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Make the beginning of your next working holiday a total cinch with our 10-Day Work Intro Guided Itinerary from Sydney to Brisbane. This itinerary is the perfect way to see the highlights of the East Coast while gaining access to personalised assistance for your gap year logistics! From getting your bank account and sim card ready to applying for farm work for your second visa, relax more and worry less with your inclusive, welcome experience!
You will stay in deluxe hostels in Sydney, Byron Bay, Gold Coast and Brisbane, with an array of activities and tours at your fingertips: yoga, surf lessons, stand-up paddleboard sessions, coastal hikes and city tours galore! Your transport, some meals and airport transfers are sorted, so you can dive right into Australia without the stress. Be guided by locals as discover the very best of beachside cities, which are the perfect place to start your gap year. Let the adventures begin with this seamless welcome package so you can save and do more when you hit the ground in Australia!
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A warm Sydney welcome!Arrive in Australia’s iconic Sydney, greeted by a smooth airport transfer to your central city hostel! The perfect base to begin your adventure, meet your like-minded travel crew and guide before you dive into your gap year. It’s free time this afternoon, so venture to Circular Quay for a drink, or have an early night if you’re feeling jetlagged. StayNomads Sydney hostel in shared dorm |
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Day 2 |
Sunny Sydney orientationDelve into the sights, history and must-dos of Sydney with your group today as you explore to your heart's content. If you’re tossing up moving to Sydney, this is a great chance to see how you and the city gel. Your guide will help you out with some invaluable Aussie travel tips, before you don your nicest shirt and hit the town. Sydney is renowned for its epic nightlife, so get amongst the good vibes in Australia’s finest city! StayNomads Sydney hostel in shared dorm |
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Day 3 |
Bondi Beach, BBQ & beersThe three quintessential Sydney B’s: Bondi Beach, a BBQ and beers! Today you’re heading to the famous Bondi Beach, where you will do the lush Coogee Coastal Walk led by your local guide. After the walk, reward yourself with a beachside BBQ with a cold beer under the sunshine! This is the pinnacle of an Aussie “arvo,” so hang out with your mates and unwind. Afterwards, return to your hostel for a shower and freshen up before your overnight bus to Byron Bay. StayOvernight bus to beachy Byron Bay |
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Day 4 |
Byron Bay beach daysWake up in paradise, or Byron Bay, the bohemian beach town renowned for its surf culture and laid-back vibes. Your guide will give you an array of suggestions, so you can spend the day at your own pace, strolling the many artisanal boutiques, grabbing a delicious brunch, catching some live music and soaking up some vitamin D at the beach! StayByron Bay Wake Up hostel in a shared dorm (with an onsite swimming pool!) |
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Day 5 |
Yoga & surfing like a Byron localGet amongst the waves with an inclusive surf lesson, covering board hire and an experienced local teacher. After a salty, cruisy time learning how to pop up (or refining your skills if you’re an experienced surfer), head to a relaxing yoga class. Stretch it all out and clear your mind with a natural, quintessential day in Byron! StayByron Bay Wake Up hostel in a shared dorm (with an onsite swimming pool!) |
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Day 6 |
Byron Bay lighthouse walkCatch one of the most magical sunrises you have ever seen over the Byron Bay lighthouse and cape. Your small group will mosey on from your hostel early, to watch the golden rays become day before the crowds trickle in. This beautiful sunrise will welcome your final day in Byron Bay. StayByron Bay Wake Up hostel in a shared dorm (with an onsite swimming pool!) |
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Day 7 |
Gold Coast chillin’Arrive in Surfers Paradise, where your backpacker hostel is brimming with new mates on their own working holidays! Explore the city, shack up on the sand, go for a swim in the ocean or pool, browse the shops and, of course, head out to the popular nightlife strip for some live music and dancing in this beachy capital! StayBudds Surfers hostel in a shared dorm (onsite swimming pool) |
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Day 8 |
SUP lesson and Oz Jobs ProgramSpend the morning paddling around the lush mangroves, clear waters and stunning ecosystems of the Gold Coast’s beaches, before heading back to sort out the essential stuff. Sign up for the Oz Job Program (all included in your itinerary), where you will gain access to exclusive job positions, farmwork tips, help with your bank, TFN and support on all matters regarding your working holiday! StayBudds Surfers hostel in a shared dorm (onsite swimming pool) |
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Day 9 |
Bring on Brisbane!Arrive in Brisbane for a fun, vibrant orientation of this small but colourful city. You will mosey along the Brisbane River (or the brown snake as the locals call it) to Southbank, where you will unwind at Street’s Beach, a huge, sparkling lagoon in the middle of the city! Head out to Fortitude Valley, which is super close to your hostel, for the best nightlife and music all in one lit-up location for a crazy night with friends. StayBunk hostel in a shared dorm |
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Onwards… you’re gap year awaits!After a jam-packed 10-day intro to Australia, your itinerary leaves the rest up to you! Not to worry though, you will still have full access to the Oz Jobs Program, including personalised assistance with anything visa or farmwork related, whenever you need! |
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Please read our terms, conditions and cancellation policies before booking your East Coast itinerary package.
Yes, you need travel insurance for this experience!
All travellers must complete this medical form and participation waiver prior to travel, as soon as possible after booking.
Have a look at our East Coast Packing List for ideas about what to pack!
You will have 9 nights of deluxe hostel accommodation in shared dorms.
5 meals (2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners) are included in this tour!
Please let your travel agent know upon booking if you have any dietary requirements. This gives us time to contact tour operators and make the best effort to organise your dietary requirements or allergies. Small fees may apply for special diets.
Yes, this is a fully guided experience so a tour leader will be there to assist and guide you along the way!
You will have access to the Oz Jobs Program which helps backpackers find farm work, regional work & other backpacker jobs. The team will also help you set up your SIM, TFN, bank account and Superannuation, all of which are necessary to working in Australia.