Jan 7–28, 2026
Australia, New Zealand, and small group touring make for a perfect combination on this wide-ranging 22-day journey. Highlights in Sydney include a visit to the Art Gallery of New South Wales, now led by Michael Brand, former director of VMFA. Enjoy a catamaran cruise around Sydney Harbour; Featherdale Wildlife Park, where koalas roam; and the iconic Opera House. Fly to Uluru (Ayers Rock) and learn about the local Aboriginal culture during a dot painting experience with an Aboriginal artist, and watch the sun set over the fabled monolith. In Cairns visit beautiful Mossman Gorge and swim and snorkel at the colossal Great Barrier Reef during a day-long excursion. Traveling on to New Zealand, after touring Christchurch, the “Garden City,” see sheepdogs at a farm. Explore spectacular Mt. Cook National Park and take a cruise through Milford Sound’s breathtaking fjords. Discover scenic Queenstown. In geothermal Rotorua, experience Maori culture at a traditional hangi dinner. The journey ends with sightseeing in vibrant Auckland, including a visit to the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki where works from VMFA’s Lewis Collection will be on view in Pop to Present: American Art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Enjoy additional time in the “City of Sails” with an optional 3-day/2-night post-tour extension.
22 days for $12,784 total price from Washington, DC
($12,095 air & land inclusive plus $689 airline taxes and departure fees)
Single supplement: $2,495; Land only: $10,795
For more information, or to register for this trip, please contact Odysseys Unlimited at 888.370.6765.