NATURAL WONDERS, MAORI & ABORIGINAL CULTURE
From coral reefs and thermal pools, penguins and koalas, to Aboriginal and Maori cultures, snorkeling and boat safari’s, your days are filled with wonders on this exciting, all-inclusive, extended small group 23-day tour. Deluxe hotel stays, local guides, and top-quality service.
- Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites – Great Barrier Reef, Blue Mountains, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
- Dine under the stars, at an aquarium, and be hosted by locals
- Tour the Sydney Opera House, Hobbiton Movie Set, and Cairns Aquarium
- Enjoy gondola and rainforest canopy tours and ride the “Puffing Billy” steam train
- Cultural experiences – Pavolova, Maori and Uluru-Kata
- Embark on a nature cruise, jet boat safari, snorkeling adventure, and forest walk
- Explore springs and thermal areas, historic homesteads, and wildlife parks
Included highlights:
Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruise
Sydney Opera House Tour
Featherdale Wildlife Park
Blue Mountains National Park
‘Night at the Field of Light’ Dinner
Uluru Caves & Kata Tjuta Domes
Melbourne City Tour & Eureka Skydeck 88
Great Ocean Road & Otway National Park
Port Campbell National Park
The Dandenongs & “Puffing Billy” Steam Train
Queen Elizabeth Market
Phillip Island Penguins
Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling
Kuranda Scenic Rail & Rainforest Canopy Tour
Cairns Aquarium Tour & Oceanarium Dinner
Auckland Pick Your Adventure Day
Waikato Valley & Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
Rainbow Springs & Waiotapu Thermal Areas
Maori Cultural Experience & Feast
Lakes Wakatipu & Te Anu
The Remarkables & Mackenzie Basin
Fiordland National Park
Milford Sound – Guided Nature Cruise
Mount Aspiring National Park Forest Walk
Jet Boat Safari
Gondola Ride Over Queenstown
Pavlova Experience with Hosted Dinner
Historic Akaunui Homestead Visit
Christchurch City Tour
Accommodations:
AUSTRALIA
3 Nights – Intercontinental Hotel
2 Nights – Voyages Sails in the Desert
4 Nights – Sofitel Melbourne on Collins
3 Nights – Shangri-La Hotel
NEW ZEALAND
2 Nights – Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour
2 Nights – Novotel Lakeside, Rotorua
1 Night – Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas
3 Nights – Hotel St. Moritz, Queenstown
1 Night – Peppers Bluewater Resort
1 Night – Distinction Christchurch Hotel
Active Rating:
EASY TO MODERATE
Must be able to walk a mile, board small boats & explore uneven terrain
Included Meals:
65
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included every full day of your tour.
Itinerary
Departures and Pricing
Per Person Pricing Includes
Australia travel visa; flights within and between Australia/New Zealand; accommodations; fully-guided service; listed activities, tours, and entrance fees; airport meet and greet; transfers; meals, one adult beverage with dinner, baggage handling, and corresponding gratuities; taxes; fees; and special alumni World Adventure memento.
March 17, 2026
Down Under Discovery23-Day Tour
March 17 – April 8, 2026
Tour Savings
Check Discount – $300 per person when tour payment is made by check. $3500 per person deposits may still be made by credit card.
How To Reserve This Tour
To confirm your reservation, a deposit of $3500.00 USD per person is due within 10 days of reservation. To reserve your space, please contact our office at 800.325.2270. Guests may also book online by visiting our World Adventure page at www.KissAlaska.com. Deposits are accepted by check or credit card including Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express.
Arranging Your Flights
Included flights will be non-stop when possible, but this is not guaranteed. Home city arrival and departure airfare is not included. Guests should arrive before 12pm on day 1 of the tour. On the last day, flights should depart after 2PM if you wish to join an included city tour; those willing to forego the tour may depart any time after 10AM.
Due to TSA security checks, please arrive at your local airport 2 hours prior to the plane departure time. The John Hall’s Alaska team can provide assistance with flight arrangements.
It is important to note when booking flights, international airports may require additional security screening when transiting terminals. Guests should plan for 2-3 hours in between international flights.
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