General Impression
Overall Rating: / 10
The program is very involving. I got the chance to dive two times per day in Great Barrier Reef, learn from local scientist and reef operator about corals and other marine lives. We need to complete "Eyes on the Reef" survey at the end of the project.There is also an opportunity to volunteer at the Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre, where we could take care of sick/injured turtles, by preparing food, feeding them, and cleaning the facilities.
Country
Australia is beautiful, while Cairns is a relatively small town with almost all things you would like to find. Great amount of choices on food, for younger people, the night life should be amazing (many clubs and bars).
Project & Staff
Communication and whole booking process was quite easy and straight forward. Great amount of information and instruction were provided in a timely basis. when I had question, Nicole from the volunteer operation team helped a lot and always responded in time.
Tips
1. You will stay in a dorm room (4 people share) at a hostel.
2. Party life could be very attractive to teenagers.
3. Night market have a lot of nice sweets, Crepe is one of the best.
4. You will get a certification for the Great Barrier Reef diving section, kindly remember to check and make sure the local guide has your correct name.
2. Party life could be very attractive to teenagers.
3. Night market have a lot of nice sweets, Crepe is one of the best.
4. You will get a certification for the Great Barrier Reef diving section, kindly remember to check and make sure the local guide has your correct name.