Trek to the top of Sydney’s Harbour Bridge and snorkel the Great Barrier Reef on a trip filled with Australia’s endless wonders.

DISCOVERING

AUSTRALIAS TU D E N T T R AVEL

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS• Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef alongside a marine expert to see

tropicalfish,giantclams,andcolorfulcoralfirsthand

• ExperienceAustralianlifewhenyoulearntoplaycricket,visitalocalschool,andhelpcareforanimalsonafamilyfarmintheOutback

• DiscoverthewonderofSydney’sstunningOperaHouseandHarbourBridge

• Seeatraditionaldance,hearadidgeridoo,andcreateyourowndotpaintingusingaboriginalarttechniques

WHAT’S INCLUDEDWetakecareofeverythinginoneall-inclusiveprice.Becausewebelieveyouronlysurprisesshouldcomefromseeingtheworld.

High school credit (forstudentsenteringgrades7-12)Up to 10 service-learning hours

Round-trip airfare Transportation on trip

Accommodations 3 meals per day

Full-time travel manager Local guides

24/7 safety support

Travel insurance (Notincluded,butavailableforpurchase.)Enhancedcoveragefortravelandbaggagedelays.

All activities and fees Taxes and tips

Travel insurance (MedicalProtectionPlanisincludedforalltravelers)

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COUNTRY: GRADES: DURATION:Australia 6–8 & 9–12 12 days

Great Barrier Reef

Brisbane

Yeppoon

Sydney

ITINERARY DAY 1–2 TRAVEL TO AUSTRALIA

Board your flight and cross the International Date Line as youmakeyourwaytoAustralia.

DAY 3 LEARN TO PLAY CRICKET

ArriveinSydneyandtakeinanincredibleviewofSydney’ssightsduringalunchtimeharborcruise.

This afternoon, learn to play a popular Aussie game—cricket.Learn some skills at the Sydney Cricket Grounds, home to theNewSouthWalesBluescricketteam.

GetarealtasteofAustraliawhenyousamplekangaroosteaksatdinnertonight.

DAY 4 CLIMB THE SYDNEY HARBOUR BRIDGE

Go backstage at the Sydney Opera House. You’ll learn froman expert about this world-famous performing arts center andexploreareasonlyPeopletoPeopletravelersgettosee.

TakeaguidedtourofthehistoricRocksareabeforeclimbingtothetopoftheSydneyHarbourBridge!Trainedexpertswillequipyouwithsafetygearandjoinyouinascendingthearchesofthistoweringbridge.

Tonight,enjoydinneratarestaurantoverlookingDarlingHarbor.

DAY 5 DAYDREAM ISLAND

Boardamorning flight forHamilton Islandand continueon toyourdestination—exoticDaydreamIsland.

ExperienceDaydreamIsland’samazingLivingReefExhibit.Seemorethan140speciesofmarinefishand83speciesofcoral.Youmayevenhavethechancetohand-feedresidentstingrays,sharks,andbarramundi.

Later,takeashortislandhikeandrelaxinthemagicalatmosphereoftheisland.

DAY 6 SNORKEL THE GREAT BARRIER REEF

Cruise out to the Great Barrier Reef—the world’s largest livingorganism!Haveyourquestionsansweredbyareefexpertwhowilljointhegroupfortheday.

Snorkel the reef to witness brightly colored tropical fish, giantclams,andanamazingarrayofcoral.Learnaboutocean life,and take in unique views through the floor of theglass-bottomboat.Note:Highschoolstudentscanopttodoanintroductoryscubadiveforanadditionalfee,paiddirectlytothereefoperator.

Laterthisevening,unwindattheresortwithaswiminthepooloranoutdoormovie.

DAY 7–8 FARMSTAY EXPERIENCE

PrepareforanauthenticlookatAussielifeasyoutravelthroughtheAustralianOutbacktothefarmyou’llstayatforthenexttwodays.

Enjoy hearty breakfasts complete with billy tea and damper—rustic teaandbreadpreparedover thecampfire.Learntocareforresidentfarmanimalsandhavethechancetolearntocrackabullwhipandgostargazing.

Beon the lookout foruniqueplantsandwildlifeasyou takea“walkabout”aroundthefarmpropertywithyourwelcominghostfamily.

DAY 9 EXPERIENCE ABORIGINAL CULTURE

Afterasadgoodbyetoyourfarmstayhosts,beginyourjourneytoRockhampton.Alongtheway,enjoyauniquechancetogettoknowAussiestudentsduringavisittoalocalschool.

Learn more about the world’s oldest surviving culture at theDreamtimeAboriginalCenter.Enjoyanaboriginalculturalshowthat includes dancing and a didgeridoo performance. Learnto throwaboomerangandspearbeforeyou tryyourhandataboriginaldotpainting.

Thiseveningenjoyatrulyuniquediningexperience.FeastonanAussiefavorite—crocodile—atacrocodilefarm!

DAY 10 TRAVEL THE SUNSHINE COAST

TravelsouthdownAustralia’sSunshineCoastasyoumakeyourwaytoBrisbane.EnjoyastopforlunchbeforearrivinginBrisbaneearlythisevening.

DAY 11 VISIT THE AUSTRALIA ZOO

Get up close with Australian animals at the Australia Zoo.See local wildlife and learn about conservation efforts at thisadventurouszooandanimalhospitalrunbythefamilyofthelateCrocodileHunter,SteveIrwin.

TakeaguidedtourofBrisbane,thecapitalofQueenslandandAustralia’s“newworldcity.”Seepopularsights like theBotanicGardens,AnzacSquareMemorial,orParliamentHouse.

Thisevening,enjoysometimetosharememorieswithfriendsatafarewelldinnerbeforepackingyourbagsonefinaltime!

DAY 12 RETURN HOME

*Your trip may differ slightly due to scheduling conflicts, unforeseen changes, or the arrival of new opportunities. Your trip’s schedule of activities will be provided as confirmed, closer to actual travel.