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Backpacking in Australia provides the opportunity to experience the diverse landscape of the country. Here, students hike through the northern Kimberley's lush eucalyptus groves.
Photo: Jen Klewitz |
The rich cultural history, semi-tropical habitats and ancient land formations of the Kimberley make this part of Western Australia ideal for an educational expedition. You’ll travel in four-wheel drive vehicles, bus or light planes to a remote area of the Kimberley, where you’ll backpack through tight canyons, past secluded waterfalls, and over dry plateaus, exploring areas very few people have ever seen.
Diverse bird, plant, mammal and reptile life make this an ideal place to study, interpret and enjoy some of nature’s wonders. You’ll see crocodiles, kangaroos, wallabies, geckos and birds, including cockatoos, kookaburras and honeyeaters.
In this land of extremes, where days can be hot and nights cool, you’ll be challenged by uneven terrain and rocky hills. You’ll explore and navigate through woodlands of gum trees, cane grass and billabongs (water holes) one moment and hike to the top of an escarpment the next.
The Aboriginal people have lived in this area for up to 60,000 years, and you’ll learn about the Kimberley culture by spending a couple of days with our Aboriginal guides, discovering their traditional and contemporary lifestyles. Through informative classes and discussions, interaction with our guides, and travel through local cattle stations, you’ll leave this course with a new understanding of the rich and diverse natural and cultural history of the Kimberley and Australia.
Australia Backpacking
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| Duration: |
35 days |
| Age |
18 and Over (Average Age: 20) |
| Tuition: |
$5,325 |
| Dates: |
June 12-July 16, 2008
July 1-Aug. 4, 2008
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College Credit:
(Optional) |
6
Semester Credit Hours
2 Hours Environmental Ethics
2 Hours Leadership Techniques
2 Hours Skills Practicum |
| Course start/end: |
Broome, Australia |
| Equipment Deposit: |
$300 |
| Fly in/out: |
Broome, Australia |
| Downloads: |
Course Description
(pdf)
Equipment List
(pdf) |
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