Xiaobai Camp Peninsula Resort - Winter Camp, February 2025

Australian Study Tour Camp - 7-Day Immersive Experience for International Students

Itinerary Overview

1. Day 1: Saturday - Departure from China

   • Morning: Departure from China.
   • Afternoon: On the plane, traveling to Melbourne.

2. Day 2: Sunday - Arrival and Camp Introduction

   • Morning: Arrive at Melbourne Airport. Begin the study tour with a welcome ceremony at the airport.
   • Afternoon: Tour the camping site, where you’ll be briefed on important guidelines and participate in ice-breaking activities. Enjoy a welcome barbecue dinner featuring a whole roasted lamb.

3. Day 3: Monday - Outdoor Survival Skills

   • Morning:
     • 8:00-9:30: Make Australian-style outdoor pancakes using flour, eggs, avocados, and pineapples.
     • 9:30-11:30: Build different types of shelters using natural materials.
     • 11:30-13:30: Prepare ham and cheese sandwiches and chicken burgers in groups.
   • Afternoon:
     • 13:30-16:00: Learn safe fire-making techniques using various materials and how to use different types of fires.
     • 16:00-18:00: Prepare ingredients and learn to cook an outdoor hot pot using campfire cooking techniques.
     • 18:00-19:00: Basic wilderness first aid training, including handling common injuries and poisonous bites.

4. Day 4: Tuesday - Outdoor Navigation and Cooking

   • Morning:
     • 8:00-9:30: Use outdoor cookware like Dutch ovens to make breakfast porridge with rice, beans, milk, and honey.
     • 9:30-11:30: Learn to use a compass and how to navigate without one, creating route maps with your teammates.
     • 11:30-13:30: Prepare salads and beef wraps using outdoor cookware, then enjoy your meal in the wild.
   • Afternoon:
     • 13:30-16:00: Learn to find and filter water in the wetlands near Lake Wellington.
     • 16:30-18:30: Prepare an outdoor barbecue, grilling steaks, vegetables, and making outdoor barbecue sandwiches.
     • 18:30-20:00: Sunset wildlife spotting near the camp, searching for kangaroos, possums, wombats, and echidnas.

5. Day 5: Wednesday - Water Activities and Fishing

   • Morning:
     • 8:00-9:30: Use the camp’s outdoor grill to prepare breakfast, including toast, avocados, and bacon.
     • 9:30-10:00: Water safety course.
     • 10:00-11:30: Kayaking course.
     • 11:30-13:30: Make pasta using outdoor cookware.
   • Afternoon:
     • 13:30-15:00: Stand-up paddleboarding experience.
     • 15:00-18:00: Fishing skills session by the lake, learning different techniques and catching fish.
     • 18:00-20:00: Cook the fish using various outdoor methods like grilling, frying, steaming, and boiling.

6. Day 6: Thursday - Wildlife Interaction and Seafood Cooking

   • Morning:
     • 7:30-8:30: Prepare various flavored fried rice using vegetables, eggs, and meat.
     • 9:00-12:00: Travel to Koala Island, where you’ll hike and interact with wild koalas.
   • Afternoon:
     • 12:30-13:30: Lunch at a local restaurant in town.
     • 14:00-17:30: Catch Australian sand crabs at Lakes Entrance.
     • 18:30-20:00: Cook seafood outdoors, including crabs, mussels, and local fish.

7. Day 7: Friday - Final Day of Activities

   • Morning:
     • 8:00-9:30: Prepare a traditional Australian breakfast including mushrooms, tomatoes, toast, avocados, and hash browns.
     • 9:30-11:30: Outdoor treasure hunt, finding nature’s treasures.
     • 12:00-14:00: Prepare Mexican wraps and pizzas using outdoor cookware.
   • Afternoon:
     • 14:00-16:30: Four-wheel drive beach car training and learning to make traps.
     • 16:30-18:30: Prepare a slow-cooked meal using outdoor cookware.
     • 18:30-20:00: Crafting session using collected shells, leaves, and fruits, followed by a campfire party and graduation ceremony.

Camp Features

1. Bush Track: Sandy tracks for four-wheel motorbike training and experience.
2. Private Beach: The camp is adjacent to an 8km private beach, accessible only to camp residents and local farm owners, making it perfect for water activities.
3. Campfire: The site allows for campfires.
4. Wildlife Abundance: The peninsula camp is surrounded by three wetland parks, rich in wildlife.

Accommodation Options

1. House Bed: Comfortable and spacious accommodation in a house.
2. Tent: Outdoor tent camping for a more adventurous experience.
3. Mobile Home: Mobile homes offering a balance between comfort and nature.

This comprehensive study tour offers international students a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in Australian outdoor culture while learning valuable life skills and making unforgettable memories.