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Auckland, New Zealand
Cairns, Australia
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Go behind the scenes at Sydney Opera house.
take an interpretive walk with an Indigenous guide.
snorkel with the fish in the Great Barrier Reef.
witness thousands of glowworms lighting up the scenery.
see the stars like never before in the protected International Dark Sky in Lake Tekapo.
Embark on a trans-Tasman odyssey with the "Journeys: Iconic Australia and New Zealand" tour, a 23-day exploration designed for experienced and senior travelers eager to experience both countries’ highlights. Beginning in Auckland, you’ll feast with Maori hosts in Rotorua and cruise the untamed fjords of New Zealand’s South Island. In Queenstown, adrenaline and stunning scenery go hand in hand. Crossing to Australia, savor Melbourne’s culinary delights, go backstage at the Sydney Opera House, and snorkel the Great Barrier Reef. Cap off your journey learning from the Kuku Yalanji community in Queensland. The unique selling point? This trip offers a harmonious blend of cultural encounters, natural wonders, and gourmet experiences, all in a fully guided, small-group package.
The tour took us to the most significant and relevant areas of each of these countries leaving us with an unforgettable experience.
overall pleased with the whole experience but would like more nature and less city time
Fabulous Memories!
Always enjoy National Geographic tours from G. And this met our expectations. We will continue to seek them out for future travel. Love the small group experience.
An enjoyable, educational, uplifting, and memorable experience.
Loved everything about it... can't wait till the next one!
The CEOs were exceptional in carrying out their duties and are lovely people. I wanted to take them home with me after spending a short time with them. LO.L. Their knowledge of the country was great. Their sharing of the knowledge of the indigenous culture increased my enjoyment a lot. In particular, Daisy?s indigenous knowledge, sharing of information (written & comments) was excellent.
I have dreamed of going to NZ and AUS since I was a teenager. Nat Geo curated an experience that included all the highlights I wanted, plus many more that I wouldn't have known to do. Well worth the money for time and energy saved. Felt like I could truly enjoy being on an active vacation without any of the stress that is usually involved.
We enjoyed an exceptional tour of the highlights of New Zealand and Australia.
Going with a guide elevates what we experienced. We would have never learned everything we did or even gone to some of the places on our own. It was truly an epic trip across the world, we will definitely do again.