AuStrAliA & NEw ZEAlANd · • Greet fellow travelers before boarding your flight to New Zealand. dAY 2 En route • Jump forward a day as you cross the International Date Line. dAY

Explore the Southern Hemisphere’s vast diversity and unique native cultures—from the world’s largest coral reef along the shores of the Australian coastline, to the pristine lakes and magnificent glaciers of New Zealand.

Adventure Challenge yourself and experience personal growth as you:• Catchthewaves on the Australian Gold Coast, the surfer’s

paradise, after receiving instruction from a local surfing expert.• Immerse yourself in a spectacular underwater ecosystem when

you snorkeltheGreatBarrierReef, home to the greatest concentration of sea life on the planet.

• Visit a snowfarm and learn how to endure Alpine conditions; put your survival skills to the test as you camp in a snow cave.

Education Earn academic credit or a certificate of completion as you:

• Visit with leaders in Queenstown, known as the adventure capital of the world, and gain an understanding of the initiatives being taken to preservethecity’sdelicateenvironment.

• Spend the day at awildlifesanctuary and learn about its exotic creatures, including kangaroos, crocodiles, cassowaries, and emus; pose for a picture with a koala.

• Hunt for raw jade in a riverbed and watch as your Maoriguidecarvesaspecialkeepsake for the group.

Service Earn 10 service-learning hours as you:• Do your part to protect the world’s largest living organism—

the Great Barrier Reef—when you workwithscientists on a conservation project.

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We saw a Blacktip reef shark

while snorkeling on the Great

Barrier Reef, witnessed a

Humpback whale breach, and

camped in a snow cave. Getting

to know so many great people

from around the U.S., Australia,

and New Zealand was amazing.

Jeff O., Teacher

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dAY 1 depart the u.S.• Greet fellow travelers before boarding your flight to New Zealand.

dAY 2 En route• Jump forward a day as you cross the International Date Line.

dAY 3 learn about life in the Antarctic• Meet with a representative from the Christchurch Antarctic Centre

or receive an introduction to life on the Great White Continent.• Talk on the radio to the scientists stationed at Scott Base Antarctica

and learn what it’s like to work there.overnight: Christchurch

dAY 4 Explore the Southern Alps• Search for prized New Zealand jade with your Maori guide and then watch

as a local carver creates a unique design from your jade as a keepsake.• Experience Arthur’s Pass, the highest pass over the Southern Alps,

and witness majestic snow-capped mountains and astounding alpine wilderness straddling the great divide.

• Learn about the region’s diverse ecosystems when you visit a local conservation office.overnight: Greymouth

dAY 5 Journey to a spectacular glacier• Hike the wild and wonderful South Island and witness the ecological

diversities in the enchanting rainforest on a guided excursion.• Immerse yourself in the greenery and lushness of Franz Josef Glacier,

one of the few glaciers found in a rainforest.• Gear up for your climbing exploration of Fox Glacier and discover how

water from the glacier flows from the Southern Alps into the rainforest, 820 feet above sea level.overnight: Franz Josef

dAY 6 Camp in a snow cave• Trek around Lake Matheson to see New Zealand’s highest mountains

and learn to identify rare and exotic birds only found here.• Bundle up for your visit to a snow farm where you’ll learn how to

endure and appreciate Alpine conditions.• Put your survival skills to the test as you overnight in a snow cave.

overnight: Snow Cave in Cardrona

dAY 7 Ski through spectacular snow fields• Learn to cross country ski, or brush up on your skiing talents, and

set out to explore the stunning snow fields in the backcountry.• Visit with leaders in Queenstown, known as the adventure capital

of the world, and gain an understanding of the initiatives being taken to preserve the city’s delicate environment.overnight: Queenstown

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dAY 8 learn about Sydney’s mysterious past • Take an early morning flight to Sydney.• Visit Sydney’s most historic area, the Rocks, established

more than 200 years ago; learn about this settlement’s haunting past.

• Listen to spine-tingling stories about local mysteries, unusual happenings, and spooky icons of Sydney’s oldest precinct.overnight: Sydney

dAY 9 visit the iconic Sydney opera House• Hoist the sails and lend a hand with sailing your yacht

on Sydney Harbour. Be sure to keep your eye out for the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

• Explore Sydney by bike as you pedal past stunning landmarks including Circular Quay, Hyde Park, and the Royal Botanic Gardens.overnight: Sydney

dAY 10 Encounter animals at a wildlife sanctuary• Take a flight to Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, Australia.• Spend the day at a wildlife sanctuary that caters to kangaroos,

crocodiles, cassowaries, and emus; cuddle with a koala as you pose for a picture.

• Enjoy a stay on the Sunshine Coast with its white sandy beaches and native flora and fauna existing as nature intended.

• Hit the beach and learn about surf life saving techniques and then take to the water and learn to ride the waves.overnight: Sydney

dAY 11-12 immerse yourself in the Great Barrier reef• Spend two days exploring the Great Barrier Reef, studying

alongside experts and enjoying the underwater adventure of a lifetime.

• Take a small 8-passenger plane to Lady Elliot Island, located within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

• Meet your marine biologist and learn about the reef, what types of corals you can expect to see, and the different types of sea life you will be able to spot.

• Take part in a special marine biology program on Lady Elliot Island and learn how to survive as if shipwrecked on a coral cay.

• Discover the wonders of the reef during a glass bottom boat tour; watch for brilliant corals, exotic fish, sea turtles, manta rays, and whales in the distance.

• Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef, home to the greatest concentration of sea life on the planet.overnight: lady Elliot island

dAY 13 Appreciate the “green” efforts of Australians• Learn how changes in the environment can impact the

Great Barrier Reef’s health and how officials are replacing diesel-powered generators with hybrid power to protect the fragile reef ecosystem.overnight: Brisbane

dAY 14 depart for the u.S• Say farewell to Australia as you board your flight to the U.S.

Brisbane

Sydney

lady Elliot island

Greymouth

Franz Josef Glacier

Cardrona

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