Identity & Heritage: Toroa at Taiaroa

From fortification to conservation, students will look at how the use of Taiaroa Head has changed over time. more>>

Time: 2.5 hours
Age Focus: Years 4-8
Curriculum Area: Science (Level 2-4, LW - Achievement Objectives 1-4)
Cost: $3/student, adults no charge

Birds: A is for Albatross, B is for Bird

Discover what makes a bird a bird and how the Royal Albatross is adapted for life at sea. more>>

Time: 1.5 hours
Age Focus: Years 1-3
Curriculum Area: Science (Level 1-2, LW - Achievement Objectives 1-4)
Cost: $3/student, adults no charge

Maori History: Pukekura Toroa

Taiaroa Head, also known as Pukekura, is an important site to Kai Tahu. A wonderful opportunity to experience the Maori history of the area through stories and observations. more>>

Time: 2 hours
Age Focus: Years 2-6
Curriculum Area: Social Studies (Level 2-4), Maori
Cost: $3/student, adults no charge

Conservation: Save our Seabirds

Royal Albatross are only one of the attractions of Taiaroa Head. Breeding colonies of Shags, Royal Spoonbills, Little Blue Penguins and Fur Seals are just a few of the highlights. more>>

Time: 2.5 hours
Age Focus: Years 4-8
Curriculum Area: Science (Level 2-4, LW - Achievement Objectives 1-4)
Cost: $3/student, adults no charge

Science: Flight and Feathers

Birds are finely tuned flying machines, with the wing and flight style suited perfectly to the environment in which they live. more>>

Time: 2.5 hours
Age Focus: Years 4-8
Curriculum Area: Science (Level 2-4, LW - Achievement Objectives 1-4)
Cost: $3/student, adults no charge

Sustainability: The Problem with Plastic - Classroom Presentation

Plastic is responsible for killing millions seabirds each year. Our wildlife guides will show you the stomach contents of an albatross and share some of her adventures with Albatross from other parts of the world. Rate the rubbish from your local beach and your lunch box in terms of harm to marine life and think about what you can do to stop the plastic tide.

Time: 50 minutes
Age Focus: Years 3-8
Curriculum Area: Science (Level 2-4, LW - Achievement Objectives 1-4) Social Studies (Level 2-4)
Cost: no charge (travel costs may apply for schools outside of Dunedin)