Explore the environment and freshwater ecology of Lake Taupō and Tongariro River
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About this trip
Travel online to the pristine waters around Tūrangi 'trout fishing capital of the world', on the southern shores of Lake Taupō.
- Go rafting on the Tongaririo River and see how whio are doing as part of the Blue Duck Project
- Search for macroinvertebrates as indicators of river ecosystem health
- Go to the big aquarium in the Tongariro National Trout Centre and get to know our endemic freshwater fish species
- Meet conservation scientists as they monitor fish using drift diving and a fish trap
- Join school kids as they learn to fly-fish and help with restoration planting
- Learn how the district plan drives freshwater conservation, essential for a sustainable fishery.
This online field trip supports a STEM-based, cross curricular approach to teaching and learning. Participation encourages curiosity, citizen-science and student inquiry. Access the glossary. Also, check out the Ambassador Egbert's page. Try the activities and quizzes and look over the Photo gallery.
