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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 6 to 20, 2020
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 geology professor Michael McWilliams. 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 F L Y 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 sea diverse landscapes unfold Southern Alps aboard acclaimed wines in the as we sail up the sparkling, around and beneath us, and the TranzAlpine train, Marlborough region during deep-blue Milford Sound, enjoy a host of unique local considered one of the top a private dinner at one of touted as the “eighth wonder experiences. train journeys in the world. the district’s top wineries. of the world.” ROTORUA MAORI CARVING
Stanford Faculty Leader
Professor M I C H A E L M C W I L L I A M S professor emeritus of geological and environmental
sciences at Stanford, is a physicist whose interest in understanding how the earth works led
him to pursue graduate degrees in geophysics. He joined Stanford in 1977 and taught
undergraduate and graduate classes in geology, geochemistry and geophysics. His favorite
teaching experiences have been leading the very popular introductory undergraduate geology
class and leading a sophomore seminar on the origin of the universe. Professor McWilliams and
his research colleagues measure minute quantities radioactive isotopes to determine the age
of minerals. They use these ages to better understand earth’s evolution, the rate of geological
“This New Zealand processes, and the history of important earth events such as volcanism, earthquakes, mass
experience with extinctions and global climate change.
Apart from teaching and research at Stanford, Professor McWilliams has served in a variety
Stanford Travel/ of international science leadership roles, including as chief executive of New Zealand’s GNS
Science (the nation’s geological survey), chief of CSIRO’s division of earth science and resource
Study ranks as engineering (Australia), and director of the DeLaeter Centre of Isotope Science. Reflecting upon
one of the top the five Travel/Study trips he has previously led, Professor McWilliams says, “I’ve met a host of
fascinating people from all walks of life, many of whom have since become great friends and
tours we have colleagues.”
taken.” While accompanying us in New Zealand, Professor McWilliams will speak on active tectonics in
New Zealand such as earthquakes, volcanoes and geothermal energy; the origins of the newly
MARY FIEDLER, discovered Zealandia Continent; and the effect of climate change on New Zealand.
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MARLBOROUGH WINE REGION
Auckland
Ta s m a n NORTH ISLAND Rotorua
Sea
NEW ZEALAND
Blenheim Wellington
Pacif
Arthur’s Pass ic Ocean
Christchurch
Milford Sound SOUTH ISLAND
Queenstown
Te Anau
Itinerary charter flight from Auckland to
Rotorua on our Convair 580.
Upon arrival in Rotorua, take a
stellar array of restaurants and
cafes, the Marlborough wine
region is a “gourmet paradise.”
our guide for a walking tour of
Christchurch viewing firsthand
some of the areas affected by the
guided tour of Te Puia, a place of Upon arrival, cruise through devastating earthquakes. This
M O N DAY TO W E D N ES DAY, gushing waters, steaming vents, Marlborough Sounds, which evening enjoy dinner at leisure.
JA N UA RY 6 TO 8 boiling mud and spectacular includes a stop at a Greenshell CROWNE PLAZA (B,L)
DEPART U.S. /
geysers. Our local Maori hosts Mussel aquafarm where we learn
AUCKLAND,
lead us on a privately guided about the importance of this W E D N ES DAY, JA N UA RY 15
NEW ZEALAND
CHRISTCHURCH
Depart the U.S. on Monday tour of Ohinemutu, where local export. Tonight enjoy dinner
descendants of the original independently. SCENIC HOTEL Board the famous TranzAlpine
and fly across the international train this morning, rated as one
date line en route to New inhabitants of this ancient Maori MARLBOROUGH (B,L)
Village still live today. In the late of the world’s most famous train
Zealand. Arrive in Auckland on trips, traveling from one coast
afternoon board our plane and M O N DAY, JA N UA RY 13
Wednesday and transfer to our BLENHEIM of New Zealand to the other.
hotel for an early check-in. Take fly to Wellington. SOFITEL
WELLINGTON (B,L,D)
This morning depart for a private From our carriage we’ll see the
a guided walking tour around the tour of a farm to observe a fields of the Canterbury Plains
central city of Auckland, followed wool shearing demonstration, and farmland, followed by the
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by a welcome reception and WELLINGTON watch sheep being worked by spectacular gorges and river
dinner at our hotel. STAMFORD Visit “The Beehive” Parliament farm dogs, and learn about valleys of the Waimakariri River.
PLAZA (1/8: L,D)
Building to hear about New New Zealand’s agriculture and Disembark the train in Arthur’s
Zealand government and the its role in the local and global Pass where we can explore
T H U R S DAY, JA N UA RY 9
AUCKLAND innovative technology used economy. After our tour, head Arthur’s Pass National Park and
This morning visit the Auckland to “quake-proof” the city’s back to Blenheim and enjoy the surrounding area. Enjoy
War Memorial Museum to view historic buildings. Continue to lunch at a local restaurant. This lunch at a local restaurant before
the most extensive collection Te Papa National Museum of evening transfer to St Clair, one driving back to Christchurch and
of Maori artifacts in the world. New Zealand for a privately of Marlborough’s most renowned spending the evening at leisure.
This is a quiet place of reflection guided tour. Enjoy the afternoon wineries, and enjoy a private wine CROWNE PLAZA (B,L)
where we see key symbols that at leisure, exploring more of experience and dinner. SCENIC
the museum or other sites in HOTEL MARLBOROUGH (B,L,D) T H U R S DAY, JA N UA RY 16
link the land and the spiritual past CHRISTCHURCH
of the indigenous Maori to the Wellington. SOFITEL WELLINGTON
(B,L) T U ES DAY, JA N UA RY 14 Start off with a guided walking
present-day culture. After lunch, BLENHEIM / tour of the Christchurch Botanic
walk to the Maritime Museum to CHRISTCHURCH Gardens, followed by a morning
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learn of New Zealand’s seafaring WELLINGTON / BLENHEIM Return to the Blenheim airport punt on the tranquil Avon River.
history. Dinner this evening is at Board our Convair 580 and fly this morning for our flight to Next visit Quake City, where we
leisure. STAMFORD PLAZA (B,L) to the northern end of the South Christchurch. After lunch, enjoy view exhibitions that chart the
Island, landing in Blenheim. an exploration of the changing aftermaths of the earthquakes
F R I DAY, JA N UA RY 10 face of Christchurch’s city center
AUCKLAND / ROTORUA / With more than 70 wineries, in September of 2010 and
WELLINGTON various boutique breweries, on board a beautifully restored February of 2011 and describe
This morning we take our first a world-class distillery, and a heritage tram. Continuing, join the extraordinary efforts of
local emergency responders, for wildlife, such as seals basking breeding and rehabilitation. dramatic and narrow canyons
international rescue teams and on the rocks or dolphins cavorting Observe the park’s unique on the famous Shotover River.
thousands of volunteers. After around our ship. Return to Te endangered wildlife on a guided Convene this evening for a
lunch on our own, enjoy an Anau this afternoon along scenic tour led by an experienced park farewell reception and dinner.
afternoon at leisure before we Milford Road before boarding our zoologist, during which we’ll HOTEL ST MORITZ (B,L,D)
gather for dinner at a local last charter flight to Queenstown. enjoy a private kiwi feeding and
restaurant. CROWNE PLAZA (B,D) Enjoy the evening at leisure. a live conservation show. This M O N DAY, JA N UA RY 20
QUEENSTOWN / U.S.
HOTEL ST MORITZ (B,L) afternoon travel to Arrowtown
F R I DAY, JA N UA RY 17 for a guided walking tour of the Enjoy the morning at leisure.
CHRISTCHURCH / S U N DAY, JA N UA RY 19 historic gold mining township with This afternoon board homeward-
TE ANAU QUEENSTOWN bound flights, crossing the
time to explore this quaint town.
Our first stop this morning is a This morning visit the Kiwi international date line en route
Enjoy lunch at Akarua Winery
tour of the Antarctic Gallery at the Birdlife Park, devoted to helping and arriving back in the U.S.
before experiencing a unique,
Canterbury Museum, followed by conserve New Zealand’s native on the same day. (B)
breathtaking jet boat ride through
a private tour of the Christchurch fauna through advocacy, captive
Art Gallery, which displays the
city’s art treasures in a stunning
structure. Following lunch, board
our charter flight to Te Anau, the
gateway to Fiordland National
Park and Milford Sound. After
checking in to our hotel, gather
for a group dinner this evening.
DISTINCTION TE ANAU (B,L,D)
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TE ANAU / MILFORD
SOUND / QUEENSTOWN
Depart this morning for a scenic
two-hour drive to Milford Sound,
often described as the “eighth
wonder of the world.” Milford
Sound is renowned for its
towering mountains, lush rain
forests and incredible wildlife.
Experience the fjord in all its glory
aboard a private cruise, taking
in the geological drama of sheer
cliffs, massive waterfalls, glaciers
and rain forest. Keep a lookout
JET BOAT ON SHOTOVER 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.
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January 6 to 20, 2020 (15 days) A $1,000 deposit is required to to transportation and exercise
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SIZE program. Sign up online at alumni. However, we can assume no
This program can accommodate 42 participants. Single stanford.edu/trip?newzealand2020 liability for injury, damage, loss,
accommodations are limited; please call for availability. or call the Travel/Study office at accident, delay or irregularity in
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COST* due 120 days prior to departure. any automobile, motor coach,
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12 nights of deluxe hotel accommodations 12 breakfasts, Deposits and any payments are carrying out the arrangements of
11 lunches, 6 dinners Welcome and farewell receptions refundable, less a $500-per- the program. We cannot accept
Six internal flights in New Zealand aboard a privately chartered person cancellation fee, until 120 any responsibility for losses
days prior to departure. After that or additional expenses due to
Convair 580, with baggage handling of one checked bag (not
date, refunds can be made only delay or changes in air or other
to exceed 45 pounds) and one carry-on bag (not to exceed 10
if the program is sold out and services, sickness, weather,
pounds) Services of the Convair 580 flight crew Gratuities your place(s) can be resold, in strike, war, quarantine, force
to guides, drivers and plane crew for all group activities All which case a $1,000-per-person majeure or other causes beyond
tours as described in the itinerary Transfers and baggage cancellation fee will apply. our control. All such losses or
handling on program arrival and departure days Airport fees expenses will have to be borne
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“An experience you cannot get anywhere else...
with a professor and exceptional staff to one of the
most beautiful places on this planet.”
M I C H A E L JACO B S O N , J D ’81, A N D TR I N E S O R E N S E N , N E W Z E A L A N D, 2 018
S T A N F O R D T R A V E L / S T U D Y
MILFORD SOUND
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