Skyline Rotorua is a member of the 'Rotorua Education Network'.
The one-stop-shop saving you time and money
on your education trips to Rotorua
Skyline Rotorua is a part of the Rotorua Education Network, the one-stop-shop with the best rates available for your education trips to Rotorua.
The Rotorua Education Network (REN) is a first-of-its-kind tourism collective solely dedicated to the education industry. The network was formed by 4 tourism partners in 1997 to provide quality out of classroom experiences for students nationwide.
The group has now grown to 13 members; including 11 Rotorua based tourism businesses encompassing cultural, geothermal, natural environment, and adventure elements. Our other 2 partners include Johnston's Coachlines Ltd our transport operator and Destination Rotorua Tourism Marketing.
All our members are Qualmark rated and members of the Rotorua Sustainable Tourism Charter.
Members have a curriculum-based educational component to their product or, in case of support services such as accommodation or transportation, have an added value component to their core service which is specifically developed for education groups.
What can the REN do for you?
· We organise quotes, create customized itineraries specific to your needs including activities, accommodation and transportation, arrange bookings & vouchers and process all the payments.
· Arrange speakers with tourism marketing staff or appropriate people with a working knowledge of the industry.
· Provide resources for teachers and students, up-to-date information and statistics linking directly to curriculum.
· We guarantee the most competitive rates with a 24-hour turnaround.
· Save you time and money by booking through one source rather than individual operators.
For more information on the Rotorua Education Network and how they can help you plan your next classroom visit to Rotorua please click on the following link:
Rotorua Education Network. http://rotorua-education.co.nz/
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Useful Equipment you'll require for this project:
The Rotorua Lake and low lying basin area is part of the Rotorua Caldera, which dates back 140,000 years when major volcanic eruptions formed the Mamaku Plateau of ignimbrite deposits. Ignimbrites are solid blocks of pumice which solidify after cooking following an eruption.
The Caldera resulted from magma (molten rock) erupting through vents from underground and depositing the erupted material (the ignimbrite) on the surrounding countryside. This left a huge underground cavern and the ground subsided into the cavern, leaving a huge depression which filled with water and formed Lake Rotorua. This was 15 kilometres wide from Hamurana in the north to Whakarewarewa in the south.
During the eruptions from several vents, lava came out (similar to toothpaste being squeezed from a tube). These formed volcanic domes, and Mount Ngongotaha, Mokoia Island, Hospital Hill, Kawaha Point and Hinemoa Point are all examples of these domes. The lake during this period was 80 metres higher than it is now. The line of the old lake level can be seen in some places.
Approximately 22,000 years ago an outlet formed at Ohau Channel and the lake dropped to 30 metres quite quickly. It continued to drop over the next 5,000 years to a level 3 metres below its present level, and a forest grew to the Lake edge. 700 years ago the Mamaku Ash eruption partially blocked the channel again and the lake rose to 13 metres above its present level, drowning the forest and covering most of what is now Rotorua. As the Ohau Channel eroded open, the lake dropped to its present level.
Earth Science
An overall picture of the land forms which make up the Rotorua Basin and surrounding hills. Binoculars and Compasses would be useful.
Between Pylon 3 and 5 we travel over a flat area which was a Lake Terrace. The lake in early times came to this level.
Between Pylon 5 and 6 we pass beside two ridges which were old lava flows. Some exposed rock boulders show the folds of the material as it rolled down the slope and hardened.
Orientation
Excellent opportunities exist for practice in compass work and in identifying and plotting features on maps.
Urban and Town Studies
Most of Rotorua is clearly visible. Using a map of Rotorua, places, buildings, schools, industrial areas, commercial areas, recreation areas, the road network can be discussed and plotted.
Weather Patterns
Wind directions from the smoke drift. Wind speed - the anemometer on the top of the pylon registers wind speed in the Skyline Office.
Examine how the Gondola system works.
Examine a luge cart, how does it steer?
Slope Length 864.5 metres
Vertical Rise 178.5 metres
Drive Horse Power 120hp/90kw
Line Speed 2.0m/sec and 3.0m/sec
Carrier Spacing 48 metres
Carrier Required 10 in station/30 on line; 46 total
Carrier Interval 16 seconds
Hourly Capacity 900 people
Trip Time 4min 48sec
Number of Towers 12
Diameter of Hauling Cable 31mm
Direction of Rotation Counter clockwise
