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Itinerary & Country Map
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Day 1–6
We lose a day crossing the International Date Line. No worries, we’ll get it back in the end. Get your first glimpse of the Land Down Under flying into Brisbane. Leaving the big city behind, we head to Noosa beach and adjust to an Aussie lifestyle. Wake up with a refreshing dip in the ocean and a morning surf session. After learning to surf, we hop in our four-wheel drives and head up the beach to Fraser Island and Great Sandy National Park. Beach camp under starry skies and explore the historic Maheno wreck, huge sand dunes, old growth rainforests and freshwater lakes. 
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Day 7–12
We travel from the east coast to the red center of Australia. Hike through the mystical Olgas and learn why Ayers Rock is sacred to the Aborigines. Hear stories about Dreamtime, the Aboriginal myth of creation. Explore gorges and canyons on an overnight bush trip to the seldom seen areas of Ormiston Gorge and Glen Helen. Adventure abounds at every new site where we have opportunities to go rock climb, see aboriginal rock paintings, discover a hidden palm fringed oasis, walk through canyons and swim at ancient watering holes. -
Day 13–17
A short flight to Cairns brings us back to the Queensland coast. From here we take a thrilling adventure through rainforest and over Class III and IV rapids on the Russell River in two-man sport rafts. Next stop is the magnificent coastline where we kayak around pristine islands and get a taste of the beautiful Great Barrier Reef. Dry off just long enough to hike through lush rainforest in Daintree National Park on our way up to Cape Tribulation. -
Day 18–23
Time to go down under, literally! Live-aboard diving is the only true way to explore and gain full access to the world-famous Great Barrier Reef, the only living organism visible from the moon. A specially equipped marine research vessel is our home for the next week. Participate in ongoing field studies with marine biologists, from snorkeling with friendly Minke whales to diving with harmless, awe-inspiring reef sharks. In the crystal clear waters of the Coral Sea, marvel at the wealth of marine life as you discover the world-class underwater realm. -
Day 24–25
We wrap up an incredible week on the Undersea Explorer with a party at sea and Quiz Night. Show off all you’ve learned from the researchers and crew with a competitive game of marine bio Jeopardy. Back in Cairns a farewell dinner puts the final touches on our upside adventure Down Under. -
