QUEENSLAND - REEF & RAINFOREST TOUR

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SUBJECT:
Biology
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TOUR DURATION:
8 days
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VISIT:
Cairns - Great Barrier Reef - Daintree Rainforest
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BEST TIME:
April + July + September school holidays
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MIX 'n' MATCH TOUR:
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DAY ONE

Fly from NZ to Cairns

Arrive Cairns and transfer to your accommodation

Overnight – Cairns

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DAY TWO

Full day excursion to Kuranda Village (including Koala Gardens and Birdworld)

Glide above the world’s oldest tropical rainforest with Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and return via the Kuranda Scenic Railway

Overnight – Cairns

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DAY THREE

Green Island Coral Cay Education Field Trip

Tropical rainforest and World Heritage coral reef

Students work with a designated Marine Biologist and Indigenous guide

Overnight – Cairns

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DAY FOUR

Travel one-hour north to Port Douglas

Visit Wildlife Habitat

Become immersed in the Mossman Gorge with an experienced indigenous guide and discover turtles and over 33 species of fish on a River Drift snorkelling experience

Overnight – forest lodge experience, Cape Tribulation

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DAY FIVE  

Guided Daintree Rainforest biology field trip

Study the different elements that make up this ancient rainforest. Analyse field samples with your expert guide and biologist

Overnight – forest lodge experience, Cape Tribulation

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DAY SIX

Cape Tribulation Beach environmental study - discover and record the influences of the ocean and rainforest on this pristine coastline

Guided kayak excursion

Zip-line adventure

Overnight – forest lodge experience, Cape Tribulation

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DAY SEVEN

 Great Barrier Reef excursion – spend a full day at the Agincourt Reef dual level floating platform, where you can snorkel, dive and view spectacular coral formations and marine life from semi-submersible vessels.

Return to Cairns via Port Douglas for the final night of your Reef & Rainforest experience

Overnight – Cairns

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DAY EIGHT 

Fly from Cairns to NZ

Welcome home to Aotearoa

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Flights

  • Airport transfers

  • Transportation passes

  • Accommodation

  • Sightseeing

  • Daily breakfast, lunch & dinner

STUDENT TAKE AWAY

  • Work with Marine Biologists

  • Improve understanding and knowledge of Australia's indigenous culture and how this connects with the environment

  • Participate and contribute to field trip studies focusing on marine and rainforest ecology

  • Gain enrichment and maturity through new experiences and the challenges of touring a foreign country

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