Summer 2011

Australia and New Zealand Study Tour
June 21 - July 5, 2011

Auckland-Rotura-Brisbane-Sunshine Coast-Fraser Island-Surfers Paradise-Coffs Harbour-Sydney

Space is limited:  This tour is limited in space, the first 25 will get to go on this exciting tour . . . so sign up today! 

About the Tour:
Travel by land, sea, and air to experience Australia's unrivaled natural wonders. In Australia's oldest city, walk the historic Rocks area and cruise Sydney Harbour. Enter a realm of spectacular landscape and wildlife on a rainforest trek. Reach new depths at the Underwater World Oceanarium. Then voyage by catamaran to Fraser Island, where you'll four-wheel through an ecological island tour. Embark to the land "down under" and emerge with a fresh perspective.

Tour price:  This tour is self supported, no state dollars are used to pay program fees.
22 and under: approx $3,800* (three/four to a room)
23 and older: approx $4,225* (two to a room)
Just need $95 to sign up now... you have 13 months to save the $$$!
*Price will go up slightly after August 30, 2010.  It does not include tips for tour director, tour guides, motor coach driver, CBC tuition for one credit study tour class (required for all travelers), and travel insurance.

This tour is through EF Educational Tours, a company with more than 40 years experience bringing classroom lessons to life. By experiencing foreign cities, iconic monuments, and distant cultures firsthand, students connect with academic studies and the world at large in a whole new way.

Benefits of Educational Travel
Newfound confidence - you can't help but see new possibility in the world.
Life skills - return with a new sense of independence.
Stronger academic futures - education travel will pique your intellectual curiosity.
Enhanced career prospects - inspire travelers to embark on international careers.

Tour fee includes:

• Roundtrip transportation from Pasco
• Transportation in and around Australia and New Zealand
• Hotel accommodations
• Breakfast daily
• Four dinners
• Full-time services of a professional tour director
• All entrance fees and sightseeing as per itinerary
• Three sightseeing tours with guide, one with tour director, and one walking tour

Payment Schedule to EF:

• $95 now, for those who have traveled with EF since 2004 will receive an additional $100 credit
• $250 30 days after you register
• $200 on August 30, 2010
• Balance by March 2011

Download a detailed itinerary for Australia/New Zealand.

Optional Excursions*

• Surfers Paradise rainforest tour is $125 if you request it pre-tour, otherwise its $140 during tour
• Blue mountains of Katoomba is $85 pre-tour, $100 during tour
• Fraser Island 4W Safari is $85 pre-tour, $100 durng tour
• Hawaii extension is an extra $445; if you are an adult you have to add $30 extra a night, so for anyone 23 and older it is $535 for the extension
• Hawaiian Luau (only if doing the extension) $80 adult, $70 youth 13-18, $60 child; this option can only be requested during tour

*Please note that optional pricing will change for 2011 and will probably go up about $10-15.

Tour info and sign-up
For detailed information about the tour and/or to enroll, follow these steps:
1. Go to www.eftours.com
2. Click on the participant tab at the top
3. At the bottom, it says get started; click on either
    a. check on teachers tour
        or
    b. enroll on teachers tour

*The tour number for this group is 806886.
You need a credit card or debit card to enroll online. If there are any questions, contact the EF Educational Tours customer service department at (800) 665-5364.

Contact Maria Allan in the Arts and Humanities office for additional information and/or to sign up for the tour. You can reach her by phone at (509) 542-4772 or by email.