroom and learn about the Wanganui region's natural and historic heritage.

Wellington

Children on field trip to Matiu/Somes Island with DOC staff.

Take a trip outside the classroom and learn about Wellington's natural and historic heritage.

Chatham Islands

Chatham Island Black robin release with school children, Caravan Bush, Pitt Island, Chatham Islands. Photo: Don Merton.

There are no field trips in the Chatham Islands.

Nelson/Marlborough

Estuaries of Able Tasman.

Take a trip outside the classroom and learn about Nelson and the Marlborough Sounds' natural and historic heritage.

West Coast

Three students using binoculars to hunt for wetland birds. Photo: Dave Eastwood.

Take a trip outside the classroom and learn about the West Coast's natural and historic heritage.

Canterbury

Manatu, close up of male flowers, Peel Forest. Photo: B. Molloy.

Take a trip outside the classroom and learn about the Canterbury's natural and historic heritage.

Otago

Yellow-eyed penguins. Photo: Andrew Maloney.

Take a trip outside the classroom and learn about Coastal Otago's natural and historic heritage.

Southland

Children on the beach, Conservation Week, Omaui, Southland.

Take a trip outside the classroom and learn about Southland's natural and historic heritage.

Publication

Uncle Don Knows Heaps of Wacky Stuff

This activity book follows Sylvie as she takes a holiday with Uncle Don the DOC ranger

Publication

Learn how to carry out your own marine survey

Information
Read our field trip information to plan and prepare for your outdoor classroom experience.
Contact

For more information:

Contact your local DOC office

Or email conservED@doc.govt.nz