School Visits
A visit to Tiritiri Matangi gives children the chance to take a trip back in time when our forests were full to bursting with birds.
As one of New Zealand’s oldest island sanctuaries, Tiritiri Matangi is brimming with wildlife rarely seen on the mainland, so students can gain first-hand knowledge of these threatened species and our country’s conservation history.
Our educators have an in-depth understanding of the science curriculum and are able to offer a range of educational experiences on the island
Our island guides enrich any school visit by identifying wildlife, birdsong and giving school groups an insight into the work done to protect this island. It is best to book early to ensure your spot!
Education Programmes
Our educators have an in-depth understanding of the science curriculum and offer a range of student-led engaging activities and educational experiences.
The Education Programme can be booked for full time students attending New Zealand schools and is not available to International student groups.
Plan Your Trip
A typical day on the motu starts with a guided walk through native forest with close up encounters with birdlife. After the lunch break, we provide engaging student-led activities for younger students or a targeted learning session for senior students. Take a look at our day programme to see what a typical visit to Tiritiri Matangi includes.
Booking numbers per trip:
- Y3-4 = 55 students, Y5-13 = 65 students
- A maximum of 50 students for First Time school visits
- A minimum of 1:8 adult to student ratio for guided walk
- School visits are recommended for students Y3 and above
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Book your Trip
We believe that every child in New Zealand should get the chance to experience our wonderful natural environment and see how communities can help to conserve it, so all schools receive discounted rates.
Thanks to support from the Tiritiri Matangi Supporters and Explore, the fare from either Auckland or Gulf Harbour is $25.00 per student, and one accompanying adult for every six students travels free. Those schools wanting to bring extra adults pay $37.50 per adult.
The charge for the guided walk on the island is $2.00 per student (one adult per six students is guided free, extra adults $10 per adult).
Please note: these special rates apply only for visits on school days during the school term.
