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Wellington Girls College - Cambodia 2027

Elephant Conservation & Virachey Jungle Trek

This 21-day Cambodia expedition blends culture, conservation, adventure, and leadership. Participants explore cities, local cuisine, Tonle Sap Lake, and organic farms; visit Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm, Bayon, and Phnom Penh’s historical sites; trek through the jungle with a Kavet ranger and stay in a tribal village; volunteer at a conservation centre; and relax in Kampot and Kep with hiking, yoga, and local seafood.

Along the way, students build leadership, confidence, teamwork, and cross-cultural understanding through hands-on community experiences.

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Upcoming Dates

We are hosting a second parent launch event for those who didn't make it or those who would like to attend again on Monday 22 June at 7:30pm.

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Parents & Guardians

The eligibility requirements for students to attend the Cambodia trip are:

Must be Year 12 or 13 in 2027, taking either Biology or General Science, and are fully committed to completing all assessments.
Must have a good level of fitness (being able to swim well is a plus).
School attendance must be over 90% at time of application.
Must be able to confidently communicate with peers and teachers as part of a team.
Must be able to provide the initial payment deposit by the 24th July 2026.
Must be comfortable without a cellphone for the duration of the trip (there will be a team phone/teacher phones for communication home when needed).
Must write a letter to support their application.

The letter must answer the following questions:

Why do you want to go on this trip? What activities are you excited about?
What skills would you bring to the team of students going on this trip?
How do you currently maintain your fitness? Do you have any injuries or illnesses that may prevent you from participating fully in this trip?
What kind of things will you need to do mentally or physically to prepare for this trip?
How would you cope with being away from whānau in an unfamiliar environment for three weeks? Have you travelled internationally before?
How do you plan on funding this trip?
Can you commit to participating in pre-departure sessions such as day and overnight hikes and team-building activities?
Are you prepared to work hard in the conservation section, sleep in tents/hammocks, carry gear while walking in 35°C heat etc?

Please send a copy of this letter to Ms Veale and Ms O’Boyle at time of application.

Additional Information for Parents

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