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Aussie Surf and Service

Cost: $1,995

Length: 10 Days

Service: 15 Hours

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Aussie Surf and Service

Give back to the environment and surf the waves of the Sunshine Coast

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Countries: Australia

Cost: $1,995

Length: 10 Days from the USA

Ages: 14 to 18 Years Old

Community Service: Up to 15 Hours Awarded

With more than 80 percent of the country’s population living somewhere along the coastline, surfing, swimming and beach time are a way of life in the land Down Under. If you love the water and the waves, or have always wanted to learn to surf, Aussie Surf and Service is a fantastic chance to live the laid-back lifestyle and catch some epic waves along the way.

Departure Dates
25 Jun (Available), 2 Jul (Available), 9 Jul (Available), 16 Jul (Available), 23 Jul (Available), 30 Jul (Available)

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Awesome Aussie Service Adventure

Cost: $3,795

Length: 17 Days

Service: 30 Hours

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Awesome Aussie Service Adventure

Inspiring service, sweet surfing, and true-blue Aussie adventures

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Countries: Australia

Cost: $3,795

Length: 17 Days from the USA

Ages: 14 to 18 Years Old

Community Service: Up to 30 Hours Awarded

Miles of sandy beaches, lush rainforest and majestic mountains await you at the Sunshine Coast. From life in the Outback, to the laid-back style of the coast, this program is a sample of the best of the land Down Under. You’ll explore the Glasshouse Mountains one week, and surf the waves at the area’s best beaches the next. Along the way you’ll also have the chance to contribute to a number of environmental, community and animal-based service projects.

Departure Dates
18 Jun (Available), 25 Jun (Available), 2 Jul (Sold Out), 9 Jul (Limited), 16 Jul (Available), 23 Jul (Available)

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Leading Little Aussies

Cost: $2,995

Length: 17 Days

Service: 60 Hours

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Leading Little Aussies

Serving the community by providing vacation care for local Aussie school kids

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Countries: Australia

Cost: $2,995

Length: 17 Days from the USA

Ages: 14 to 18 Years Old

Community Service: Up to 60 Hours Awarded

A leadership program to provide a vacation program for local Aussie kids. Come and develop your leadership skills and help run games, activities and workshops for little Aussies aged 7 - 12. Get involved with the community around Rustic's base house and earn up to 80 hours of community service. Finish with a trip to Fraser Island to see wild dingoes, magnificent beaches, turquoise lakes and old growth rainforest! A new exciting program for 2012.

Departure Dates
18 Jun (Available)

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Seven Wonders of Australia

Cost: $4,995

Length: 17 Days

Service: 25 Hours

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Seven Wonders of Australia

An unforgettable journey through the heart of the Land DownUnder

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Countries: Australia

Cost: $4,995 + $1,295 Internal Airfare

Length: 17 Days from the USA

Ages: 14 to 18 Years Old

Community Service: Up to 25 Hours Awarded

Australia is famous for its natural beauty, stunning landscapes, exotic wildlife and great biodiversity. This trip will take you to the seven most incredible wonders in the country, packing more into 2 weeks than many see if their lifetime. Check out the world’s largest sand island, oldest rainforest, biggest reef system and much, much more. Throughout your journeys you will travel with our true-blue Aussie staff that love this country and can’t wait to show you around.

Departure Dates
25 Jun (Available), 9 Jul (Sold Out), 23 Jul (Sold Out)

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Sunshine Coast Service and Adventure

Cost: $1,895

Length: 10 Days

Service: 15 Hours

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Sunshine Coast Service and Adventure

Explore Australia's Sunshine Coast while helping with a variety of meaningful service projects

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Countries: Australia

Cost: $1,895

Length: 10 Days from the USA

Ages: 14 to 18 Years Old

Community Service: Up to 15 Hours Awarded

Based at Rustic Pathways beautiful mountain house in the hinterland of Australia’s glorious east coast Sunshine Coast, our Sunshine Coast Service & Adventure program offers students the chance to enjoy some exciting environmental and animal based service projects in conjunction with a week of touring and fun.

Departure Dates
18 Jun (Available), 25 Jun (Available), 2 Jul (Sold Out), 9 Jul (Available), 16 Jul (Available), 23 Jul (Available)

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The Outback Aboriginal Service Expedition

Cost: $3,695

Length: 17 Days

Service: 50 Hours

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The Outback Aboriginal Service Expedition

A challenging and adventurous service expedition to remote communities in Northern Australia

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Countries: Australia

Cost: $3,695 + $750 Internal Airfare

Length: 17 Days from the USA

Ages: 15 to 18 Years Old

Community Service: Up to 50 Hours Awarded

A community service program into remote northern Australia. Come and discover the frontier of Australia with Rustic Pathways and our Australian staff. Led by expert guides with an intimate knowledge of this great country, this program is a rare opportunity to uncover the REAL Australia. Volunteer with Aboriginal youth and experience another side to Australian culture. Step away from the east coast and head into the Outback.

Departure Dates
18 Jun (Available), 2 Jul (Available)

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You, A ‘Roo, And Australia Zoo

Cost: $1,895

Length: 10 Days

Service: 30 Hours

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You, A ‘Roo, And Australia Zoo

A challenging and rewarding volunteer experience at Steve Irwin's Australia Zoo

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Countries: Australia

Cost: $1,895

Length: 10 Days from the USA

Ages: 16 to 18 Years Old

Community Service: Up to 30 Hours Awarded

Join the team at Australia Zoo and volunteer in one of the world’s most exciting wildlife parks! Work alongside Zoo Keepers, experience the inner workings of the zoo, learn about wildlife conservation, and have extraordinary interactions with exotic wildlife. For students with a passion for animals, this is a program with truly unique rewards!

Departure Dates
11 Jun (Sold Out), 2 Jul (Sold Out), 16 Jul (Sold Out), 23 Jul (Sold Out), 30 Jul (Sold Out)

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Cost:	$1,995
Length:	10 Days
Service:	15 Hours

Cost:	$3,795
Length:	17 Days
Service:	30 Hours

Cost:	$2,995
Length:	17 Days
Service:	60 Hours

Cost:	$4,995
Length:	17 Days
Service:	25 Hours

Cost:	$1,895
Length:	10 Days
Service:	15 Hours

Cost:	$3,695
Length:	17 Days
Service:	50 Hours

Cost:	$1,895
Length:	10 Days
Service:	30 Hours

Fact File

Population: 22 million people (25 million kangaroos)
Capital City: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Currency: Aussie Dollar: 1 USD buys about 0.95 AUD (as of August 2012)
Language: Australian English
Attractions: The Great Barrier Reef – 1,600 miles largest organic construction on Earth
The Outback – home to Uluru and the world's largest cattle stations
Sydney Harbour – the iconic bridge and the Opera House

Local Lingo

Fair Dinkum	Speaking honestly or telling things the way they really are
Mate	What you call everybody you meet, know and like
G'Day	Quintessential Australian greeting
No Worries	Everything is fine, no problems
Didgeridoo	Aboriginal musical instrument made from a hollowed out branch

Did You Know?

Emus and kangaroos cannot walk backwards - they are the official emblem on the coat of arms for that reason.
In 1964, the world’s first international surfing competition was held in Sydney.
The city of Melbourne was originally named Batmania after its founder John Batman.

Connectivity: Our programs in Australia all connect directly and can also be easily combined with our programs in New Zealand and The Fiji Islands.

Contact Us: For more information about Australia you can email us at australia@rusticpathways.com.

I love a sunburnt country,
A land of sweeping plains,
Of ragged mountain ranges,
Of droughts and flooding rains.
I love her far horizons,
I love her jewel-sea,
Her beauty and her terror -
The wide brown land for me!
Dorothea Mackellar

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Aussie Surf and Service

$1,995 | 10 Days From the USA

Up to 15 Hours of Service
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Awesome Aussie Service Adventure

$3,795 | 17 Days From the USA

Up to 30 Hours of Service
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Leading Little Aussies

$2,995 | 17 Days From the USA

Up to 60 Hours of Service
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Seven Wonders of Australia

$4,995 | 17 Days From the USA

Up to 25 Hours of Service
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Sunshine Coast Service and Adventure

$1,895 | 10 Days From the USA

Up to 15 Hours of Service
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The Outback Aboriginal Service Expedition

$3,695 | 17 Days From the USA

Up to 50 Hours of Service
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You, A ‘Roo, And Australia Zoo

$1,895 | 10 Days From the USA

Up to 30 Hours of Service

Packing List

Please use the list below as a guideline of what to bring. If you are doing a combination of trips over two or three weeks, be sure to check the packing lists for all sections of your trip.

To Help You Come Prepared…

Weather: Generally blue sunny skies, some days overcast with chance of rain

Temperature: Approximately 65-75 degrees during day then cool at night (30-40 degrees)

Carry-On

A small backpack is the best carry-on bag and will be useful throughout your program for day trips.

Passport and wallet
Photocopy of passport (2 additional photocopies should be carried in checked luggage)
Sunglasses
Journal and pens
Book / magazine
Reusable water bottle (eg: Nalgene bottle)
Personal medications (Be sure to bring medications in your carry on in the event that your luggage gets delayed in transit!)
Camera

Checked Luggage

A medium sized duffel bag, wheeled bag, or a large backpack will be suitable. Students must be able to carry and load their own luggage.

Additional Notes

Please remember to bring some old clothes for the bush camp and environmental service work. These clothes will get wet and/or dirty. Please also bring a warm jacket as the bush camp gets cold at night.

Jeans (2)
Sweat pants (2)
Shorts (2)
T-shirts (4)
Hooded sweatshirt (1)
Fleece jacket or warm jacket (2) (gets cold at night at bush camp)
Underwear (7)
Socks (4)
Change of clothes + runners for bush camp & service (these will get wet/dirty!)
Swim Suits (1)
Lightweight rain coat (1)
Sneakers (1)
Flip-Flops (1)
Cap or Sun Hat
Flashlight/Head-lamp
Towels (1 bath, 1 beach)
Sleeping bag
Bed sheet (single size)
Pillow case
Basic toiletries (soap, shampoo, conditioner etc, small bottles only)
Personal first aid kit
Sun-screen/ lip balm (SPF 30+)
Photocopies of passport (2)
Travel adapter for Australia (see www.korjo.com)
Books, music, iPod speakers, games, guitar, cards (optional)

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Aussie Surf and Service

$1,995 | 10 Days From the USA

Up to 15 Hours of Service
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Awesome Aussie Service Adventure

$3,795 | 17 Days From the USA

Up to 30 Hours of Service
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Leading Little Aussies

$2,995 | 17 Days From the USA

Up to 60 Hours of Service
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Seven Wonders of Australia

$4,995 | 17 Days From the USA

Up to 25 Hours of Service
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Sunshine Coast Service and Adventure

$1,895 | 10 Days From the USA

Up to 15 Hours of Service
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The Outback Aboriginal Service Expedition

$3,695 | 17 Days From the USA

Up to 50 Hours of Service
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You, A ‘Roo, And Australia Zoo

$1,895 | 10 Days From the USA

Up to 30 Hours of Service

Welcome to the Land Down Under

Aussie Surf and Service

Departure Dates

Awesome Aussie Service Adventure

Departure Dates

Leading Little Aussies

Departure Dates

Seven Wonders of Australia

Departure Dates

Sunshine Coast Service and Adventure

Departure Dates

The Outback Aboriginal Service Expedition

Departure Dates

You, A ‘Roo, And Australia Zoo

Departure Dates

Fact File

Local Lingo

Did You Know?

Packing List

To Help You Come Prepared…

Carry-On

Checked Luggage

Additional Notes