Education Field Trips

Waimangu Volcanic Valley is the perfect field trip for school groups. We can create a customised education package to meet your curriculum needs.

Our customised education packages can be tailored to a range of subjects including geography, tourism, science, sustainability and business studies. Talk to us about your learning outcomes and we will help you create an unforgettable learning experience in a unique environment.

Students will learn about:

The world significance of the valley as one of the youngest geothermal systems in the world, and the only to be ‘born’ by a single volcanic event
Unique geothermal features such as the Inferno Crater, the world’s largest crypto-geyser and Frying Pan Lake, the world’s largest hot spring.
How the botany and wildlife in the area have adapted to this unique environment
The culture and history of an area that was home to the Pink & White Terraces and the very first European tourism in New Zealand
The ongoing scientific monitoring and research of the geothermal and volcanic activity
Sustainability initiatives in action at Waimangu to preserve this special area, and to ensure that tourism has as light a footprint on the environment as possible
The tourism industry in the Rotorua area and the part that Waimangu plays

Talk to us to create a customised education package, which can include:

Self-guided walking & hiking tour
Guided tour with educational talks
Boat cruise on Lake Rotomahana
Education worksheets and resources
Educational talks
Packed lunch options
RAMS information

Resources are available on the following:

AS 91007 – Geographic understanding of environments that have been shaped by extreme natural events.
AS91427 – Demonstrate an understanding of how a cultural process has shaped a geographic environment
US24728 – Knowledge of the business of tourism
US24730 – Knowledge of work roles in tourism

Safety at Waimangu

Visiting Waimangu is a safe activity providing that all participants follow and understand the safety guidelines, safety signage and instructions from staff.

Waimangu Volcanic Valley have been externally audited by EMA Health & Safety, and have also achieved Qualmark Gold status.
We can provide full RAMS information for your visit to satisfy all EOTC requirements.

Rotorua Education Network

Waimangu Volcanic Valley is a member of the Rotorua Education Network (REN). REN can organise accommodation, transport and full Rotorua itineraries as well as get quotes, make bookings, arrange vouchers and deal with payments.

For more information regarding school visits please contact the Rotorua Education Networks reservations team school.groups@rotorualc.nz