Auckland
Language Centre
Social
Activities
When class is finished, there is plenty
of time for fun. Auckland Language Centre organises
a program of sports, excursions, sightseeing and
activities for its students. There is something
different each weekend.
All activities are organised and
coordinated by our Activities Coordinator; an afternoon
at the rugby, a sail on the harbour, horseback
riding in the rainforest, a weekend trip up north
to the Bay of Islands, or a skiing trip down south
to Mt Ruapehu, one of NZ many volcanoes, there
is always something exciting to do at a very reasonable
price. (ALC gets good discounts and group rates).
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Activity Sample
BAY OF ISLANDS
2 days/2 nights: Sight seeng, ferry ride to historic town of Russel,
drive through beautiful forest, visit NZ's biggest tree, sand boarding
on giant dunes, soak in hot thermal pools.
GREAT BARRIER ISLAND
2 days/2 nights: Beautiful island 60 miles from Auckland. Ferry trip
(2 hours). Hot springs, long sandy beaches, forests, honey wine tasting,
visit to local pub. Optional: fishing, golf, horse riding, kayaking.
COROMANDEL PENINSULA
2 days/2 nights: Hot water pools on beach, railway ride, Cathedral coil,
visit to winery, wonderful views and scenery. Optional: fishing, sky
diving, horse riding.
ROTORUA
2 days/2 nights: Hot pools, thermal park with geysers, Maori culture,
farmshow, forest walk, barbecue included. Optional: luge ride, gondola
trip, Maori concert.
WAITOMO CAVES
2 days/2 nights: Glow worms, limestone caves, beautiful scenery, waterfalls,
land bridge, rabbit shearing. Optional: horse riding, drive your own
jetboat, abseiling.
SKIING
2 days/2 nights: Skiing on a volcano Mt. Ruapehu, central north island,
a good example of what New Zealand has to offer.
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BAY OF PLENTY
2 days/2 nights: Beautiful east coast, great scenery, Maori culture,
kiwifruit orchards. Optional: dolphin swim, jet boating, fishing, sailing.
ONE DAY ACTIVITIES
Skydiving 2 choices, Parakai or Mercer
SkyTower SkyTower restaurant and sightseeing in the evenings.
West Coast Beaches: Beautiful scenery, visit famous Karekare Beach and
Piha Beach, waterfalls, bird colony.
Wine Tour: Visit some of Auckland's best wineries, picnic on beach.
Waiheke Island Half hour ferry trip from Auckland in the Hauraki Gulf.
GEOS ALC WEEKDAY ACTIVITIES
| SAMPLE PROGRAMME 1 |
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| Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
| Indoor Rock-climbing 3:30-6:30 |
Skytower-Dinner in restaurant |
Soccer at Victoria Park
3:30-5:30 Free |
| Rockclimbing |
Fishing in the Hauraki Gulf
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Soccer |
| Rockclimbing |
Picnic at One Tree Hill |
Soccer |
| Rockclimbing |
Fishing Hauraki Gulf |
Soccer |
| SAMPLE PROGRAMME 2 |
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| Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
| Rockclimbing |
3 Rollerblading Mission Bay |
Soccer |
| Rockclimbing |
10 Games and Barbecue |
Soccer |
| Rockclimbing |
17 Picnic—Karekare Beach |
Soccer |
| Rockclimbing |
24 Fishing—Hauraki Gulf |
Soccer |
| Rockclimbing |
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| SAMPLE PROGRAMME 3 |
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| Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
| Rockclimbing |
Skytower –Dinner in restaurant |
Soccer |
| Rockclimbing |
Sailing in the Gulf |
Soccer |
| Rockclimbing |
Barbecue and Games at One Tree Hill |
Soccer |
| Rockclimbing |
Kelly Tarlton’s |
Soccer |
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