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Established in Montreal in 1982.
Journey to the lands down under and immerse yourself in all that this New Zealand and Australia travel program has to offer: incredible beauty, friendly culture, and thrilling adventure. Try a wide variety of activities that you won’t see anywhere else: Zorbing, waterfall rafting and alpine trekking in New Zealand followed by SCUBA diving the Great Barrier Reef, boomerang throwing lessons and bridge climbing in Australia. Your summer program leaders will be there to create a fun, inclusive, accepting family atmosphere. This is no ordinary high school summer tour; it’s truly an adventure of a lifetime!
Teens on this trip participate in the first 23 days of the longer New Zealand, Australia & Fiji Adventure 30-day program.
Whitewater raft the Kaituna River and its 22’ Tutea Falls.
Journey on a day trek through the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.
Ski and Snowboard the Southern Alps in Queenstown.
Shotover jetboat ride through the canyons surrounding Queenstown.
SCUBA and snorkel the Great Barrier Reef.
Go cable wakeboarding or kneeboarding on a lake designed for this sport.
Climb the legendary Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Surf the World Famous Bondi Beach.
Experience new cultures and thrilling activities in a smaller, tight-knit travel group.
Hotels, hostels & basic lodges.
Includes breakfast and dinner daily, plus 4 lunches.
Includes all recreation & activities listed.
On this program, all airfare is arranged by Westcoast Connection.
Up to 26 participants.
Deluxe, private motor coach between cities, and occasional public transportation within cities.
Separate departure dates are assigned to create compatible co-ed age groups.
We can accommodate most dietary preferences and allergies.
Who are the staff and what are their qualifications?
Our staff are educators, guidance counselors, coaches, college and university students, former camp counselors, residence life coordinators, community volunteers, world travelers, and other leaders with diverse backgrounds. Many are former participants themselves who couldn’t get enough of the Westcoast experience! Learn more about our summer leaders.
What if I need to contact my teen during the program?
Participants may bring their cell phones so parents may call and message their kids directly. You may also contact our Communication Centers which serve as the official link between programs on the road and parents. We are staffed every day during the summer and have somebody on call for after hours emergencies ready to assist you 24/7.
What is the difference between an Active Teen Tour and a Global Adventure program?
Our Active Teen Tours offer larger group sizes (generally 35-48 participants) and travel in deluxe motor coaches. Accommodations include quality hotels and occasional fun college residences.
Global Adventures are smaller group experiences (generally up to 26 participants on all itineraries other than the 17, 20 or 25-day Greece & Italy, 20-day Greece & Portugal or 10-day Greek Islands, which varies from 24-36 participants.)
Groups travel by private motor coaches and occasional public transportation internationally, and use passenger vans in the USA. Select European programs travel exclusively by train and public transportation. While these programs have a slightly bigger focus on adventure travel, we stay in quality hotels and lodges, always ensuring a good night’s rest.