Splendors of Australia and New Zealand

22 days from $9,884 / Includes airfare, taxes, & all fees May 7–28, Sept. 24–Oct. 15, Oct. 29–Nov. 19, 2022 & Jan. 11–Feb. 1, Feb. 15–Mar. 8, Mar. 15–Apr. 5, Apr. 8–29, 2023 Venture “Down Under” for an exploration of some of performance. You’ll also observe famed geothermal the world’s most stunningly diverse landscapes—from features, such as geysers and thermal hot springs, at a colorful coral reefs and lush forests to stark deserts and nearby park. Conclude your spectacular journey with a dramatic fjords! two-night stay in Auckland, the “City of Sails,” where Highlights Include a half-day city tour features the War Memorial Museum, Auckland Harbour, and the America’s Cup Village.Great Barrier Reef: Learn about this World Heritage site from a marine biologist and see the reef up close as Limited to 24 Smithsonian Journeys guests. you swim, snorkel, or view it from a glass-bottomed boat. You’ll also take a thrilling journey aboard the historic Cairns Great BarrierKuranda Scenic Railway and travel through the rain forest Reef canopy on the world’s longest gondola cableway. Australian Outback: Watch the sun set over Uluru Alice Springs Coral Sea (Ayers Rock) at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Relax Ayers Rock AUSTRALIA around a campfire and look for the Southern Cross as you savor a traditional “bush” dinner. Learn about the Walpiri Aboriginal people during a “Dreamtime” tour. Auckland Sydney: Enjoy two fascinating days exploring Sydney, where highlights include tours of the iconic Sydney Opera House and Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park (home to Overnight Featured Site Air Milford Sound Mount Cook National Park Queenstown NEW Christchurch koalas, kangaroos, and wallabies), plus a luncheon cruise Motorcoach Tasman Sea ZEALAND around Sydney Harbour.

Sydney Rotorua

New Zealand’s South Island: Venture to the Southern Alps and Mt. Cook to experience the mountainscape and visit the Hillary Gallery, which commemorates Sir Edmund’s achievements, including the first ascent of Mt. Cook’s south face. Look in awe upon breathtaking Milford Sound, a World Heritage site, during an afternoon cruise through the fjords. Plus, savor a wine tasting and enjoy independent time in Queenstown. North Island: In Rotorua, meet with a group of Maori people and enjoy a traditional hangi dinner and cultural

Smithsonian Journeys Experts

James Zimbelman (Sept.)–senior geologist emeritus at Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum. George Losey (Oct.) and Geoff Cox (Apr.)–experts in the natural sciences, the environment, and marine biology. Don Wilson (Jan.)–senior scientist and curator emeritus at Smithsonian’s Natural History Museum. Peter Bobrowsky (Feb./Mar.)–highly respected geologist.