Explore a variety of New Zealand’s unique geographical features across the scenic North and South Islands.
This tour highlights the geological and biological features of one of the world’s most beautifully preserved countries.Internationally recognised for its distinct biodiversity, New Zealand is home to some of the world’s fastest shrinking glaciers, remarkable wildlife species and stunning landscapes.
Grace World Tours offered excellent service for our school trip to NZ. They were very flexible and catered specifically to our group’s needs — a 10/10 service and highly recommended.Mr Ryan Davis-Philp, Dickson College, Canberra, Australia
Rare flora and fauna, unique geography and climate have developed in New Zealand primarily due to its long isolation from other landmasses and humans.
On this geography trip, your students will put classroom learning into practice as they immerse in one of the world’s most unique geographical areas. Learn about current pressures on its environment from threats such as agriculture, tourism, and climate change and what is being done to promote recovery, sustainability and conservation efforts.
Trip inclusions
- An all-inclusive package including flights, accommodation, transport, meals and activities.
- Our full suite of tools, resources, checklists and support that will make your trip planning and advertising a breeze.
- Free travel for teachers.
- An GWT tour representative on hand 24/7.
Trip highlights
- Explore Mt. Cook and visit ancient glaciers.
- Walk one of the top day treks in the world – the Tongariro Crossing.
- Sail up to waterfalls, as you discover the fiordlands of Milford Sound.
- Delve into the rich history of New Zealand and Māori culture, eat food prepared in a hangi and learn the haka.
- Explore boiling mud pools, steaming vents and the volcanic rocks of The Thermal Explorer Highway.
New Zealand Environmental Science itinerary
DAY 3: MT. COOK AND TASMAN GLACIER BOAT RIDE AND QUEENSTOWN
Visit the Department of Conservation in Mt. Cook National Park, for an educational program. Learn about the landforms, human perspective and impact within the park. Then, walk to the nearby glacier lake for a boat tour, exploring the Tasman Glacier. Transfer to beautiful Queenstown in the afternoon.
DAY 4: QUEENSTOWN
Wake up and explore Queenstown’s town centre before boarding the TSS Earnslaw. Take the breathtakingly beautiful ride across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak and have the best BBQ buffet lunch in Queenstown. Upon your return, head up the iconic Queenstown Skyline gondola and test your speed on the luge track.
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