Explore Australia and New Zealand's stunning landscapes—from the Great Barrier Reef and the Australian Outback to the renowned Milford Sound and Rotorua's geothermal features. Plus gain insights into traditional cultures such as Australia's Aboriginal people and New Zeland's Maori people.

Starting at: $9,884 * 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 $9,884 | includes airfare, taxes and all fees

Explore Australia and New Zealand's stunning landscapes—from the Great Barrier Reef and the Australian Outback to the renowned Milford Sound and Rotorua's geothermal features. Plus gain insights into traditional cultures such as Australia's Aboriginal people and New Zeland's Maori people.

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 emergency evacuation insurance (up to $100,000), medical expense coverage (up to $25,000), dental expense coverage (up to $500), travel medical assistance and worldwide travel assistance. You will receive details on this included insurance with your Tour Confirmation and Tour Bulletins after you book a tour (U.S. Residents only).

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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