Exploring Australia & New Zealand

Sleeping koala in the Featherdale Wildlife Park in Sydney

April 02 - 23, 2027

Length: 22 days

Region(s): Australia & New Zealand

Activity Level: Activity indicator paw

Type: Land, Small Group Tours

Travel across the Lands Down Under on a small-group journey that links Australia’s iconic landscapes and harbor cities with New Zealand’s soaring peaks and fjords. From Sydney’s glittering waterfront and sacred Uluru to the Great Barrier Reef, Mount Cook, Milford Sound, Rotorua, Queenstown, and Auckland, take in a remarkable range of natural wonders and Indigenous cultures in one sweeping itinerary.

Operated by Odysseys Unlimited

not including airfare, airline taxes/fees, or transfers

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Tour Highlights

Get acquainted with Sydney on guided touring and a scenic harbor cruise, admiring its famous sails, skyline, and shoreline.
Visit Uluru–Kata Tjuta National Park to see Australia’s most revered monolith and the dramatic domes of Kata Tjuta.
Watch the colors shift across Uluru at sunset, a profoundly atmospheric highlight of your time in the Red Centre.
Take part in an Indigenous dot painting experience, learning about symbols, stories, and techniques at the heart of this art form.
Venture out to the Great Barrier Reef on an excursion that reveals vibrant coral gardens and an astonishing array of marine life.
Walk in the lush surroundings of Mossman Gorge and gain insight into Aboriginal Dreamtime stories and traditions during a guided cultural experience.
Cross the Tasman to New Zealand and spend time in Mount Cook National Park, where glacier-clad peaks and alpine valleys frame spectacular views.
Cruise through Milford Sound, ringed by sheer cliffs, waterfalls, and forested slopes that plunge into deep, still waters.
Explore geothermal Rotorua, with its bubbling mud pools, steaming vents, and strong Māori presence.
Share in a Māori cultural encounter that may include traditional performance, stories, and regional cuisine.
Enjoy time in Queenstown, set on the shores of Lake Wakatipu and surrounded by rugged mountains, with a lively town center and abundant optional activities.
Conclude in Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city, where harbors, volcanic hills, and multicultural neighborhoods create a fitting finale to your trans-Tasman adventure.

* Cal lecturer’s participation cannot be guaranteed and is contingent upon a minimum number of paying travelers.

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.