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Circumnavigationof the South Island

Circumnavigationof the South Island

and the NewCircumnavigation Zealand of the aboard the Exclusively Chartered, Small Ship Five-Star Le Lapérouse February 18–March 1, 2020 Dear MIT Alumni and Friends, Journey with fellow MIT travelers on this 10-night itinerary of featuring a circumnavigation of the South Island to experience inimitable natural history that exists nowhere else on Earth. Cruise the UNESCO World Heritage‑designated National Park and board Zodiacs for up‑close views of nature’s sheer magnificence—-cut fiords, cascading , valleys hung with kapua whakapipi (cumulus clouds)—in spectacular Milford , Dusky Sound and Doubtful Sound. Cruise pristine Queen Charlotte Sound and visit the Marlborough for a specially arranged tasting of its acclaimed . Enjoy the magnificent harbor city of and an adventure to the bucolic Northland country to learn more about the national tradition of sheep farming. Experience the friendly nature of New Zealand “Kiwis” and the rich Māori culture while admiring the exceptional scenery everywhere. Cruise aboard the chartered, state-of-the-art, Five-Star Le Lapérouse, featuring the world’s first multisensory underwater Observation Lounge, Blue Eye. This elegant and intimate small ship with only 92 Suites and Staterooms can cruise into small ports and sounds inaccessible to larger vessels and alter course for marine life sightings. The onboard team of expert naturalists will share their knowledge of New Zealand’s extraordinary natural beauty during Zodiac excursions and onboard lectures. We are sharing this program with alumni of Dartmouth College, Duke University, Johns Hopkins University and members of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the Smithsonian. Presentations on board will focus on the geography, history and natural history of the region. If you have any questions or to make a reservation, please call the MIT Alumni Program at 800-992-6749, or email [email protected]. You may also contact the tour operator, Gohagan & Company, at 800-922-3088. I hope you decide to join us.

Haere rā! Sincerely,

Melissa Chapman Gresh Director, MIT Alumni Travel Program P.S. Visit our website at alum.mit.edu/travel for details and updated information on all of our trips.

Photo this page: Explore Auckland’s magnificent Waitemata Harbor, defined by the soaring Sky Tower, the tallest building in the . Surrounded by and Circumnavigating Natural Beauty u Natural History u Natural Wonders Experience the natural wonder of each new day as it dawns first in (New Zealand), due to its proximity to the International Date Line. Enjoy New Zealand’s natural history, from the verdant pastures of the Northland beyond Auckland on the to the fiordlands at the tip of the South Island. Experience fantastic scenery—majestic , cavernous valleys, towering fiords, glacial , rugged coastlines, snow-capped mountains and plummeting waterfalls. D Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Te Wähipounamu, N A encompassing 10% of the country and the world’s most L S intact ecosystem dating from prehistoric Gondwana. I See southern beech trees and coniferous podocarps, H some 800 years old. Look for , takahē, and T Hector’s dolphin, all found only in New Zealand. U S O Less than a thousand years ago, Polynesians migrated e here followed by Dutch, English and French explorers, all embracing the natural beauty of the t h o f islands and cultivating the rich volcanic soil. Immerse yourself in the unique Māori heritage and C I O N enjoy firsthand the friendly Kiwi culture—a distinctive merging of the tangata whenua I R C U M N AV I G AT (indigenous) and Pakeha (European) traditions.

Itinerary Auckland, North Island Day The cosmopolitan “City of Sails,” built around Spectacular Sydney Pre-Program Option two beautiful harbors, has a rich maritime 1 Depart the U.S. history and more yachts per capita than 2 Cross the International Date Line anywhere else in the world. It is a showcase 3 Auckland, North Island (r) of natural splendor and a center of Māori 4 Auckland (b) cultural history. One of the best collections of 5 Auckland for Muriwai and Māori taonga (treasures) in the world is housed Northland Country (b,l) in the Auckland War Memorial Museum, 6 Auckland/Fly to , where an authentic Māori haka ceremonial South Island/Embark war dance, a tradition also performed by Le Lapérouse (b,l,r,d) New Zealand’s world‑renowned All Blacks 7 (b,l,d) rugby team, is arranged for our group. 8 Dusky and Doubtful Sounds (b,l,d) Muriwai, Auckland District 9 (b,l,d) Visit black-sand Muriwai Beach for 10 Cruising the Sea (b,l,d) spectacular views of the . 11 Picton for Marlborough and See the Muriwai Gannet Colony, Blenheim (b,l,d) one of only three gannet 12 , North Island (b,l,r,d) colonies in New Zealand, and 13 Christchurch, South Island/ observe thousands of pairs of Disembark ship/Fly to Auckland, gannets tending to and protecting North Island/Depart for the U.S./ their chicks. Cross the International Date Line/ Meet friendly, local Kiwis and Arrive in the U.S. (b) enjoy light refreshments at Southern Alps and a family‑run farmstead. Post-Program Option Cover photo: Marvel at sublime Milford Sound, where the nation’s crown jewel, , rises 5,550 feet above clear-blue waters. UNESCO World Heritage Site Cruise Itinerary Matakana Air Routing Auckland Muriwai Beach Sydney North Queen Charlotte Island Sound Tasman SeaNew Picton Wellington Zealand Blenheim South D Island N A Christchurch L S Milford Sound I Enjoy a rare cruise of Doubtful Sound’s glacier-carved fiords and look for dolphins, Mt. Cook fur seals and penguins. Doubtful Sound Queenstown H T Enjoy a guided tour of the gardens Dusky Sound Dunedin U and fernery built to showcase the SouthOcean Pacific O Fiordland S silver leaf fern in the 1907 New Zealand National Park e t h International Exhibition. See the prominent o f O N Cathedral Square, the heart of Christchurch. C I R C U M N AV I G AT I Northland District New Zealand is home to over 27 million sheep, a ratio of six sheep for every person. Your introduction to the important agricultural tradition will be enhanced with a specially arranged sheep herding demonstration, highlighting the Huntaway sheep dog’s essential role in high country sheep station farming. Near Matakana in the beautiful Northland, visit the playful open-air gardens and museum of the Sculptureum to see classic works by Cezanne, Chagall and Rodin along with whimsical, modern‑day sculptures. Christchurch, South Island Known as “the most English city outside of England,” Christchurch—named after Christ Church College at Oxford University— is the oldest established city in New Zealand. View the fascinating gannets in the Muriwai Experience this vibrant city in transition, Gannet Colony, who often mate for life. where the restoration of Victorian architecture recaptures the provincial charm of Britain as Dunedin a renaissance of new structures emerges along Noted for its rich Scottish heritage, the Avon . Visit the New Zealand Heritage even having its own tartan, Dunedin is site of Mona Vale. See the late‑19th‑century surrounded by dramatic, rolling hills with homestead designed by J.C. Maddison, endless scenic vistas. See the Octagon— responsible for the English‑inspired the eight‑sided town center—and visit the architecture in Christchurch. grand, 1906 Flemish Baroque-influenced Savor a taste of the Marlborough District’s Admire Dunedin’s striking railway station, replete with world‑famous Sauvignon Blanc. 750,000 Royal Doulton porcelain tiles. ◆◆

Enjoy a rare cruise of Doubtful Sound’s glacier-carved fiords and look for dolphins, Experience the important tradition of sheep farming in New Zealand, fur seals and penguins. home to over 27 million sheep, a ratio of six sheep to every person. , one of the best way to view the rare flora and fauna the most photographed railway stations of this incredibly biodiverse South Island. in the world. Tour historic Olveston, See impressive Mitre Peak, arguably one the philanthropic Theomin family’s of the most photographed mountains in English country house. New Zealand’s the country. Look for fur seals, dusky dolphins, only castle, Larnach (1871), was designed Hector’s dolphins, the distinctive yellow in Scotland then built atop a spectacular crests of Fiordland penguins and the iconic, hill overlooking Harbor. Enjoy a walk pear‑shaped flightless kiwis. through its period rooms and magnificent, Queen Charlotte Sound award‑winning gardens. Cruise the beautiful coves and islets of Milford Sound, Dusky Sound and Queen Charlotte Sound, where Captain Cook Doubtful Sound/ anchored the HMS Endeavour in 1770. Look for spotted shags perched on rocks and the endangered Hector’s dolphin frolicking nearby. Māori legend credits the demigod Tu Te Raki Whanoa with creating Marlborough District Te Wähipounamu, today’s stunning UNESCO The seaport of Picton serves as the gateway World Heritage‑designated Fiordland to the Marlborough District, New Zealand’s National Park, comprised of ice-carved fiords, largest wine region and internationally snow‑topped mountains and deep valleys. acclaimed for its Sauvignon Blanc. Enjoy a rare cruise into Dusky Sound, Travel through the fertile to where sheer cliffs plunge into the sea and Blenheim and enjoy a wine tasting and tour; spectacular Doubtful Sound, the deepest of the area has rich alluvial soil, creating a unique the fiords, where waterfalls cascade down terroir ideal for wine making. steep, verdant slopes, misting into a sequence Tour the impressive Omaka Aviation of rainbows. Legendary Milford Sound Heritage Centre, home to a collection of offers majestic scenery worthy of authentic and replica World War I and II novelist Rudyard Kipling’s appellation, aircraft—many from the private collection the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” of Sir Peter Jackson, director of the Lord of Explore this contrasting topography of the Rings trilogy and the recently released Alpine peaks, rugged shores, virgin , documentary, They Shall Not Grow Old. plummeting waterfalls and pristine glaciers Wellington, North Island aboard Zodiacs guided by expert naturalists— Cross the Cook Strait to Wellington, the capital of New Zealand and a historic site Punting on the Avon River in Christchurch is a for the proud Māori. See the city’s Parliament testament to its long-standing British history. buildings including the distinctive “Beehive.” Tour the 19th-century Old St. Paul’s Cathedral, one of the finest examples of Gothic Revival architecture in the world. See where the U.S. flag (with 48 stars) hangs as a reminder of the importance this church held to U.S. soldiers stationed here during World War II. Enjoy spectacular views of Wellington and Cook Strait from the top of Mount Victoria; the South Island is visible on a clear day. Visit Te Papa Tongarewa, Māori for “container of treasures,” the national Museum of New Zealand showcasing an impressive Māori art collection. ◆◆

Blue Eye Lounge Deluxe Stateroom with Balcony

Exclusively Chartered, Five-Star mv Le Lapérouse Blue Eye – World’s First Multisensory, 92 Elegant Suites and Staterooms, Underwater Observation Lounge 100% with Private Balconies Introducing the extraordinary Blue Eye, Each Five‑Star Stateroom and Suite (up to the world’s first multisensory, underwater 484 square feet) features a private balcony. Observation Lounge. View the beauty of marine Grand Deluxe Suites have a bay window and life through the large, subaquatic windows and spacious private terrace. Accommodations offer integrated digital screens providing live images two twin beds or one queen bed, individual from underwater cameras, and enjoy the sensory control, private bathrooms with a experience of listening to the ocean’s unique shower and luxury hotel-style amenities. underwater universe in the comfort of the Respect for the Environment exclusive Blue Eye lounge.* A new addition to the Ponant “Clean Ship” fleet, an important distinction among Luxury Small Ship, Innovative Design ocean‑cruising vessels, Le Lapérouse is Le Lapérouse, launched in 2018, ushers in a new energy efficient and eco‑friendly, protecting generation of Five-Star small ships, combining fragile marine ecosystems. revolutionary design and a new standard of luxury for an unparalleled cruising experience. Chic and Casual Dining Dock in smaller ports inaccessible to larger Dine indoors or alfresco on international and ships and where authentic cultural regional cuisine served in the stylish, spacious experiences and majestic scenery await you. indoor‑outdoor restaurant, at the casual pool deck grill or from 24‑hour room service. Life on Board Daily meals include continental and buffet Enjoy sweeping views from the lounges, breakfasts, buffet lunch, afternoon tea and which open to the outdoors, and lectures, four‑course dinner. cultural performances or film screenings in the state‑of‑the‑art theater. Relax in the World-Class Service spa and sauna or the Sun Deck’s infinity‑style The highly trained, English‑speaking crew are swimming pool. There is a beauty salon, personable and attentive, and the ship has a fitness room and there are three elevators. medical center staffed with a doctor and nurse. Complimentary Wi‑Fi access is available (conditions permitting). *Marine life viewing varies by location.

Alfresco Dining Panoramic Restaurant Included Features In Auckland, North Island uu Three nights in the deluxe, centrally located Pullman Auckland Hotel, across from beautiful Albert Park. uu Breakfast in the hotel each morning. uu Welcome Reception in the hotel. uu Visit to the Auckland War Memorial Museum to see their extensive collection of Māori taonga (treasures) and a performance of the famous Māori haka war dance. uu City tour of Auckland, including Bastion Point and Parnell Village. uu Full-day Northland District tour including a scenic drive to the Muriwai Beach and Gannet Colony; visit to a family-run farmstead with light refreshments; tour the sculpture gardens and art gallery at Sculptureum; lunch with wine; and a demonstration at an authentic sheep farm. In Christchurch, South Island uu City tour of Christchurch, including the delightful and historic Mona Vale Gardens. On Board the Exclusively Chartered, Five-Star, Small Ship Le Lapérouse uu Exclusively designed, seven-night circumnavigation of New Zealand’s South Island, round trip Christchurch. uu Elegantly-appointed, Five-Star Suite or Stateroom, each with a private balcony. uu Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions. uu Complimentary alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages available throughout the cruise. uu All meals aboard ship. uu Complimentary Wi-Fi access (conditions permitting). uu Blue Eye—the world’s first luxury, multisensory underwater Observation Lounge. uu Expert-led excursions and onboard lecturers focusing on the natural wonders and . uu Tour of Dunedin, noted for its Scottish heritage, with visits to the Dunedin Railway Station, Olveston Historic Home and Larnach Castle. uu Rare opportunity to cruise through magnificent Dusky, Doubtful and Milford Sounds in UNESCO World Heritage-designated Fiordland National Park. uu Zodiac excursions to view the rare flora and fauna of the incredibly biodiverse South Island. uu Excursion to the Marlborough wine country, including a tasting at a Blenheim winery and a tour of the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre. uu Panoramic tour of Wellington featuring stunning views from Mount Victoria and including a visit to Old St. Paul’s Cathedral. uu Visit to the national Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa Tongarewa. Always Included uu Transfers and luggage handling abroad if your arrival(s)/departure(s) coincide with the scheduled group transfer(s). uu Experienced, English-speaking local guides for included excursions. uu Gratuities to local guides and drivers on included excursions and transfers. uu Complimentary bottled water in your Suite or Stateroom and on excursions. uu Hospitality desk aboard ship and in the hotels. uu Experienced Gohagan & Company Travel Directors at your service. uu Complimentary use of an audio headset during guided excursions. uu Automatic $250,000 flight insurance policy for each participant ticketed on flights by Gohagan & Company. Enjoy magnificent views and a visit to the Sydney Opera House, built to resemble a yacht’s sails. Spectacular Sydney Pre‑Program Option February 15 to 20, 2020 $1,395 per person, double occupancy, $2,095 per person, single occupancy Experience life “down under” in cosmopolitan Sydney, Australia. Enjoy the stunning views of its harbor, considered the finest in the world, and an exclusive tour of the celebrated UNESCO World Heritage‑designated Sydney Opera House. See the Royal Botanic Garden; tour the historic “Rocks” district; and visit the Yiribana Aboriginal Art Gallery, famous Bondi Beach and The Gap, with breathtaking views overlooking Sydney. Accommodations are for three nights in the Five‑Star Shangri-La Hotel Sydney. New Zealand’s Southern Alps and The Remarkables Post-Program Option March 1 to 5, 2020 $1,995 per person, double occupancy, $2,995 per person, single occupancy Extend your journey in New Zealand’s interior in UNESCO World Heritage-designated Mount Cook National Park and in Queenstown, located on Wakatipu. Enjoy panoramic views from Bob’s Peak and cruise aboard an antique steamship across scenic , framed by the soaring mountain peaks of The Remarkables. Sample the acclaimed Otago region’s Pinot Noir during a wine tasting and visit delightful , rooted in the gold mining days of the 1860s. Enjoy one night in the deluxe Hermitage Hotel, surrounded by snow‑capped Alpine peaks, and three nights in the ideally located Hotel St. Moritz. Details will be provided with your reservation confirmation.

Cruise the deep-blue waters of tranquil Lake Wakatipu, steeped in Māori legend. mv Le Lapérouse Deck 6 Deck 5 Deck 4 Deck 3

* Early Booking Tariff* Category† LAND/CRUISE TARIFF excluding taxes Tariff* through after Per person, based on double occupancy Sept. 18, 2019 Sept. 18, 2019 Picture window, single door onto private, partial-wall balcony. Deck 3, forward. 8 (limited availability) $5,995 $6,995 7 Picture window, single door onto private, partial-wall balcony. Deck 3, midship. $7,195 $8,195 6 Expansive sliding glass door, private balcony. Deck 4, forward. $7,995 $8,995 5 Expansive sliding glass door, private balcony. Deck 4, midship. $8,795 $9,795 4 Expansive sliding glass door, private balcony. Decks 5 and 6, aft. (limited availability) $8,995 $9,995 3 Expansive sliding glass door, private balcony. Deck 5, forward. (limited availability) $9,595 $10,595 2 Expansive sliding glass door, private balcony. Deck 5, midship. $10,295 $11,295 1 Expansive sliding glass door, private balcony. Deck 6, midship. $10,795 $11,795 Deluxe Suite with expansive sliding glass door, large private balcony, sitting area with sofa. Suite Decks 3, 4, 5 and 6. (limited availability) $11,995 $12,995 Prestige Two-room Suite, expansive sliding glass door, larger private balcony, Suite two bathrooms, two closets, large sitting area with sofa. Deck 5. (limited availability) $12,895 $13,895 Privilege Large Suite with expansive sliding glass door, larger private balcony, Suite sitting area with sofa. Decks 5 and 6. (limited availability) $13,195 $14,195 Extra-large, two-room Suite, expansive sliding glass door, spacious private terrace, Grand Deluxe full bathroom with tub and separate shower, additional half bath, sitting area Suite with sofa. Decks 5 and 6. (limited availability) $14,195 $15,195 Extra-large, two-room Suite, expansive sliding glass door, spacious private terrace Owner’s with outdoor Jacuzzi, full bathroom with tub and separate shower, additional half Suite bath, sitting area with sofa. Deck 6. (limited availability) $14,595 $15,595 Singles are available in category 5 at $14,195* and in category 2 at $16,495* on or before September 18, 2019. Add $1,000 for reservations made after September 18, 2019. All internal program air (round trip Auckland/Christchurch) and transpacific air is not included in the Land/Cruise Tariff. Attractively priced Air Packages are available.‡ *Taxes are an additional $415 per person and are subject to change. †Le Lapérouse has been specially contracted for this tour, and the applicable deck plan is available on request from ​Gohagan & Company and reflects the only valid cabin categorization of the vessel.

NEW ZEALAND/CIRCUMNAVIGATION OF THE SOUTH ISLAND RESERVATION FORM Please make my/our reservation(s) Send to: For further information, call in category: MIT Alumni Travel Program MIT at (800) 992-6749 or 1st choice _____ 2nd choice _____ 600 Memorial Drive, W98-2nd Floor Gohagan & Company at o Double occupancy (two twin beds). Cambridge, MA 02139 (800) 922-3088. o Double occupancy (one queen bed). o Single accommodations. o I am reserving as a single but prefer ______to share accommodations and will Title Full Name (exactly as it appears on your passport) MIT Affiliation allow you to select my roommate (shares cannot be guaranteed). ______Title Full Name (exactly as it appears on your passport) MIT Affiliation Please make my/our reservation(s): Sydney Pre-Program Option ______o Street Mailing Address (no P.O. 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