Pacific Challenge Australia/New Zealand Classic

  Australia

• Sydney: 
Sydney
• Brisbane: 
Brisbane
• New South Wales: 
Katoomba,  Blue Mountains,  Coffs Harbour

  New Zealand

• Auckland: 
Auckland
• Wellington: 
Wellington
• Christchurch: 
Christchurch
• All Other Areas in New Zealand: 
Nelson,  Rotorua,  Taupo,  South Island
• Queenstown: 
Queenstown

Term: Spring 
Dates: January- March each year

Description: Join us for two months set amidst Australia and New Zealand's stunning mountain, forest and beach environments. Gain insight into Maori and Aboriginal cultures, discover some of the world's most livable cities and experience legendary Australasian friendliness. This adventure packed trip includes rock climbing, white water rafting, caving, backpacking, swimming with dolphins, scuba diving, surfing and so much more!

Over 1000 students and graduates have experienced the joy of traveling with us, made new friends, and discovered more about their world and themselves. Throughout the program, you'll be introduced to a wealth of information regarding the cultures, history and environments of Australia and New Zealand. For those students who would like to enhance this educational opportunity with academic credit, 12-15 upper division semester college credits are attainable. Credit is optional and incidental to this amazing adventure travel experience.

Highlights:
* Exhilarating swim with wild dolphins
* Unique adventures like blackwater rafting, glacier boat cruise and canyoning
* Surfing lessons of the coast of Byron Bay, Australia
* Several whitewater rafting and kayaking trips
* Harley motorcycle tour of Sydney, Australia
* Scuba diving and snorkeling opportunities galore
* 3 day backpack trip on the Routeburn Track near Milford Sound, New Zealand
* Great blend of group activities and free days to explore on your own

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: 7650 USD

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 15-18

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Pacific Challenge's Mission Statement: Pacific Challenge offers unique and extensively researched programs, carefully blending safe yet exciting adventure experiences, personal and leadership development, eco-tourism ideals, cultural immersion and bundles of fun! Participants from all over the world have joined us since 1990 to expand their horizons and journey to destinations most people only dream of.

Year Founded: 1990