TRAVEL WITH Point Defiance ~ Ruston Senior Center
Discover Australia's Outback to New Zealand's South Island
Dates
Feb 10 – Mar 1, 2027
Activity Level
3 - Active
Price Per Person
From $3,700
Contact
Kate Gray or Lesley
About This Tour
Duration:
19 days
Meals:
29
Travel Style:
Classic
Venture through the natural splendor of New Zealand's Southern Alps and the stillness of Australia’s rugged Outback. From Cairns and Uluru (Ayers Rock) to snow-capped peaks and fjords, explore the diverse wonders of the lands down under.
Essential Experiences
Take a guided tour of the Sydney Opera House - an architectural wonder.
Discover the origins of the Kuku Yulanji Aboriginal people on a tour in the Daintree Rainforest.
Overnight in the majestic Mt. Cook National Park.
Highlights
Sydney
Sydney Opera House
Cairns
Great Barrier Reef
Daintree Rainforest
Uluru
Melbourne
Queenstown
Milford Sound
Mt. Cook National Park
Christchurch
Activity Level
Level 3
Active
You don’t want to miss a thing, so walking and standing for longer periods of time (2-3 hours) isn’t a big deal. A moderately paced two-and-a-half-hour walking tour, covering several miles, hills, and uneven surfaces, is no problem for you. Walking four miles over the course of a day is very doable, as is climbing into and out of various modes of transportation (tuk-tuk, cable car, zodiac, etc.). You can climb three flights of stairs easily and handle altitudes between 6,000 and 9,000 feet. Expect some longer days balanced with free time to recharge or set out on your own adventure. This level is not a fit for travelers who require mobility assistance devices.