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    Pacific Discovery: Australia Summer Program | 4 weeks

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    Details

    • Listing Type: Summer Programs
    • Program Delivery: Residential
    • Destination: Australia
    • Provided By: Independent Provider
    • Session Start: June, July
    • Session Length: Four Weeks
    • Entering Grade: 12th, PG, College
    • Gender: Coed
    • Category: Travel/Cultural Immersion
    • Sub-Categories: Animals/Nature, Surfing, Wildlife Conservation
    • Selective: No
    • Ages: 17, 18, 19+, 19
    • Minimum Cost: > $7,000+
    • Accreditation: Gap Year Association - Program
    • Career Clusters: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
    • Credit Awarded: Yes
    • Last Updated:March 2025
    • Meeting: Schedule a Meeting
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    Overview

    Surf, snorkel, canyon, hike, canoe, and completely immerse in the wild beauty of Australia with a lens on creative climate solutions!

    Embark on an unforgettable 4-week adventure through Australia, blending cultural immersion, outdoor exploration, and environmental conservation. Start in Brisbane with a warm welcome and orientation, then head north to Fraser Island for a thrilling 4WD expedition, wildlife encounters, and beach camping.

    In week two, explore Byron Bay's stunning coastline with a snorkeling adventure with turtles and surf lessons at a laid-back surf camp. Week three brings hands-on conservation work on the East Coast, followed by an adrenaline-pumping canyoning experience in the Blue Mountains.

    The final week focuses on environmental volunteering, helping to promote sustainability at an outdoor education center, before wrapping up with iconic Sydney sights, including the Opera House and harbor. This unique itinerary offers the perfect balance of adventure, nature, and meaningful experiences.

    Highlights:

    • 'Save our Species' project around conservation and the local ecosystem in two coastal National Parks
    • Canyoning adventure in the Blue Mountains (swimming, jumping, and abseiling through waterfalls)
    • Learn to ride waves from surfing-guru instructors during a surf camp
    • Experience life and work with animals on an outback station
    • Soak up the ambiance of Byron Bay
    • Go on a 4WD-adventure on Fraser Island through the rainforest and along endless sandy beaches
    • Explore the famous beaches, museums and opera house of Sydney
    • Hike, swim and spot koalas