Class of 2009 Grad Tour- Australia!
Our Class of 2009 Graduating Senior Trip to Australia! Offered by San Diego Coastal Homestays in conjunction with Austour & Travel Company of Melbourne. Austour has been operating tours of the Australian Outback, Kakadu, and the Gold Coast since 1963 and is one of the premiere tour operators in all Australia. This tour is open to anyone graduating from high school in 2009, plus a few select college students (but limited to 45 lucky participants, so jump on board quick).
Price Reduced!
Due to the effects of the economy on airfare and exchange rates we have been able to secure an incredible price reduction of over $900 for out 2009 Graduating Seniors Tour of Australia. Be sure to take advantage of it today!
Australia- Down Under No Longer
Separated from the rest of the world by ocean, Australia is a land unto itself. Animal species that can't be found anywhere else, home to a people that were secluded for thousands of years with their own art, culture, and way of life. And gorgeous landscapes from the cool green mountains of the south to the stark dry Outback in the "Red Centre".Once "discovered" by the British, Australia was thought to be good for nothing more than a penal colony, a dumping ground for anyone they didn't want hanging around their own island. The result? A land of strongly independent, yet easy going and friendly people that are well liked around the world. And a country that is a melting pot in it's own right, drawing people from around the world. Incredible diversity, creativity,and an indomitable spirit that is ready for any challenge- or party...
So come explore Australia with us- it's beauty, diversity, and most of all it's people. We'll show you a little in this lens, but don't miss seeing it in person.
Australia on Amazon
Great Books on Australia
Australian Outback (Discovery Travel Adventures)
Photos and descriptions of the Outback from the folks at the Discovery Channel
Amazon Price: (as of 12/22/2009) 
Red Earth, Blue Sky: The Australian Outback
Gorgeous photos of one of the most beautiful places on earth.
Amazon Price: $11.95 (as of 12/22/2009)
The Australian Outback - The History and Mythology of the Land Down-Under
History of the Outback with a strong focus on the Aboriginal culture.
Amazon Price: $28.99 (as of 12/22/2009)
Driving Tours Australia
See some of the places we'll be going on our tour. Get an idea of what to expect ahead of time.
Amazon Price: (as of 12/22/2009)
2009 Graduating Seniors Tour of Australia
The trip of a lifetime!
San Diego Coastal Homestays is proud to announce our partnership with Austour & Travel Company of Melbourne, Australia. Austour has been providing unique tours of Australia and the Outback for 40 years and is one of Australia's premiere outfitters and tour operators.The Class of 2009 Graduating Seniors Tour is a 24 day tour (excluding travel to and from Australia) of some of Australia's best know and most exciting areas. Here are just a few of the highlights:
Full days in Melbourne & Sydney
Adelaide
Opal Mines & Underground Dugouts in Coober Pedy
Northern Territory
Uluru (Ayres Rock) & Kata Tjuta (The Olgas)
Kings Canyon
Aboriginal Camp Out
Alice Springs
Barrier Reef Cruise
Fraser Island & Gold Coast
Steve Irwin's Australia Zoo
All accommodations, transportation, and virtually all meals are included. For a full itinerary and application, visit the San Diego Coastal Homestays website and click on the Class of 2009 Graduating Seniors Tour link.
Australia on YouTube
Just a few of the sights and sounds of Australia
automatically generated by YouTube"
Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (The Olgas)
Journey to the Red Centre
If there's any part of the Australian landscape that grabs the attention and imagination of visitors it's got to be Uluru and Kata Tjuta. Standing alone in the Australian Outback, Uluru may just be the most photographed (and famous) piece of Australia. Colors at sunrise and sunset are vibrant, calling to photographers from around the world to come and capture their "piece of the rock".But beyond it's beauty, Uluru is a sacred place to the Aborigines. Tour participants will not only see the beauty, but learn the history and spiritual significance of this magnificent place.
Links to Our Favorite Websites
Favorite Aussie and Travel Sites
- Austour :: The Australian Outback Travel Specialists
- Austour are the Australian Outback Travel Specialists with tours and accommodation packages to suit all budgets and requirements.
- San Diego Coastal Homestays
- Student exchange programs in Southern California open to students of all ages and nationalities. Outbound programs for graduating seniors.
- The Official Site for Australian Travel and Tourism Australia
- Australia.com - The Official Site of Tourism Australia
Information about traveling to and around Australia. Learn about Australia's cities, weather, geography and find hotels, transport and travel agents. - Central Australia Tourism
- Dedicated to serving the tourist to Central Australia. Information about Alice Springs, Uluru/Ayers Rock, Kata Tjuta, and all surrounding areas.
- Alice Springs - Australia's Oasis, the Capital of the Outback
- The Alice - Alice Springs and Outback Australia Tourism Portal, Northern Territory - Alice Springs Accommodation, Tours, Dining, Attractions, Hot Deals and Great Packages
- Aboriginal Art Culture and Tourism Australia
- Information on Aboriginal Art & artists, australian aboriginal culture, didgeridoo, history and language.
- Alice Springs Desert Park -
- Visiting Central Australia? Home to an array of arid wildlife and flora the Alice Springs Desert Park showcase one of the worlds finest nature Parks. Check us out at this website.
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- JoanneOtt JoanneOtt Mar 10, 2009 @ 8:05 pm
- Australia sounds wonderful, hope to visit one day. Very good lens!
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- Darby Darby Oct 17, 2008 @ 6:23 am
- Hi Steve and Carol. Sounds like you have done some great research for running a great tour downunder. Make sure you get your visitors ready for some of the great wines we have here; there is more than yellowtail. Get started by looking at vinodiversity.com to start learning about the amazing variety of Aussie wines
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- KimGiancaterino KimGiancaterino Oct 16, 2008 @ 1:36 pm
- Looks like a fun trip! Welcome to All Things Travel.
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