This tour is one of our value-priced, Smithsonian Journeys Travel Adventures tours. The educational portion of this Smithsonian Journeys Travel Adventure will be provided by specially selected local guest speakers, rather than a study leader. These guest speakers have been chosen by Smithsonian to ensure that your tour will be enhanced with insights that will enable you to more fully understand and appreciate your destination. The average size of your group for this destination is 28, but can allow up to 44.
Meet local specialists who offer a wide range of expertise to enhance your journey through Australia and New Zealand.
Examine the role that marine life plays in the reef ecosystems with a marine biologist.
Listen to a discussion about well-known vintners of the Barossa Valley from a wine expert at Jacob's Creek Winery.
Examine the archaeological research at Naracoorte Caves in southeastern Australia, which is helping local scientists reconstruct the region's past.
Focus on Australia's cultural history and preservation efforts in Sydney and Melbourne with a member of Australia's National Trust.
Gain an appreciation of the Maori culture during an exclusive talk by a staff member at the national museum in Te Papa.
