Glacier Explorer Tasman Lake boat trip

Introduction

Students have the unique chance to experience the scale of glaciated landscapes and interact in a real and tactile way with the physical features of science.

A real highlight for any school camp, this boat trip enables students to get close to towering ice cliffs and icebergs, feel and taste the ice, identify glacial silt, and discuss the physics behind blue and white ice.

This is a great opportunity to take a trip to New Zealand's longest glacier at a very affordable rate.

Level

Year groups: 1-13
Curriculum levels: 1-8

Learning areas

Learning Area*

Discipline

Strand/AO

Geography

Understand processes that shape the environments (glacial processes – Tasman Glacier case study)

A.S. 2.1, 3.1

Science

Planet earth and beyond

Earth systems – explore and describe natural features A.s. 1.13, 2.3

Physical World

Physical inquiry and physics concepts – light, waves, heat

Material World

Structure, changes and states of matter

*If you have another learning area you wish to explore, we can adapt. 

      Learning objectives

      Students will:

      • have a first-hand interaction with the glaciated environment
      • experience the scale of glacial features
      • build on their knowledge of glacial processes.

        Key competencies

        Managing self and relating to others

        Details

        Location: Tasman Lake jetty
        Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
        Hazard level: High – open water. Student adult ratios must be adhered to. RAMs on request. Warm gear essential. Maximum number 48. 
        Cost: $50 per person – advanced booking and payment required via LEOTC
        Terms and conditions apply - if they are not completed in their entirety and on time the trip will be cancelled