Otorohanga Trip

On Friday we travelled to Otorohanga, the Kiwiana capital of New Zealand.  The weather was perfect, the activities were a blast and we all enjoyed our hokey pokey ice creams!  Take a look at our photos below.

The ice cream never stood a chance...

Departure

Arrival

Otorohanga Kiwi House

Kiwi House Birds: Fact Sheets

Kiwi House Birds: Photos

Kiwi House Reptiles: Fact Sheets

Kiwi House Reptiles: Photos

Ed Hillary Walkway

Walkway Displays

Ice Cream Hunt: Main Street

Back on the Bus!

Kiwiana

THE INQUIRY PROCESS

THE INQUIRY PROCESS

Where will we start?  Well, this Kiwi looks like he's on to something... 

THE INQUIRY PROCESS

This chart displays a more detailed view of an inquiry process.

READING

1. Kiwiana: Icons and symbols
2. Kiwiana: Celebrating our National Identity
3. Kiwiana Displays
4. Kiwiana Stamps
5. Kiwiana: New Zealand 100% Pure

PLACES

Find out interesting facts about specific locations around New Zealand.

STARTER ACTIVITIES  

LEARNING EXPERIENCES

Your teacher might read this one...

WHERE IN THE WORLD?

Where's this funny looking character from?  Use the clues and then think about designing your own cartoon character that represents New Zealanders. 

• Extension: try representing provinces / sub-groups / other countries etc.

KIWIANA PICTURES

Here's a small collection of classic Kiwi icons.  Try drawing some of your own.

POPULAR KIWI RECIPES 

Have a go at baking these - and then bring me some for 'marking' :p

KIWIANA QUIZ

Test your general knowledge of 'all' things Kiwiana.