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Previous Multi Sports Tours to Australia
LEICESTER GRAMMAR SCHOOL U18
TOUR TO AUSTRALIA 2002
Tour Information cont...
Thursday 25th July
Hosts dropped their guests off at Corpus Christi in the morning before they were collected by coach to enjoy a day trip to Cohunu Koala Park. The park is situated high up in the Darling Range with unique unobstructed views overlooking the beautiful city of Perth and beyond the Indian Ocean.
The group had the opportunity to stroll along the pathways around the park and hand feed some of the 100 kangaroos, see wombats in their tunnels, wild Australian dingoes, talking parrots, migratory birds, emus and take a walk through the giant bird aviary. They could also enjoy a fabulous lunch prepared by expert chefs in the unique Koalas View revolving Restaurant.
For the perfect souvenir and an exciting experience, Cohunu recommended an instant photo holding one of the cuddly koalas, which I am sure was a popular choice with most.
In the evening the rugby players had their second outing in Western Australia. Host families transferred the players directly to Palmyra RC where the match was played at Tomkins Park Melville, which was the base for the British Lions when they toured Australia in 2001. This was a flood lit match.
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18.00 hours – LEICESTER GRAMMAR RUGBY XV 27 Vs Southern Lions RFC 5
Player Of The Match: Richard Jones
Friday 26th July
Host families for the girls also took their guests to watch the rugby fixture. After the rugby fixture was complete, presentations took place for all 3 teams, (rugby, hockey & netball) and refreshments were enjoyed in the Palmyra Rugby Clubhouse. Players then returned with their billets to enjoy a further evening in their company.
16.00 hours – LEICESTER GRAMMAR NETBALL VII 18 Perth Ladies college VII 25
Player Of The Match: Anna Warne
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16.00 hours – LEICESTER GRAMMAR NETBALL VII 3 Perth Ladies college VII 43
Player Of The Match: Jess Calvert
After enjoying a short time with their opposition the group returned with their billets for the penultimate night in their company.
Saturday 27th July
A day trip to Rottnest Island was arranged for the group. This trip included return ferry crossings to the island plus bicycle hire on the island.
Sunday 28th July
After an early breakfast host families returned their guests to Corpus Christi School for their flight to Cairns.
Monday 29th July
A light training session was held within walking distance from their hotel prior to the final rugby and hockey fixtures of the tour. The group departed their accommodation and travelled firstly to the Cairns Hockey Centre where the Girls disembarked for their match and the coach continued to the Buchan Street Rugby ground for the Rugby fixture.
16.00 hours – LEICESTER GRAMMAR HOCKEY XI 2 St. Monicas Hockey XI 5
Player of the match: Hannah Wyatt
16.00 hours – LEICESTER GRAMMAR RUGBY XV 31 Cairns Peninsula XV 5
Player Of The Match: Richard Jones
Tuesday 30th July
After an early breakfast the group were collected by coach for a trip to the Great Barrier Reef.
The trip departed Port Douglas on board the “Quicksilver” and took its passengers on a cruise out to the Argincourt Reef on the edge of the continental shelf. During the one and a half hour journey to the reef Marine Biologists instructed the group as to how to use the special equipment safely and also how to snorkel.
All equipment needed, such as mask, snorkel and flippers are included. A Bar-B-Que buffet is also arranged for lunch.
At the reef the group visited the pontoon viewing windows and boarded the sub marine viewers for a submerged view of the Great Barrier Reef. The group were returned to your hotel by approximately 18.00 hours.
Wednesday 31st July 2003
After breakfast the group enjoyed a free morning until the whole group traveled to St. Monicas College for their last fixtures of the tour.
13.00 hours – LEICESTER GRAMMAR NETBALL VII 9 v St. Monicas netball VII 14
Player Of The Match: Anna Warne
09.00 hours – LEICESTER GRAMMAR NETBALL VII 27 v St. Monicas netball VII 17
After the netball players enjoyed the post match function with opposing team and officials the group returned to their hotel. The group then enjoyed a free evening and an early night in preparation for the early start the following day
A day’s white water rafting on the testing Tully River was arranged. The group were collected at their hotel at 06.45 hours for a full day on the river.
The river is famous for its world-class rapids and is one of the few rivers that is operational all year round regardless of rainfall because it is a dam-controlled river. This full day tour included over 44 rapids and around five hours of white water rafting with a break for a BBQ lunch.
No experience is necessary as internationally trained Guides using state of the art equipment provide in depth tuition.
The excursion is operated by a renowned company that holds the required Health and Safety certification necessary to allow them to sell the attractions they offer. They have been trading from over 17 years and are one of the largest Adventure Sports providers in Australia.
Friday 2nd August / Saturday 3rd August
The Cairns coastline provided an excellent backdrop to soak up the sun and the tour in a memorable way while some visited the tropical Rainforest by Skyrail.
Sunday 4th August / Monday 5th August
The group checked out of their hotel and travelled to the airport at 10.00 hours for their 12.40 Hours flight via Singapore which arrived back in the UK at 05.15 Hours on the 5th August to complete what was a fantastic tour that was thoroughly enjoyed by all involved.
