Great Trains, Wineries & Cultures of Australia & New Zealand
Itinerary & Rates
Spend 4 glorious weeks traveling through Australia and New Zealand. Explore the diverse natural wonders of land and water, from sacred Ayers Rock and the amazing underwater life of the Great Barrier Reef to the geothermal wonders of Rotorua and the magical fjords of Milford Sound. Local specialists enhance your understanding of the cultural history of the unique Aboriginal and Maori cultures as well as the vast natural history highlighted throughout your journey. Travel on the historic Ghan train for an overnight journey through the outback concluding the beautiful city of Adelaide,; board the Tranz Coastal train for a scenic ride up the eastern coast of New Zealand’s South Island; enjoy special wine tastings at the well-known vineyards of Coonawarra and Australia’s Barossa Valley; and take part in an interactive demonstration on the art of weaving in New Zealand.
Spend 4 glorious weeks traveling through Australia and New Zealand. Explore the diverse natural wonders of land and water, from sacred Ayers Rock and the amazing underwater life of the Great Barrier Reef to the geothermal wonders of Rotorua and the magical fjords of Milford Sound. Local specialists enhance your understanding of the cultural history of the unique Aboriginal and Maori cultures as well as the vast natural history highlighted throughout your journey. Travel on the historic Ghan train for an overnight journey through the outback concluding the beautiful city of Adelaide,; board the Tranz Coastal train for a scenic ride up the eastern coast of New Zealand’s South Island; enjoy special wine tastings at the well-known vineyards of Coonawarra and Australia’s Barossa Valley; and take part in an interactive demonstration on the art of weaving in New Zealand.
- Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Ayers Rock, Alice Springs, The Ghan, Barossa Wine Valley, Great Ocean Road, Melbourne, Sydney Opera House, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Mt. Cook, Christchurch, TranzCoastal Train, Wellington, Rotorua
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Australia and New Zealand offer vast landscapes and cultural diversity. Enjoy talks by local specialists who offer expertise on various aspects of your journey.
• Examine the role that marine life plays in the reef ecosystems with a marine biologist.
• Listen to a discussion about well-known vintners of the Barossa Valley from a wine expert.
• Learn about the archaeological research at Naracoorte Caves in southeastern Australia.
• Focus on Australia’s cultural history and preservation efforts in Sydney and Melbourne with Elizabeth Berry of Australia’s National Trust.
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