Description

Westcoast Connection / 360° Student Travel is in our 29th summer of showing teenagers the summer of a lifetime. We offer Active Teen Tours as well as our Community Service, Language, Pre-College Enrichment, and Global Adventure programs. Our itineraries travel throughout the United States including Alaska and Hawaii, Canada, Europe, Australia, Israel, Costa Rica, China, Africa, Peru, and Ecuador/Galapagos.

Highlights

* SCUBA & Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef
* Pet Kangaroos and Koalas
* Sydney Harbour Jetboat
* "Crocodile Hunter's" Australia Zoo
* Surf Lessons
* Zorbing in Surfer's Paradise
* Cable water skiing in Cairns
* Whitewater raft the Tully River
* Sydney Olympic Site
* Explore Fraser Island by 4X4
* Visit the Famous Gold Coast and Dreamworld Theme Park
* Journey to the cool-climate rainforest of the Atherton Tableland
* On our Hawaiian Extension: World Famous Waikiki beach, Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park, Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona, Diamond Head, International Marketplace, and Honolulu.

* BRISBANE
Welcome Orientation down-under! Feed Kangaroos by hand, cuddle Koala's, and discover crocs, wombats & dingoes at famous Crocodile Hunter's Australia Zoo. Explore the shops of Queen Street.

* FRASER ISLAND
Travel by catamaran to world's largest sand bar! Jump on 4X4 ranger-guided eco-tour through forests & discover wildlife. Experience a unique guided nocturnal walk to see and hear the creatures of the night.

* GOLD COAST
Surfer's Paradise "Hang ten" - learn to ride the waves with surf lessons at Australia's premier resort area. Ride away at leading theme park, Dreamworld. Wind your way through the amazing Infinity Light Show and Maze. Safely zoom and tumble downhill in a giant inflatable ball during your ultimate thrill ride, Zorbing!

* CAIRNS
Whitewater raft the Tully River. Snorkel off beautiful Green Island. Cable waterski! Get ready for our "Amazing Race" down under!

* ON THE WALLABY LODGE

A Westcoast Connection Exclusive!
Now this is bonding: Venture deep into cool climate Rainforests of the Atherton Tableland and stay at our lodge surrounded by incredible scenery. View the miraculous Curtain Fig Tree. Swim under waterfalls. Mountain bike, canoe and try to spot tree kangaroos and platypuses on a guided walk. Learn from an Aboriginal elder how to make and play the famous Australian wind instrument, the didgeridoo!

* GREAT BARRIER REEF
Snorkel or SCUBA dive at world's biggest structure made by living organisms. Dive into the most extensive reef system in the world - your chance to view sea turtles and virtually thousands of fish.

* SYDNEY
Gaze from atop 305 meter Sydney Tower. Hit popular beach towns Bondi & Manly. Check out renowned Sydney Opera House on our guided tour. Explore oldest area of Sydney- the Rocks, and newest- immaculate Darling Harbour. Sydney Wildlife World & Aquarium. Tour 2000 Sydney Olympic Site. Ride incredible Sydney Harbour Jetboat. Cheer like a local at rugby game*. Enjoy your unforgettable farewell banquet - look back on a remarkable adventure through the Land Down Under and the best time of your life!

* Rugby game applicable based on schedule
For the 27 day program, the action continues with our incredible Hawaiian extension.

* AMAZING HAWAIIAN EXTENSION FEATURES:
- Incredible stay at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Honolulu
- Sunning & Swimming on famous Waikiki beach
- Visits to Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona
- Ride the Halfpipe - check out Wet 'n Wild Hawaii
- Browse artisan crafts at International Marketplace
- Enjoy great dining from The Cheesecake Factory to an authentic luau
- Explore cosmopolitan Honolulu
- 99 steps & 225-foot unlit tunnel to breathtaking view of entire west island - are you ready for Diamond Head?

Travel Types

• Camping
• Canoeing
• Cross/Back Country Skiing
• Cycling (Mountain)
• Cycling (Road/Touring)
• Dancing
• Downhill Skiing
• Hiking
• Horseback Riding
• Kayaking (River)
• Kayaking (Sea)
• Rafting
• Sailing
• Scuba
• Snorkeling
• Snowboarding
• Soccer/Football
• Student Tours
• Surfing
• Tours
• Water Skiing

Type of Programs

• Adventure Travel
• Student Tours
• High School Study Abroad
• Cultural Exploration

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

22 Days: 7,199 plus airfare to Brisbane and home from Sydney / 27 Days: 8,499 plus airfare to Brisbane and home from Sydney (via 4 night Honolulu stopover)

Program Fees Include:

- All Hotels, Resorts & one Lodge
- Each date represents a separate age group
- Includes all lodging, 3 meals daily, recreation, entertainment, Brisbane to Cairns & Cairns to Sydney flights, gratuities & taxes.

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Westcoast Connection Active Teen Tours's Mission Statement

Westcoast Connection / 360° Student Travel is in our 29th summer of showing teenagers the summer of a lifetime. We offer North American and Overseas Teen Tours, as well as Community Service, Language, Pre-College Enrichment, and Global Adventure programs.

Year Founded

1982