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Australia/New Zealand Term Abroad
Hobart-William Smith and Union Colleges
New Zealand trip - 2004
GEAR List (Typical or Extended stay)
Version: 21 April 2004
Overview
19 Nov. Arrive, Auckland <Auckland>
20 Nov. Auckland to Rotorua <Rotorua>
21 Nov. Rotorua (White Island) <Rotorua>
22 Nov. Rotorua <Rotorua>
23 Nov. Rotorua, Taupo to National Park <Whakapapa>
24 Nov. National Park <Whakapapa>
25 Nov. National Park <Whakapapa >
26 Nov. National Park to Wellington <Wellington>
27 Nov. Wellington, Picton, Kiakoura <Kaikoura>
28 Nov. Kaikoura - Whales <Kaikoura>
29 Nov. Kaikoura - Lewis Pass <Westport >
30 Nov. Westport <Westport>
01 Dec. Westport, Arthr Pass, Course end <Christchurch>
02 Dec. Airport (AM)
Details of Daily activity
19 Nov (Friday). arrive in Auckland (evening).
Members of the group should plan to spend the night at a central hotel in Auckland for early morning departure. Students MUST arrive in Auckland on this day or before. If you arrive several days before this, try traveling north to the Bay of Islands. A number of simple bus trips can get you to Paihia, which is well situated for backpackers. Note that Auckland itself has quite a bit to offer, but can be expensive.
20 Nov (Sat). Assemble in Auckland
Meet at 8 AM. You should plan on staying at a youth hostel on Queen Street (see above). Topic: Auckland, Auckland city volcanoes.
1) Meet at Mercure Hotel (8 Customs ST.) with all bags at 08:00 AM, downtown in Auckland (lower Queen Street).
2) Load vans and drive to summit of One Tree Hill
3) Drive Auckland-Rotorua (4 hr). Arrive Rotorua at c. 5:00 PM.
Accommodation: Holden's Bay Holiday Park, Rotorua: +64, 7-345-9925; NZ: 0800-888-876; Email: "Holdens Bay Holiday Park" <HoldensBay*xtra.co.nz>
21 Nov (Sun). Rotorua.
[A] Overview of Rotorua city built in collapse caldera, Sulfur Bay or [b]
White Island or [c] Museum.
A1) Rotorua city center - visitor center
A2) Thermal area: Either Waimangu: (07) 366-6137 (fax) 366-6607, www.waimangu.co.nz
(hr. 08:30 to 17:00), valley walk and boat: 3-4 hr; PO box 6141, Rotorua
OR Waiotaupo: (07) 366-6333 (fax) 366-6010. www.geyserland.co.nz waiotapu-thermal@clear.net.nz
A3) Sulfur Bay overview OR Buried Village: www.buriedvillage.co.nz Email:
discover*buriedvillage.co.nz (07) 362-8287 Tarawera RD, RD 5, Rotorua.
or
B) White Island Tour (offshore, leave from Whakatane - 1 hr 30 min drive
from Rotorua) Ph: +64 7 308-9588, Freephone 0800 733 529. Booked for afternoon
sailing, leave Whakatane at 13:00. Must depart Rotorua by 10:00 AM
or
C) 1) Rotorua Museum - 1886 eruption; Part of "2" above: Waimangu
(ok in rain), Waiotaupo (ok in rain), Buried Village (very good in rain).
Accommodation: Holden's Bay Holiday Park, Rotorua: +64, 7-345-9925; NZ:
0800-888-876; Email: "Holdens Bay Holiday Park" <HoldensBay*xtra.co.nz>
22 Nov (Mon). Rotorua.
Whakarewarewa Maori Cultural center, displacement of Maori villagers by
1888 eruption. Pohutu geyser. Managing geothermal resources in Rotorua.
Geothermal hazards in an expanding urban environment. 2001 Kuirau Park Steam
and rock explosion. Or Waimangu and Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserves OR White
Island.
1) Kireau Park Eruption, Urban hazards of geothermal activity.
2) Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley and NZ Maori Arts and Crafts cultural
Center. Hemo Rd, (0800) 494-252, (07) 348-9047, fax 348-3418, email: reservations*maci.co.nz
3) Waimangu: (07) 366-6137 (fax) 366-6607, www.waimangu.co.nz (hr. 08:30
to 17:00), valley walk and boat: 3-4 hr; PO box 6141, Rotorua or
Waiotaupo: (07) 366-6333 (fax) 366-6010. www.geyserland.co.nz waiotapu-thermal*clear.net.nzRotorua.
Buried Village and associated damage from 1886 Tarawera eruption.
or
1) White Island Tour (Offshore, leave from Whakatane - 1 hr 20 min drive
from Rotorua)
or
Rain option: 1) Rotorua Museum - 1886 eruption; Part of "2" above:
Waimangu (ok in rain), Waiotaupo (ok in rain), Buried Village (very good
in rain)
Accommodation: Holden's Bay Holiday Park, Rotorua: +64, 7-345-9925; NZ:
0800-888-876; Email: "Holdens Bay Holiday Park" <HoldensBay*xtra.co.nz>
23 Nov (Tue). Rotorua to Taupo.
a) Lake Taupo field stops, Taupo Eruption
Lunch in Taupo
AND
b) Arrive at Tongiriro National Park.
c) Evening presentation: History of eruption in Tongariro by Peter Otway
(025) 223-3524 or (07) 378-5901. www.volcanoes.co.nz email: volcanot@voyager.co.nz
Accommodation: Discovery Lodge, State Hwy 47 and 48, PO Box 55, National
Park, +64, 7, 892-2744 (fax) 892-2603. Hosts: Harland family. Email: <info*discovery.net.nz>
24 Nov (Wed). National Park (Tongariro National Park)
1) Hike the Tongiriro Crossing (Full Day hike)
Mangatapopo Hut. Ngauruhoe volcano, eruptive deposits and nu ardente flows
of 1978, Red Crater fumerole activity. Shuttle drop off and pickup at trail
heads: 07:00 AM departure.
or(cloud/rain)
1) Whakapapa skifields and the 1996 lahar that crossed the ski fields, DOC
visitor center. Ruapehu crater and lahar danger. Eruption warning system.
(IGNS geologists). Discussion of 1995 and 1996 eruptive sequences.
Whakapapa DOC visitor center. (07) 892-3729 (fax) 892-3814, www.doc.govt.nz;
"Volcanoes of the Southwind" and Sacred gift of Tongariro"
Chair lift: (09:00 to 13:30 - last ride up): www.whakapapa.co.nz
Day hike to crater
or (rain)
1) Whanganu River and lahar deposits from 1996 and 1943. 1943 Tangiwai train
disaster. Desert road, ring-plain deposits.
Tangiwai disaster Site stop
Ring plain deposits (East Desert Rd)
(a) Waikato Stream crossing: 10 m deposits incised by river, lahar deposit.
(b) Waihohonu Stream crossing: Taupo deposits, pumice clasts, carbonized
wood deposits, lahar deposits.
Accommodation: Discovery Lodge, State Hwy 47 and 48, PO Box 55, National
Park, +64, 7, 892-2744 (fax) 892-2603. Hosts: Harland family. Email: <info*discovery.net.nz>
25 Nov (Thurs). National Park (Tongariro National Park).
(same as previous day)
1) Hike the Tongiriro Crossing (Full Day hike)
or (cloud/rain)
1) Whakapapa skifields and the 1996 lahar that crossed the ski fields, DOC
visitor center. Ruapehu crater and lahar danger. Eruption warning system.
(IGNS geologists). Discussion of 1995 and 1996 eruptive sequences.
or (rain)
1) Whanganu River and lahar deposits from 1996 and 1943. 1943 Tangiwai train
disaster. Desert road, ring-plain deposits.
Accommodation: Discovery Lodge, State Hwy 47 and 48, PO Box 55, National
Park, +64, 7, 892-2744 (fax) 892-2603. Hosts: Harland family. Email: <info*discovery.net.nz>
26 Nov (Fri). National Park to Wellington.
Wellington fault, California Park. Wellington fault trace through Wellington
and the seismic hazards of Wellington. Tour with IGNS geologists, seismic
safety.
1) Depart 07:00, Drive to Wellington (c. 4 hr)
2) California Park - The Wellington fault in an urban landscape. Tour along
fault and ends in Wellington. Modern seismic protection: Te Papa museum.
3) 4:00 to 6:00 Awesome Forces: Te Papa (downtown Wellington).
4) Dinner in Wellington. Depart Wellington at 8:30 PM
5) Evening: vans must be completely emptied and cleaned.
Accommodation: Top Ten Holiday Park, Lower Hutt. (04) 568-5913: Email: accom*huttpark.co.nz
27 Nov (Sat). Wellington - Picton.
From Picton, Drive to Kaikoura.
1) Interislander Ferry - Wellington - Picton. We must arrive at the ferry
terminal no later that 8:45 AM for the early departure. You will need to
have all your stuff packed in the morning because we will change vans. You
will be able to check your bag, but carry on your day pack. Sailing: 09:30-12:30.
Bookings: 0800-802-802
2) Lunch in Picton
3) 1:30 PM leave Picton, drive to Kaikoura (3 hr)
Accommodation: 69 Holiday Park. 69 Beach Road, KAIKOURA Phone +64 3 319
6275 · Fax +64 3 319 6275 eMail: 69holidaypark*actrix.gen.nz Hosts: Katrina
& Colin
28 Nov (Sun). Kaikoura area
1) Whale watching (all day, weather permitting)
a) Whale Watch 0800 655 121 or 0800 WHALES Fax + 64 3 319 6545; Phone +
64 3 319 6767
E-mail res*whalewatch.co.nz WEB: http://www.whalewatch.co.nz/
2) Local Seismic hazards
Accommodation: 69 Holiday Park. 69 Beach Road, KAIKOURA Phone +64 3 319
6275 · Fax +64 3 319 6275 eMail: 69holidaypark*actrix.gen.nz Hosts: Katrina
& Colin
29 Nov (Mon). Kaikoura - Hamner - Westport
1) Stop Hamner Springs - Hope fault
2) Over Lewis Pass
3) Reefton - Murchison
Accommodation: Maxwell Gage field station, University of Canterbury. Harkness
Place, Westport 64, 3, 789-7839 contact: Jack van Berkel <jack.vanberkel*canterbury.ac.nz>
(Dot Neill, 97 Queen St. 03-789-6863
30 Nov (Tue). Westport area
1) Punakaiki Rocks.
2) Cape Foulwind
3) Fox River
Accommodation: Maxwell Gage field station, University of Canterbury. Harkness
Place, Westport 64, 3, 789-7839 contact: Jack van Berkel <jack.vanberkel*canterbury.ac.nz>
(Dot Neill, 97 Queen St. 03-789-6863
1 Dec. (Wed) Arthur's Pass to Christchurch
1) Arthurs Pass - Otira Gorge
2) Castle Hill
High altitude Nothofagus forest, tree-line.
END OF TRIP.
Accommodation: Christchurch
2 Dec (Thur). Christchurch
Transit to Airport.
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