Exploring Australia & New Zealand
Explore the beauty of Australia and New Zealand, from vibrant cities to the Great Barrier Reef.
Highlights
- Discover Sydney’s vibrant cityscape and take a scenic cruise on its iconic harbor.
- Marvel at Uluru’s breathtaking sunset and learn from the Anangu in Kata Tjuta National Park.
- Explore the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef, stroll Mossman Gorge, and visit Rotorua’s geothermal marvels.
- Cruise Milford Sound, visit Mount Cook, experience Māori culture, and tour a kiwi hatchery.
This is an exclusive U-M departure operated by Odysseys Unlimited.
Itinerary
Day 1: Depart U.S. for Sydney, Australia
Day 2: In transit
Day 3: Sydney
Day 4: Sydney
Day 5: Sydney
Day 6: Sydney | Uluru
Day 7: Uluru
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 | Aoraki | Mount Cook National Park
Day 14: Aoraki | Mount Cook National Park
Day 15: Aoraki | Mount Cook National Park | Queenstown
Day 16: Milford Sound
Day 17: Queenstown
Day 18: Queenstown | Rotorua
Day 19: Rotorua
Day 20: Rotorua | Auckland
Day 21: Auckland
Day 22: Auckland | Depart for U.S.
Host
Stephanie Teasley
Research professor emerita
U-M Role
I recently retired from the School of Information, where I conducted research on educational technology and learning.
What Excites You About the Trip?
I’ve only had a brief experience of Australia (a few days each in Sydney and Melbourne), and it’s clear to me that there is so much more to see and do there. I have never been to New Zealand, and I’ve heard so much about its beauty that I long to see it!
Waitlist Only
Jan. 29-Feb. 19, 2027
Starting price
$13,284
Deposit per person
$650
Countries Visited
Australia, New Zealand
Activity Level
Medium
Jan. 29-Feb. 19, 2027
Starting price
$13,284
*Single supplement applies
Deposit per person
$650
Countries Visited
Australia, New Zealand
Activity Level
Medium
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