Option one: Ski plane – 45 minute trip Students are flown over the icebergs in the Tasman Glacier terminal lake. They land briefly on the Tasman Glacier at the base of Malte Brun, with expansive views up the glacier, and on the return flight, they check out the Hochstetter Icefall, tumbling from the Grand Plateau of Aoraki/Mount Cook.
Option two: Helicopter – 25 minute trip This quick flight gives students a chance to experience the thrill of helicopter flying over the Tasman Glacier – landing on it for 10 minutes, Then back down the largest glacier in New Zealand viewing Aoraki/Mount Cook, Malte Brun and Murchison Glacier.
Level
Year groups: 1-13
Curriculum levels: 1-8
Learning areas
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Learning Area* |
Discipline |
Strand/AO |
|---|---|---|
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Geography |
Understand the natural landscape and the processes which shape it A.S. 2.1, 3.1, |
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Science |
Planet Earth and Beyond |
Earth systems – explore and describe natural features Interactive systems (multiple AO) |
|
Material World |
Structure, changes and states of matter |
|
|
Technology |
Nature of technology |
Characteristics of technology Understand how environments influence technology Understand how technological development expands human possibilities |
*If you have another learning area you wish to explore, we can adapt.
Learning objectives
Students will:
- identify and explain features of a glaciated landscape, including Blue Lakes
- identify effects of climate on glacial processes and its features
- enjoy and experience the environment of the national park.
Key competencies
Managing self and relating to others
Details
Location: Departure from Aoraki/Mount Cook Airport
Duration: Depends on trip you take. Arrival is 45 minutes prior to departure for safety talks
Hazard level: High – air flight and glacier landing
Cost – prices may change so enquire if interested: ski plane $140 per person, helicopter $120 per person