{"id":166,"date":"2018-06-12T04:15:01","date_gmt":"2018-06-12T04:15:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/aasc.blogs.auckland.ac.nz\/?page_id=166"},"modified":"2018-06-27T00:20:47","modified_gmt":"2018-06-27T00:20:47","slug":"excursions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.aasc.nz\/excursions\/","title":{"rendered":"Excursions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243;][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.101&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Optional Excursions<\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Please note all bookings\u00a0are subject to availability.<\/strong>\u00a0For all queries relating to the excursions contact <a href=\"mailto:vanessa.cave@agresearch.co.nz\">Vanessa Cave<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Note: Excursions can be paid through a separate form.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243;][et_pb_cta _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.101&#8243; button_text=&#8221;Register Now&#8221; button_url=&#8221;\/registration\/&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;off&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#005dc1&#8243; use_background_color=&#8221;on&#8221; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_start=&#8221;#00457d&#8221; background_color_gradient_end=&#8221;#419b20&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;off&#8221; button_icon_placement=&#8221;right&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em><strong>Please note all bookings&nbsp;are subject to availability.<br \/>\n<\/strong>Excursions can be paid through a separate form.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Rotorua Walking Tour: <strong>Free<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland: <strong>$55<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Kaitiaki White Water Rafting: <strong>$85<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Canopy Tours Ziplining: <strong>$139<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.101&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Rotorua Walking Tour<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n<p><strong>Numbers: <\/strong>unlimited<\/p>\n<p><strong>Description: <\/strong>During this leisurely walking tour, you will visit some of Rotorua\u2019s most scenic points of interests, including Motutara (Sulphur Bay), the lakefront promenade, and the Sanatorium reserve. The walk will allow you to enjoy the city\u2019s geothermal areas, native wildlife reserves and local historic sites. For those feeling more energetic, there is also the option of completing the 26km <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rotorualakescouncil.nz\/our-city\/Parksandreserves\/Documents\/Brochures\/Rotorua_Walkway_brochure.pdf\">Rotorua Walkway<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Duration: <\/strong>2-4 hrs<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bring: <\/strong>walking shoes, sunhat, sunscreen, rain jacket, water bottle<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aasc.nz\/files\/2018\/06\/WalkingTour-xasivk.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-515\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aasc.nz\/files\/2018\/06\/WalkingTour-xasivk.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1031\" height=\"243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aasc.nz\/files\/2018\/06\/WalkingTour-xasivk.png 1031w, https:\/\/www.aasc.nz\/files\/2018\/06\/WalkingTour-xasivk-300x71.png 300w, https:\/\/www.aasc.nz\/files\/2018\/06\/WalkingTour-xasivk-768x181.png 768w, https:\/\/www.aasc.nz\/files\/2018\/06\/WalkingTour-xasivk-1024x241.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1031px) 100vw, 1031px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong> $55<\/p>\n<p><strong>Numbers: <\/strong>25<\/p>\n<p><strong>Description: <\/strong>Sculptured out of volcanic activity and thousands of years in the making, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waiotapu.co.nz\">Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland<\/a> is considered to be New Zealand\u2019s most colourful and diverse geothermal sightseeing attraction. During this excursion, you will see unique volcanic features as you explore the park\u2019s well-defined walking tracks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Duration: <\/strong>4-5 hrs<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bring: <\/strong>walking shoes, sunhat, sunscreen, rain jacket, water bottle<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aasc.nz\/files\/2018\/06\/WaiOTapu-2g14atw.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-517\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aasc.nz\/files\/2018\/06\/WaiOTapu-2g14atw.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1127\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aasc.nz\/files\/2018\/06\/WaiOTapu-2g14atw.png 1127w, https:\/\/www.aasc.nz\/files\/2018\/06\/WaiOTapu-2g14atw-300x71.png 300w, https:\/\/www.aasc.nz\/files\/2018\/06\/WaiOTapu-2g14atw-768x182.png 768w, https:\/\/www.aasc.nz\/files\/2018\/06\/WaiOTapu-2g14atw-1024x243.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.aasc.nz\/files\/2018\/06\/WaiOTapu-2g14atw-1080x256.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1127px) 100vw, 1127px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<u><\/u><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Kaitiaki White Water Rafting<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong> $85<\/p>\n<p><strong>Numbers: <\/strong>20<\/p>\n<p><strong>Description: <\/strong>This <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kaitiaki.co.nz\/rafting\/\">white water rafting excursion<\/a> will take you on an epic journey down the Kaituna river, through 14 awesome rapids and over 3 waterfalls; including the 7m Tutea Falls &#8211; the largest commercially rafted waterfall in the world!\u00a0 Infused with touches of Maori culture, this trip offers it all, for both white water rafting enthusiasts and first timers. No experience is necessary &#8211; comprehensive training is provided.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Duration: <\/strong>3hrs<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bring: <\/strong>swimwear, towel<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aasc.nz\/files\/2018\/06\/Kaituna-2mxpld1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-518\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aasc.nz\/files\/2018\/06\/Kaituna-2mxpld1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"903\" height=\"458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aasc.nz\/files\/2018\/06\/Kaituna-2mxpld1.png 903w, https:\/\/www.aasc.nz\/files\/2018\/06\/Kaituna-2mxpld1-300x152.png 300w, https:\/\/www.aasc.nz\/files\/2018\/06\/Kaituna-2mxpld1-768x390.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 903px) 100vw, 903px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Canopy Tours Ziplining<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong> $139<\/p>\n<p><strong>Numbers: <\/strong>20<\/p>\n<p><strong>Description:<\/strong> Considered by TripAdvisor users as an \u2018Adventure activity with a brain,\u2019 this is Rotorua\u2019s number 1 ranked outdoor activity! \u00a0During this <a href=\"https:\/\/canopytours.co.nz\/\">excursion,<\/a> you will explore ancient native forest on a network of ziplines, swingbridges and treetop platforms. There are 6 ziplines, the highlight for most being the jaw-dropping 220m tui song zipline that departs from 22 metres up a 1000 year old tree. The tour also includes 2 treetop swingbridges and numerous treetop platforms at varying heights above the forest floor. During the excursion, knowledgeable guides will share fascinating conservation and eco-tour information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Duration: <\/strong>3hrs<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bring: <\/strong>Appropriate\/comfortable clothing, close-toes shoes, warm layers<\/p>\n<p><strong>Important information: <\/strong>You must weigh no more than 120kg<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aasc.nz\/files\/2018\/06\/Ziplining-zigwuo.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-519\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aasc.nz\/files\/2018\/06\/Ziplining-zigwuo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1136\" height=\"308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aasc.nz\/files\/2018\/06\/Ziplining-zigwuo.png 1136w, https:\/\/www.aasc.nz\/files\/2018\/06\/Ziplining-zigwuo-300x81.png 300w, https:\/\/www.aasc.nz\/files\/2018\/06\/Ziplining-zigwuo-768x208.png 768w, https:\/\/www.aasc.nz\/files\/2018\/06\/Ziplining-zigwuo-1024x278.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.aasc.nz\/files\/2018\/06\/Ziplining-zigwuo-1080x293.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1136px) 100vw, 1136px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Please note all bookings\u00a0are subject to availability.\u00a0For all queries relating to the excursions contact <a href=\"mailto:vanessa.cave@agresearch.co.nz\">Vanessa Cave<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.101&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zHfxoT9dV-I\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.101&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6hgB1vcrXXE\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.101&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5Mho0bDzBsU\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.101&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wUY9JjCd1o0?start=26\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row_empty\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div> Optional Excursions Please note all bookings\u00a0are subject to availability.\u00a0For all queries relating to the excursions contact Vanessa Cave. 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