Sunday, July 15, 2012

MONDAY, 16 JULY

Atlanta (Sunday) -- 88°/ 70°, Mostly sunny.
Cairns (Monday) -- 75°/60°, Mostly cloudy.

ITINERARY FOR THE DAY:
Bid farewell to your home stay family.
Visit the picturesque village of Kuranda, known as “The Village in the Rainforest”.  Kuranda is nestled at the top of the Kuranda Range, and enjoys a cooler climate than Cairns.
• Ride through the rainforest in a World War II amphibious vehicle, an Army Duck, which can traverse land and water. Officially spelled DUKW, Army Ducks were used in Australia by the U.S. Military during WWI.
Encounter Australia’s unique fauna, such as koalas, kangaroos and wombats at a wildlife sanctuary.
Cuddle a koala and have your photo taken!
Participate in an ‘Aussie’ bush dance.

Boomerang 2012 Student Ambassadors with Homestay family members

Kuranda duck


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