11 or 15 days
Sydney, Townsville, Paluma, Magnetic Island, the Great Barrier Reef, Brisbane, extension to Auckland

Whether exploring Australia by land or at sea, you’ll soon realize life here is interconnected—and it all traces back to the Great Barrier Reef.

As the foundation of Australia’s coastal ecosystems (and the world’s largest living organism) the reef supports an incredible array of marine life. And Townsville, which will serve as your base of operations for this tour, is the world-renowned epicenter of scientific reef research and conservation. You’ll see the reef up close while also witnessing the abundant Australian biodiversity that relies on it. Take a koala hike, snorkel alongside the reef, and meet local Aboriginals who have been guardians of these precious natural resources for millennia. 
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    Visit Sydney Tower

  • Day 4:

    Visit the Hyde Park Barracks Museum

  • Day 5:

Add 4 more days

  • Day 8: Peru

  • Day 9: Peru

  • Day 10: Depart for home

  • Day 10: Depart for home

  • Day 10: Depart for home

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  • Day 2:

  • Day 3:

    Visit Sydney Tower

  • Day 4:

    Visit the Hyde Park Barracks Museum

  • Day 5:

Add 4 more days

  • Day 8: Peru

  • Day 9: Peru

  • Day 10: Depart for home

  • Day 10: Depart for home

  • Day 10: Depart for home

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Your experience includes

  • Airfare & transportation

    Round-trip flights on major carriers

  • Hotels

    9 overnight stays in hotels (12 with extension)

  • Regional-style meals

    Breakfast and dinner daily; lunch on days 8 and 10 (and day 13 with extension)

  • Entrances

    Watsons Bay, Sydney Tower, Australian Museum, Sydney Opera House, Rowes Bay Sustainability Centre Workshop, “Living off-the-grid” discovery workshop, Wet Tropics Rainforest expedition, Mungalla Station Indigenous experience, koala hike, snorkeling with marine biologist, “Day in the Life of a Marine Biologist” workshop, Castle Hill lookout (with extension: tree planting activity, ziplining)

  • Full-time Tour Director

    Your dedicated Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.

  • Expert Local Guides

    Your expert local guides add cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.

  • Personalized Learning Support

    Our personalized learning experience engages students before, during and after tour, with the option to create a final, reflective project for academic credit.

  • Continuous support

    Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.

  • 24-hour emergency service

    Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.

  • Worldwide presence

    EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.

  • Peace of Mind Program

    Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.

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