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Education

What better way for your students to learn about the natural world around them then to experience it first hand! With 360 Discovery Cruises you have the opportunity to make this a possibility.

Students, primary and intermediate, will go home at the end of the day inspired to be conservationists, marine biologists, environmentalists and so much more, after spending the day on Tiritiri Matangi Island or Motuihe Island with 360 Discovery. With packages specifically developed and tailored for primary and intermediate aged children, a day trip to Tiritiri Matangi or Motuihe will compliment your school syllabus wonderfully, trust us!

Tiritiri Matangi Island - school day trips

Motuihe Island - school day trips

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Tiritiri Matangi Island - School Daytrips

Get your students out of the classroom, and up close and personal with one of the world’s most successful conservation projects - Tiritiri Matangi. See some of New Zealand’s most endangered birds and rare wildlife in the open sanctuary.

Guided walks provide expert commentary and lend context to both animal life and the historical and archaeological features of the island, these walks can also be tailored to cover conservation studies.

Why let the kids have all the fun! This package is a must. Bring a picnic lunch and soak up the sun on some of the most beautiful beaches Tiri has to offer.

Tiritiri Matangi Island highlights

Close up viewing of rare and endangered bird species including the Takahe and Kokako.
An optional guided walk (1.5 hours) covering the island history and identification of bird species and their behaviors.
Stunning views across the Hauraki Gulf.
Maori pa remnants at the island’s northern end.
Visitors centre with informative displays about the island’s history and wildlife.
A curio shop selling high quality clothing, pottery and books.

Ferry Times

	Departs	Arrives
Pier 4, Auckland	9.00am	4.50pm
Gulf Harbour	9.50am	4.00pm
Tiritiri Matangi Island	3.30pm

Prices (include GST per person):

	Return ferry	Guided walks
Adult	$27.70	$5.00
Child	$20.00	$2.50

This package is available Wednesday to Friday during the school term.

Motuihe Island - School Day Trips

Motuihe flourishes with native flora and rare and endangered birdlife thanks to the restoration efforts of the Motuihe Trust and Department of Conservation. It has a colorful history of Maori and European influences; remnants of pa sites, European farming settlements, prisoner of war camps, and ruins from the old naval base can also be freely explored; this all makes for an exciting and adventurous day out for young and old.

You can travel on our Harbour Discovery vessel which departs Pier 4, Quay St, Auckland at 10am and departs Motuihe Island at 1:05pm or 3:40pm or you can hire a vessel if you larger numbers. Please contact Angeline Sina for pricing options on (09) 377 5920 or email groups@360discovery.co.nz.

Guided nature tours and heritage tours are also an option for a nominal charge, of $5 per person, please contact Motuihe Trust on 0800 668 844 to arrange this.

Student activities could include:

Tree Planting
Weed Busting
Beach Combing
Observe the Bird & Plant life
Explore the Island and take in some history.

Ferry Times (Monday to Friday - throughout the school term)

	Departs	Arrives
Pier 4, Auckland	10.00am	10.45am
Motuihe Island	3.40pm	4.15pm

Fares (includes GST per person):

	Return ferry	Guided tours:
Adults:	$ 25.20	$5.00
Children:	$15.80	$5.00

What you need to bring

Plenty of water & liquids
A good sized packed lunch (there are no shops on Tiritiri Matangi Island or Motuihe Island)
A sun hat and sun screen
Sturdy walking shoes
Swimwear, a towel and a warm change of clothes
A light rain jacket (snacks, drinks, tea & coffee can be purchased on the vessel)

To book:

Your school trips must be pre-booked in order to receive the school rate.

To download a booking form for school day trips to Tiritiri Matangi Island please click here
To download a booking form for school day trips to Motuihe Island please click here
Fax to 09 307 2076(Attention Groups department)
If you have any question please feel free to contact our Groups department on DDI 09 377 5920