STEM - New Zealand

14 Day Student Education Tour

Tour Code: SS-STEM-NZ

Robotics workshops for high school students from Australia

Nez Zealand STEM group tour map flight path travel route

This tour takes students on an exploration of STEM innovation - from earthquakes to geothermal energy, marine ecosystems to sustainability, engineering, design and architecture.

Students come away with a greater understanding of the connections between STEM disciplines and how each contribute to creating thinking and solutions to real-world challenges.

International antarctic centre study of wildlife penguin standing on a rock my the water

Advanced refracting telescope stargazing and astronomy research with industry professionals

Wine production farming agriculture and water management educational tour location set, rows of grape vines set against a stunning mountainous backdrop

Hobbiton house movie set new zealand a location for the study of videography and film making

Maori culture indigenous tribal Whanganui boat carved from wood sits within a museum constructed of wood and decorated with painted beams

Goat island marine research students gathering a fishing net of the back of a boat with professional marine researcher

Itinerary Suggestion

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Learning Objectives

Academic knowledge and critical-thinking skills
Immersive learning in the field of STEM
Classroom Connection to the real world
Curriculum-linked - HSC, IB, VCE & QCE
100+ hours of academic and cultural activities

Cultivating Young Pioneers

Academic acumen + engagement
Hands-on skill development + creative thinking
Personal growth + initiative
Cultural understanding + global mindset

Day 1

Depart Australia ⤑ Arrive in Auckland

Day 1-2

Auckland

Take a field trip offshore to explore NZ’s unique ecology and issues impacting marine environments – global warming, plastics pollution and over-fishing. Get hands-on with robotics and AI.

Day 3-5

Waikato & Rotorua regions

Challenge the senses at volcanic and geothermal landmarks and engage with Maori culture. Explore cave systems, glow worms and fossils. Learn about innovative transport technologies and take a guided tour of Middle Earth at the Hobbiton movie set.

Day 6-8

Wellington

Workshop the planets at Space Place and the natural world at Te Papa. Learn about the architecture and engineering of earthquake-proof structures. Workshop how physical effects and technology combine.

Day 9-10

Blenheim

Learn about technologies driving sustainable wine production and agriculture. Travel to Christchurch with stops on the way.

Day 11-13

Christchurch

Engage with earthquakes and the science of liquefaction. Take workshops on antarctic marine ecosystems and adaptation, and efforts to tackle river pollution. Finish with white-water rafting.

Day 14