Australia is the perfect destination for young explorers. Fly to Brisbane and discover magnificent beaches, countryside and rain-forest through service and adventure. Visit Australia Zoo, experience farm life, learn to surf, sand board and snorkel—this is an action packed program! Along the way, help at a wildlife rehabilitation center and an elementary school to meet Aussie students.

Highlights

  • Walk up to the magnificent sunset views from the Mountains to the Coast. 
  • Visit Steve Irvin's Australia Zoo and Hospital, pet the Kangaroos, watch the awesome Croc show, check out Dingoes, make friends with Koalas and interact with Wild Life Warriors a NGO. 
  • Explore the Famous Eumundi Market, Australia's largest out door market. 
  • Travel to Noosa, one of Australia's famous stretches of sand. 
  • Sleep in a traditional Australian Swag Jet Boat and learn to surf at the beach. 
  • Practice Knee Boarding, Water Skiing or Wake Boarding. 
  • Work on a social project at Local community/school. 
  • Explore Tangalooma Island resort on Moreton Island (Third Largest Sand Island in the World). 
  • Snorkel above Shipwrecks, Do Banana Boating and sleep under a blanket of star filled sky.

The YOLA Promise

YOLA will tie in with the best-in-class youth travel and education providers that follow rigorous safety and health standards.

YOLA will promote only those travel and education programs that are committed to the highest environmental, fair trade and human rights standards.

YOLA will create ethical experiences designed to have maximum, long-term impact on the communities we partner with.

YOLA and its partners are committed to travel to locations where tourists rarely go, buy goods from locally-owned businesses, and respect local cultures and customs. Our programs provide direct support for education, infrastructure development, conservation, and other community projects.

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Program Profile

Countries

  • Australia

Duration

15 Days

Ages

12 - 13 Years

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Destination Details

Best in class Accommodation is provided at Service Bases of our partners and Farm House Stays. All accommodation is clean, hygienic and gender segregated.

PLEASE REQUEST FOR THE TUITION FEE

Tuition includes all in-country expenses including: All educational materials Lodging 3 meals per day. All in-country transportation Airport pick-up/drop-off. Professional full-time staff and experts from the USA/Europe/India 24/7. Parent Support Hotline during the program. Secondary medical and travel insurance. All cultural activities, lectures and weekend excursions. Pre-departure materials and support.

VISA Charges, International Travel & Insurance charges and out of pocket expenses are NOT INCLUDED in the Tariff.

Packing the right gear (and the right amounts) is the first step to an incredible travel experience. Below is your packing list, and for those of you looking for some extra guidance on what to bring, check out the packing guide for this program.

Carry-On 
  • A small backpack is ideal as it will be used for day trips.
  • Passport
  • Photocopy of passport
  • Wallet and money (USD or AUD)
  • Book and/or journal
  • Pen
  • Phone
  • Camera
  • iPod or MP3 player
  • Change of clothes
  • Water bottle
  • Medication
  • Visa documentation (if applicable)
  • Camera
  • Chargers
  • Travel power adaptor
  • Consent to Travel form
  • Yola emergency contacts
  • Arrival instructions for Brisbane
Checked Luggage

One medium-size duffle bag or roller bag with wheels is ideal for this program.

Clothes
  • Socks (10)
  • Underwear (15)
  • Pants/capris (2)
  • Jeans (2)
  • Long shorts (1)
  • Shorts (1)
  • Tank Tops (3)
  • T-shirts (6)
  • Sweater/fleece (2)
  • Pajamas
  • Swimsuit
  • Towel
  • Beach towel/sarong
  • Rain jacket
  • Fleece jacket
  • Sandals or flip-flops
  • Sneakers/running shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Hat
  • Work gloves
Toiletries 

Travel size bottles in Ziploc bags including  Shampoo, Conditioner, Body wash, Face wash, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Sunscreen, Lip balm with sunscreen, Bug spray, Feminine hygiene products, Contacts Contact solution, Foam earplugs, Personal med kit, Deodorant, Hand Sanitizer, Wet wipes, Small packs of tissues, Razor / shaving cream.

Optional
  • Portable games (Bananagrams, cards, etc.)
  • Musical instrument (guitar, etc.)

CUSTOMIZE MY PROGRAM

You can choose to add days and programs as well as destinations to derive greater exposure and value-for-money. We offer tailor-made programs for groups of 12 or more, with customizable dates and itineraries.

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