Film About Mt. Cook Previewed In City

Press, Volume CI, Issue 29746, 13 February 1962, Page 15

Film About Mt. Cook Previewed In City

A new travel film. “Sky High in New Zealand.” made by the National Film Unit to attract tourists to Mount Cook, was previewed in Christchurch yesterday before 230 persons connected with tourism. The wide-screen colour film runs for 16 minutes. Last December it was awarded first prize in the travel and documentary section of the Second New Delhi International Film Festival. Made for New Zealand and overseas audiences, the film shows the year-round attractions of the area. It begins with views of the lakes and rivers of the Mackenzie Country shows the new Hermitage hotel and a view of Mount Cook along the Hooker valley. The film contains scenes of bush walks where alpine flowers and native birds may be seen. Young people are seen learning to ski on the Ball

glacier. More experienced skiers take a plane to t'he Ball Pass for an exciting ski run of nearly three miles. Two hunters are shown seeking that in the ranges, and climbers leaving their alpine hut through the morning mists to scale a nearby peak. From the climbers’ view at the top of the peak, the camera changes to a touristfilled ski-plane to end the film with panoramic views of the Southern Alps. The film was produced by G. Scott and C. Morton and directed by R. Bowie. Die photographer was G. Foster.