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122 Australian Geographic

Upcoming expeditions

Head off with a group of like-minded travellers on one of these unforgettable

experiences and you’ll also be contributing vital funds to the AGS.

A once-in-a-lifetime adventure awaits on this expedition from

Manila to Darwin. Explore the Philippines, Indonesia and

Borneo. Discover the unique ecosystem of Puerto Princesa,

encounter Borneo orangutans and be intrigued by a fascinating

overnight stay in Torajaland. On board, enjoy an all-inclusive

lifestyle and the services of an expert expedition team.

WHO: APT Small Ship Expedition Cruise

COST: From $11,995pp WHEN: June 2016 (17 days)

BOOKINGS: 1300 278 278 or http://www.aptouring.com.au/southeastasia

SOUTHEAST ASIA ADVENTURE

DATE:

16 June

2016

Join the AG Society expedition to Heron Island in November
2015 and witness the spectacle of nesting turtles. Heron Island
is famous for its spectacular coral reef and you’ll learn about the
crucial conservation efforts being made to protect green and
loggerhead turtles, and assist with monitoring the health of the
surrounding reef. With plenty of tours and guided bird walks,
nature is at your fi ngertips.

WHO: Heron Island Resort COST: From $2060pp
BOOKINGS:1300 731 198 or go to http://www.heronisland.com

HERON ISLAND RESORT

DATE:

12–16

November

2015

W

E RETURN for a third

season of fi eld work with

University of Tasmania

scientists Dr Menna Jones (former

AGS Conservationist of the Year)

and Professor Chris Johnson.

The Arthur River is one of the

last areas still untouched by devil

facial tumour disease (DFTD), and

Menna’s study aims to detail the

changes that occur as the disease

moves through. Volunteers will

assist with fi eld work including

trapping, species counts and

vegetation surveys, and enjoy

visits to the nearby wild coastline.

AG SOCIETY SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITION

TASMANIAN DEVILS SURVEY

Join us in the Arthur R iver region of north-western Tasmania.

WHEN: 5–12 March 2016 WHO: Curious Traveller

COST: $3630pp (twin share); AGS members $3300; return volunteers $3080

BOOKINGS: For more info and to reserve a place call 03 6234 4918, visit

http://www.curioustraveller.com.au or email: [email protected].