Sir Peter Blake Marine Education and Recreation Centre
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| Sir Peter Blake Marine Education and Recreation Centre | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Marine Education and Recreation Centre |
| Location | 1045 Beach Road, Torbay, Auckland 0630 |
| Inaugurated | 1990 |
| Website | |
| https://www.merc.org.nz/ | |
Sir Peter Blake Marine Education & Recreation Centre (MERC) is a not for profit charity (Registration Number CC29903) based in Long Bay, Auckland, New Zealand. MERC offers marine-based environmental education and outdoor recreational experiences to schools, not-for-profit organisations, and business and corporate groups.[1][2]
MERC can accommodate up to 85 people at any time for overnight stays and activities, and up to a total of 120 people per day.[3] A day programme consists of 3 activities on the day and instruction is given between 9 am and 4 pm. There is scope to organise short duration, single day and multi-day courses, and these are specifically developed to meet the needs of each group. MERCs facilities have separate teacher/leader accommodation, multi-purpose hall, wheelchair access and large kitchen & dining facilities.
The Centre's mission statement is to provide life-changing marine environmental education and outdoor experiences for young New Zealanders.
