Venture across the South Pacific to discover Australia and the tropical Fijian Islands. Experience the vibrant marine life of the Great Barrier Reef and stroll through the iconic Sydney Opera House as you take in the exquisite views across the waterways of the Sydney Harbor. Participate in traditional hunting and gathering under the mentorship of a local Kuku Yalanji guide and work with rangers on a conservation project at a wildlife center in Northern Australia to improve the habitats of local fauna. Experience the relationships ARCC has cultivated over twenty years with our Fijian friends while giving back to their warm and welcoming communities. Stay in traditional “bures” while and experience life off-grid in the Namosi Highlands. Enjoy falling asleep to the sounds of the sea on one of Fiji’s outlier islands. Return home with a greater appreciation for these two fascinating regions of the South Pacific.

Highlights

Learn to SCUBA Dive on the Great Barrier Reef, One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World

Get Up Close and Personal with Native Marsupials at an Australian Wildlife Refuge

Immerse Yourself in the Local Community on Fiji’s Outer Islands

Participate in a Traditional Sevusevu Ceremony with Fijian Chiefs

Explore the Incredible Biodiversity of the Ancient Daintree Rainforest

Learn the Complexities of Australia’s Indigenous Aboriginal Population

Prepare an Indo Fijian Meal to Distribute at a Local Women’s Shelter

20 Service Learning Hours