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HEALTH

Is This Adventure Right for You?
Please review the information below prior to departing on this adventure. We reserve the
right for our Trip Leaders to modify participation, or in some circumstances send travelers
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or of other travelers.

PACING
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of 6 hours

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• Airport transfers in Melbourne and Sydney may take more than 1 hour

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Not appropriate for travelers using wheelchairs, walkers, or other mobility aids

• You must be able to walk 2-3 miles unassisted and participate in 4-6 hours of physical
activities each day

• Some walks will be in areas with high heat or humidity

• Agility and balance are required for embarking catamaran and cruise boats

• We reserve the right for Trip Leaders to restrict participation, or in some circumstances
send travelers home, if their limitations impact the group’s experience

CLIMATE
• Daytime temperatures range from 60-100°F
• The tropical regions in northern Australia are warm and humid

• In the desert Outback, temperatures can exceed 100°F during the day, and drop
dramatically at night

TERRAIN & TRANSPORTATION
• Travel by 19-passenger minibus (no toilet onboard) and 20-350 passenger boats,
including a catamaran

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• 2 cruises of 1.5-3 hours in length, 1 full-day cruise to the Great Barrier Reef

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