Winter colours get kids exploring

One of the many stunning views to be explored in Whakatane. Photo: Supplied.

An educational and interactive explorer challenge will encourage families to take in the unique surroundings of Bay of Plenty these school holidays.

Sport Bay of Plenty has designed a photo challenge called the Colour Quest Koru to help showcase the different winter colours the region has to offer.

Recreation Team Leader Sonia Lynds says the 'Virtually on Track's focus is not only about encouraging locals to get active in our outdoor spaces, but also learn more about how to preserve these spaces and know their history.”

'The aim of this activity is, first and foremost, to have fun and in the process, we hope adults and children alike will explore aspects of their own backyard that they have yet to discover.”

The Colour Quest will also teach children basic Te Reo like colours and iconic Kiwi kids' songs.

'Nature and a connectedness to the land is also an integral part of Maori culture, with the colours representing everything from human physicality to events and figures in Maori legends.”

Participants are welcome to take photos of a range of items such as flora, fauna, structures and man-made or natural objects that reflect all eight colours on the Colour Quest.

They can then upload the photos to Instagram using a collage app and hashtag #VOTBOP

Colour Quest can be completed in any one of Virtually on Track's Gem Sites – parks, reserves and forests which have been identified as top locations for outdoor recreation: Papamoa Hills Regional Park, Whakatane and Ohiwa Harbour, McLaren Falls Park, Rotorua Eastern Lakes, Otanewainuku, TECT All-Terrain Park, Opotiki, Waihi Beach, and Kawerau and Tarawera.

For more instructions on how to participate or to download the Colour Quest visit http://www.virtuallyontrack.co.nz/colourquest

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