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Australia College Summer Program | Pacific Discovery

by: Pacific Discovery

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Surf, snorkel, canyon, hike, canoe, and completely immerse in the wild beauty of Australia with a lens on creative climate solutions! Welcome aboard, adventure lovers! We are going on an epic road trip spanning the length of the East Coast of Australia this summer! As we (literally) follow migrating humpback whales north, we will experience a wild land that is magic in its most pure form. We will...

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Program Highlights

Experience canyoneering in the Blue Mountains (swimming, jumping, and abseiling down waterfalls in ancient chasms).

Get hands-on environmental service experience on the 'Save our Species' project in coastal National Parks.

Snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef with turtles and tropical coral.

Learn to ride waves from surfing-guru instructors during a surf camp.

Work alongside Parks Rangers to learn about the climate challenges facing Australia.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Blue Mountains, Australia
Availability
Year(s) Offered2025, 2026Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • Summer
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Conservation
  • Grassroots Organization
  • Parks
  • Tree Planting
  • Wildlife
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Recognitions

Top Rated Provider 2023 - Gap YearPeople’s Choice Award 2023 FinalistInnovation in Sustainability 2023 FinalistInnovation in Sustainability 2023 WinnerTop Rated Gap Year Provider 2022Innovative New Program – Volunteer Abroad Finalist 2022Innovation in Marketing & Digital Media Finalist 2022Top Rate Organization 2021 - Gap Year

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

8.93

Total Reviews

8

Great step to take towards independent travel

by: Elizabeth McFeeProgram: Australia College Summer Program | Pacific Discovery
10

I haven’t even made it home yet and I already have friends asking me what program I am on! I would recommend this program to anyone possible as it’s a great step to take towards independent travel and adulthood!! Leaving this program with wonderful friendships and connections.

This program was a blast

by: Alessandra DodsonProgram: Australia College Summer Program | Pacific Discovery
10

This Australia College Summer Program with Pacific Discovery was a blast. It was an adventure of a lifetime and’s filled with magical moments. I made so many amazing connections with the other students and locals!

Eliminate most of that stress while nurturing my curiosity and need to explore everything

by: Arielle BitelProgram: Australia College Summer Program | Pacific Discovery
9

My instructors guided me to become a more laid back person. My home environment is incredibly high energy and stressful, and I learned through Pacific Discovery that I have the power to eliminate most of that stress while nurturing my curiosity and need to explore everything. I have the power to shape my own life, and that, to me, is a ground-breaking realization.

Program Details

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Locations

  • Blue Mountains, Australia

Types and Subjects

  • Adventure Types
  • Backpacking
  • Eco Tours
  • Ecology

Availability

Years Offered: 2025, 2026

Gap Year Timing:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • After College
  • During College

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Tuition & Fees
  • All Program Activity Costs
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Accommodation Options

  • Group living
  • Guest House
  • Other

Qualifications & Experience

  • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)

Application Procedures

  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Online Application

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