Explore a host of wonders across Australia and New Zealand—from the Great Barrier Reef and Uluru to the Milford Sound; and gain insights into the ancient cultures of Australia's Aboriginal people and the Maori of New Zealand.

Starting at: $10,784 * Price includes special offer * Includes airfare, taxes & all fees Make a Reservation Ask Us A Question or Call 855-330-1542
Sydney Opera House at night
Australia's Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef
Masked Butterfly Fish, the Great Barrier Reef
Swimming with tortoise, Great Barrier Reef
Tropical fish and coral, the Great Barrier Reef
Sea fans
A colorful starfish found at the Great Barrier Reef
Tropical fish and coral of the Great Barrier Reef
Daintree River and Rainforest
Flora in the Daintree Rainforest
Boardwalks in the Daintree Rainforest
Australian Azure Kingfisher, Daintree Rainforest
A rare Southern Cassowary in the Daintree Rainforest
Uluru or Ayers Rock
The Olgas at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
Sunset over Uluru
Night sky in Australia
Sydney skyline, early evening
The Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney
Koala
Wallabies
Looking out over Queenstown. Credit: Chris Sisarich/Tourism New Zealand
Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu, and the Remarkables
View from Mt. Cook. Credit: Hannah Coles
Dramatic Milford Sound with Mitre Peak. Credit: Rob Suisted/Tourism New Zealand
Wines of New Zealand. Credit: Chris McLennan/Tourism New Zealand
Maori sculpture
Maori woman with traditional tattoos. Credit: James Heremaia/Tourism New Zealand
Traditional Maori greeting, or <i>Hongi</i>. Credit: Chris SisarichTourism New Zealand
Maori Haka performance. Credit: James Heremaia/Tourism New Zealand
Traditional Maori meeting house
Rotorua's Te Puia. Credit: Eric Lindberg/Tourism New Zealand

Splendors of Australia and New Zealand

22 days from $10,784 | includes airfare, taxes and all fees

Explore a host of wonders across Australia and New Zealand—from the Great Barrier Reef and Uluru to the Milford Sound; and gain insights into the ancient cultures of Australia's Aboriginal people and the Maori of New Zealand.

or Call 855-330-1542

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WHAT OUR TRAVELERS SAY

Smithsonian Journeys tours always have unique interesting itineraries and always have a very interesting like-minded set of other traveling companions. The lecture information always help better understand the countries and geology better. 

- Previous Journeys Traveler

This was the very best trip I have ever taken. I will travel with Smithsonian Journeys again and again! Thank you so much. 

- Previous Journeys Traveler

This was the only tour we found that went to every place we wanted to visit in Australia and New Zealand (including the Outback!). 

- Richard S.

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Travel Insurance

For the convenience of our travelers, Smithsonian Journeys includes an on-tour Provided Insurance Plan through Travel Guard with the price of your tour. This travel insurance plan includes On-tour medical evacuation insurance (up to $100,000), emergency medical expense coverage (up to $25,000), dental expense coverage (up to $500), travel medical assistance and worldwide travel assistance (U.S. Residents only, not including U.S. Territories). Travel must be more than 100 miles from the Insured’s primary residence.

In addition, you may want to consider purchasing travel insurance to protect your investment from unforeseen events, such as missed flight connections, lost luggage, and cancelled plans. There are many plans you can consider. For your convenience, you may visit www.TravelGuard.com/SmithsonianJourneys or call Travel Guard at 1.800.208.6142 to learn more.

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