Trip code: QAUS
Trip Highlights
- See the sights of Sydney including the famous Zoo and a harbour cruise
- Learn how to surf the waves like a true Aussie!
- Sail the stunning Whitsunday Islands along the East Coast
- Volunteer and help protect Australia’s amazing flora and fauna.
- Live and work alongside the locals in Australia to fund your trip
- Be flexible with your time… it’s your trip!
Trip Summary
See full itinerarySpend your Australian gap year experiencing only the best of life ‘Down Under’! Not only will you have access to a range of working options, you’ll be able to get a real taste of life in Australia through worthwhile conservation volunteering, learning how to surf the waves and speeding up and down the country on a bus tour with a difference! When it comes to gap year travel, Australia really does have it all; beaches, rainforests, miles of open outback and diverse mix of cultures! Live life on the road and earn money while you’re there!
When do I want to go?
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What will I be doing?
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Paid work in Australia (Up to 12 months)
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Surf's up! (5 days)
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Hop on or hop off the Oz Experience Bus (Up to 6 months)
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Ahoy there! (Up to 6 days)
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Time to roll your sleeves up! (2 weeks)
Paid work in Australia: Up to 12 months
Next LegDestination info
Australia has a much more outdoorsy culture than the UK, revolving around the beach and barbie lifestyle! This jostles alongside suburbia in Oz, which is every bit the Neighbours dream. There is a wonderful indigenous culture - suppressed for a while but now wholeheartedly embraced in Oz - you just have to visit Uluru to see that.
- Location: Sydney
Ultimate Aussie package – plus working holiday visa
Earn as you travel on a hassle free gap year, live the surfer dream, work your way along the coast or head to the outback for the outdoor travel experience!
Destination info
Australia has a much more outdoorsy culture than the UK, revolving around the beach and barbie lifestyle! This jostles alongside suburbia in Oz, which is every bit the Neighbours dream. There is a wonderful indigenous culture - suppressed for a while but now wholeheartedly embraced in Oz - you just have to visit Uluru to see that.
- Location: Sydney
Learn to Surf Camp – 5 days
Perfect your boarding style as you learn to ride Australia’s highest waves, catch a movie at the outdoor cinema and work up an appetite for an Australian style barbie!
Destination info
Australia has a much more outdoorsy culture than the UK, revolving around the beach and barbie lifestyle! This jostles alongside suburbia in Oz, which is every bit the Neighbours dream. There is a wonderful indigenous culture - suppressed for a while but now wholeheartedly embraced in Oz - you just have to visit Uluru to see that.
- Location: East Coast
Oz Experience bus pass from Byron Bay to Cairns
Tailor make your own bus adventure, make the most of our expert advice and visit Australia’s most famous and beautiful locations from Rainbow Beach to the world’s oldest living rainforest!
Destination info
Australia has a much more outdoorsy culture than the UK, revolving around the beach and barbie lifestyle! This jostles alongside suburbia in Oz, which is every bit the Neighbours dream. There is a wonderful indigenous culture - suppressed for a while but now wholeheartedly embraced in Oz - you just have to visit Uluru to see that.
- Location: Whitsunday Islands
Tall Ship Sailing trip – 3 days
Live life on the open seas aboard a 105-year-old Tall Ship, explore the Great Barrier Reef and the Whitsundays and become sailing expert with tips from the hardy crew!
Previous Leg
Time to roll your sleeves up!: 2 weeks
Destination info
Australia has a much more outdoorsy culture than the UK, revolving around the beach and barbie lifestyle! This jostles alongside suburbia in Oz, which is every bit the Neighbours dream. There is a wonderful indigenous culture - suppressed for a while but now wholeheartedly embraced in Oz - you just have to visit Uluru to see that.
- Location: Cairns
Conservation Volunteers – 2 weeks
Work at one of 10 amazing locations, play an important role in innovative conservation work and help out with a range of activities including tree planting, habitat restoration and track construction!
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What's included?
- Flights from: London – Australia – Bangkok – London
What's not included?
- Travel insurance
- Any necessary visas
- Extra activities not on itinerary
Additional Information & FAQs
Minimum age
18 years.
Accommodation
As you have several different programmes included in your trip, you will stay in a variety of accommodation possibly including hostels, lodges, home-stays, volunteer houses and maybe even tents! Please look at the specific programmes included in your multi-stop trip for more specific information.
Meals
Some meals are included for certain parts of your time in Oz. Please refer to specific programme information to find out what’s included.
Advice & Safety
Throughout your programmes you will have the support and guidance of the programme co-ordinator and team. You will be provided with competent assistance and help with any questions or advice you may need during your stay.
You will be assigned a personal travel advisor who will co-ordinate your programme with you. Feel free to contact them at any time before you go, or when you are on your travels.
In addition, you will have access to a 24 hour emergency contact number so you can contact one of our UK staff at any time should you need to.
FAQ
1. Can I go for less time?
Yes, you can go for as long or short amount of time as you like – it’s your trip, you choose!
2. Can I change the itinerary?
Yes, you can can the itinerary as much or as little as you like. You can take trips out and/or add trips in to suit your budget and duration.
3. What happens after the first 5 nights on the Ultimate Aussie programme?
The guys in the Sydney office will give you loads of advice as to whether you wish to rent a flat/house, extend your stay in the hostel or go off travelling!
4. Do I have to work for a set amount of time?
No! Our work programmes are really flexible which means you choose when you want to work and when you want to travel.
5. Can I go anytime?
You can chose when you would like to leave the UK. We will then need to take a look at the start dates for each programme and put an itinerary together for you based on your starting month.
DBS
This trip requires a Police Check to be carried out - please contact us for further information on how to do this.
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