New Zealand/Australia Study Tour 2013
Participants traveled to New Zealand and Australia from July 30 to August 13, 2013 for a program that included briefings with university and other educational leaders, school visits, and visits to historic and cultural sites.
Study Tour Itinerary:
Days 1-2 - Tuesday, Jul 30 – Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013
- Flight to Auckland; Overnights in flight
Day 3 - Thursday, Aug 1, 2013
- Arrive in Auckland: Walking tour of Auckland
Day 4 - Friday, Aug 2, 2013
- Murrays Bay School Visit and Guided tour of Auckland
Day 5 - Saturday, Aug 3, 2013
- Travel to Rotorua: Duck tour of Rotorua, Hangi Feast
Day 6 - Sunday, Aug 4, 2013
- Guided tour of Rotorua: Whaka Maori Village and Geothermal Area
Day 7 - Monday, Aug 5, 2013
- Return to Auckland: interactive session with Leanna Traill, New Zealand Department of Education, and Papatoetoe East Primary School Visit
Day 8 - Tuesday, Aug 6, 2013
- Fly to Melbourne: Walking tour of Melbourne
Day 9 - Wednesday, Aug 7, 2013
- Distinguished Lecture: John Hattie, University of Melbourne and School Visit (TBD)
Day 10 - Thursday, Aug 8, 2013
- Guided tour of Sydney: Sydney Harbour Cruise
Day 11 - Friday, Aug 9, 2013
- School visit (TBD) and free afternoon
Day 12 - Saturday, Aug 10, 2013
- Fly to Cairns
Day 13 - Sunday, Aug 11, 2013
Day 14 - Monday, Aug 12, 2013
Day 15 - Tuesday, Aug 13, 2013
- Return Flight
