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Travel into the heart of a country and its people. The Friendship Force signature program of home hospitality puts you in the center of another culture. Join one of our exchanges today!
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CREATE LASTING FRIENDSHIPS AND MEMORIES IN AUSTRALIA
Sydney and Adelaide, Australia
March 20 to April 2, 2012
HIGHLIGHTS
- Enjoy two of Australia’s major cities and make lasting memories with our Friendship Force hosts
- See Sydney from the water on the Sydney Harbor Bridge and Harbor Ferry
- Learn about the indigenous cultures and wildlife of Australia
- Experience the landscape and coastline of Australia firsthand
- Enjoy exquisite meals at world class restaurants and informally with our hosts
Join FF Missoula – Western Montana on an exchange to Sydney and Adelaide, Australia. Our hosts have planned a great exchange that will include the natural and cultural wonders of these two cities and plenty of opportunities to build friendships with our hosts.
In Sydney, we will visit the picturesque Sydney Harbor, the site of the 2000 Olympic Games. We will enjoy the city’s many parks and beaches and highlights such as the Sydney Opera House, Taronga Zoo and more. We will take a cruise of the Sydney Harbor and a bus tour to other parts of the city, the suburbs, the south coast or the Blue Mountains. We will also enjoy an informal picnic and a farewell dinner before heading to Adelaide on the Southern tip of Australia.
We will feel comfortable and at home in Adelaide while enjoying new experiences. Our hosts from Friendship Force Adelaide will introduce us to the sandy beaches, varied wildlife and breathtaking scenery of this city. Most of all, we will enjoy the relaxed lifestyle and company of our hosts.
$800.00 USD Does not include transportation to and from Australia, nor transportation between Sydney and Adelaide. It does include Host Fees and most Exchange activities - please contact ED Virginia Nichols Bourassa for further details on costs.
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MAKE FRIENDS ON THE SUNSHINE COAST AND EXPLORE THE QUEENSLAND’S TROPICS BY TRAIN
Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia
June 2 to 17, 2012
HIGHLIGHTS
- Enjoy a 5 night host stay with FF Sunshine Coast
- Relax on a 10-day, 11-night tropical rail journey
- Cruise the Whitsunday Islands National Park onboard one of the world’s fastest sailing catamarans, “Camira”
- Explore the Great Barrier Reef on board the well-facilitated catamaran, “Reef Magic”
- Gain an abundance of information about the heritage of Queensland’s rainforests and fascinating native animals such as the koala and crocodile
Our Sunshine Coast exchange will begin on June 2 with a home stay with FF Sunshine Coast for five nights. Together, we will explore 42 kilometers of beautiful coastline, sandy beaches and a tree-covered, mountainous hinterland. Our hosts will take us to the train station to begin our rail journey on June 7, 2012.
The 10-day, 11-night First Class rail journey, exclusive to Friendship Force ambassadors, begins just inland from the Sunshine Coast and travels north to Cape Tribulation and ends in Cairns with a visit to FF Cairns.
This is truly a once in a lifetime experience to share with other Friendship Force ambassadors. The journey includes visiting Natural World Heritage sites, islands, local markets, arts and craft galleries. We will experience rainforest walks, beach activities, sailing, a gondola ride, and have opportunities to see Australia’s rare and fascinating indigenous mammals, marsupials, reptiles, sea life, insects and birds.
Members of FF Cairns will be available to welcome us to North Queensland and share local knowledge in the evenings at the end of our rail journey.
Please refer to the itinerary for a detailed description of activities and costs for the rail trip.
$3,050.00 USD Based on double occupancy on the train journey. Single supplement for the train journey is an additional $640. Includes all host and FFI fees. Please refer to the itinerary for a detailed description of costs for the rail journey.
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