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Interactive Learning

An active social life or interactive learning is a great way to practise your English while making friends and experiencing the local culture.

Social Activities

Socialising with English speakers improves your conversational and social abilities. St George consequently offers you a range of unique New Zealand experiences through its activities programmes. These include:

• A guided tour of Auckland on arrival
• Video afternoons
• Barbecue get-together
• Visits to local universities
• Visits to Harbour bridge, Auckland Zoo and other local attractions
• Visit to exhibitions and guest speakers
• Any other event offering the opportunity to practice English

Sports & Recreation

• Beach and hill walks
• Boat trips, beach and deep-sea fishing
• Badminton, squash, basketball, volleyball, etc
• Bowling
• Swimming
• Tramping (hiking)
• Mountain Biking

The following sports options are available on request:

• Golf lessons with a PGA professional, and green fees at a number of local golf courses
• Tennis lessons with LTA professionals
• Sailing & windsurfing lessons with RYA instructors (must book in advance)
• Horse-riding, pony-trekking and riding lessons at BHS-approved schools
• Flying and gliding
• Surfing
• Skiing

Please be aware that extra cost may occur depending on the programme.