Muriwai field trip (geography)

Natural processes shape the landscape and create features over time.

Experiences

Muriwai is a park of national significance for geography and geology students. The park contains a variety of natural features including volcanic remnants, pillow and column lavas, beach and frontal dune systems, vegetation and headland features like shore platforms, caves, blowhole and rock stacks.

A visit to Muriwai enables students to study:

• coastal features
• marine processes
• subaerial processes
• volcanic history
• interacting processes and the formation of natural features
• sustainability of resources-human attempts to manage and maintain the environment.

Students could undertake fieldwork as part of a Research Assignment or Assessment.

Ranger staff are available to guide groups around the area.

Year level

Year 13

Learning areas

Science, planet Earth, beyond social sciences, geography

Maximum students

Two classes (approx 60 students)

Location

Muriwai Regional Park

Available dates

All year

Cost

Full-day programme: $9 per student

Contact details

Phone: 09 817 0085

Email: arataki.schoolbookings@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Address

Muriwai Regional Park
458 Motutara Road
Muriwai

Directions: Show map