An Exclusive Small Group Tour for Alumni & Friends
Sponsored by the K-State Alumni Association
22 days from $8,884 total price from Los Angeles
($8,495 air & land inclusive plus $389 airline taxes and fees)
Exploring
Australia &
New Zealand
September 16-October 7, 2020
Odysseys Unlimited
is a six-time honoree
Travel & Leisure’s
World’s Best Tour
Operators award
Dear K-State Alumni and Friends,
Join us on an outstanding 22-day small group journey to Australia and New Zealand. The Lands Down
Under offer visitors a wealth of spectacular natural scenery and cultural diversity.
Begin in Cairns with an excursion to the Great Barrier Reef. Traveling on to Alice Springs, embark on an
Aboriginal “dreamtime” tour and visit fabled Ayers Rock. Enjoy a three-night stay in cosmopolitan Sydney; tour
English-accented Christchurch, New Zealand; and spend two nights in New Zealand’s remarkable Mt. Cook
National Park. After these explorations, cruise stunning Milford Sound and discover New Zealand’s “adventure
capital,” Queenstown. Experience Maori culture in geothermal Rotorua before the tour concludes in vibrant
Auckland. For those wishing to spend more time in the “City of Sails,” an optional 3-day/2-night post-tour
extension is available.
This exclusive tour is limited to 24 guests total, and will fill quickly – so please call today to reserve your place on
this memorable tour of Australia and New Zealand!
Sincerely,
Terin Walters ’05
Assistant Vice President of Development and Communications
K-State Alumni Association
KSTATE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION RESERVATION FORM:
EXPLORING AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
Enclosed is my/our deposit for $______($500 per person) for ____ person(s) on Exploring Australia & New
Zealand departing September 16, 2020. I/We understand the final payment is due at least 95 days prior to
departure. Payment may be made by American Express, Discover, MasterCard, VISA, or by personal check.
Please make check payable to Odysseys Unlimited, Inc., and send, with completed reservation form, to:
K-State Alumni Association, 100 Alumni Center, 1720 Anderson Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66506-1001. Or you
may call toll-free 800-600-2586 or 785-532-5052 for reservations and information about this trip. You may also
call Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. toll-free at 888-370-6765 to make your reservation.
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Final invoicing will be sent by our tour operator, Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. The balance of the program price must be paid to
Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. Final payment is due by June 13, 2020, and is payable by check or credit card.
Small group touring and the Lands Down Under – they add up to a perfect combination
as we travel from Australia’s spectacular Great Barrier Reef and the storied Outback to
sophisticated Sydney; from New Zealand’s towering Mt. Cook and breathtaking Milford
Sound to high-spirited Queenstown and nautical Auckland.
Tour membership limited to 24 guests
Cover photo: Serene Milford Sound ranks as New Zealand’s most popular destination.
Small Group Tour Highlights
Great Barrier Reef excursion • Aboriginal “dreamtime”
experience • Sunset at Ayers Rock • Sydney touring and
Harbour cruise • Leisure time in Sydney • Christchurch
touring • Two-night stay at Mt. Cook National Park
• Milford Sound cruise • Geothermal Rotorua • Maori
cultural experience • Auckland touring
Day Itinerary Hotel Rating
1-2 Depart U.S. for Cairns
3-5 Cairns
Pullman
Deluxe
Reef Casino
6 Ayers Rock Sails in the Desert Sup. First Class
7-8 Alice Springs
DoubleTree
Sup. First Class
by Hilton
9-11 Sydney Sir Stamford Deluxe
12 Christchurch
Rydges Latimer
Sup. First Class
Christchurch
13-14 Mt. Cook Hermitage Hotel First Class
15-17 Queenstown Hotel St. Moritz First Class
18-19 Rotorua Regent of Rotorua First Class
20-21
Auckland
Grand Millennium
Sup. First Class
Auckland
22 Depart Auckland for U.S.
Ratings are based on the Hotel & Travel Index, the travel
industry standard reference.
Exploring Australia &
New Zealand
22 days from $8,884 total price from Los Angeles
($8,495 air & land inclusive plus $389 airline taxes and fees)
Destination
Air
Motorcoach
Entry/Departure
Tasman Sea
Tasman Sea
Coral Sea
Coral Sea
AUSTRALIA
NEW
ZEALAND
Christchurch
Queenstown
Sydney
Cairns
Ayers Rock
Alice Springs
Rotorua
Auckland
Mount Cook
National Park
Avg. High (°F) Sep Oct
Sydney 67 71
Alice Springs 81 88
Queenstown 56 60
Days 1 & 2: Depart U.S. for Cairns, Australia
Day 3: Arrive Cairns This afternoon we arrive in
Cairns, gateway to Australia’s Far North and the
Great Barrier Reef. We transfer to our hotel where
tonight we enjoy a briefing and dinner. D
Day 4: Cairns/Kuranda We take an orientation
tour of Cairns then board a historic railway to the
mountain village of Kuranda. After time to explore
here, we descend via the gondolas of Skyrail. We
return to our hotel and the remainder of the day is at
leisure to explore Cairns independently. B
Day 5: Great Barrier Reef This morning we board
a boat for a day-long excursion to the Great Barrier
Reef, at 1,200 miles long the world’s largest living
organism and richest marine resource. We pull up
at Michaelmas Cay where we can swim, snorkel, or
view the reef from a semi-submersible vessel. B,L
Day 6: Cairns/Ayers Rock We take an early morn-
ing flight to Ayers Rock. After lunch on our own, we
visit Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, a UNESCO
World Heritage site that is the traditional land of the
Anangu Aboriginal peoples and home to the Olgas
rock formations and Uluru (Ayers Rock). We watch
the sun set over this fabled sandstone monolith that
rises to a height of 1,114 feet. B,D
Day 7: Ayers Rock/Alice Springs This morning
we visit the base of Uluru and the interesting museum
here. Then we depart for remote Alice Springs,
arriving this afternoon. Upon arrival we venture to
Simpsons Gap and Standley Chasm with its sheer
rock walls. Afterwards, we visit the Alice Springs
School of the Air, which provides schooling to widely
scattered Outback children. B,L
Day 8: Alice Springs This morning we embark
on an Aboriginal “dreamtime” tour, where we meet
Walpiri tribespeople and learn about their ancient
culture. After this First Australians experience, we
encounter the acclaimed Royal Flying Doctor Service
then visit the Anzac Hill Monument to Australian
and New Zealand soldiers. Tonight, we enjoy a
traditional Outback Bushman’s Dinner around a
campfire. B,D
Day 9: Alice Springs/Sydney Mid-day we fly to
Sydney, arriving late afternoon. B,D
Day 10: Sydney Today’s tour features The Rocks
historic neighborhood, Darling Harbour and Mrs.
Macquarie’s Point, Rose and Watson’s bays, and
popular Bondi Beach. Then we board a catamaran
for a lunch cruise around Sydney Harbour. B,L
Day 11: Sydney This morning we tour Featherdale
Wildlife Park, where wombats, dingos, and koalas
reside. Then the afternoon is at leisure; tonight
we enjoy dinner together at a local restaurant. B,D
Day 12: Sydney/Christchurch, New Zealand
After a late morning tour of the iconic Sydney
Opera House, this afternoon is free for independent
exploration. We board a flight this evening to
Christchurch, New Zealand’s “Garden City.” B
Day 13: Christchurch/Mt. Cook National Park
This morning’s orientation tour features the acclaimed
Botanic Gardens and Cathedral Square, the beating
heart of Christchurch and site of Christchurch
Cathedral. Then we board our motorcoach for the
journey south to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park,
in the Southern Alps. En route, we stop in the town of
Geraldine for lunch and to see sheep dogs and a sheep
shearer in action at a local farm. We continue on to
Mount Cook, arriving late afternoon. B,L,D
Day 14: Mount Cook This morning’s tour of alpine
Mount Cook Village includes a visit to the Sir Edmund
Hillary Alpine Center, where we see a 3D planetarium
movie about the region. We also visit the Hillary Gallery,
Sydney’s iconic Opera House, which we tour on Day 12
commemorating Sir Edmund’s achievements, including
the first ascent of Mount Cook’s difficult South Ridge
in 1948 (at 12,316 feet, Mount Cook is New Zealand’s
tallest mountain). After time in the village for lunch
on our own, this afternoon is at leisure to relax amid
the breathtaking scenery, hike, or take an optional
scenic flight (weather permitting). B,D
Day 15: Mount Cook/Queenstown We depart
this morning for Queenstown, stopping en route in
historic Arrowtown for lunch on our own and then
at Kawarau Bridge Bungy, the world’s first bungy
jump operation open to the public. Mid-afternoon
we reach Queenstown, New Zealand’s “adventure
capital.” We dine tonight at our hotel. B,D
Day 16: Milford Sound Our day-long excursion to
Milford Sound includes a nature cruise through the
breathtaking fjords. We have lunch on board then later
October 7-9, 2020
Auckland – On Your Own
3 days/2 nights for $295 total price
Single Supplement: $225
Enjoy additional time in the sparkling “City of
Sails,” at your own pace.
Your Tour Price Includes
• 2 nights’ accommodations at Grand Millennium
Auckland (Superior First Class)
• 2 meals: 2 breakfasts
• Transfer to airport
Post-Tour Extension
have the opportunity to return to Queenstown on an
optional scenic flight (weather permitting). B,L
Day 17: Queenstown Today is at leisure to enjoy
New Zealand’s adventure capital as we wish. B
Day 18: Queenstown/Rotorua We depart today
for the Maori center of Rotorua, with its geysers
and hot thermal springs. Upon arrival, we take a
panoramic city tour. This evening we visit Te Puia
Thermal Reserve and Cultural Centre for a traditional
hangi dinner and Maori performance. B,D
Day 19: Rotorua
This morning we visit
Rainbow Springs
Nature Park, a show-
case of native flora,
fauna, and birdlife,
and where we tour the
National Kiwi Trust,
which rehabilitates
injured kiwis. B
Day 20: Rotorua/
Auckland En route
to Auckland, we stop
at Ruakuri Caves to
see the unique glow-
worms here. We reach Auckland late this afternoon;
we’re on our own for dinner tonight. B
Day 21: Auckland Our half-day tour of this city
set atop 48 volcanic hills features glittering Auckland
Harbour and the America’s Cup Village. We also visit
the War Memorial Museum, with its prized Maori
and Pacific Islander collections. Tonight we enjoy a
farewell dinner at our hotel. B,D
Day 22: Depart for U.S. Very early this morning
we depart for the airport for the flight to Los Angeles
(via Sydney) and our return flights home. B
Your Tour Price Includes
• Round-trip air transportation from listed cities; all
flights within itinerary
• 19 nights’ accommodations in Deluxe, Superior
First Class, and First Class hotels
• 34 meals: 19 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 10 dinners
• Extensive sightseeing as described, including all
entrance fees
• Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director
• Private motorcoach transportation throughout
your trip
• Luggage handling for one bag per person
• Gratuities for local guides, dining room servers,
airport and hotel porters, and all drivers
Tour Departs:
September 16, 2020
Prices include int’l airfare and all taxes, surcharges, and fees.
Los Angeles $8,884
Dallas, Houston,
Phoenix, Portland (OR), $9,184
San Francisco, Seattle
Atlanta, Boston,
Chicago, Cleveland,
Denver, Detroit, $9,284
Miami, Minneapolis,
Orlando, Tampa
Baltimore, Charlotte,
Cincinnati, Kansas City, New York, $9,384
Philadelphia, Washington, DC
Manhattan, Wichita, KS $9,534
Land Only (transfers not included) $7,795
Please call if your city is not listed. Prices are per person
based on double occupancy and include airline taxes,
surcharges, and fees of $389, which are subject to
change until final payment is made.
Single travelers please add $1,895. All tour prices
above (excluding airline taxes, surcharges, and fees)
are guaranteed.
Airline upgrades on round-trip Trans-Pacific flight:
Business Class – $5,995 per person; Premium Economy
– $2,795 per person (upgrades are subject to availability
and pricing is subject to change). Upgrades are in addition
to the costs above.
Please note: This trip involves full days of sightseeing
and significant amounts of walking on stairs and un-
even surfaces. You should be in good physical condition
to enjoy the tour to its fullest.
For reservations and information, please call
the K-State Alumni Association toll-free at
800-600-2586, or call
785-532-5052,
or e-mail Terin Walters at
Or call Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. toll-free at
888-370-6765
Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–7:00 PM, Eastern Time
We visit the Aboriginal site of Uluru (Ayers Rock) on Day 6.
I travel for travel’s
sake. the great affaIr
Is to move.”
– robert louIs stevenson
Auckland, City of Sails
K-State Alumni Association
100 Alumni Center
1720 Anderson Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66506-1001
JOIN KSTATE ON AN EXCLUSIVE
SMALL GROUP TOUR TO AUSTRALIA
AND NEW ZEALAND!
Guaranteed Small Group:
Limited to 24 Guests
Presorted
Standard
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
Odysseys
Unlimited, Inc.
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Please read this information carefully, as payment of a $500 deposit per person represents your acceptance of the following
Terms and Conditions.
Not Included in Tour Price
Airfare when purchasing a Land Only package; costs of passports and visas; personal expenses such as beverages, laundry, room
service, and meals not specied; airport transfers when purchasing a Land Only package; communication charges; optional sight-
seeing; gratuities to your Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director, which are at your discretion (suggested gratuities: $10-$15 per traveler,
per day); and travel protection insurance. Additional baggage fees may apply and are subject to change at any time. You should
conrm directly with your airline(s) prior to departure.
Cancellations, Refunds, and Changes
If you must cancel your trip, the effective date of cancellation will be upon Odysseys Unlimited, Inc.’s receipt of your notication.
Refunds for cancellations are subject to the following per person charges: cancel 95 days or more before departure: $200
charge; cancel 94-65 days before departure: 25% of tour price; cancel 64-45 days before departure: 50% of tour price; can-
cel 44-30 days before departure: 75% of tour price; cancel 29-0 days before departure: no refund. If you make any changes
to your reservation from 94 to 30 days prior to departure, Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. will apply a $100 per person administrative fee,
in addition to any fees or penalties imposed by third parties. Changes are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed. If your
reservation changes from double occupancy to single occupancy for any reason, you will be charged the single supplement. No
changes are allowed within 30 days of departure.
Upon reservation, you must provide your full legal name as it appears on your passport, as well as your date of birth and
gender. In the event an airline ticket is issued with incorrect information you have provided, you will be responsible for
charges associated with the ticket’s reissue.
Responsibility
The liability of the K-State Alumni Association, as sponsor, and Odysseys Unlimited, Inc., as tour operator, is strictly limited. Odysseys
Unlimited, Inc. purchases transportation, hotel accommodations, and restaurant and other services from independent suppliers
not under our control. We serve only as agents for these suppliers in securing tour arrangements and therefore will not accept
responsibility for wrongful, negligent, or arbitrary acts or omissions of these independent contractors, or of their employees, agents,
servants, or representatives. The K-State Alumni Association and Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. are not liable for injury, damage, loss,
accident, or delay that may be caused by events not within our control, including, without limitation, acts of terrorism, war, strikes,
the defect of any vehicle, or the negligence or default of any third party. All coupons, receipts, and tickets issued are subject to the
terms and conditions specied by the air carriers, cruise line(s), and other independent suppliers. We will make every effort to oper-
ate our tours as planned, but we reserve the right to make itinerary changes as necessary. If unforeseen circumstances require us
to change a hotel, we will select alternative accommodations of the same or better quality.
Health and Medical issues
We request that you be in good health to participate in this tour. There is a considerable amount of walking, and you must be able
to get on and off motorcoaches and boats on your own. We regret that we cannot offer individual assistance; in such cases you
must be accompanied by a companion who will assist you. Please note that many of our tour itineraries, for reasons beyond our
control, do not accommodate wheelchairs. Please call or e-mail us to inquire and we will do our best to answer any questions you
may have. We reserve the right to remove anyone whose physical or mental condition, in our opinion, compromises the operation of
the tour or detracts from the enjoyment or safety of the other passengers. In that event, the K-State Alumni Association and Odysseys
Unlimited, Inc. assume no nancial responsibility for any unused portion of the tour.
Air Transportation – Important Information
Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. includes in its tour price round-trip economy air from designated gateway cities as shown, and contracts
with those airlines the company feels provide the level of service, routings, and value necessary for your entire trip. While another
airline may offer a more direct connection, it may be at a price unavailable at the lower group rates. You will receive your preliminary
air schedule approximately 2½ months prior to departure. Please note that seat assignment on your international flight is
usually done at airport check-in. Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. is unable to guarantee any seat assignments. Due to the nature
of tour operator tickets, other restrictions apply, including, but not limited to, frequent yer mileage accrual, stopovers, alternate
travel dates, upgrades, and airline taxes and fees. If you prefer to make your own travel arrangements, Land Only is available on
most tours. Since international and domestic air schedules are subject to change at any time, we recommend that if you
choose to make your own airline reservations, you do not purchase non-refundable tickets or those with high penalties for
changes. If you choose to make your own air arrangements, Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. shall not have any liability for any
loss resulting from cancellation of this tour or changes in this tour.
