15th March to 5th April 2009

Tässä on lyhennelmä tulevasta Capricorn Rumble -safarista. 40 vaihto-oppilasta, noin kolme viikkoa ja yksi bussi! Tehdään myös videointia koko reissun ajan.

DAY 1: 15.3
Today students from 9860 will be collected from the Newcastle EntertainmentCentre. We head down the freeway and collet 9750 students from BeverlyHills. Time to head across country to Gundagai, home of the "dog on thetuckerbox".
Your Coach Captain will demonstrate how to set up and dismantleyour tents - watch carefully as you will have to pack and unpack your owntent during your adventure around Australia! Time for dinner and getting toknow your new travelling companions. GUNDAGAI

DAY 2: 16.3
Today you will visit Ballarat and visit Sovereign Hill. The Blood on theSouthern Cross is an outstanding experience which surrounds and involves theaudience in the whole historical chapter. Clever use of fantastic sound andlighting effects stirs the imagination. The thunder of galloping horses ona licence hunt, the roar of fire as the Eureka Hotel blazes, the murmur of500 diggers as they swear allegiance to their flag, the fearful clamour ofthat fateful battle at the Stockade .... all will hold you spellbound. BALLARAT

DAY 3: 17.3
Today's journey takes us through Geelong, where much of Australia's woolclip was sold in past years. Then, we commence a stunning drive along theGreat Ocean Road, 1500 ships have been wrecked along this stretch of coast -many without trace. We view The Twelve Apostles - spectacular columns ofrock rising out of the sea. Tonight we watch a spectacular sound and lightshow depicting the history of the "ship wreck coast".
Embark on a journey at Shipwrecked, an enthralling journey of discovery,tragedy, illusion and intrigue. A spellbinding chronicle of how Victoria'swestern coastline earned its cruel distinction as the Shipwreck Coast. Thisis a complete theatrical experience that magically brings to life the taleof the Loch Ard shipwreck in 1878. Discover the story of one of Australia'smost valuable shipwreck relics - the world-famous Loch Ard Peacock - which,along with a young man and woman, miraculously survived the tragicshipwreck. WARRNAMBOOL

DAY 4: 18.3
Much of today's travel is through some of the richest volcanic agriculturalarea in Australia. We travel across the Grampians and we then enter the areaknown as The Mallee. As we near the Murray River, its semi-arid landscapegives way to lush orchards and vineyards growing where the Chaffey Brothers,Canadian irrigation experts, recognised the potential of the area late inthe 19th Century. We soon enter the Sunraysia district, famous for it'sdried fruits. MILDURA

DAY 5: 19.3
Early start this morning as we leave Mildura. We commence our travelthrough Renmark, before heading North West towards the Burra. Tonight wewill sleep in a Gaol, your friendly hosts will take you on a wonderful ghosttour around the Gaol and regale you with incidents of ghost sightings,haunting and mysterious sounds. Sleep well! GLADSTONE

DAY 6: 20.3
You only have a short journey today. The Lower Flinders Ranges mark ourapproach into Port Augusta. We are now at the Gateway to Central Australia.Your wonderful Safari Cook will restock with fresh fruit and vegetables,while you wander in town and see how much money you can spend in oneafternoon! PORT AUGUSTA

DAY 7: 21.3
This morning we head North towards the heart of Australia. There are plentyof salt lakes and clay pans to see. Fields of smooth gibbers really do makeit appear as though this was the bed of an ancient inland sea. Drive throughWoomera, town centre of the famous rocket testing range. At journey's end weexplore the town of Coober Pedy, and watch an opal demonstration. Sleepunderground tonight. COOBER PEDY

DAY 8: 22.3
This morning we pass the oasis of Marla Bore, there are plenty of lizards,mulga, and saltbush in this area. Just before lunch, we cross into TheNorthern Territory of Australia near its southernmost settlement - Kulgera.At Erldunda we turn west and run along the Lasseter Highway. By sunset weare settled in our bush camp site. To-night, if it is clear, you will seemore stars than you have seen for a long, long time. BUSH CAMP

DAY 9: 23.3
Early rise this morning to view Uluru. You can discover the Base Walk andsee many rock art paintings. You can also take a tour of the CulturalCentre before enjoying a scenic helicopter flight of Uluru. We then tour Kata Tjuta, some say more brooding than Uluru. YULARA

DAY 10: 24.3
Farewell Uluru and follow the Lasseter Highway to Curtin Springs. Head forKings Creek Station and set up camp. From there we proceed to Kings Canyonwhich was used as a spectacular natural back drop in "Priscilla Queen of theDesert". The sheer walls of the Canyon rise up 270 metres, making it thedeepest gorge in Central Australia. The more adventurous may like to walk tothe rim of the Canyon, which offers spectacular views over the 'Lost City'and 'Garden of Eden'. KINGS CREEK

DAY 11: 25.3
We make our way into Alice Springs today, enjoy a short ride on a camel the"ship of the desert". Did you know that Australia is the largest exporterof Camels in the World? Camels were introduced to Australia in the late1800's to assist explorers to map Australia. When the explorers had reachedtheir journey end, they released the camels into the wild. The climate andenvironment is ideal for camels and each year many wild camels are capturedand exported to Middle Eastern countries.
We now head into a town likeAlice. We enjoy lunch at Yirrara College before heading to camp to unpack.This evening we make a spectacular musical and visual journey throughAustralia's ancient landforms and culture at Andrew Langford's 'Sounds ofStarlight' theatre. A spellbinding music and visual journey. Let theancient didgeridoo awake in you the beat of the bush, the pulse of thegalaxies. The show is rich with photographic images and special effects. ALICE SPRINGS

DAY 12: 26.3
Our sightseeing of Alice Springs starts with a visit to the look-out on topof Anzac Hill which offers an all round view of the town. See the vastspread of the MacDonnell Ranges, the Heavitree Gap, Todd River and thesurrounding desert landscape. This morning we drive around Alice Springs andsee its major landmarks before visiting Australia's unique School of theAir. The Alice Springs School of the Air - the world's largest classroom.provides an educational service for about 140 children living on propertiesor settlements covering over 1 million square kilometers of Central Australia.
We then visit the Reptile Centre where you can see ThornyDevils, frill neck lizards, large pythons up close and personal. There ishands-on fun for everyone. See huge Perentie Goannas, large pythons,venomous Snakes, 'Terry' the Crocodile. Hand feed the lizards or playwith a python. You will learn all about Australia's reptiles and have theopportunity to have your photo taken with large snakes wrapped around yourneck. This afternoon we visit the Art Centre and enjoy dinner this eveningwith the local Alice Springs Rotary Club. ALICE SPRINGS

DAY 13: 27.3
This morning, after crossing the Tropic of Capricorn, we officially enterthe tropics - feeling any warmer? The Stuart Highway takes us past thegeographical centre of Australia, Central Mount Stuart, named after anintrepid Scotsman, John MacDouall Stuart, who crossed the continent on histhird attempt! More aboriginal lore to observe at the Eggs of the RainbowSerpent - otherwise known as The Devil's Marbles. We camp tonight at Barkley. BARKLEY

DAY 14: 28.3
Continue on the Barkly Highway and resume our drive easterly across theBarkly Tablelands. Properties in this area were once owned by "The CattleKing" - Sir Sidney Kidman. Camooweal, is just across the Queensland border,a reminder of the days when the huge herds of cattle were assembled here onthe drives to and from the Kimberleys. We pass through Mt Isa, where coppermines are king and finally arrive at our home tonight Cloncurry, where thefirst Flying Doctor Service was founded. CLONCURRY

DAY 15: 29.3
The day's travel takes us across the Channel Country, an "either wet or dry"area which becomes an inland sea after the summer rain. Hundreds of millionsof years ago, Hughenden was a dinosaur playground. Even to-day, scientistsstill search the area for remains. Remaining public buildings in ChartersTowers reflect its prosperous past, when it was Queensland's richest goldmining centre. CHARTERS TOWERS

DAY 16: 30.3
We reach the Pacific Coast at Townsville and enjoy a scenic view above thetown. After this brief stopover, we turn south again, and drive past lushgreen scenery through Ayr and Bowen to the Whitsunday Passage. AIRLIE BEACH

DAY 17: 31.3
Join Ocean Rafting today as we explore on powered boats. Spend the dayvisiting the idyllic Whitsunday passage with Ocean Rafting. The raft visitsislands within the Whitsundays. Eco guides explain the impact of the modernworld on this beautiful wilderness and water surrounds. Relax on the worldfamous Whitehaven Beach, snorkel away from the crowds at Border Islandspristine reefs and explore the sacred Aboriginal caves at Nara Inlet and Lookout. AIRLIE BEACH

DAY 18: 1.4
Fields of sugarcane flank the road from Mackay, site of the world's largestsugar handling facility. Now the land becomes more suited to grazing. Thesight of the Tropic of Capricorn marker signals that we are passing throughRockhampton, the beef capital of Australia. Bruce Highway takes us throughGin Gin and the colonial/federal town of Childers. Once more we are in thetemperate zone - and it will soon begin to get cooler! We camp tonight inRaglan, south of Rockhampton in local gun club. Tonight we enjoy a roastdinner and sleep undercover. RAGLAN

DAY 19: 2.4
Today we continue South, we have left the tropical zone and are now inslightly cooler climes. We have plenty of rest stops today on our way downto the Sunshine Coast. NOOSA

DAY 20: 3.4
Early rise this morning as we head to Byron Bay. Today there is time toexplore the town of Byron Bay, visit the shops, take surfing lessons on thebeach (optional extra) or just sit and watch the world go by. Late thisafternoon head back to camp for dinner. BYRON BAY

DAY 21: 4.4.2009 JOONAS TÄYTTÄÄ 18 ON TÄMÄ HULLUA EIKÖS
Early rise this morning as we head South before arriving at our last campfor the night in Port Macquarie. PORT MACQUARIE

DAY 22: 5.4
This morning we travel into Newcastle, famous for its mining industry andfinally arrive back into Sydney, students from 9680 will be dropped off atHornsby Railway Station and students from 9750 at Beverly Hills. HOME SWEET HOME