Exploring Australia & New Zealand

Travel from Australia’s spectacular Great Barrier Reef and the storied Outback to sophisticated Sydney, from New Zealand’s towering Mount Cook and breathtaking Milford Sound to high-spirited Queenstown and nautical Auckland.

Exploring Australia & New Zealand

Travel from Australia’s spectacular Great Barrier Reef and the storied Outback to sophisticated Sydney, from New Zealand’s towering Mount Cook and breathtaking Milford Sound to high-spirited Queenstown and nautical Auckland.

Highlights

  • Experience the best of Sydney with a catamaran cruise, a visit to Featherdale Wildlife Park, and an up-close view of the iconic Opera House.
  • Witness the mesmerizing sunrise over Uluru (Ayers Rock) and delve into Aboriginal culture through a dot painting experience with a local artist.
  • Dive into the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef with swimming and snorkeling at Mossman Gorge and a day-long excursion to explore its colossal beauty.
  • Be immersed in Maori culture with a traditional hangi dinner in Rotorua, complemented by visits to Mount Cook National Park and Milford Sound’s fjords.
This is an exclusive U-M departure operated by Odysseys Unlimited.

Itinerary

Day 1: Depart U.S. for Sydney, Australia
Day 2: En route to Sydney
Day 3: Arrive in Sydney
Day 4: Sydney
Day 5: Sydney
Day 6: Sydney | Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Day 7: Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Day 8: Uluru | Cairns
Day 9: Cairns | Great Barrier Reef
Day 10: Cairns
Day 11: Cairns | Christchurch, New Zealand
Day 12: Christchurch
Day 13: Christchurch | Mount Cook National Park
Day 14: Mount Cook
Day 15: Mount Cook | Queenstown
Day 16: Milford Sound
Day 17: Queenstown
Day 18: Queenstown | Rotorua
Day 19: Rotorua
Day 20: Rotorua | Auckland
Day 21: Auckland
Day 22: Depart for U.S.

Available to Book
Feb. 19-March 12, 2025

Starting price

$11,684

Deposit per person

$500

Countries Visited

Australia, New Zealand

Activity Level

Medium
Feb. 19-March 12, 2025

Starting price

$11,684
*Single supplement applies

Deposit per person

$500

Countries Visited

Australia, New Zealand

Activity Level

Medium
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