Sydney Opera House at night

The Best of Australia and New Zealand

Experience the adventure of a lifetime, from the Outback to North Island
Starting at $6,199
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  • This tour is one of our value-priced Smithsonian Journeys Travel Adventures tours. The educational portion of this will be provided by specially selected local guest speakers, rather than a study leader. The maximum size group for this destination is 24 travelers.
  • Learn about the importance of the Great Barrier Reef as an eco-system during discussion with a local marine biologist.
  • Journey to the Barossa Valley to experience the beauty of the region and learn about the wines produced there.
  • Discover the multitude of geothermal energy and activity during a discussion with a local expert.
  • During a visit to the Te Papa Tongawera Museum enjoy a discussion about the history and culture of the Maori people.
  • Enjoy the magic of the Sydney Opera House during a guided tour and a captivating evening performance.
  • Enjoy 2 nights on Fraser Island, the largest sand island in the world.
  • Board the Sunlander Train for an overnight journey along Queensland's incredible eastern coastline.
  • Visit New Zealand’s national museum which has won worldwide acclaim for its innovative range of art and exhibitions.
  • This tour features the following World Heritage sites on this tour:
    • Sidney Opera House, Australia
    • Fraser Island, Australia
    • Great Barrier Reef, Australia
    • Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park (Ayers Rock), Australia
    • Tongariro National Park, New Zealand
    See a complete list of all Smithsonian tours featuring World Heritage sites.
  • Enjoy new complimentary Door-to-Door car service when booking this tour with airfare. (International and internal airfare is not included in the price, but we offer excellent airfares as well as great travel waiver options.)


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