Trips: Bushwalking Trips

Expeditioning - 4th to 6th June 2009

Advanced Bushwalking 3 Day Trip

Maximum Number: 10 This 10 day trip is a fantastic opportunity to explore the highlights of the east coast of Australia and the Whitsunday Islands The Easter trip starts in Airlie Beach (flights to Proserpine) or alternatively pick up in Rockhampton.and finishes in Brisbane. The trip includes all accommodation and tours including a 2 day 4WD tour of Fraser Island and 3 Day sailing-cruise through the Whitsunday Islands, Byron bay and more. This trip will journey through some of the most spectacular regions on Australia’s East Coast. The Easter trip will begin in Airlie Beach and finish in Brisbane. We can arrange to pick up in Rockhampton however you will need to fly for a 1pm pick up from here. The trip includes the following sights and tours
  • 2 day 4WD tour of Fraser Island
  • Airlie Beach
  • 2 and half day cruise on chartered yacht sailing the Whitsundays
  • Whitehaven Beach
  • Hook Island and South Molle Island
  • The Great Barrier Reef, snorkeling
  • Byron Bay
  • Coastal rainforests The highlight for most is the sailing –cruise through the Whitsunday Islands. Throughout the trip there is plenty of opportunity to relax, sit on the beach or do something more active such as surfing, sea kayaking, snorkeling,diving to name just a few. Accommodation is all inclusive and is entirely hostel/bunkhouse accommodation Details of Flights You need to arrange your own flights. Trip start Sunday 21st September in Airlie Beach at 9am. Getting There One way Melbourne to Proserpine and then an Airport shuttle bus to Airlie Beach
    or
    One way Melbourne to Rockhampton in time for a 1pm pick up on Saturday 20th September     Return Flights One way Brisbane to Melbourne Tuesday 30th September after 5pm.

    Cost : $ 350.00

    Itinery

    Includes everything except airfares. Food is provided for approximately half of the trip too. This trip begins in Airlie Beach students are required to meet in Airlie Beach at 8pm Saturday 20th September The trip finishes in Brisbane on Tuesday 30th September students will be dropped off at the Brisbane airport at 5.00pm. It is advised that you book your flights as early as possible as prices tend to increase closer to departure date.

    • Gear List


    Clothes & Personal Items: :
      Sun hat Warm hat
      Long pants (no denim or cotton - use synthetic, quick drying fibres) Long-sleeved shirt
      T Shirts Warm jumper/fleece jumper
      Sunglasses Water Bottle
      Personal First Aid Kit Sun Lotion (30+)
      Camera Strong walking footwear with good grip (ankle-high boots are preferred but not essential)
      Insect Repellant Socks & Underwear
      Pot Scourer Eating Utentsils (knife, fork, spoon, mug, bowl)
      Small Flashlight Essential toiletries

     
    Equipment you need to bring which is available free of charge:
      Sleeping Bag Back Pack
      Rain Jacket Rain Pants

     

    Price:

    $ 350.00

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