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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, subtropical habitats, and ancient land formations of the Kimberley make this part of Western Australia ideal for an educational expedition. You’ll backpack through tight canyons, past secluded waterfalls, and over dry plateaus, exploring areas very few people have ever seen.
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. You’ll see crocodiles, kangaroos, wallabies, geckos, and birds, including cockatoos, kookaburras, and honeyeaters.
You’ll also learn about the Aboriginal 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: |
$5,710 |
| Dates: |
June 24-July 28, 2010
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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
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Equipment List
(pdf) |
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