Arcadia Australia

Spring ‘25 Events for Queensland Students

Bond University, Griffith University, QUT, James Cook University and University of Queensland

(BRISBANE | GOLD COAST | TOWNSVILLE)

We have some excellent co-curricular activities planned for the Spring semester! Look at what's on offer within your program.

WELCOME MEAL

LOCAL AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIAN CUISINE

Meet Arcadia staff for a welcome meal to start your semester.

COFFEE CATCH UP 

LOCAL AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIAN CUISINE

Meet Arcadia staff for a coffee catch up on campus.  

STRADBROKE ISLAND FREE WEEKEND (QUT,UQ,BOND,GRIFFITH,JCU)

LOCAL AUSTRALIA, ACTIVE AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIAN LANDSCAPES, INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIA

North Stradbroke Island, colloquially Straddie, is the second largest sand island in the world and is quite simply, an island paradise abundant with native wildlife.  Always wanted to try or improve your surf skills?  We’ve got that covered, sandboarding; hiking; native wildlife spotting; time with friends, and more.  This free excursion is not to be missed!

DAY TRIP TO THE AUSTRALIA  ZOO ($90 USD) (QUT,UQ,BOND,GRIFFITH)

LOCAL AUSTRALIA, ACTIVE AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIAN LANDSCAPES

Let's adventure to the Sunshine Coast and visit the Australian Zoo to see over 1,200 animals including those found in our African Savannah, South-East Asia exhibit and Bindi’s Island – as well as the original part of the zoo with all your Aussie favourites!

ADVENTURE DAY TRIP ($80 USD) (JCU)

LOCAL AUSTRALIA, ACTIVE AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIAN LANDSCAPES

Join in on a fun-filled day adventure road trip to some of the best swimming holes near Townsville.  We will hike, take photos, optional swimming, and enjoy the best tropical fruit ice cream on the East Coast. It really is a fabulous day out! Includes food, transport and all activities. 

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.