Adelaide Conservation Study Tour

Company : Worldaway Learning Tours
Location : Adelaide, Australia
Duration: 1 week to 6 weeks
Approx Costs: 1000 to 3000+ $ Dollars (US)
Group Size 5-10

Experience & learn about coastal, marine, wetland, forest & urban ecosystems in our 5 Day Adelaide Conservation Study Tour!

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Highlights

Opportunities to encounter native Australian animals such as kangaroos, koalas, lorikeets and emus at the famous Cleland Wildlife Park.
Program leaded by conservationist guides.
Experience and learn about coastal, marine, wetland, forest and urban ecosystems.
Undertake work within the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary – watch migratory shorebirds and other sea birds.
Participate in marine debris, wetland habitat restoration and animal survey activities.
Experience the famous Port River Dolphin Cruise – opportunity to see wild dolphins.
Visit Cleland Wildlife Sanctuary.
Study booklets created by CVA – support students’ learning experience.
CVA certificate of completion at the end of the program.

What is Included:

4 nights Adelaide accommodation at a 4-star hotel. Twin share per room, ensuite bathrooms.
Three meals a day starting from lunch on Day1 to lunch on Day5.
Experienced CVA guides with a teaching or environmental background.
All activities and activities related transport.
Educational booklet.
Airport pick up and drop off.
Field activities and learning resources.
Cleland Wildlife Park entrance.
Port River Dolphin cruise ticket.
Group visa invitation letter available upon request.
Certificate of Participation

Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome

Pick up from Adelaide Airport or Adelaide Central and transfer to your accommodation
Tour Cleland Wildlife Park – opportunities to pat and feed kangaroos and see koalas up close!
Return to accommodation for program overview and safety induction.
Evening: Adelaide City Orientation Tour.

DAY 2: Marine Environment

Early departure for Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary.
Get to know migratory birds and experience bird watching with expert guest speakers.
Participate in hands-on marine debris activity. Learn about the 3-Rs (reduce, reuse and recycle) while categorising picked up rubbish from the beach.

Day 3: Wetland Environment

Today we travel to a wetland known for the modern technology. You will learn about this important component of both natural and urban environments.
Afterwards we get our hands dirty by doing more conservation tasks in order to improve the local wetland.
Afternoon: Group Discussion – go through the booklet and recap what we learned in the past three days.

Dat 4: Forest & Urban Environment

Experience a unique conservation park that was ‘saved’ from European settlers in the early 1900s. Study the resilience of forest ecosystems.
Case studies on coexisting with nature in an urban environment. At the same time, do a simple wild koala survey count by using GPS.
Afternoon: Group Discussion – prepare for tomorrow’s presentation.

Day 5: Port River Dolphin Cruise & Departure