What a week, what an adventure! Four Australian schools—St. Marks Anglican Community School, Brisbane Girls Grammar School, Carine Senior High School, and Perth Modern School brought almost 200 students to Rotorua, New Zealand for a week-long extravaganza of music and adventure. After a travel day on Sunday for most schools, Monday marked the beginning of…

Embark on a journey through the wonders of Aotearoa, where stunning landscapes and vibrant culture await. In this article, we uncover nine intriguing facts about New Zealand, showcasing its iconic destinations such as the breathtaking Milford Sound and Hobbiton Movie Set. Whether you’re drawn to its rich Maori heritage, pristine national parks, or adrenaline-pumping adventures,…

New Zealand’s North and South islands are both full of adventure activities, Maori cultural experiences and awe-inspiring landscapes, making either option a great destination for school groups. Students explore incredible natural wonders, from ancient forests and hot springs to caves and volcanoes. Every experience is full of learning adventures where students develop general capabilities and…

Rhapsody Rotorua is a week-long music festival that will stimulate your students’ musical development through performance, adjudication and professional coaching while immersing them in the adrenaline-fuelled activities of the North Island’s adventure capital. Join us for a musical adventure not to be missed! Music Adjudications Receive feedback on your technique as your performance is critiqued…

Rhapsody Rotorua is a must for all music students! The annual international youth music festival brings together budding musicians to learn, perform and grow. During the one-week festival, students will develop their musical skills and repertoire, connect with like-minded peers and build confidence through performances, adjudications and professional coaching from industry experts. Why should you…

WorldStrides’ educational travel programs offer students a smorgasbord of cross-curriculum academic and personal development opportunities to ignite personal growth and enrich learning at every stage of development. No matter the destination or year level of your students – an educational tour is remembered for a lifetime. We’ve hand-picked 7 of our top cross-curriculum destinations around…

Sitting within a dual World Heritage Area, the snowy peaks of the legendary Mt Ruapehu, New Zealand’s most active volcano, is home to the longest ski season and largest ski areas in the country. The ski fields of Whakapapa and Turoa are ideal for school groups and offer world-class snow conditions all the way through…

Home to diverse eco-systems and spectacular natural landscapes all year round, New Zealand is a premier destination to discover the many wonders of science. The country is considered a biodiversity hotspot, as it is recognised by the scientific community as among the top 36 locations around the globe which contain unusual and irreplaceable forms of…

Evoking images of rugged mountain ranges and ancient glaciers, New Zealand is the ultimate real-world classroom for geography students. The country itself is a remote collection of mountainous islands in the southeast Pacific Ocean. It’s still geographically young and going through the geological processes of mountain-building that began 15 million years ago. Sitting upon two…

Look no further than New Zealand’s Lake Tekapo for immersive educational experiences and a vast array of adventure activities! Nestled beneath spectacular mountains, Lake Tekapo is the ideal base for students to learn to ski or improve their technique. By night, the area is an internationally renowned location for stargazing that’s part of the UNESCO…