Ernst Haeckel Gymnasium Werder (Havel)

The morning of the 15.10.25 we started the day very early at 06:30 a.m. with a breakfast together. Our tour guide kindly provided food for all the students and the teachers and we had an amazing view of the sunrise over the sea.

After the group finished eating and putting all our bags in the bus, we hit the road at 07:30 a.m.
Past a long drive of 4.5 hours, at which we listened to music and were able to catch up in some sleep, we took a break and got coffee and a small snack. After driving another 2 hours we arrived at the Karangahake Gorge which is a former gold territory next to an amazing river. We got to explore the beautiful nature and eat lunch before we headed to our last break. We arrived at go-card racetrack in Totorua.

After spend about one hour watching the great view over volcanos, a pretty lake and hills from the gondolas and having much fun on the race track we left at 05:00 p.m. to get to our hostel.
After this long day with a total of a 6.5 hours bus ride and many stops with different adventures and impressions we had time to get dinner or cook something in be hostel kitchen.

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Our day in Paihia started with a delicious breakfast together in the hostel, which was kindly provided by our driver Simon. Afterwards we headed out to the port to take the Ferry to Russels and explored the town. Then we visited the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, where New Zealand’s founding document was first signed between the British Crown and the Māori chiefs on 6 February 1840. At first we visited the Museum and learned about the history of the Waitangi Treaty. The Treaty made New Zealand officially part of the British Empire. However The treaty had two versions: English and Māori with different claims about sovereignty, which caused misunderstandings and conflict over land, authority and power.

After that, our tour guide Michelle showed us how to make “poi”, which are balls attached to cords used in traditional dancing. This was a really fun activity. We also got to see this traditional dancing and singing, called the “kapa haka”, performed by Māori. I think it was really impressive and a cultural experience for everyone.

Today the Waitangi Treaty affirms and protects Māori authority and rights and sets the framework a good relationship and governance between the Government of NZ and Māori. Therefore they are able to share their culture with us.

It was another great and memorable day for everybody

After an exciting weekend in which we got to see more of Auckland and go on trips with our exchange students, we had to say goodbye to them on the morning of the 13th of October. Everyone was eager to go on this week-long trip, but there were also some emotional goodbyes, as many had formed close friendships in just a week.
We departed around 9:30, marking the start of another adventure. On the bus ride to our first stop, Ruakākā, we listened to music. Once we arrived, Simon, our bus driver and tour guide, told us about the significance of the location. We also had our lunch break there and got to enjoy a beautiful view of the ocean and some islands close to the beach.
After that break, our journey continued to Whangārei Falls. It was an absolutely incredible view. We had a few minutes to take it in before it was time to leave again. On the bus ride to our next stop, we drove past hilly countryside with many cows and sheep.
Before arriving at our final destination, we had the opportunity to stop and look around one more place: Hikurangi. As Simon explained, this was the site of the final battle of the War of the North—Te Ruapekapeka—which took place in January of 1846. I was especially impressed to learn that this was the origin of the trench warfare later used in the First World War. Overall, I think we all learned a lot at this site.
Afterwards, we continued on our final bus ride to the hostel. When we arrived, we were all stunned by the view. It was right next to the beach, and from the kitchen, you had an amazing view of the ocean. The kitchen was also where most of us went first, as we were all very hungry. After dinner, some of us played games or explored the area, marking the end of another great day here in New Zealand.