Exploring Australia & New Zealand

October 07 - 28, 2023

Length: 22 days

Region(s): Australia & New Zealand

Activity Level: Activity indicator paw

Type: Land, Small Group Tours

In Cairns, board a vintage steam train to the village of Kuranda and descend via Skyrail gondolas.

Operated by Odysseys Unlimited

$9,984 [including airfare from SFO]

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Tour Highlights

Please note updated dates: Oct. 7 – 28, 2023 are correct!
Enjoy a day-long excursion to the Great Barrier Reef with an opportunity to swim, snorkel, and view the reef.
In Cairns, board a vintage steam train to the village of Kuranda and descend via Skyrail gondolas.
Embark on an Aboriginal “dreamtime” tour in Alice Springs to meet Walpiri tribespeople and learn about their ancient culture.
Visit Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site that is the traditional land of the aboriginal peoples and home of Uluru (Ayers Rock).
Watch the sun set over the fabled sandstone monolith of Ayers Rock.
With three nights in cosmopolitan Sydney, see the city’s sights, including the iconic Opera House, the Royal Botanic Gardens, and Featherdale Wildlife Park.
Enjoy a catamaran cruise with lunch around Sydney Harbour.
Fly to Christchurch, New Zealand’s English-accented “Garden City,” for an overnight stay and city tour featuring the acclaimed Botanic Gardens and Cathedral Square.
Journey to scenic Mt. Cook National Park, home of New Zealand’s tallest mountain, and visit the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre. Optional activities here include hiking and scenic flights.
En route to Queenstown, visit historic Arrowtown and the famous Kawarau Bridge Bungy.
Relish a free day to explore lakeside Queenstown, New Zealand’s “adventure capital,” independently, with abundant options for enjoying this beautiful lakeside city.
Take a day-long excursion to stunning Fiordland National Park that includes a nature cruise through breathtaking Milford Sound.
In geothermal Rotorua, visit Rainbow Springs Nature Park, home to kiwis, and the Te Puia Cultural Centre, where you’ll enjoy a traditional hangi dinner and Maori performance.
On a city tour of Auckland, see the stunning harbor and the America’s Cup Village.
Enjoy additional time in Auckland, the “City of Sails,” on a 3-day/2-night post-tour extension.

Elimination of Penalty on Tour Deposits (2023) As a final initiative, Odysseys Unlimited has decided to waive the $200 per person penalty associated with tour deposits. Effective immediately, each guest’s $500 per person deposit will be fully refundable up until the final payment due date: 95 days prior to tour departure.
For Information about Odysseys Unlimited’s COVID-19 Health and Safety Protocols, please check out our attached document listed under the Additional Resources.

Activity Level 3

What to expect: These trips feature long touring days with travel via motor coach, ship, zodiac, all-terrain vehicle, or train. Travelers are required to board transportation without assistance as well as stand and walk over uneven terrain for extended periods of time. Some tours may include optional higher-intensity activities and travel at higher altitudes with steep ascents and descents. Outings last four to six hours most days.

Suitable for: Travelers who are able to comfortably walk four to six miles, or 6,900–9,200 steps, each day.