Scenic flights

Introduction

Students will be flown from Aoraki/Mount Cook Airport over Tasman Glacier.

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

    Learning Area*

    Discipline

    Strand/AO

    Geography

    Understand the natural landscape and the processes which shape it

     A.S. 2.1, 3.1,

    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