Teen Tours in Australia


2010 Summer Programs

Exotic wildlife, beautiful beaches, stunning scenery, and friendly local characters all await you in Australia. This is where it all began for Rustic Pathways over 27 years ago, and our roots in this diverse destination run deep. With our legendary team of full-time Australian staff, our wide network of local connections, and our picturesque Base in sunny Queensland, we offer the chance to see the real Land DownUnder. From surfing the famous waves of the Sunshine Coast, to snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef, to staying on an Outback farm, we provide many exciting service and adventure opportunities in this spectacular country. Come and see Australia with Rustic Pathways, and discover the magic of The Great Southern Land.Exotic wildlife, beautiful beaches, stunning scenery, and friendly local characters all await you in Australia.

This is where it all began for Rustic Pathways over 27 years ago, and our roots in this
diverse destination run deep. With our legendary team of full-time Australian staff, our wide network of local connections, and our picturesque Base in sunny Queensland, we offer the chance to see the real Land DownUnder. From surfing the famous waves of the Sunshine Coast, to snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef, to staying on an Outback farm,
we provide many exciting service and adventure opportunities in this spectacular country. Come and see Australia with Rustic Pathways, and discover the magic of The Great Southern Land.

We are proud to continue offering thrilling service and adventure programs to this spectacular destination. This year we have true-blue Aussie staff working on our summer programs to give you an authentic Australian experience. For more information about our Australian programs, please contact Sam or Tracey at australia@rusticpathways.com.


a wave breaks
crushing the silence
soft golden sands trickle
through your fingers
salty mist drifts over
an endless beach
you’re beginning to realize
how unique these lands are
the enormity
the remoteness
the uniqueness
the land that time forgot
Australia —
there is nowhere else like it on earth

 

SUNSHINE COAST SERVICE & ADVENTURE


COMMUNITY SERVICE

10 Days From

$ 1,295

5 Departure Dates
available

14 and up


Earn up to 18 Community Service Hours
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.
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TROPICAL REEF AND RAINFOREST


TOURING+ADVENTURE

10 Days From

$ 2,195

4 Departure Dates
available

14 and up


Extreme adventure in Australia’s tropics, including whitewater rafting the Tully River, snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef, exploring the Daintree Rainforest, relaxing on beautiful white sand beaches, and optional skydiving from 14,000ft! An awesome adventure you’ll never forget!
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AWESOME AUSSIE SERVICE ADVENTURE


COMMUNITY SERVICE

17 Days From

$ 2,895

7 Departure Dates
available

14 and up


Up to 30 Community Service Hours
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.

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AUSSIE SURF AND SERVICE


COMMUNITY SERVICE

10 Days From

$ 1,695

5 Departure Dates
available

14 and up


Up to 12 Community Service Hours
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.

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SEVEN WONDERS OF AUSTRALIA


TOURING+ADVENTURE

17 Days From

$ 4,695

1 Departure Dates
available

14 and up


Australia is famous for its natural beauty, stunning landscapes, and great biodiversity, and this trip will take you to the seven most incredible wonders in the country. Check out the world’s largest sand island, oldest rainforest, biggest reef system and much, much more. Throughout your journeys you will travel with Sam Murray, a true-blue Aussie to the core who loves his country and can’t wait to show you around.

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YOU, A 'ROO & AUSTRALIA ZOO


LIFE SKILLS

10 Days From

$ 1,295

6 Departure Dates
available

16 and up


Up to 25 Community Service Hours
Volunteer at Steve Irwin's Australia Zoo, the 'Home of the Crocodile Hunter'! Gain unique experiences as you work with wildlife, learn about conservation issues, and explore the beautiful mountains and beaches of Queensland. Combining volunteer work with touring and adventure, this program offers students a range of new exciting opportunities!

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TWO STRONG TREES


COMMUNITY SERVICE

17 Days From

$ 2,295

1 Departure Dates
available

14 and up


Up to 80 Community Service Hours
Join us on an exciting, new ecological service project in Australia! Two Strong Trees Australia is a two-week service and touring program in the hinterland of Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. Work alongside organizations including Land for Wildlife, the non-profit organization Two Strong Trees, and other very successful grass-roots initiatives working to preserve and restore Australia’s beautiful environment. This is a hand-on program filled with fun, education and adventure designed to empower students with an interest in the environment.

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