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This industry plays an essential roll in the supply and income of
any modern community. Transport in New Zealand has been particularly difficult.
Because
of its wide variety of geography and industrial needs New
Zealand offers many different opportunities to explore this subject there is never
enough time.
KANES choose learning experiences that interest you most.
Groups interested in this subject explore and experience the development
from walking to helicopters. Pathway building, maintenance and
management introduce us to geography, engineering, science, and environmental
considerations. We can also learn about the vehicles themselves.
Education
This subject plays a roll in the studies of settlements. You able to
see the development of roads and vehicles which in turn impacted in the
viability of the settlements that serviced the travellers, animals and
the machines, of the past. We learn of the goods and the importance of the
various forms of transport and its management in local communities today.
Pathways
Obstacles include mountains rivers, swamps. We see how rail and roads
have replaced taking over from walking trails and the natural pathways of rivers, lakes,
fiords, sounds, and the ocean. By exploring these trails you develop an
understanding of the building, maintenance and management of pathways. You see geography,
engineering, science and environment knowledge are essential to build pathways for the
transport of goods and people. Most of the land routes were shown
to the modern settlers by the ingenious Maori
people
Alpine Passes
Road builders had to find the best of these to cross between water drainage
areas. Planners had to consider a number of criterions to arrive at the most
economical route. These passes provide us with treasured alpine
experiences and superb views seldom experienced in many world detestations.
See South Island's Alpine Trails Zone
Vehicles
Each type of pathway needs specialised vehicles. With
KANES
you can experience a range of these of different and interesting transportation systems.
They are both fun to experience and offer so many learning opportunities.
International
Shipping
See various vessels in museums, modern harbours and speak with harbour
operators.
Harbours
Visit different types of shipping harbours and learn about the importance of
locating these in geologically sound locations that meet the needs of the users. Talk with
the local administrators and operators.
Lyttleton Christchurch Greymouth
Farms
Visit farm roads speak with a farmer about his maintenance
costs and
importance for modern vehicles
Lakes
Take a ride on a steam boat that has been a
vital link for local industry for a century. Learn the operations of steam power and
the many scientific & physics applications this power source provides. Talk to
the operators and learn about the facts, maintenance and legal requirements.
More on Lakes
Tourism
See special tourist roads to access the world's best scenery. Study the main
mass transportation systems (car, train, coach, motor home) and assess the relative
benefits of each mode.
More on Tourism Studies
Rivers
In the past wide slow lower course rivers provided both Maori and European
their early pathways for transport. Today, roads have largely taken over this form of
trail and we look at the considerations involved.
More on river studies
Railways
You can experience train rides and learn about the building, application and
maintenance of this system that played a major roll in New Zealand from the 1920's.
You can study the power providers of coal, oil, diesel and electricity.
Cable Cars
These were first used in the main cities for transporting people over the
steep hills when other forms were unavailable. Today's modern systems have removed
their importance and only one of the originals operates. However, if this is not on
your tour route you can experience a new modern cable car ride and study the When?, Why,
How? Then? aspects through experience at museums, models and speaking with operators.
More on aerial cable lifts
Other systems of transport
Available to study:- Steam Engines,
Steam boats,
Planes, Helicopters, Sailing boats and Busses
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