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.

FRIDAY JULY 26TH

The morning was free where the group had the option of a light training session or free time in the centre of Perth.

In the afternoon, the Netball team enjoyed their first fixture in the Perth area against Perth Ladies College and again two matches were played.

SATURDAY JULY 27TH

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.

 

After an early breakfast host families returned their guests to Corpus Christi School for their flight to Cairns.

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.

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.

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.

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.