These are New Zealand's largest flat lands spreading over 200 km

Travelling over these plains we encounter delightful farming communities, large braded rivers and farms that use modern techniques to grow their many different agricultural products.  They provide food for the world. 

These vast plains came from the Southern Alps with the aid of the large rivers. They are still growing. When the first  people arrived this area was a barren dry desert.  Travellers could easily perish due to thirst. They are now very different because of human endeavour the extensive use of irrigation and good land management activities..

Studies help us understand the land cycles, the formation, uses, difficulties and solutions.  We explore the ways nature made these plains using rivers, ocean currents, uplifting mountains, tectonic forces and planetary air movements.

Vast aquifers beneath are being developed and managed for drinking and farm irrigation.

Groups can also choose to learn about transport systems, road building,  trading systems, animal breeding, farm service industries, farm service communities, and various farming methods including irrigation, wind, and river management.

See also:   Farms