New Zealand Trip
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Background
New Zealand provides a geological diversity unmatched in such a compact area. Its geological youth also makes for spectacular scenery. We'll spend just under three weeks sampling the landscape, geology, and ecology here. You are responsible for getting to Christchurch the morning of November 19.Storing Bags
Baggage Storage: During this trip, space will be tight: you will be allowed a pack/duffel and a single Day pack ONLY. You'll have to store the rest of your baggage. Options:
a) Auckland International Airport. Visitor Information Centre (ph: 64, 9, 275-6467) for 7$NZ per bag per day, open 5 AM to Midnight. OR Seal and Secure (also in International terminal), for $5NZ per bag ($4 for 2 wk), but hours are 5AM to 8 PM - check the time of your return.
b) Christchurch International Airport. The Travel and Information Centres provide baggage storage. Domestic Terminal: 7.30am to 8.30pm. travel&info@cial.co.nz Phone: +64 3 353-7774 Fax: +64 3 353-7754 The cost varies with the size of the bag, ranging from NZ$5 to NZ$8 per bag / per day.
a) Auckland International Airport. Visitor Information Centre (ph: 64, 9, 275-6467) for 7$NZ per bag per day, open 5 AM to Midnight. OR Seal and Secure (also in International terminal), for $5NZ per bag ($4 for 2 wk), but hours are 5AM to 8 PM - check the time of your return.
b) Christchurch International Airport. The Travel and Information Centres provide baggage storage. Domestic Terminal: 7.30am to 8.30pm. travel&info@cial.co.nz Phone: +64 3 353-7774 Fax: +64 3 353-7754 The cost varies with the size of the bag, ranging from NZ$5 to NZ$8 per bag / per day.
Phone Calls
From overseas, all numbers can be reached by dialing 64, then a single digit area code, then the number. In New Zealand, you must use a two-digit area code (add the leading zero). You cannot call toll-free numbers from overseas, only within NZ.Internet
We will be travelling a lot; some places will have access and others will not. Typically it's a coin-operated terminal on which you purchase access by time. So, while you'll have access sometimes, don't count on it.Schedule
Details of our daily activities are available on the calendar pages, starting with some instructions on November 18. Click on any date below to go to that page. You can also access the schedule as a pdf file here.19 November — Assemble Christchurch, drive to Kakahu
20 November — Kakahu
21 November — Kakahu
22 November — Aoraki / Mt Cook
23 November — Aoraki / Mt Cook
24 November — Haast Pass
25 November — Haast Pass
26 November — Franz Joseph
27 November — Franz Joseph
28 November — Arthur's Pass
29 November — Christchurch
30 November — Fly Auckland, Drive Rotorua
1 December — Rotorua
2 December — Rotorua
3 December — Drive Tongariro via Taupo
4 December — Tongariro
5 December — Tongariro
6 December — Term is OVER