Exploring Australia & New Zealand

Featuring John Watanabe,

Associate Professor, Emeritus, of Anthropology

22 days from $11,997 total price from Los Angeles

($11,308 air & land inclusive plus $689 airline taxes and fees)

This tour is provided by

Odysseys Unlimited,

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Exploring

Australia & New Zealand

February 5-26, 2025

Dear Alumni, Family, and Friends of Dartmouth,

Travel with us to Australia and New Zealand! The Lands Down Under oer visitors a wealth of spectacular

natural scenery and cultural diversity. Plus, travel with renowned Dartmouth Alumni Travel faculty leader

John Watanabe, who has led many alumni programs in countries throughout Central and South America and

Australia and New Zealand. His teaching and contributions on these programs are not to be missed!

Begin the touring in cosmopolitan Sydney with a three-night stay. Enjoy lunch cruising through Sydney

Harbour, followed by a tour of the iconic Opera House. Then, continue to the storied Outback with a two-

night stay at Ayers Rock. Watch the sun set over the massive sandstone monolith. From there, continue to

tropical Cairns. This is your gateway for a full-day excursion on a semi-submersible vessel out to the Great

Barrier Reef. Departing Australia, you’ll then ﬂy to New Zealand. Beginning on the south island, you’ll

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 who wish to spend more time in the “City of Sails,” an optional 3-day/2-night

post-tour extension is available.

This exclusive Dartmouth tour is limited to 24 guests. Reserve today!

Sincerely,

Robin K. Albing TU’81 Alicia V. Wright, Ph.D.

Executive Director Assistant Director

Lifelong Learning and Advancement Special Projects Lifelong Learning

DARTMOUTH RESERVATION FORM: EXPLORING AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND

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Days 1 & 2: Depart U.S. for Sydney, Australia

Day 3: Arrive Sydney We arrive in Sydney this

morning and transfer to our hotel, where the day is

at leisure to relax and refresh. Tonight, we meet our

fellow travelers and tour director at a brieﬁng

followed by a welcome dinner at our hotel. D

Day 4: Sydney Today’s tour of this cosmopolitan

city 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 5: Sydney This morning we tour the iconic

Sydney Opera House then visit Featherdale Wildlife

Park, where wombats, dingoes, and koalas reside.

Our afternoon is at leisure; we dine tonight at a local

restaurant. B,D

Day 6: Sydney/Uluru (Ayers Rock) We ﬂy today

to Australia’s Outback, reaching our hotel in time

for lunch on our own. Then we depart for Kata

Tjutja National Park, site of the Olga Rocks, the

dramatic domed rock formations venerated by

Aboriginal peoples. Our tour here features sacred

Walpa Gorge, the creek that winds through two

of the tallest Olgas. Late this afternoon, we watch

the sun set over the massive sandstone monolith of

Uluru then dine under the stars at a special Sounds

of Silence experience. B,D

Day 7: Uluru (Ayers Rock) Early risers have the

option to watch the sun rise over Uluru this morn-

ing. Then we all spend time here before returning

to our hotel for time at leisure. This afternoon we

participate in a traditional Aboriginal dot painting

experience where we learn about the Anangu culture

and way of life. Late afternoon we return to our hotel,

where we dine tonight. B,D

Day 8: Uluru/Cairns It’s a travel day as we depart

Uluru for tropical Cairns, gateway to Australia’s Far

North. B

Small group touring and the Lands Down Under – they add up to a perfect combination

as we travel from Australia’s sophisticated Sydney, sacred Uluru (Ayers Rock), and the

wondrous Great Barrier Reef to New Zealand’s towering Mount Cook and breathtaking

Milford Sound, plus Rotorua, Queenstown, and Auckland.

Tour membership limited to 24 alumni, family, and friends of Dartmouth

Cover photo: Sydney’s Harbour Bridge provides a backdrop to the city’s celebrated Opera House.

Your Tour at a Glance

Day Itinerary Hotel Rating

1-2 Depart U.S. for Sydney

3-5 Sydney

Sotel Sydney

Deluxe

Wentworth

6-7 Uluru Sails in the Desert Sup. First Class

8-10 Cairns

Pullman Reef

Deluxe

Casino

11-12 Christchurch

Rydges Latimer

Sup. First Class

Christchurch

13-14 Mount 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 $11,997 total price from Los Angeles

($11,308 air & land inclusive plus $689 airline taxes and fees)

Moderate

Walk 2-4 miles per day, often on uneven terrain in

natural settings; steep grades while walking in Sydney,

Queenstown, and Auckland; several long days of

travel using multiple modes of transportation

Physical Activity Level

Destination

Air

Motorcoach

Entry/Departure

Queenstown

Sydney

Cairns

Uluru/

Ayers Rock

Rotorua

Auckland

Mount Cook

National Park

Christchurch

Avg. High (°F) Feb Mar

Sydney 78 76

Cairns 83 82

Queenstown 70 67

Day 9: Cairns/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 10: Cairns It’s a full day, beginning at Mossman

Gorge where we embark on a Ngadiku Dreamtime

Walk conducted by local Indigenous people. Then

we travel to the mountain village of Kuranda, sur-

rounded by the world’s oldest living tropical rainforest,

where we have time to explore on our own before we

descend via the gondolas of Skyrail. B,D

Day 11: Cairns/Christchurch, New Zealand Today

we travel via Sydney to Christchurch, New Zealand’s

Garden City. B

Day 12: Christchurch Our morning city tour features

the Botanic Gardens; Cathedral Square, the beating

heart of the city and site of Christchurch Cathedral;

and the memorial to victims of the 2011 earthquake.

This afternoon is at leisure for independent explora-

tion; dinner is at our hotel. B,D

Day 13: Christchurch/Mount Cook National Park

We depart by coach this morning for the journey

south to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in New

Zealand’s Southern Alps. En route we stop for lunch

and a visit to a local farm before we reach our hotel

late this 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, commemorating Sir Edmund’s achievements,

We visit Milford Sound on Day 16.

including the ﬁrst ascent of Mount Cook’s dicult

South Ridge in 1948 (at 12,316 feet, Mount Cook is

New Zealand’s tallest mountain). After time in the vil-

lage 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 the

historic gold mining hamlet of Arrowtown followed

by a visit to Kawarau Bridge Bungy, the world’s ﬁrst

bungy jump operation open to the public. Mid-after-

noon we reach Queenstown. 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

have the opportunity to return to Queenstown on an

optional scenic ﬂight (weather permitting). B,L

February 26-28, 2025

Auckland – On Your Own

3 days/2 nights for $345 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

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, bubbling

mud pools, and thermal hot springs. Upon arrival, we

take a panoramic tour of the city. B

Day 19: Rotorua This morning we visit Paradise

Valley Springs, which showcases New Zealand’s biodi-

versity with native ﬂora and wildlife, includ ing alpaca,

llama, and wallabies. Then we drive to National Kiwi

Trust, dedicated to rehabilitating injured kiwis, the

national bird. This evening we visit Te Puia Thermal

Reserve and Cultural Centre for a traditional hangi

dinner and Maori performance. B,D

Day 20: Rotorua/

Auckland En route

to Auckland, we stop

at Ruakuri Caves to

see the unique glow-

worms that illuminate

the underground grot-

toes and caves. 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. This afternoon 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, 4 lunches, 11 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: February 5, 2025

Prices include int’l airfare and all taxes, surcharges, and fees.

Los Angeles $11,997

Dallas, Houston,

Phoenix, Portland (OR), $12,297

San Francisco, Seattle

Atlanta, Boston,

Chicago, Cleveland,

Denver, Detroit, $12,397

Miami, Minneapolis,

Orlando, Tampa

Baltimore, Charlotte,

New York, Philadelphia, $12,497

Washington, DC

Land Only (transfers not included) $10,408

Please call if your city is not listed. Prices are per person

based on double occupancy and include airline taxes,

surcharges, and fees of $689, which are subject to

change until final payment is made.

Single travelers please add $2,495. All tour prices

above (excluding airline taxes, surcharges, and fees)

are guaranteed.

Airline upgrades on round-trip Trans-Pacific flight:

Business Class – $7,995 per person from Denver, Los

Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle; $9,495 all other cities.

Premium Economy – $2,995 per person (upgrades are

subject to availability and pricing is subject to change).

Upgrade costs 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

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Auckland, City of Sails

Dartmouth Faculty Leader

Professor John Watanabe, asso-

ciate professor of anthropology,

has taught at Dartmouth since

1989. He earned his B.A. in

anthropology from the University

of California, Santa Cruz in 1975,

and his Ph.D. in social anthropol-

ogy from Harvard University in 1984. He research-

es and writes on historically Maya peoples in

Guatemala and Mexico, and how colonial Latin

America and later national societies shaped – and

were shaped by – indigenous identities and com-

munities. More broadly, Watanabe has written

on ritual and religion in human evolution and the

social organization and ritual economies of pre-His-

panic Mesoamerica. He has served as chair of the

Department of Anthropology and president of the

New England Council of Latin American Studies;

between 2006 and 2019, he directed Dartmouth’s

Anthropology study abroad program in New

Zealand six times. In 1993, Watanabe received

the Karen E. Wetterhahn Memorial Award for

Distinguished Creative or Scholarly Achievement

from Dartmouth College and has held national fel-

lowships from the Michigan Society of Fellows, and

the National Science Foundation.

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