Reef Regeneration and Conservation Down Under
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Group Leader: Emily Rebro
Requested Return Date: 6/29/2023
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Day 1: Fly to Australia
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Day 2: Cross the International Date Line
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Day 3: Sydney
Meet your Tour Director at the airportEnjoy a cruise in Sydney Harbor
Visit the Sydney Tower
Take a walking tour of Sydney
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Day 4: Sydney
Visit the Australian Museum
Take a tour of Sydney
Take a guided tour of the Sydney Opera House
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Day 5: Sydney
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion
Manly Beach Surfing Lesson
After a short harbor ferry ride, learn how to catch a wave next to locals at the famous Manly Beach. An instructor will teach you surfing basics, and you’ll have time after your lesson to practice on your own. Those looking to stay on land can tour Manly Beach with a local guide. Wetsuit and picnic lunch included.
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Day 6: Sydney • Townsville
Fly to Townsville
Take a walking tour of Townsville
Participate in a workshop at the Rowes Bay Sustainability Centre
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Day 7: Townsville • Paluma
Travel to the Hidden Valley Cabins resort in Paluma
Enjoy a renewable energy tour of the resort
Go for a hike in the Wet Tropics Rainforest
With your guide, spot wild platypuses
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Day 8: Paluma • Townsville
Travel to Mungalla Station
Participate in a cultural exchange with the Nywaigi Aboriginal people
With your group, you will:
- Learn about the Nywaigi people's complicated history with European settlers
- Interact with other students
- Lend a hand with land management practices
Travel back to Townsville
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Day 9: Townsville • Magnetic Island
Take a ferry to Magnetic Island
Participate in a field-based survey of the Island's wild koala population
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Day 10: Townsville • Great Barrier Reef
Take an excursion to the Great Barrier Reef
Learn about marine life firsthand on a snorkeling adventure with a marine biologist
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Day 11: Townsville • Brisbane
Visit the Reef HQ Research Centre
Return to the Rowes Bay Sustainability Centre for a closing workshop
Fly to Brisbane
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly to Australia
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Day 2: Cross the International Date Line
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Day 3: Sydney
Meet your Tour Director at the airportEnjoy a cruise in Sydney Harbor
Visit the Sydney Tower
Take a walking tour of Sydney
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Day 4: Sydney
Visit the Australian Museum
Take a tour of Sydney
Take a guided tour of the Sydney Opera House
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Day 5: Sydney
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion
Manly Beach Surfing Lesson
After a short harbor ferry ride, learn how to catch a wave next to locals at the famous Manly Beach. An instructor will teach you surfing basics, and you’ll have time after your lesson to practice on your own. Those looking to stay on land can tour Manly Beach with a local guide. Wetsuit and picnic lunch included.
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Day 6: Sydney • Townsville
Fly to Townsville
Take a walking tour of Townsville
Participate in a workshop at the Rowes Bay Sustainability Centre
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Day 7: Townsville • Paluma
Travel to the Hidden Valley Cabins resort in Paluma
Enjoy a renewable energy tour of the resort
Go for a hike in the Wet Tropics Rainforest
With your guide, spot wild platypuses
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Day 8: Paluma • Townsville
Travel to Mungalla Station
Participate in a cultural exchange with the Nywaigi Aboriginal people
With your group, you will:
- Learn about the Nywaigi people's complicated history with European settlers
- Interact with other students
- Lend a hand with land management practices
Travel back to Townsville
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Day 9: Townsville • Magnetic Island
Take a ferry to Magnetic Island
Participate in a field-based survey of the Island's wild koala population
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Day 10: Townsville • Great Barrier Reef
Take an excursion to the Great Barrier Reef
Learn about marine life firsthand on a snorkeling adventure with a marine biologist
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Day 11: Townsville • Brisbane
Visit the Reef HQ Research Centre
Return to the Rowes Bay Sustainability Centre for a closing workshop
Fly to Brisbane
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Day 12: Depart for home
Feel confident helping your child see the world
Visit our parents’ page for everything from payment plans, scholarship opportunities, safety protocols, and more.
Are you the “print it, scribble notes on it, stick it to the fridge” type? You can download a printable version of our Parent Guide, too.
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers
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Hotels
9 overnight stays in hotels (12 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast and dinner daily; lunch on days 8, 9, and 10 (and day 13 on extension)
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Entrances
Harbor cruise; Sydney Tower; Hyde Park Barracks Museum; Sydney Opera House; Rowes Bay Sustainability Centre workshop; renewable energy tour; Wet Tropics Rainforest expedition; platypus viewing tour; Mungalla Station indigenous experience; koala survey; snorkeling with marine biologist; Reef HQ Research Centre; Rowes Bay Sustainability Centre closing workshop; with extension: tree planting activity, ziplining
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Full-time Tour Director
Your dedicated Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides add cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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24-hour emergency service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Worldwide presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
Have questions about this tour? Give us a call at 800-665-5364
