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SFS Australia: Rainforests of Australia
Venture into the lush rainforests, wild savannas, and vibrant reef systems of tropical northern Australia and discover what makes these ecosystems some of the most unique on Earth. Explore the Wet Tropics up close while learning how climate, fire, and human history have shaped this biodiversity hotspot. Hike through ancient forests, collect ecological data in the field, and snorkel on an island ...
Venture into the lush rainforests, wild savannas, and vibrant reef systems of tropical northern Australia and discover what makes these ecosystems some of the most unique on Earth. Explore the Wet Tropics up close while learning how climate, fire, and human history have shaped this biodiversity hotspot. Hike through ancient forests, collect ecological data in the field, and snorkel on an island on the edge of the Great Barrier Reef. Along the way, you’ll gain field research skills, view some of Australia’s extraordinary wildlife, and dive into big questions of conservation and climate resilience.
Program Highlights
Hike through the World Heritage Wet Tropics, home to ancient rainforest species, endangered marsupials, and evolutionary lineages stretching back to Gondwana.
Snorkel near the Great Barrier Reef and explore the relationships between land, sea, and the species that depend on both.
Use scientific tools to identify species, track biodiversity using citizen science platforms, and analyze habitat fragmentation.
Explore diverse habitats to compare ecosystem structure, disturbance, and recovery across landscapes.
Hike through ancient forests, collect ecological data in the field, and snorkel on an island on the edge of the Great Barrier Reef.
Quick Details
- Australia
- Summer
- Agriculture
- Anthropology
- Australian Studies See more
- All Nationalities
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Program Details
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Locations
- Australia
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Agriculture
- Anthropology
- Australian Studies
Availability
Years Offered: 2026, 2027
- Summer
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
All Nationalities
This Program is also open to Couples, Group
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- All Program Activity Costs
- Wifi Costs
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accommodation Options
- Group living
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Transcript
- Online Application
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