Overview

 Highlights


  • Dolphin Sanctuary kayaking experience
  • Indigenous Immersion program and cruise
  • Snorkle amongst reefs and marine life
  • Explore stunning Kangaroo Island
  • Surfing lesson and beach clean up
  • Humanitarian service programs with local NGO's
  • Visit the Seal Colony at Seal Bay
  • Marvel at Admirals Arch and Remarkable Rocks
  • Koala and wildlife sanctuary behind the scenes program
  • Trek remote and spectacular National Parks and coastlines
  • Conservation fire regenerative service work
  • Kingscote Kangaroo Island student led Amazing Race
  • This program is 100% carbon offset. World Expeditions Schools absorb the cost of credits mitigating 100% of the unavoidable carbon emissions as its ongoing commitment to responsible travel

This exceptional Big Experience has been put together especially for the students at St Leonard's to provide a fun, multi activity, regenerative travel experience, aimed at having a positive impact on the environment and communities in which we travel. We arrive in Adelaide and join a relaxing kayak adventure amongst the Dolphin Sanctuary. We stay in a wonderful farmlands property on the Fleurieu Peninsula at Cape Jervis equipped with great facilities for us to experience and explore. We join a cultural connection indigenous immersion program including a welcome to country and private cruise to special landmark indigenous locations. Whilst on the coast we participate in a range of active adventures like surfing, snorkeling and disc golf as well as participating in meaningful service programs with local NGO organizations. We then head south to stunning Kangaroo Island, an animal lovers paradise as we join the local rangers and conservation workers as we complete animal welfare programs and explore the National Parks and conservation projects. We finish off our program with an amazing race around Kingscote and student led dinner. A stunning program for lovers of animals, activity and wilderness.

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Start and Finishing Point:

Melbourne

Activities:

Grading:Introductory to Moderate   

Addressing:


After all the planning and preparation the wait is finally over. On arrival in Adelaide we will be met by our local World Expeditions experienced guide for a full trip and safety briefing discussing all aspects of your journey. We then drive to our first exciting experience at the Dolphin Sanctuary for a relaxed kayak experience to enjoy the marine mammals, (dolphins), other wildlife that frequent the area, migratory birds, mangroves and history of the shipwrecks in this stunning location. In the late afternoon we drive to our stunning accommodation located at Victor Harbor on the Fleurieu Peninsula at Cape Jervis. Our farmlands accommodation base for the next five nights has a great set up with a table tennis table, fire pit for debriefings and toasting marshmallows, boche, a disc gold course, giant chess and games library. Overnight Willow Creek Adventure Lodge

Meals:  D

After an early start we enjoy a hearty breakfast before we join a local indigenous immersion program including a cruise on the world famous 'Storm Boy' waterways of the Coorong. During the cruise we will have a Welcome to Country from an expert Indigenous Guide who will also take the team to significant Ngarrindjeri cultural sites & learn how Ngarrindjeri people have lived and flourish in the Coorong for thousands of years. The experience is an interactive and fun exploration as we learn the 'Coorong Shuffle', dig for Pipi's/Kuti, visit an Indigenous Midden site to learn about bush-tucker and walk the trail to the famous 90-Mile Beach and the roaring Southern Ocean. In the late afternoon we will have time to explore the beachside town and organise a classic beachside meal of fish and chips before heading back to our accommodation at Willow Creek. Overnight Willow Creek Adventure Lodge

Meals:  B,L,D

This morning we wake and prepare breakfast as we get ready for another exciting day! This morning we head to the coast and meet with our local crew including professional snorkel leaders and marine biologists to get fitted up with snorkeling equipment for our days activity at Second Valley. We are spoilt for choice at Second Valley with a jetty and 2 bays that are great snorkel spots. The jetty and seagrass beds are home to the blue devilfish, allusive leafy and weedy sea dragons and an amazing variety of other colorful fish and plant life. We travel to the local township where students can explore and purchase their own lunch before joining local NGO Oz Harvest where we will design a menu, purchase food and then head to the charity kitchen to cook up for local people in need. Overnight Willow Creek Adventure Lodge

Meals:  B,D

Today we will join our hosts at Willow Creek on a environmental rejuvenation/Native Tree Planting program. The camp has access to approximately 200 acres of bushland with multiple dams, yakkas, native trees, and more available to explore. This morning we will join a conservation service program helping reforest a section of the property, learning about the affects of climate change and propagation techniques. This afternoon we travel to Middleton Beach for a private surf lesson with experienced and qualified surf instructors. Middleton beach is a perfect location to learn surfing with waves every day of the year. Lessons are for beginners as well as more experienced surfers. The beach offers long rolling white water waves enabling excellent learning conditions every day of the year! Later this afternoon we return to our accommodation at Willow Creek. Overnight Willow Creek Adventure Lodge

Meals:  B,L,D

Today we will join a local indigenous mob on a cultural connection and immersion program exploring the Fleurian Peninsular and Coastal National Parks. We are welcomed to country and spend the morning sharing cultural stories, indigenous history and learning from local elders about local flora, fauna and language of the Coorong and Fleurian Peninsular. Overnight Willow Creek Adventure Lodge

Meals:  B,L,D

This morning we rise and say goodbye to our hosts as we pack our bags and head South to Cape Jervis for the ferry to Kangaroo Island. Kangaroo Island is a sanctuary for wildlife and natural beauty. It has just been voted as Australia's number one must see destination by worldwide TIME magazine. With its raw and rugged coastline, clear waters, natural wonders and wildlife, Kangaroo Island is known as nature’s playground. As you step off the ferry onto the island, it's impossible not to feel a sense of calm. We follow the road less traveled and discover unique wildlife, breathtaking scenery and a laid-back lifestyle. We check into our accommodation at Kangaroo Island Bunkhouse, our home for the next 6 nights. Overnight dorm rooms at Kangaroo Island Bunkhouse

Meals:  B,L,D

After breakfast the team will spend the day visiting Seal Bay for a Tour and marine conservation/pollution clear up project. The stunning views of the Australian sea lion colony and the neighboring coastline make Seal Bay an essential experience for visitors to Kangaroo Island. Seal Bay has been home to an Aus­tralian sea lion pop­u­la­tion for thou­sands of years, and offers one of the most excep­tion­al nature-based expe­ri­ences in the world. There are no enclo­sures or cages at Seal Bay. Instead, you will be tak­en into the heart of the colony where the expe­ri­enced guides will teach you about the Aus­tralian sea lion. There is nowhere else in the world where you can lis­ten to an expert give you their unique insight into how these endan­gered ani­mals hunt, surf, rest, inter­act with their pups and defend their territory. Later this afternoon we head to the Koala and wildlife Sanctuary for a behind the scenes look at the amazing work the sanctuary has been doing. The centre has been rescuing and raising injured and orphaned wildlife for many years with a lot of the animals that call the park home. Overnight dorm rooms at Kangaroo Island Bunkhouse

Meals:  B,L,D

We wake up to another day on this spectacular island and prepare a hearty breakfast for a big day ahead. Today we spend the day visiting a honey farm to learn about sustainable honey farming and the importance of bees. According to Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, one third of the worlds food production depends on bees. We not only learn about the importance of bees but get to try such treats as fresh honey, honeycomb and Kangaroo Islands famous honey ice cream! We then join a local wildlife sanctuary to meet with the rangers and to learn about the conservation work active in the area and, depending on the Ranger's tasks for the day, visit with Parks staff regenerating the fire effected bush. Here we will learn about how the park is recov­er­ing nat­u­ral­ly fol­low­ing the sum­mer bush­fires, which burnt over 50 per cent of the park (and the Ravine des Casoars Wilder­ness Pro­tec­tion Area). Bush­fires have played an inte­gral part in shap­ing the ecol­o­gy of the Aus­tralian land­scape for mil­lions of years. Many native plant species are adapt­ed to sur­vive, regen­er­ate and thrive after fire and much of the park is regain­ing its green cloak of coastal health, mallee wood­land and euca­lypt for­est. Goan­nas, koalas, eagles, kan­ga­roos and echid­nas are reg­u­lar­ly spot­ted in the park. Overnight Kangaroo Island Bunkhouse in 4 bed dorms

Meals:  B,L,D

After breakfast we dress in our trek gear and prepare for our trek along a section of the Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail in Flinders Chase Nat Park. This entire area was devastated by fires but the fauna and flora is slowly returning making it a spectacular location for a trek. Whilst this is a challenging trek it is a very achievable one, we have plenty of time to walk the trail and will spend time on sheltered beaches, exploring rock pools and visiting stunning vantage points over the southern ocean. Overnight Kangaroo Island Bunkhouse in 4 bed dorms

Meals:  B,L,D

Today we have a lazy morning to recharge our batteries after our trek yesterday. We can relax at our accommodation and have a leisurely breakfast. Later we head out to explore the the Flinders Chase National Park and Ravine Des Casoars Wilderness Protection Areas on foot. It is a great day to try and spot animals in their natural habitat and we will have a check list we can tick off as we go. This vast area of wilder­ness fea­tures the icon­ic Remark­able Rocks, Admi­rals Arch and a long-nosed fur seal colony. Sit­ting high on ancient rocky plat­forms above the sea, Remark­able Rocks’ sur­re­al shapes and gold­en orange colours pro­vide extra­or­di­nary pho­to oppor­tu­ni­ties. Admi­rals Arch at Cape du Couedic is not only an impres­sive rock arch, weath­er worn over thou­sands of years, it’s also home to a colony of long-nosed fur seals. Here we will learn about how the park is recov­er­ing nat­u­ral­ly fol­low­ing the sum­mer bush­fires, which burnt over 50 per cent of the park (and the Ravine des Casoars Wilder­ness Pro­tec­tion Area). Bush­fires have played an inte­gral part in shap­ing the ecol­o­gy of the Aus­tralian land­scape for mil­lions of years. Many native plant species are adapt­ed to sur­vive, regen­er­ate and thrive after fire and much of the park is regain­ing its green cloak of coastal health, mallee wood­land and euca­lypt for­est. Goan­nas, koalas, eagles, kan­ga­roos and echid­nas are reg­u­lar­ly spot­ted in and around the park. Overnight Kangaroo Island Bunkhouse in 4 bed dorms

Meals:  B,L,D

Today is our last day on Kangaroo Island and we will celebrate with a visit to the Australian ""Beach of the Year 2022"", Stoke Bay, with it's hidden rock passage entry. We will go for a walk along the beach and have the opportunity to participate in some beach games. We return to our accommodation for lunch before this afternoon heading to the town center at Kingscote with a population of 1,790 people. Kingscote is South Australia's oldest European settlement and the island's largest town and a perfect place for our student led amazing race. The group will split into teams and work your way through a number of challenges to finish the race! There’s lots of history and great places to eat in Kingscote so we will celebrate our last night with a a student led dinner experience where you will be able to pick and purchase your own dinner. Overnight Kangaroo Island Bunkhouse

Meals:  B,L

This morning we rise and have breakfast before we pack our bags and head to the jetty for our ferry back to the mainland and then head to the airport for our flight to Melbourne.

Meals:  B


Addressing the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero Hunger:  The food and agriculture sector offers key solutions for development, and is central for hunger and poverty eradication.

Climate Action:  Climate change is a global challenge that affects everyone, everywhere.

Life Below Water:  Careful management of this essential global resource is a key feature of a sustainable future.

Life On Land:  Sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation, halt biodiversity loss


Learning outcomes for students

World Expeditions Schools journeys are designed to encourage positive personal development and the learning of life skills, while leaving the communities and environments we travel to, in a better condition than when we arrived.
The programs are designed to:
• build strong friendships and bonds with their peers, their teachers, and the local people they meet.
• increase the confidence to engage with new people, and collaboratively make informed decisions.
• discover the benefits of working cooperatively together as a cohesive team, to achieve a common objective.
• Increase the ability to face, and cope with, mental and physical challenges and therefore increase resilience.
• give students a chance to appreciate and care for the natural world. The environments we travel through are beautiful and often pristine, invariably the students will gain a deeper appreciation and understanding about how their individual actions impact on the environment.
• Learn personal skills i.e., time management, personal hygiene, responsibility for personal gear, patience, tolerance, and public speaking.
We help encourage students to learn what it means to be a true global citizen.


Inclusions

  • Flights ex Melbourne to Adelaide return
  • Teachers from St Leonard's College joining the journey
  • All meals
  • Accommodation in quarters, dorms, cabins and hotels
  • Professional wilderness guides
  • National Park and camping fees
  • Emergency communications and group first aid kit
  • All activities and entry fees included in the program
  • All conservation programs

  • Items of a personal nature, such as laundry and postage
  • Sleeping Bag

Grading

Introductory to Moderate


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Since the 1980's, we have helped students from around the globe to experience the world's most exciting destinations, allowing them to travel, give, grow.

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Together with students, we have completed over 400 Service Learning programs in developing countries. We will always continue to support causes including social justice, animal welfare, the environment and more.

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