Arcadia Australia

Fall Events for the Gold Coast

(BOND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS)

We have some excellent co-curricular activities planned for the Fall semester! Take a look at what's on offer within your program.

TIM TAM PICNIC BY THE LAKE

LOCAL AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIAN CUISINE

The best way to start your uni experience is with a picnic by the lake - meet Gizmo to start your semester with the best biccy's Australia can offer. Head to Robina by Bus to check out the shops and kit out your room for the semester. (Bring your GO card or buy your own bus ticket)

JELLERGAL WALKABOUT AND AUSSIE BBQ AT BURLEIGH HEADS

ACTIVE AUSTRALIA, SPIRITUAL AUSTRALIA, INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIA, LOCAL AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIAN LANDSCAPES, MULTI-CULTURAL AUSTRALIA

 A traditional Aussie BBQ on the Burleigh foreshore is great way to end the day and a fantastic welcome to your new home.

Jellergal is the home to the traditional aboriginal owners of the land around Burleigh heads, this is an opportunity to learn about the Gold Coast and the land that was part of the traditional owners. We will hike through the small national park which is in the heart of the Gold Coast and contains a diverse range of habitats including rocky foreshores, eucalyptus forest, pandanus groves, tussock grasslands and mangroves. Traveling through the park via popular walking tracks, taking you towards the small summit and around the headland, you will have the chance to see whales migrating off the coast to warmer waters and the majestic sea eagles that patrol the water’s edge. The northern side of the park is home to one of Australia’s most famous surfing point breaks and watching the procession of wave riders is another favourite pass-time.

Stradbroke Island Free Weekend

LOCAL AUSTRALIA, ACTIVE AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIAN LANDSCAPES

North Stradbroke Island, colloquially Straddie, is an island that lies within Moreton Bay, 30 kilometres (19 miles) southeast of Brisbane. Straddie is the second largest sand island in the world and gives many opportunities for recreation along its coast line and on its lakes. On this excursion you will have the opportunity to learn from the Quandamooka people, the traditional owners of the land. You will learn about “bush tucker”, the food which the Quandamooka are able to gather from the country. You will learn a traditional dance, how to throw a boomerang, and something of the culture of the Aboriginal people in this part of Australia. You will spend some time in a kayak exploring the coast and keeping an eye out for stingrays, turtles and fish which are abundant here. We’ll have some fun sand-boarding and surfing as well as going to some scenic spots.

MOUNT TAMBOURINE DAY TRIP

ACTIVE AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIAN LANDSCAPES

Join in on a fun-filled day adventure road trip to Mount Tamborine, a hidden gem snookered in the Gold Coast hinterland. Think rain forest hikes, beautiful waterfalls, swimming in freshwater pools, beer tasting and gourmet cheeses, AND you get to see glow worms....

It really is a fabulous day out! Cost includes food, transport and all activities. Places are limited so get in quick! Some students from last year rated this as their favourite excursion while here in Oz so DON'T MISS OUT!!

MIAMI MARKETTA MIDWEEK FEAST

AUSTRALIAN CUISINE, LOCAL AUSTRALIA, MULTI-CULTURAL AUSTRALIA

Miami Marketta is an amazing food festival every weekend but they run a special mid week feast on a Wednesday! Grab a group of mates and head on down to try the delicious food from around the world.

SNORKEL COOK ISLAND

ACTIVE AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIAN LANDSCAPES

Always wanted to see what lies beneath? Here's your opportunity to see the underwater life with a snorkel trip to Cook Island on the Southern end of the Gold Coast. Cook Island is home to so many different fish, corals and a huge population of turtles so take the opportunity to get to know your underwater neighbours. Last time we saw heaps of sea turtles and one group even saw whales!

Ausmerican Thanksgiving

LOCAL AUSTRALIA

You'll be in Australia for thanksgiving so join Gizmo for an Aussie thanksgiving BBQ - complete with snags and homemade Pumpkin Pie.

Beach Clean up

LOCAL AUSTRALIA

Volunteer with BeachCare Community engagement program and help keep our beautiful beaches clean and pristine.

FINAL NIGHT FAREWELL DINNER

LOCAL AUSTRALIA

Celebrate with a FREE group dinner. We’ll share stories from the semester, decide who ate the most Tim Tams and who spent the most time at the beach and who had the best travel stories.