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S T A N F O R D T R A V E L / S T U D Y
M A G N I F I C E N T M O U N TA I N S , L U M I N O U S
L AKES AND BOUNDLESS BE AUT Y
Ja nua r y 5 to 18, 2019
a p rogra m of the sta nford alum ni association
I’ve done this myself—traveled the length of New Zealand’s North and South Islands. And it remains one of the most memorable trips of my travel career because of the many wonders of this stunning, spectacular country: its snowy alpine peaks, shimmering glaciers, steaming thermal pools, unusual plants and animals, lush rain forests and sophisticated cities. We’ve arranged a full array of local experiences that will show you a New Zealand few travelers see. Plus you’ll travel in the company of Stanford professor of geology Gail Mahood. I invite you to join us on a trip I promise you will never forget. BRE T T S. THOMPSON, ’83, DIRECTOR, STANFORD TRAVEL /STUDY Highlights T R A V E L the length of New T R A V E R S E New T A S T E some of New M A R V E L at the dramatic Zealand as the country’s Zealand’s majestic Zealand’s internationally sweep of mountains and diverse landscapes unfold Southern Alps on acclaimed wines in sea as we sail across the around and beneath us, the TranzAlpine train, the Marlborough region sparkling, deep-blue and enjoy a host of unique considered one of the top during a winery visit. Milford Sound. local experiences. train journeys in the world. COVER: MILFORD SOUND ROTORUA MAORI CARVING
Stanford Faculty Leader
After taking her first geology course, Professor G A I L M A H O O D fell in love with the reasoning
involved and the excuse it provided to get dirty, and went on to complete a BA and PhD in the
subject. She joined the faculty at Stanford in 1979, where she has taught courses in introductory
geology as well as in her specialties of volcanology, igneous petrology and geoarchaeology.
Her favorite teaching experiences involve teaching in the field, including an intensive two-week
“Dr. Mahood went WAY
summer class in Stanford’s Sophomore College on geologic hazards of California that involves
beyond the role of
a field trip to Mount Lassen volcano. Professor Mahood and her graduate students study the
faculty leader. She had eruptive histories of volcanoes in the U.S. that have given rise to large, explosive eruptions that
a pleasant and enthu- spread ash continent-wide. In addition to her teaching, she has held many administrative roles
siastic demeanor for at Stanford and has led four Travel/Study adventures to date. “I’ve come in contact with brilliant,
interesting people who have enriched my life and whom I otherwise would not have met,” says
whatever we were doing,
Professor Mahood, speaking of her Travel/Study trips.
while providing consider-
During our time in New Zealand, Professor Mahood will lecture on the North Island’s hyper-active
able expertise on a lot
volcanoes and geothermal energy; the origins of the sacred stone Pounamu; and the effects of
more than geology.”
climate change on New Zealand’s ecosystem and glaciers.
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SIGN UP ONLINE: alumni.stanford.edu/trip?newzealand2019
OR BY PHONE: (650) 725-1093
MARLBOROUGH WINE REGION
Auckland
Ta s m a n Rotorua
Sea NORTH ISLAND
NEW ZEALAND
Blenheim Wellington
Greymouth Marlborough Sounds
Franz Josef Glacier
Christchurch
Milford Sound
Queenstown SOUTH
ISLAND Pacif
ic Ocean
FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER
Itinerary
Milford Sound. We return terminal face of the glacier. TE S U N DAY, JA N UA RY 13
late in the day by coach to WAONUI FOREST RETREAT (B,L,D) CHRISTCHURCH /
BLENHEIM
Te Anau for our short flight
F R I DAY, JA N UA RY 11 This morning tour the Antarctic
back to Queenstown. Dinner
S AT U R DAY TO M O N DAY, FRANZ JOSEF / exhibition of the Caterbury
this evening is at leisure. GREYMOUTH /
JA N UA RY 5 TO 7 Museum before boarding our
HOTEL ST. MORITZ (B,L) CHRISTCHURCH
DEPART U.S. / Convair 580 to the northern
QUEENSTOWN, This morning continue our drive
NEW ZEALAND W E D N ES DAY, JA N UA RY 9 end of South Island, landing
along the West Coast, stopping
Depart the U.S. on Saturday and QUEENSTOWN / in Blenheim. With more than
to enjoy a treetop walk among
fly across the international date
FRANZ JOSEF 70 wineries, various boutique
This morning we begin our temperate rain forest giants.
line en route to New Zealand. breweries, a world-class distillery,
excursion up the “Wild West Experience life with the birds,
Arrive in Queenstown on Monday and an incredible selection
Coast” of South Island, driving high in the ancient rimu and
and transfer to our hotel. Take a of cafes and restaurants,
past Wanaka and the stunning kamahi tree canopies. Drive
privately guided walking tour of Marlborough is a “gourmet
Hawea and Wanaka lakes before on to Greymouth and take a
the nearby historic gold mining paradise.” Upon arrival visit St.
heading over Haast Pass. We scenic train journey aboard the
town, Arrowtown. Spend time Clair, one of the area’s most
continue our drive up to the jewel TranzAlpine, its route rated as
this afternoon on a thrilling jet renowned wineries, and enjoy
in the crown of New Zealand’s one of the top six train journeys
boat ride through the dramatic a full wine experience. After
scenic wonders—the magnificent in the world. We travel from the
and narrow canyons on the lunch, visit the Omaka Aviation
Lake Matheson, famous for its West Coast across the Southern
famous Shotover River. Enjoy Heritage Centre, which houses a
reflections of New Zealand’s Alps to Christchurch on the East
our welcome reception and display like no other. This evening
highest peaks, Mount Cook and Coast. THE GEORGE (B,L)
dinner this evening at our hotel. enjoy dinner at leisure. CHATEAU
HOTEL ST. MORITZ (1/7: L,D)
Mount Tasman, then continue on MARLBOROUGH (B,L)
S AT U R DAY, JA N UA RY 12
toward Franz Josef Glacier. Stay CHRISTCHURCH
this evening in the nearby small M O N DAY, JA N UA RY 14
T U ES DAY, JA N UA RY 8 This morning, enjoy a brief coach BLENHEIM /
QUEENSTOWN / town of Franz Josef. TE WAONUI tour of Christchurch, and see MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS
MILFORD SOUND FOREST RETREAT (B,L,D)
firsthand some of the areas This morning depart for a private
No trip to New Zealand is
T H U R S DAY, JA N UA RY 10
affected by the devastating tour of a farm to observe a
complete without visiting Milford
FRANZ JOSEF earthquake in 2011. Then enjoy wool shearing demonstration,
Sound, often described as the
This morning, weather the time-honored tradition of watch sheep being worked by
“eighth wonder of the world.”
permitting, take an optional slowly punting down the Avon farm dogs, and learn about
This morning experience the
helicopter flightseeing tour at River. Afterwards, walk through New Zealand’s agriculture and
most dramatic scenery New
additional cost, of the glacier and the local Botanic Gardens its role in the local and global
Zealand has to offer. Our day
the surrounding area. Following followed by a self-guided tour economy. This afternoon
begins with a flight out of
lunch, go on a walk through a of Quake City. The remainder enjoy an independent lunch in
Queenstown to Te Anau. We
regenerating rain forest and a of the afternoon is at leisure the town of Picton. Later this
then take a scenic drive up the
glacier valley on our way to the before reconvening this evening afternoon continue to cruise the
Milford Road admiring the sights
foot of Franz Josef Glacier, where for dinner at a local restaurant. Marlborough Sounds, during
along the way, boarding a launch
we’ll view the rapidly changing THE GEORGE (B,D) which we visit a Greenshell
and cruising the full length of
R
Optional Extensions
Mussel aquafarm and learn inhabitants of this ancient
about the importance of this Maori Village still live today.
local export. This evening Bid farewell to Rotorua in
enjoy dinner at a local the late afternoon as we
restaurant. CHATEAU board our flight for Auckland. JA N UA RY 3 TO 7 JA N UA RY 18 TO 20
PRE-TRIP EXTENSION POST-TRIP EXTENSION
MARLBOROUGH (B,D) STAMFORD PLAZA AUCKLAND (B,L)
TO QUEENSTOWN TO AUCKLAND
T U ES DAY, JA N UA RY 15 T H U R S DAY, JA N UA RY 17
Begin a few days before the start of Enjoy two additional days exploring
BLENHEIM / AUCKLAND our main program in Queenstown, two of the more scenic and pleasant
WELLINGTON / This morning visit the the “adventure capital” of New islands surrounding Auckland. Cruise
ROTORUA
Auckland War Memorial Zealand. Enjoy a privately guided across the harbor and experience
Depart South Island and
Museum to view the most visit to the Kiwi Birdlife Park, the arts, foods and wine of Waiheke
fly to the nation’s capital,
extensive collection of Maori devoted to helping conserve New Island during a full-day excursion.
Wellington, on the southern
artifacts in the world. This Zealand’s native fauna through The following day, walk in the pris-
end of North Island. Visit
is a quiet place of reflection
“The Beehive” Parliament advocacy, captive breeding and tine natural forests of Tiritiri Matangi
where key symbols that link
Building to learn about New rehabilitation. The park houses Island.
the land and the spiritual past
Zealand government and the a number of protected species,
of the indigenous Maori to
innovative technology used including the elusive Kiwi. Spend Additional details and pricing for
the present culture can be
to “quake-proof” the city’s a morning exploring the rugged both extensions will be sent to
found. After lunch, walk to the
historic buildings. Continue area around Queenstown in Range confirmed participants.
Maritime Museum to discover
to Te Papa National Museum
New Zealand’s seafaring Rovers, accessing gorgeous views.
of New Zealand for a privately
history. Tonight celebrate
guided tour. Enjoy time at
our adventure at a farewell
leisure exploring more of QUEENSTOWN
cocktail reception and dinner.
the museum before flying to STAMFORD PLAZA AUCKLAND
New Zealand’s Geothermal (B,L,D)
Region, Rotorua. MILLENNIUM
ROTORUA (B) F R I DAY, JA N UA RY 18
AUCKLAND / U.S.
W E D N ES DAY, JA N UA RY 16 Enjoy the morning at leisure.
ROTORUA / AUCKLAND
This afternoon board
This morning take a guided homeward-bound flights,
tour of Te Puia, a place of crossing the international date
gushing waters, steaming line en route and arriving in
vents, boiling mud and the U.S. on the same day. (B)
spectacular geysers. Our
local Maori hosts lead
us on a privately guided
tour of Ohinemutu, where
descendants of the original
JET BOAT ON DART RIVER
“THE BEEHIVE” PARLIAMENT
BUILDING, WELLINGTON MILFORD SOUND
Our Private Convair 580 Jet-prop
Flying by private plane is safe, a well-appointed, spacious,
comfortable and convenient. passenger aircraft seating up
Because our plane is able to to 46 people and featuring
land at nearly every airport in leather seats with ample leg
New Zealand, we can enjoy a room. Pressurized and fully air-
maximum amount of time at conditioned, the Convair 580
our destinations since ground is equipped with a full-service
support and waiting times are galley, and professionally
PLEASE NOTE: During our flights within
kept to an absolute minimum. trained flight attendants provide New Zealand aboard the Convair 580,
Our Convair 580 jet-prop is personalized in-flight service. there is a strict luggage limit per person
of 45 pounds for one checked bag and
10 pounds for one carry-on bag.
Information Terms & Conditions
DATES Deposit & Final Payment Responsibility
January 5 to 18, 2019 (14 days) A $1,000 deposit is required to The Stanford Alumni Association,
reserve space for the New Zealand Stanford University and our
SIZE program. A $200-per-person deposit operators act only as agents
This program can accommodate 42 participants. Single is required to reserve space for each for the passenger with respect
of the optional pre- and post-trip to transportation and exercise every
accommodations are limited; please call for availability.
extensions. Sign up online at alumni. care possible in doing so. However,
COST* stanford.edu/trip?newzealand2019 we can assume no liability for
or call the Travel/Study office at injury, damage, loss, accident,
$10,595 per person, double occupancy
(650) 725-1093. Final payment is delay or irregularity in connection
$12,595 per person, single occupancy due 120 days prior to departure. with the service of any automobile,
*Stanford Alumni Association nonmembers add $300 per person As a condition of participation, all motor coach, launch or any other
confirmed participants are required conveyance used in carrying
INCLUDED to sign a Release of Liability. out this program or for the acts
11 nights of deluxe hotel accommodations 11 breakfasts, or defaults of any company or
8 lunches, 6 dinners Welcome and farewell cocktail recep- Cancellations & Refunds person engaged in conveying the
tions All tours and excursions as described in the itinerary Deposits and any payments are passenger or in carrying out the
Four internal flights in New Zealand aboard a privately chartered refundable, less a $500-per- arrangements of the program. We
Convair 580 aircraft, with baggage handling of one checked person cancellation fee, until 120 cannot accept any responsibility for
days prior to departure. After that losses or additional expenses due
bag (not to exceed 45 pounds) and one carry-on bag (not to
date, refunds can be made only to delay or changes in air or other
exceed 10 pounds) Light aircraft flight between Queenstown if the program is sold out and services, sickness, weather, strike,
and Te Anau on 1/8 Services of the Convair 580 flight crew your place(s) can be resold, in war, quarantine, force majeure or
Gratuities to porters, guides, drivers and plane crew for all which case a $1,000-per-person other causes beyond our control.
group activities Transfers and baggage handling on arrival and cancellation fee will apply. All such losses or expenses will
departure days Airport fees and embarkation taxes on charter have to be borne by the passenger
Insurance as tour rates provide arrangements
flights Minimal medical, accident and evacuation insurance
Stanford Travel/Study provides only for the time stated. We reserve
Educational program with lecture series and pre-departure all travelers who are U.S. or the right to make such alterations
materials, including recommended reading list, a selected book, Canadian citizens with minimal to this published itinerary as may
map and travel information Services of our professional tour medical, accident and evacuation be deemed necessary. The right
manager to assist you throughout the program coverage under our group-travel is reserved to cancel any program
insurance policy. Our group policy prior to departure in which case
NOT INCLUDED is intended to provide minimal the entire payment will be refunded
International and U.S. domestic airfare Passport and visa levels of protection while you are without further obligation on our
fees Immunization costs Meals and beverages other than traveling on this program. You may part. The right is also reserved
those specified as included Independent and private trans- choose to subscribe to optional to decline to accept or retain
trip-cancellation and baggage any person as a member of the
fers Trip-cancellation/interruption and baggage insurance
insurance. Information will be program. No refund will be made
Personal items such as internet access, telephone and fax calls, provided to travelers with their for an unused portion of any tour
laundry and gratuities for nongroup services welcome materials. The product unless arrangements are made in
offered includes special benefits sufficient time to avoid penalties.
AIR ARRANGEMENTS if you purchase your policy within Baggage is carried at the owner’s
You are responsible for booking and purchasing airfare to the 14 days of written confirmation of risk entirely. The airlines concerned
start location and from the end location of the program. These your participation on the trip. are not to be held responsible for
air purchases are NOT included in the program cost. To assist any act, omission or event during
you in making these independent arrangements, we will send Eligibility the time that passengers are not on
We encourage membership in the board their plane or conveyance.
you information on when to arrive and depart with your confir-
Stanford Alumni Association as Neither the Stanford Alumni
mation materials. the program cost for nonmembers Association, Stanford University
is $300 more than the members’ nor our operators accept liability for
WH AT TO E XPECT
price. A person traveling as a paid any carrier’s cancellation penalty
We consider this program to be moderately active, physically guest of a current member will incurred by the purchase of a
demanding at times and busy with several early-morning depar- not be charged the nonmember nonrefundable ticket in connection
tures. Daily programs involve one to three miles of walking, with fee. To purchase a membership, with the tour. Program price is
sometimes uneven hilly terrain, such as that found at Franz Josef visit alumni.stanford.edu/goto/ based on rates in effect in March
Glacier and Waiheke Island. Participants must be physically fit, membership or call (650) 725-0692. 2018 and is subject to change
active and in good health. Temperatures in January average in without notice to reflect fluctuations
in exchange rates, tariffs or fuel
the 60s (°F) with moderate precipitation. We welcome travelers
charges.
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“New Zealand is an amazing place visually and socially.
The use of the small plane made it so much easier to see
more and do more. No wonder it sells out year after year.”
A N N D E T T W I L E R , N E W Z E A L A N D B Y P R I VAT E A I R , 2 015
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