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Discover the wonders of the “Land Down Under” from Koalas to Kangaroos, on this amazing thirty-two day exploration of Australia. This is the most comprehensive and varied exploration of Australia available to young adults today. Explore the Outback, as we paddle the spectacular Katherine Gorge, backpack the amazing Jatbula Track and visit a traditional Aboriginal village in "Dreamland." In Queensland, experience the lush tropical coast as we raft the thrilling Tully and Barron Rivers, sail and snorkel the amazing Whitsunday Islands, then SCUBA dive the incomparable Great Barrier Reef.
 Paddle Spectacular Katherine Gorge
Beginning in Los Angeles, we travel to Sydney, then fly five-hours north to Darwin on the North Coast of the Northern Territory and the sandstone gorge of the Katherine River. This complex canyon is the ancient home to Dreamtime, the Aboriginal myth of creation, and offers a phenomenal paddle through a thirteen-tiered maze of pools. Hike the Jatbula Track
Next we trek to spectacular Edith Falls. This wonderful 62km journey is one of the finest treks in the world. We begin in the Katherine Gorge and continue through groves of exotic paperbark trees to an escarpment high above the valley where we are likely to see Wallabees and Kangaroos. A four day traverse takes us to towering waterfalls and colorful and refreshing billabong water pools each night. Our arrival at Edith Falls completes a trekking experience of a lifetime. The Never Never Experience
As special guests of the Mangarrayi Aboriginal people in Never Never country, we’ll spend two days visiting their village where we’ll have an opportunity to interact with them and learn about their ways. Canoe the Katherine River
The far-western stretch of the Katherine River provides a chance to shoot gentle rapids and sleep among groves of paperbark trees. This three day outback canoe experience is beyond compare, as we camp on sandy beaches, fish for elusive “barra,” and soak up the special atmosphere of the Katherine River in Dreamland.
Raft the Tully and Barron Rivers
A three-hour flight from Darwin to Cairns takes us to the lush and green tropical Northeast Coast for a dramatic change of scenery. For two days we'll raft class III, IV, and V whitewater rapids of these two rivers surrounded by tropical vegetation and exotic birds. Sail the Whitsundays Islands
A train trip south along the coast takes us to the jumping off point for a sailing adventure like no other. Our five-day sail through the sun-drenched archipelago of the Whitsundays Islands abroad our private sailboats is a mariner's dream. Dozens of coconut palm laden islands with white sand beaches beckon us to drop anchor for snorkeling each day. We'll learn sailing skills, marine biology, and maritime history while keeping a lookout for dolphins and humpback whales.
SCUBA Dive the Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef offers us a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to dive in the world's premier diving location. From our two-day classroom setting, we move to our live-aboard boat and make four dives to qualify for PADI open water certification. A total of nine dives, one even at night, will reveal a paradise of giant clams, turtles, tropical fish and hundreds of brightly colored corals. For pre-certified students, diving instruction can be replaced by several more open-water dives for an additional fee of $400. (All students in our diving program must pass a dive physical and cannot have used an inhaler or suffered from asthma.) Explore Historic SydneyOur trip to the "Land Down Under" concludes with a visit to an Aborginal cultural center where we can learn to throw a boomerang and play a didgeridoo. Following our flight to Sydney we'll spend two days visiting the famous Opera House, exploring The Rocks historical district and enjoying our final dinner on a harbor cruise. For students completing 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grades, grouped according to age.
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