Waitomo Education
Service
Contact Us: Ph: 07 878 7642 Fax: 07 878 6184 PO Box 12 Waitomo Caves New Zealand education@waitomodiscovery.org
WAITOMO - A CONTEXT FOR LEARNING
Above Ground Adventure Activities
Below Ground Adventure Activities
TEACHING RESOURCES
ABOVE GROUND ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES
Select one of the activities below or scroll down to view all. To book email us at education@waitomodiscovery.org
Altura Park Horsetreks (Y9 students and Up)
Big Red (Y9 students and Up)
Dundle Hill Walk (2 Day walk)(Y4 and Up)
Harvest Indoor Rock Climbing Centre (Y4 and Up)
Mini Quest (Y4 to Y8)
Super Quest (Y9 and Up)
Waitomo Abseil/Rock Climbing (Y9 and Up)
Waitomo High Ropes (Y9 and Up)
Altura Park Horsetreks (Y9
students and Up)
NB female riders must weigh under 90kg, male riders must weigh under 100kg.
Big Red 4x4 Bikes:
(Y9 students and Up)
Enjoy NZ's rugged countryside with Waitomo Big Red. Wind your way through bush, navigate rutted tracks, in and out of valleys with steep descents. A feast of spectacular native bush, limestone landscape, mountain views and acres of beautiful scenery.
Costs to schools per person: $60.00 per person. Allow 1.5 hours for riding - 2 hours for the whole activity. Click here for RAMS (Risk Analysis and Management Systems)
Dundle Hill Walk: 
(Y4 students and Up)
A two day walk (27 km) through lush native bush, unique limestone formations, caves, forestry and farmland. Overnight accommodation is provided at the Kay's Cabin, situated halfway on the walk with generous accommodation for 38 people. An ideal opportunity to study a the 'Living World' and an excellent example of conservation and management of a water catchment area. An ideal class overnight tramp.
Costs to schools per person: $20 per student, $55 per adult
Click here for further information
Harvest Indoor Rock Climbing Centre
(Y4 students and Up)
Located in Otorohanga, 15 minutes drive from the Waitomo Village, this centre provides instruction and indoor rock climbing experiences. The climbs range in difficulty and instruction is tailored to the ability of each group. Adults are required to belay students under Y9. The centre is also equipped with table tennis, air hockey, large screen audio-visual entertainment, toilets, showers and kitchen facilities. Allow approx. 2 hours for this activity. Maximum group size is 30 students.
Costs to schools per person: $8 per student
Mini Quest:
(Y4 to Y8)
Adventure problem solving game aimed at raising students' social and co-operative skills. The course involves a series of obstacles including rope bridges and slippery logs.
Costs to schools per student: $15 per participant. Allow 3 hours for the activity. Teachers and adults provide support as spectators. Click here for RAMS (Risk Analysis and Management Systems)
Super Quest:
(Y9 and Up)
Adventure problem solving game aimed at raising students' social and co-operative skills. The course involves a series of obstacles including rope bridges and slippery logs.
Costs to schools per student: $20 per participant. Allow 3 hours for the activity. Teachers and adults provide support as spectators. Click here for RAMS (Risk Analysis and Management Systems)
Waitomo Abseil/Rock Climbing: (Y9 and Up)
Rock climbing and abseiling available on a variety of slopes in the area. Climbs tailored to the needs of the group.
Costs to schools per person: $35per participant. Allow 2.5 hours. Click here for RAMS (Risk Analysis and Management Systems)
Waitomo High Ropes: (Y9 and Up)
Challenge yourself on our high ropes course. Be10 metres above the ground in a safety harness and cross the Burma Bridge, Monkey Tales or Hebe Gebe Jump and grab the Trapeze. Have a go on our Giant Swing, set in a plantation forest so you're shaded from the summer sun.
Cost to schools per person: $30.00 per person. Transport required to site. Adults to accompany each group. Group size between 10 and 20 students. Click here for RAMS (Risk Analysis and Management Systems)
email us at: education@waitomodiscovery.org 11/02/2008