Braemar College East Coast Tasmania Adventure

Overview

Highlights

Rock climbing in Freycinet National park
Kayaking Coles Bay
Walk along the rugged trails of Tasman Peninsula
Wildlife conservation program at Bonorong Rehabilitation Centre
NITA indigenous immersion program
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 private adventure especially designed for the students at Braemar College explores the East Coast of Tasmania on a multi activity program. Over 6 days you will make the most of this adventure playground with a combination of walking, climbing and kayaking along with participating in a indigenous immersion and program and conservation work at Bonrong Wildlife Park.

Countries:

Start and Finishing Point:

Melbourne

Activities:

Grading:Introductory to Moderate

Itinerary

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Day 1
Fly Melbourne to Hobart, Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, wildlife rescue workshop

On arrival in Hobart we will be met by our local World Expeditions guide and head to our accommodation for check in and a pre trip briefing. We then head to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, a small social enterprise that works tirelessly to protect animals that went extinct in other parts of Australia long ago. Among them are four marsupials that can only be found in Tasmania and nowhere else in the world - the Tasmanian devil, the eastern quoll, the Tasmanian pademelon and the Tasmanian bettong. We have the chance to get up close to some of Tasmania's much-loved locals and endangered animals. Bonorong operates Tasmania's largest 24-hour wildlife rescue service and we will join in a workshop to see behind the scenes the fantastic work being done to help and provide safety and care to injured wildlife. Overnight dorm cabin accommodations

Meals: L,D

Day 2
Explore MONA and iconic sights in and around Hobart

This morning we explore the historical and iconic sites of interest in Hobart. This afternoon we head by ferry to MONA - Museum of Old and New Art - certainly one of the highlights of the trip. It is the largest privately funded museum in the Southern Hemisphere and houses ancient, modern and contemporary art. Here we will have a guided tour of the museum and its surrounds. Overnight dorm cabins

Meals: B,L,D

Day 3
Travel to Friendly Beaches, NITA indigenous immersion

This morning we rise and transfer to stunning Friendly beaches where we will set up camp for the next two nights. We will have a full trip briefing and safety briefing before preparing lunch. This afternoon we will have the opportunity to spend time with Trish from NITA Education, a Tasmanian Aboriginal Cultural educator. Trish will share with us the culture, history and heritage of her people on a cultural awareness program. Accommodation: Camping Friendly Beaches

Meals: B,L,D

Day 4
Kayak Coles Bay, climb Mount Amos

This morning we rise and prepare breakfast before we meet our kayaking guides at Coles Bay who will take us on the tranquil waters of the national park gaining impressive views of our surroundings. After lunch you will ditch the kayaks for packs and climb the highest peak in the park; Mt Amos. From its pink granite peak you will be able to savor the true beauty of this remarkable area. Overnight: camping

Meals: B,L,D

Day 5
Rock climbing Freycinet National Park, drive to Tasman Peninsular

Today will see you taking on yet another exciting challenge. You will rendezvous with our climbing instructor who will teach you basic skills and help you attempt climbs that are suitable to your level of competency. This session will be within Freycinet National Park and conducted by a qualified professional. After lunch we head to the rugged sea cliffs of the Tasman Peninsula. On the way we stop at the famous Tessellated pavements, rock that is fractured into polygonal blocks that resembles tiles of a mosaic floor, and the Dog Line, a narrow 30 metre-wide isthmus that joins the peninsula to the rest of Tasmania Overnight camping Port Arthur Climbing time: up to 5 hours | Walking time: 3 hours

Meals: B,L,D

Day 6
Explore Port Arthur, fly Hobart to Melbourne

This morning we rise early for the drive to one of Tasmania's most famous sites, World Heritage listed Port Arthur. Once at Port Arthur we will enjoy a walking exploration of the more than 30 historic buildings, ruins, restored houses, heritage gardens and walking trails. We continue to Hobart airport for our flight to Melbourne

Meals: B,L

Learning outcomes for students

A World Expeditions Schools adventure is a unique learning experience. Our journeys are designed to encourage thriving and positive youth development along with leaving the communities and environments where we travel in a better condition than when we arrived.
The programs are designed to enhance the following life skills that will help you grow as an individual:
• the confidence to lead a group and make decisions
• the value of working together as a cohesive team to achieve a common objective
• the ability to face mental and physical challenges
• the ability to adapt to new environments outside of their 'comfort zone'
• to appreciate and care for the natural environment. The environments we trek 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
• build strong friendships and bonds with their peers and also the local peoples
• basic outdoor skills obtained on trek such as personal hygiene, pitching a tent, helping to prepare meals
Importantly our adventures help increase general well-being and build resilience in young men and women to help them deal with adverse situations in life.
CARBON NEUTRAL
World Expeditions Schools absorbs the cost of credits mitigating 100% of the unavoidable carbon emissions. This is our commitment to being part of the solution to climate crises.

Inclusions

What's included

Return airfares Melbourne to Hobart
Teachers from Braemar College accompanying the group
Professional walking / kayaking / climbing guides
All accommodation in bunkhouse and camping
All meals
Transport by private minibus
National Park fees
Tents, sleeping bag, inner sheet & inflatable sleeping mat
Group camping equipment including all cooking & eating equipment
Emergency communications and group first aid kit

What's not included

Items of a personal nature - carbonated beverages, email etc
Travel insurance

Grading

Introductory to Moderate

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