Sample PROGRAMS Professional Education Programs Abroad (PEPA) is an Australian owned Education Business with over 50+ years of combined International Education and Tourism experience. We are passionate about offering an all-encompassing, professional short term experience to international students and faculty. We take care of the logistical challenges of organising complex itineraries to better enable educational institutions and staff to fully focus on their areas of expertise. Why PEPA? PEPA enjoys working with university groups and faculty leaders to create engaging short-course programs. As a dedicated Education & Tourism company, PEPA can offer an all-encompassing program that includes Education, Airfares, Accommodation and Tourism activities throughout the Pacific region. PEPA is currently offering a Cultural Immersion Program to the Australian Outback and Customised programs to the Pacific. Our Customised faculty led programs and short courses YOUR EDUCATION, TRAVEL & TOURISM EXPERTS IN THE PACIFIC cater to individual educational institutions, with each program being tailored to your specific needs. We can help you design and develop an engaging program that not only meets a high academic standard, but also provides your participants with an opportunity to experience the best of the Pacific Region s rich and diverse culture. Sample Programs The following are only sample program itineraries and can be changed by you at any time. You can add extra days, add more lectures or company visits, change the activities and even swap cities or countries if you like. PEPA programs can be credit baring or non-credit baring depending on your preference. PEPA understands the complex nature of organising short term programs to another country and supports each individual programs needs from development to completion. www.pepapacific.com
SYDNEY & OUTBACK AUSTRALIA - CROSS CULTURAL MANAGEMENT SAMPLE PROGRAM ITINERARY #1 Draft Itinerary Sample Program Itinerary Sydney & Outback Australia Cross Cultural Management Day 1: Arrive in Sydney, Australia Bus transfer from Sydney Airport to accommodation Welcome to Australia Orientation Program with light lunch City walking tour including the Rocks, Circular Quay, Harbour Bridge, Opera House Welcome to Australia dinner included Day 2: Lecture & Company visit Morning Lecture on Cross Cultural Management at the University of Sydney Lunch included with students from the University Afternoon site visit to cross cultural company related to lecture Day 3: Cultural Art & the city Morning Indigenous tour - Enjoy a 2 hour guided tour through the native bush and coastline of La Perouse (Guriwal) with indigenous guide and local historian & author Seafood Lunch included Afternoon City Tour of Sydney including Bondi Beach, Chinatown, The Rocks, Mrs Macquarie s chair and the botanical gardens Dinner at own cost before experiencing an amazing performance at the Sydney Opera House Day 4: History & Culture Morning Visit to the Australian Museum (oldest Museum in Australia) Free time for lunch Afternoon - Visit to the Art Gallery of NSW Tour of Indigenous art Dinner included Billy Kwong Restaurant Fusion of modern Chinese food with indigenous spices, owned by celebrity chef Kylie Kwong Day 5: Beach Culture Morning Catch the ferry to Sydney s number one beach Manly Beach. Hear from the lifeguards about he history of beach culture in Australia before participating in a learn to surf class Fish & Chips on the Beach included
SYDNEY & OUTBACK AUSTRALIA - CROSS CULTURAL MANAGEMENT SAMPLE PROGRAM ITINERARY #1 Afternoon Walking Tour of Manly, including the most amazing photo opportunity at North Head looking to Sydney harbour. We will then explore the history of Sydney s former Quarantine Station, visiting the heritage buildings and hearing personal stories of former staff and residents. Day 6: Blue Mountains Day Trip including Kangaroos & Koalas All Day tour out of Sydney to the beautiful Blue Mountains. Enjoy short bush walks, scenic lookouts, picnic lunch, ride on the steepest passenger railway in the world and spend time with the native animals of Australia you can even pat the Kangaroos & Koalas and take a selfie with them! Day 7: Free Day Free Day to explore Sydney for yourself. Maybe you would like to take a cruise on the famous Sydney harbour, perhaps some shopping in the big city, maybe a winery tour to the Hunter Valley or take a stroll around town the options are endless and it s totally up to you. Farewell Sydney Dinner included Accommodation for 7 nights in Sydney: Hotels, apartments, motels or student accommodation available Day 8: Arrive in Darwin, Australia Morning Flight from Sydney to Darwin, capitol of the Northern Territory Afternoon City tour of Darwin including: Crocosaurus Cove, Cullen Bay Jetty, Mindil Markets and Casino, Military Museum, Parap and the Waterfront Precinct. Welcome Dinner included at Hanuman Restaurant taste some amazing multicultural Asian inspired cuisine Day 9: Lecture & Company visit Morning Lecture in Indigenous Languages at Charles Darwin University Lunch included with students from the University Afternoon site visit to cross cultural company related to lecture Accommodation for 2 nights in Darwin: Hotels, apartments, motels or student accommodation available Day 10: Litchfield National Park & the Mary River All Day tour from Darwin to the Mary River, stopping at Litchfield National Park where we will see delightful freshwater waterfalls and swimming holes and enjoy a picnic lunch before heading to the Mary River for cruise down the waterway to see the native wildlife. Dinner included at glamping site Day 11: Kakadu National Park All Day tour from the Mary River to Kakadu National Park, discover ancient Aboriginal rock art in Ubirr. Your guide will lead an interpretive cultural walk through the numerous rock galleries, before you climb to the top of a lookout for views over the Nardab floodplain. In the afternoon we will further our understanding of the local Aboriginal culture with a visit to the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre.
SYDNEY & OUTBACK AUSTRALIA - CROSS CULTURAL MANAGEMENT SAMPLE PROGRAM ITINERARY #1 Dinner included at glamping site Day 12: Kakadu to Katherine All day tour from Kakadu to Katherine, today we spend time exploring Kakadu s other major Aboriginal rock art site Nourlangie (Burrunggui), while your guide provides a glimpse into how the local Aboriginal people live. We then head Gunlom Falls and cool off with a dip in the plunge pools. After lunch we head south and stop to visit the historic gold-mining centre of Pine Creek before continuing onto Katherine. Dinner included at glamping site Day 13: Katherine Gorge to Darwin All Day tour of Katherine Gorge, this 23 million-year-old landscape was formed by the Katherine River, which flows from Arnhem Land out to the Timor Sea. Take the morning to do an optional cruise on the river or bush walk. After lunch we head to the beautiful Edith falls before we head back to Darwin. Farewell Australia Dinner included Accommodation for 4 nights glamping in the outback, twin share with shared bathroom and 1 night in Darwin at end of glamping tour Day 14: Farewell to Australia Morning Flight from Darwin to Sydney Program concludes once you arrive in Sydney *Competitive pricing options available for all PEPA Educational Programs*
AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND - FOOD & WINE OF THE PACIFIC SAMPLE PROGRAM ITINERARY #2 Draft Itinerary Sample Program Itinerary Australia & New Zealand Food & Wine of the Pacific Day 1: Arrive in Auckland, New Zealand Bus transfer from Auckland Airport to accommodation Welcome to New Zealand Orientation Program with light lunch included Afternoon City Tour of Auckland including Auckland Harbour Bridge, Viaduct Harbour, historic buildings, scenic views of city skyline and so much more. Welcome dinner on the harbour included Day 2: Waiheke Island Food & Wine All Day Food & Wine Tour of Waiheke Island including: visit to an award-winning olive oil mill, followed by two-three vineyards, each offering a range of gourmet tastes to accompany their wines. Treats may include oysters straight from Te Matuku Bay, wild honey, the famous local green herb spread and artisan cheeses. Lunch included at one of the beautiful vineyards. Day 3: Masterchef challenge Morning NZ Masterchef challenge cooking class where the main is prepared by teams in a Masterchef style competition. Lunch prepared by you in Masterchef style & included Afternoon walking food tour of Auckland, taste your way through the streets of Auckland with a local expert guide. Accommodation for 3 nights in Auckland: Hotels, apartments, motels or student accommodation available Day 4: Plenty of local produce Morning - Check out of accommodation and journey to the Bay of Plenty Farm to table Tour of the Bay of plenty. Visits working farms, taste local produce, hear from a local fisherman and so much more. Lunch included on this tour. Afternoon continue your journey south to Rotorua to visit the Whakarewarewa Maori cultural experience Traditional Maori Dinner at the Whakarewarewa Cultural Centre included
AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND - FOOD & WINE OF THE PACIFIC SAMPLE PROGRAM ITINERARY #2 Accommodation for 1 night in Rotorua: Hotels, apartments, motels or student accommodation available Day 5: Sheep, trout & prawns Morning Check out of accommodation and drive a short distance to visit the Agrodome for the world famous farm show and tour of the 350 acre working farm Lunch at own cost on the way to the city of Taupo, which sits at the edge of Australasia's largest lake. Afternoon visit to the prawn park and trout hatchery before heading to Napier. Day 6: Hawkes Bay Food & Wine All Day Hawkes Bay wine tasting tour with lunch included Accommodation for 2 nights in Napier: Hotels, apartments, motels or student accommodation available Day 7: Farmers market and Wellington Morning Check out of accommodation and drive further south to Martinborough to visit a local farmers market. Lunch at own cost in the quaint village square Afternoon Martinborough walking tour -Touch the soil, speak to the growers & winemakers and gain true insight into what really goes into some of Martinborough's finest wines before continuing onto Wellington Evening - Dinner included Day 8: Cooking school All Day Drive up the west coast about an hour to spend a day at the Ruth Pretty Cooking school. Learn from a range of top chefs and food personalities during this relaxed and unique class setting. Lunch included. Dinner at own expense (if you need it) Day 9: Lecture & Hotel visit Morning Lecture in Hospitality Management at New Zealand School of Tourism Lunch at own expense Afternoon Site visit to 5 star hotel in Wellington and tour & talk from Management Farewell New Zealand Dinner included Accommodation for 3 nights in Wellington: Hotels, apartments, motels or student accommodation available Day 10: Arrive in Sydney, Australia
AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND - FOOD & WINE OF THE PACIFIC SAMPLE PROGRAM ITINERARY #2 Morning Check out of accommodation and fly from Wellington to Sydney, Australia Afternoon transfer to accommodation in Sydney and afternoon city tour including: Bondi Beach, Chinatown, The Rocks, Mrs Macquarie s chair and the botanical gardens Welcome to Sydney Dinner included Day 11: Lecture and Hotel visit Morning Lecture in International Cuisine at The Hotel School, Sydney Afternoon Site visit to the 5 star Sofitel Hotel Darling Harbour to hear from Management and tour the hotel followed by a High Tea experience Day 12: Hunter Valley Wine & Food All Day Hunter Valley wine tasting, chocolate and cheese tasting including lunch Day 13: Fish Markets & Indigenous Culture Morning visit to the Sydney fish markets get up close and personal and learn about the local produce Seafood Lunch included Afternoon Indigenous tour - Enjoy a 2 hour guided tour through the native bush and coastline of La Perouse (Guriwal) with indigenous guide and local historian & author Dinner at own expense followed by an evening performance at the Opera House Sydney Day 14: Blue Mountains Day Trip including Kangaroos & Koalas All Day tour out of Sydney to the beautiful Blue Mountains. Enjoy short bush walks, scenic lookouts, picnic lunch, ride on the steepest passenger railway in the world and spend time with the native animals of Australia you can even pat the Kangaroos & Koalas and take a selfie with them! Farewell Australia dinner included Accommodation for 5 nights in Sydney: Hotels, apartments, motels or student accommodation available Day 15: Farewell to Australia Morning Check out of accommodation and program concludes *Competitive pricing options available for all PEPA Educational Programs*
EAST COAST OF AUSTRALIA - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SAMPLE PROGRAM ITINERARY #3 Sample Program Itinerary East Coast of Australia International Business Draft Itinerary Day 1: Arrive in Melbourne, Australia Bus transfer from Melbourne Airport to accommodation Welcome to Australia Orientation Program with light lunch City walking tour including St Paul s Cathedral, Parliament House, southbank, china town and the Victoria markets Welcome to Australia dinner included Day 2: Lecture & Company visit Morning Lecture on International Business at the University of Melbourne Lunch included with students from the University Afternoon site visit to international company related to lecture followed by a trip on the Melbourne eye to see the city from a different vantage point Accommodation for 2 nights in Melbourne: Hotels, apartments, motels or student accommodation available Day 3: Arrive in Canberra, capitol of Australia Transfers to Melbourne Airport for Morning flight to Canberra Transfers to accommodation in Canberra Afternoon visit to National Art Gallery of Australia Accommodation for 1 night in Canberra: Hotels, apartments, motels or student accommodation available Day 4: Politics & History Morning - Visits to Parliament House and the Australian War Memorial Political Lunch included with guest speaker Late Afternoon Train to Sydney Evening Transfer to accommodation and dinner at own cost Day 5: Lecture & Company visit Morning Lecture on Cross Cultural Management at the Australian Catholic University
EAST COAST OF AUSTRALIA - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SAMPLE PROGRAM ITINERARY #3 Lunch included with students from the University Afternoon site visit to cross cultural company related to lecture Welcome to Sydney Dinner included Day 6: Multicultural visits Morning multicultural walking tour of Darling Harbour including the International Convention Centre, Chinese gardens, china town, Cockle Bay wharf & so much more Group Lunch in China Town Afternoon Site visit to the 5 star Sofitel Hotel Darling Harbour to hear from Management and tour the hotel Day 7: Cultural Art & the city Morning Indigenous tour - Enjoy a 2 hour guided tour through the native bush and coastline of La Perouse (Guriwal) with indigenous guide and local historian & author Seafood Lunch included Afternoon City Tour of Sydney including Bondi Beach, Chinatown, The Rocks, Mrs Macquarie s chair and the botanical gardens Dinner at own cost before experiencing an amazing performance at the Sydney Opera House Accommodation in Sydney for 4 nights: Hotels, apartments, motels or student accommodation available Day 8: Arrive in Brisbane & Hold a Koala Morning transfer to Sydney Airport for flight to Brisbane and transfer to accommodation Lunch at own cost Afternoon visit to the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Free Evening Day 9: International vs Local companies Morning International company visit & tour Lunch at own cost Afternoon local company visit & tour Accommodation for 2 nights in Brisbane: Hotels, apartments, motels or student accommodation available Day 10: Arrive in Cairns Morning city tour of Brisbane with river cruise Afternoon Transfer to Brisbane airport for flight to Cairns, then transfer to cairns accommodation Welcome dinner in Cairns Day 11: Company visit & Rainforestation Morning Indigenous company visit and tour Afternoon Lunch included with visit to Rainforestation, indigenous performances, boomerang throwing, native animals and army duck experience
EAST COAST OF AUSTRALIA - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SAMPLE PROGRAM ITINERARY #3 Day 12: Great Barrier Reef All day tour on the Great Barrier Reef including lunch Day 13: Free Day Free day to explore by yourself. Perhaps a tour to Mossman gorge to walk and swim In the rainforest, maybe shopping at the local markets is more you style or a trip on the skyrail to the local village of Kuranda. Farewell Australia Dinner Day 14: Farewell to Australia Morning Flight from Cairns to Sydney Program concludes once you arrive in Sydney *Competitive pricing options available for all PEPA Educational Programs*
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - ENTREPRENEURSHIP & INNOVATION SAMPLE PROGRAM ITINERARY #4 Draft Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Sydney, Australia Sample Program Itinerary Sydney, Australia Entrepreneurship & Innovation Bus transfer from Sydney Airport to accommodation Welcome to Australia Orientation Program with light lunch included Walking Tour of the North Sydney area, University, Harbour Bridge, The Rocks Welcome to Australia dinner included Day 2: New Years Eve in Sydney Free Day to explore Sydney and enjoy New Years Eve (PEPA will provide more information on vantage points to watch the fireworks before arrival) Day 3: Free Day Free Day to relax after New Years Eve celebrations Day 4: Lecture Free afternoon/evening Day 5: Lecture Free afternoon/evening Day 6: Lecture & Indigenous Bush walk Afternoon indigenous bush walk with aboriginal guide Day 7: Beach Day
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - ENTREPRENEURSHIP & INNOVATION SAMPLE PROGRAM ITINERARY #4 Free Day to explore the amazing Northern Beaches of Sydney. Catch the bus from North Sydney to Manly and enjoy a day at the number one beach in Sydney Manly Beach. Day 8: Blue Mountains Day Trip All Day Blue Mountains and Australian Wildlife Park trip including Lunch Day 9: Lecture Free afternoon/evening Day 10: Lecture & Company visit Afternoon Cross Cultural Site visit to local Sydney Company Day 11: Lecture Free afternoon/evening Day 12: Lecture & Lawn Bowls Afternoon game of Lawn bowls at The Greens at North Sydney Day 13: Lecture Free afternoon/evening Day 14: Free Day Free Day Optional Trips out of Sydney for the day to Hunter Valley or Port Stephens Free Evening Day 15: Free Day Free Day Explore the city of Sydney, visit the many museums, art gallery, boutique shopping arcades and so much more. Day 16: Lecture & Company visit
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - ENTREPRENEURSHIP & INNOVATION SAMPLE PROGRAM ITINERARY #4 Afternoon Cross Cultural Site visit to local Sydney Company Free Evening Day 17: Lecture Free afternoon/evening Day 18: Lecture Free afternoon/evening Day 19: Study Day Free Day to allow time for study Day 20: Final Exam and Farewell lunch Morning Final exam at Australian Catholic University (ACU) Farewell Lunch Free afternoon/evening Day 21: Free Day Free Day - Enjoy your last day in Australia, go shopping and buy those important gifts for your loved ones. If you haven t visited the QVB in the city, then go there or shop at the rocks markets and drop into the French bakery for something sweet! Day 22: Farewell to Australia Morning check out of accommodation and transfer to Sydney airport Program concludes *Competitive pricing options available for all PEPA Educational Programs*
NORTHERN AUSTRALIA - MARINE BIOLOGY & SUSTAINABILITY SAMPLE PROGRAM ITINERARY #5 Sample Program Itinerary Northern Australia Marine Biology & Sustainability Draft Itinerary Day 1: Arrive in Brisbane, Australia Bus transfer from Brisbane Airport to accommodation Welcome to Australia Orientation Program with light lunch Brisbane City tour including: Suncorp stadium, Moreton and Stradbroke Islands, Mt Coot-tha Lookout & the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary to cuddle a Koala! Welcome to Australia dinner included Day 2: Lecture & Company visit Morning Lecture on Sustainability at the University of Queensland, (Brisbane is Australia s most biodiverse and sustainable city) Lunch included with students from the University Afternoon site visit to the Brisbane city council to hear how they are making Brisbane more sustainable Day 3: Bush walk through the rainforest All day guided bush walking tour including picnic lunch. See giant rainforest trees, beautiful waterfalls, stunning lookouts, amazing plants, birds and other rainforest animals. Accommodation for 3 nights in Brisbane: Hotels, apartments, motels or student accommodation available Day 4: Rainbow Beach & Fraser Island Morning Check out of accommodation and head out on an eco-tourism adventure towards Fraser Island. Stopping at Rainbow beach to see the coloured sands and enjoy a picnic. Afternoon Catch the car ferry to Fraser Island and then enjoy the trip down the famous 75 mile surf beach, Walk the World Heritage rainforest boardwalk and then the Pile Valley rainforest walk beside beautiful Wanggoolba Creek, and onwards into the old Satinay Forest. A late afternoon swim at Lake McKenzie will certainly be a highlight. Day 5: Eli Creek & Maheno Shipwreck
NORTHERN AUSTRALIA - MARINE BIOLOGY & SUSTAINABILITY SAMPLE PROGRAM ITINERARY #5 Morning today you will travel across the island by Sand dunes and mountain ranges to the world's most amazing beach highway. Drive Cornwells Break Road and Poyungan Rocks to Yidney Beach with your guide arrive the famous Eli Creek, enjoy the boardwalk swim, and relax. See the coloured sand formations at the Pinnacles Free time for lunch Afternoon Walk this rugged lookout at Indian Head - spot turtles, sharks, dolphins and humpback whales (June -Nov). Later relax or cool down with a swim in the Champagne Pools. Dinner included at your accommodation Day 6: Lake Wabby & Govi Creek Morning travel with your experienced guide via inland tracks, past tall palms and rainforest plants before arriving at the beach entrance to famous Lake Wabby. This green lake, the deepest on the island, is slowly filling with sand. Hear about the environmental impact on the island and how you can help. Free time for Lunch Afternoon 4WD to Eurong Beach Resort and onto Govi Creek for photos before departing the island via Rainbow Beach and heading back to Brisbane to your previous accommodation. Accommodation for 2 nights on Fraser Island: Kingfisher Bay Resort, quad share. Accommodation for 1 night back at original accommodation in Brisbane. Day 7: Arrive in Townsville Morning Check out of accommodation and transfer to Brisbane airport for flight to Townsville. Free time for Lunch Afternoon City Tour of Townsville and campus tour of James Cook University (JCU) Welcome dinner with students at JCU Day 8: Lecture & practical training Morning Lecture on Marine Biology at JCU (JCU ranks number one in Marine and Freshwater Biology out of 26,000 degree-granting institutions in the world) Lunch included at JCU Afternoon practical training in JCU's advanced research aquariums and laboratories Free Evening Day 9: Lecture & company visit Morning Lecture on Marine Biology at JCU Free time for lunch Afternoon visit to the Department of Agriculture & Fisheries and hear from Management Accommodation for 3 nights in Townsville: Hotels, apartments, motels or student accommodation available Day 10: Arrive in Cairns Morning check out of accommodation and transfer to Townsville airport for flight to Cairns Free time for lunch Afternoon Walking tour of Cairns Welcome dinner on the harbour in Cairns
NORTHERN AUSTRALIA - MARINE BIOLOGY & SUSTAINABILITY SAMPLE PROGRAM ITINERARY #5 Day 11: Company visit & Rainforestation Morning Company visit to Marine diving specialist Afternoon Lunch included with visit to Rainforestation, indigenous performances, boomerang throwing, native animals and army duck experience Day 12: Great Barrier Reef All day tour on the Great Barrier Reef including lunch Day 13: Free Day Free day to explore by yourself. Perhaps a tour to Mossman gorge to walk and swim In the rainforest, maybe shopping at the local markets is more you style or a trip on the skyrail to the local village of Kuranda. Farewell Australia Dinner Accommodation for 4 nights in Cairns: Hotels, apartments, motels or student accommodation available Day 14: Farewell to Australia Morning Flight from Cairns to Brisbane Program concludes once you arrive in Brisbane *Competitive pricing options available for all PEPA Educational Programs*
NORTH & SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND - INTERNATIONAL TOURISM SAMPLE PROGRAM ITINERARY #6 Draft Itinerary Sample Program Itinerary North & South Island of New Zealand International Tourism Day 1: Arrive in Auckland, New Zealand Bus transfer from Auckland Airport to accommodation Welcome to New Zealand Orientation Program with light lunch included Afternoon City Tour of Auckland including Auckland Harbour Bridge, Viaduct Harbour, historic buildings, scenic views of city skyline and so much more. Welcome dinner on the harbour included Day 2: Lecture & Company visit Morning Lecture on International Tourism at the New Zealand school of Tourism (NZST) Lunch with the students from NZST Afternoon Site visit and tour of the 5 star Sofitel Hotel in Auckland with talk from management Day 3: Bridge Climb and Waiheke Island tour Morning Climb the Auckland Harbour Bridge and take in the magnificent views from the top Afternoon Food and Wine tour of Waiheke Island including a light lunch and tastings at 3 wineries Accommodation for 3 nights in Auckland: Hotels, apartments, motels or student accommodation available Day 4: Local produce & Maori culture Morning - Check out of accommodation and journey to the Bay of Plenty Farm to table Tour of the Bay of plenty. Visits working farms, taste local produce, hear from a local fisherman and so much more. Lunch included on this tour. Afternoon continue your journey south to Rotorua to visit the Whakarewarewa Maori cultural Centre Traditional Maori Dinner at the Whakarewarewa Cultural Centre included Accommodation for 1 night in Rotorua: Hotels, apartments, motels or student accommodation available Day 5: Lord of the Rings Morning Check out of accommodation and drive to Hobbiton. Visit the Lord of the Rings movie set and tour the grounds Free time for lunch before our journey to Lake Taupo
NORTH & SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND - INTERNATIONAL TOURISM SAMPLE PROGRAM ITINERARY #6 Afternoon Sailing on Lake Taupo (New Zealand s largest lake believe it or not, it s roughly the same size as Singapore!) Accommodation for 1 night in the Lake Taupo area: Hotels, apartments, motels or student accommodation available Day 6: Hawkes Bay Wine & Food Tour Morning 2 hour drive to Napier followed by an all day Hawkes Bay wine & food tasting tour with lunch included Accommodation for 1 night in Napier: Hotels, apartments, motels or student accommodation available Day 7: Farmers market and Cycle tour Morning Check out of accommodation and drive further south to Martinborough to visit a local farmers market. Lunch at own cost in the quaint village square Afternoon Cycle Cape Palliser & Explorer Walk Tour takes you to the wonderful south coast and includes a guided walk into the Pinnacles before heading onto Wellington, capitol of New Zealand Day 8: Lecture & Company visit Morning Lecture on Tourism & the Imaginary Geography of Peter Jackson s Film Landscapes at Victoria University of Wellington (VU) Lunch with students at VU Wellington Afternoon Visit an Adventure Tourism company and learn from the CEO about the growth of this industry in New Zealand Dinner on the harbour in Wellington Day 9: City tour & free afternoon Morning city tour of Wellington including: see the iconic Beehive and other Parliament buildings, stroll around heritage-listed Old St Paul's Cathedral, visit the Begonia House and Lady Norwood Rose Garden, located in the stunning Wellington Botanic Garden and take in 360-degree views of Wellington from Mt Victoria Free time for lunch Free afternoon and evening to explore other parts of this wonderful city Accommodation for 3 nights in Wellington: Hotels, apartments, motels or student accommodation available Day 10: Arrive in the South Island Morning Check out of accommodation and catch the ferry to the south island of New Zealand. Lunch at own expense on wharf in Picton Afternoon Seafood Cruise through the stunning Marlborough Sounds. Taste your way through Regal salmon, Cloudy Bay clams and Greenshell mussels with Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc for the definitive wine/food match. Late Afternoon drive to the town of Nelson in the Marlborough region, famous worldwide for Sauvignon Blanc.
NORTH & SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND - INTERNATIONAL TOURISM SAMPLE PROGRAM ITINERARY #6 Day 11: Cruise & Hike All Day Drive to Abel Tasman National Park for a cruise and hiking experience. See waterfalls, beautiful beaches and meet some of the locals! Picnic lunch included Day 12: Marlborough Wine Tour All day Marlborough wine makers tour. Let a winemaker guide you through the wine production process and tease your palate and quench your curiosity on how grapes journey from vineyards to bottle. Lunch included and so much more. Accommodation for 2 nights in Nelson: Hotels, apartments, motels or student accommodation available Day 13: Fishing, Swim with Dolphins & seafood Morning Check out of accommodation and drive to the fishing town of Kaikoura. Enjoy a 2 hour fishing cruise learning how to catch the local delicacies and then enjoy a delicious seafood lunch. Perhaps a swim with wild dolphins is on your bucket list, well we will try and get that ticked off in Kaikoura Afternoon continue the drive to the city of Christchurch, which is the largest city in the South Island. Dinner at own expense Day 14: Lecture & City tour Morning Lecture on Sustainable Practice at the Institute of Canterbury Free time for lunch Afternoon Sustainable city tour with guide of Christchurch, see how the city had evolved after the massive earthquakes that ravaged the area in 2010 Accommodation for 2 nights in Christchurch: Hotels, apartments, motels or student accommodation available Day 15: Lake Tekapo Morning Check out of accommodation and make our way further south until we get to Lake Tekapo. Free time for Lunch Afternoon - Visit the iconic Church of Good Shepherd & Sheepdog Statue in Lake Tekapo. Admire Lake Pukaki & the stunning views of Mount Cook Dinner included with amazing star gazing talk Tekapo has been declared an International Dark Sky Reserve and the super clear skies make it the best place in New Zealand to see the stars and galaxies on a clear night Accommodation for 1 night in Lake Tekapo: Hotels, apartments, motels or student accommodation available Day 16: Arrive in Queenstown Morning Check out of accommodation and begin our drive down to Queenstown. Today you will see amazing scenery and we will make a stop at the historic town of Cromwell
NORTH & SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND - INTERNATIONAL TOURISM SAMPLE PROGRAM ITINERARY #6 Free time for Lunch Afternoon Check into our accommodation in the adventure tourism capital of the world, Queenstown and enjoy a walking tour of this resort town Dinner included at the world famous Fergburger! Day 17: Company visit & National Parks Morning Presentation from the CEO and Founder of Pure Exploration, adventure tourism internships company Lunch included Afternoon Ride a horse in Middle Earth through ancient beech forest and see where Boromir was killed in the Fellowship also scenes from Narnia and Wolverine, learn the history while surrounded by Mount Aspiring National Park, one of three world heritage parks in New Zealand Day 18: Lecture & Hiking Morning Lecture on Adventure Tourism at the Queenstown Resort College (QRC) Lunch with students from QRC Afternoon Tour to Wanaka for an amazingly scenic afternoon of hiking. Blessed with towering peaks and a glacial blue lake, you ll soon see why Wanaka s considered to be one of New Zealand s most beautiful mountain towns Day 19: Free Day Free day to explore Queenstown for yourself or perhaps book yourself on a scenic plane ride to Milford sound or Franz Josef Glacier (Optional extra cost). Farewell New Zealand Dinner included - Ride the Queenstown gondola to a skyline restaurant for our farewell dinner, and enjoy scenic views over Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables mountain range. Accommodation for 4 nights in Queenstown: Hotels, apartments, motels or student accommodation available Day 20: Farewell to New Zealand Morning Check out of accommodation and flight back to Auckland Program concludes once you land in Auckland *Competitive pricing options available for all PEPA Educational Programs*
Sample PROGRAMS WHAT S INCLUDED IN A PEPA PROGRAM? PEPA offers unparalleled personalized service including individualized pre-departure consultation, extensive in-country support, high-quality accommodations, and a range of exclusive program options designed to promote integration into the host culture. A balanced, comprehensive program: PEPA faculty led programs and short courses combine classroom learning with practical experience, providing participants with the skills and knowledge they need to apply their learning in the real world. Industry and government connections: Our strong links with industry and government allow us to build real-world examples into the curriculum of our programs, with opportunities to learn from leading experts and practitioners via guest lectures and guided site visits. Unique and exciting locations: All of our programs include the option to stay at some of the most amazing locations in the Pacific. Choose one or more locations within Australia, New Zealand or the South Pacific and it will provide your students with an opportunity to experience the best that country has to offer from a scenic, safe comfortable home base. How do I get started? The best way to get your program started is to get in contact with a PEPA representative. They will walk you through all the necessary requirements including setting your program objectives and learning outcomes, setting a budget, organising assessments, marketing & promotion. So contact us now so we can help you plan the most rewarding program for you and your students. Post Program Add-ons Available Internships & work placements Study abroad semester programs Working holiday visa programs Tourism Holiday programs to another location in the Pacific A flexible approach: Our programs can be credit baring or non-credit baring, depending on your requirements. Working with only the best universities, classes can be run by overseas faculty or local faculty and can run for any length of time. Our faculty led and short course programs generally run anywhere from 7 to 30 nights. What s included? Support staff (Australia, New Zealand and USA) available 24/7 Program Development as part of academic framework Pre-Departure and/or Arrival Orientations Public liability insurance coverage Exciting locations such at Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific We can secure all classrooms, site visits, accommodation, airfares, tours, meals and much more as part of your program itinerary *COMPETITIVE PRICING OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR ALL PEPA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS* CONTACT AMY PARKER Founder & Director, Academic Development Specialist +61 452 066 266 amy@pepapacific.com www.pepapacific.com YOUR EDUCATION, TRAVEL & TOURISM EXPERTS IN THE PACIFIC www.pepapacific.com