Temple Basin field trip

Canterbury region

Snow, Arthur's Pass National Park. Photo: P Simpson.

Temple Basin

Map of New Zealand showing the Canterbury region.

Temple Basin sits on the main divide of the Southern Alps/Kā Tiritiri o te Moana, in Arthur's Pass National Park.

This field trip explores Temple Basin, where students can learn about life forms within an Alpine Region, and the history and current plans of Temple Basin and Arthur's Pass National Park.

Highlights:

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Publications

View and download all teaching resource publications

2012 Meridian sustainability calendar (PDF, 1100K)

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LEARNZ website Register for a conservation/biodiversity virtual field trip

Natural Heritage Collection website offers schools free images of NZ's native species

View the Wildtrack children's nature series on NZ on Screen

Contacts

For more information:

Contact your local DOC office

Or email conservED@doc.govt.nz

Conservation for prosperity. Tiakina te taiao, kia puawai