Up for an Aussie adventure?

If you're an international student, join us on this trip to meet new friends and experience Australia. You will get to:

  • meet and feed Australian wildlife – kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, wombats, dingoes, Tasmanian devils and more
  • learn about these animals' habitats, safety and preservation
  • witness the wild open ocean and learn how to "read the beach"
  • learn livesaving skills around water – no swimming experience required
  • play some beach games organised by Surf Life Saving Victoria
  • enjoy an Aussie BBQ lunch (vegetarian option available).


Transport will be provided from the Hawthorn campus to the Moonlit Sanctuary, Portsea and Sorrento Beaches and back to the Hawthorn campus.

Bookings are essential. Non-refundable A$15 booking fee is required to secure your place.


This program is for international students enrolled in a full course (not Study Abroad or Exchange) at Swinburne.

If you have any questions, please email the International Student Advisory and Support team at isa@swinburne.edu.au

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