Australian Geographic – July-August 2019

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Expedition diary July. August 


This small-ship expedition aboard Coral

Discoverer to Australia’s remote northern

coastline will immerse you in the songlines

and stories of this ancient country through

the artistic and cultural traditions passed

on by generations. Enjoy shore excursions

to remote communities, encounters with

nature and onboard workshops.

Saltwater people of

northern Australia

WHO: Darren Jew’s Whales Underwater
COST: From US$7580 ex Vava’u, Tonga
BOOKINGS: Call 0415 932 273 or email
[email protected]

Join Canon Master photographer
Darren Jew and his team for another
unforgettable adventure with humpback
whales in Tonga’s Vava’u group of islands
in 2019. This 12-day tour includes local
activities and optional photo sessions with
Darren and co-host Jasmine Carey.

1324
SEPT
2019
Swim with the

humpbacks of Tonga

AUSTRALIAN

GEOGRAPHIC

READERS

RECEIVE

10% OFF

415

OCT

2019

WHO:Coral Expeditions

COST:From $10,695pp (twin share)

BOOKINGS: Call Coral Expeditions

on 1800 079 545 or email

[email protected]

Join Tim Faulkner for a unique hands-on

experience with this Tasmanian devil and

eastern quoll breeding program in the

beautiful Barrington Tops of NSW. You will

see devils up close as you help with feeding

and monitoring individuals. Also there’ll be

opportunities to explore the region’s natural

treasures and spot local wildlife at night.

Don’t miss your chance to get involved.

Aussie Ark

experience

2830

OCT

2019

WHO: Aussie Ark

COST: From $1400 for adults

BOOKINGS: Call02 4340 8610

or email [email protected]

The Society o› ers you a chance to hunt for

rare opalised fossils. Guided by experts,

you’ll discover new specimens for the

Australian Opal Centre’s world-leading

museum collection. Enrich your knowledge of

opals and gems, opal-mining history, opalised

fossils and new dinosaur discoveries.

Lightning Ridge

fossil digs

COST: From $1995pp. Includes all activities and
most meals
DATES: 22–26 August 2019
BOOKINGS: Call 1300 707 313 or email
[email protected]

Explore the night sky with Fred Watson,
Australia’s Astronomer-at-Large and
AUSTRALIAN GEOGRAPHIC’s specialist space
writer, on a University of Melbourne
Citizen Science project. You’ll enjoy a
behind-the-scenes look at the telescopes
of Australian National University’s Siding
Spring research facility, just outside the
NSW town of Coonabarabran, learn about
astrophotography and how to stargaze like
an expert, and so much more.

2226
AUG
2019
Explore Australia’s

night sky

AUG OR

SEPT

2019

WHO: Australian Opal Centre

DATES: 26–31 August 2019 or 2–7 September

2019. Week 2 is available for return participants
      only
      COST: $2200pp. Includes all activities, lunches,
      most dinners
      BOOKINGS: Call 0427 904 587
      or email dig@ australianopalcentre.com

Join APT and the AGS on a 10-day expedition

cruise, exploring the Kimberley coast on an

intimate small ship. Venture out daily on

Zodiac excursions to remote locations usually

inaccessible to most travellers and explore

areas teeming with marine life. Be hosted

by an experienced AGS host – Jo Runciman

or Todd Tai. Enjoy an all-inclusive lifestyle on

board, where everything is taken care of,

and learn from your expert expedition team.

Explore the Kimberley

coast with APT

Explore the Kimberley

1&10

AUG

2020

WHO: APT

COST: From $10,195*pp (twin share). Save $2000*

per couple (already included in price shown)

*Terms and conditions apply

DATES: Departing 1 August and 10 August 2020.

Week 2 is available for return participants only

BOOKINGS: Call 1300 184 577