Think Australia -- land of Kangaroos and Koala, home of the Sydney Opera House and Foster's beer. Spend two glorious weeks of sun-filled adventure at the Great Barrier Reef and surrounding areas (including stops at Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney, Christchurch, Auckland, and Fiji).
Located on Australia's Gold Coast, the Great Barrier Reef is a vast, rich ecosystem, encompassing more than 1,000 islands and 2,900 individual reefs. This area of sublime beauty shelters 1,500 species of fish and 400 species of coral. The sun-washed stretches of white sand and the incessant rhythm of the pounding surf are an open invitation for surfing, sailing, swimming, and fishing (on a glass-bottomed boat, of course).
The Great Barrier Reef is primo for snorkeling and scuba diving. If you prefer surface action, perfect your waterskiing or white-water rafting skills. Are you a real wild child? Then dig tube riding or wakeboarding on the open South Pacific -- if it can be done in the water, ASC's Great Barrier Reef tour has it!
You won't want to miss the off-shore activities. Browse through the various museums, art galleries and craft shops, and dine in one of the many restaurants and cosy tea houses. Take time to visit any of several unique attractions, like Sea World Marine Park, the Sky Rail Cable Car at Kruanda Rainforest, or Steve Erwin's crocodile farm!