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Program Cost: $7295

July 2^nd - July 27^th

(Dates subject to change)

This is one of our signature programs - an eco-educational tour which we have run for years and each and every student who participated on this program has raved about the experience.

The courses, as with all our programs, are specifically relevant to the locations we visit. Space is limited in this program as we head into many areas that are ecologically fragile – and it is our policy to ensure that we respect and preserve this.

Embark on a unique, extraordinary, and what could be a once in a lifetime experience to the lands downunder while earning a credit. Our journey begins in Cairns - Queensland, Australia - our base for visiting The Great Barrier Reef and The Rainforests of northern Australia.  

The Great Barrier Reef, home to the most diverse and colourful marine life, is the largest in the world, stretches for a length of more than 750 km, and the clear blue green waters reach no more than 30 m deep. And yes although it is winter downunder, it will be warm enough to go snorkeling with temperatures reaching 28°C in Australia.

We will then spend time in remote areas outside of Cairns - in the Outback - with naturalist guides where Kangaroos roam freely and we enjoy full bush breakfasts in the wild!

At Cape Tribulation, we study the unique flora and fauna and the Aboriginal culture while bushwalking through an area where the coral reef meets the untouched tropical rainforests of Australia surrounded by sandy beaches, mangroves and swamps. The deep gorges and falls enroute are spectacular, and are protected UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Then off to northern New Zealand for a wilderness and cultural experience - the land where Lord of the Rings was filmed and otherwise known by the indigenous Maori people as the "Land of the Long White Cloud".

While in New Zealand students will follow Maori guides to venture through lush native rainforests to see some of the largest unique trees and ferns in the world, enjoy fascinating wildlife, stand by idyllic crystal clear rivers and lakes, and explore incredible lava formations. Untouched until the Maori arrived from Polynesia 1200 years ago, New Zealand's plant and insect population evolved in isolation and is today extremely diverse. In fact, some of the very rare wildlife and bird species date back to the Jurassic era 200 million years ago and includes flightless birds such as the Kiwi and strange reptiles and insects - but very few mammals.

Our group will travel to the Bay of Islands where you have the option to go deep see fishing or sand boarding on the dunes on the most northern tip of the island. Then south to Rotorua for an endless discovery of more remote areas of New Zealand where the amazing experience comes to its final stage as we experience the stunning geothermal activity of gurgling mud pools, hissing geysers and steaming volcanic craters, and glide through massive subterranean caverns on a waterborne barge to see the famous Glow Worm Caves. Our final stop is Auckland - a vibrant city with a buzzing waterfront and harbour full of restaurants and shops. From here we will take day trips to wild rugged coastal beaches and explore the rainforest west of Auckland. The day temperature in northern New Zealand during July will be around 16° C.

This will definitely be an unforgettable experience which you will talk about for years to come!

Accommodation provided in a centrally located university residence in Australia, lodges or swag tents while in Outback, and in 4 star hotels while in New Zealand. Classes will be conducted in residence and at outdoor locations to enhance this learning experience.

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