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Travel to Australasia is by far the most popular gap year option – and it’s not difficult to see the reasons why. If you travel to Australasia or take an Australasia gap year it’s generally straight forward finding paid work abroad. It is easy to find jobs if you want to be working in Australia or New Zealand. Because of its popularity there’s also an extremely lively social scene when you’re travelling in Australasia – so it’s a great place to meet other like-minded travellers. The main reason most people travel to Australasia however is because of the great weather and amazing range of things to see and do in Australia, New Zealand and Fiji!

A really convenient Australasia travel option is the ‘Experience’ bus pass. ‘Experience’ bus passes are a flexible ‘hop on hop off’ travel system used exclusively by backpackers backpacking Australasia and – if you travel to Australasia – you can pre-arrange them for all three of Real Gap’s Australasian destinations.

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Aussie - Work Down Under
Everything you need to help you start earning Australian dollars. You’ll get access to a job centre with hundreds of jobs suitable for working travellers, advice on tax and setting up a bank account, plus temporary accommodation.
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From £299

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Your Complete Thailand, Australia and New Zealand Gap Year
Earn some money, help out others and experience three very beautiful countries. Get everything you need to find work in Oz and NZ and discover the real Thailand through volunteer placements, trips – and time on the beach! From £4329

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Aussie - Fun Down Under
Beach BBQs, wine tasting, water sports, the zoo and more are all worked into a seven-day stay in Sydney with like-minded travellers. Perfect before or after Aussie Work Down Under or as a short but unforgettable holiday.
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From £479

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Aussie - Work and Fun Down Under
The best of both worlds in Oz. Relax and enjoy activities with other travellers before making use of job centre access and all the advice you need to find a paid job Down Under. From £559

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Australia - Learn to Sail
A real hands-on experience on board a yacht. Learn or improve your sailing skills on land before living as part of a crew as you cruise around the Whitsunday Islands, with opportunities to snorkel and swim, too. From £499

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Australia - The Real Ultimate Aussie Package
Perfect for first-time travellers, this package includes advice and practical help with everything from visas to airport transfer, accommodation to finding a job. Stay and work in Sydney or explore the country with newfound friends.
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From £359

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Australia Bus Passes - Oz Experience
A choice of bus routes, a choice of activities and the freedom to hop on and off whenever you want. Get to know fellow travellers along the way and take advice from the buses’ clued-up drivers.
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From £99

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Australia Cricket Academy
Sign up to the academy in Sydney and receive training from former internationals, plus the chance to play for local teams. Other activities are included and, because of the programme’s timing, you’ll experience Sydney’s famous New Year celebrations. From £2099

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Australia Divemaster Course

A ten-week course in Australia’s Byron Bay that allows total beginners to achieve internationally recognised diving qualifications. Among the bay’s many attractions are leopard sharks, manta rays and turtles.

From £3699

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Australia East Coast Experience

All the fun of Sydney followed by all the fun of the East Coast! A hop on, hop off bus takes you from Sydney to Cairns, where you can take part in one of several conservation projects.

From £1099

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Australia Greyhound Bus Passes
Hop on and off the famous Greyhound buses and see as much of Australia as you want. A range of passes mean you can travel by destination, by the kilometre or by the day. From £40

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Australia Group Tours
Take one of three activity-packed tours across Oz with a group of enthusiastic travellers. Experience the East Coast, the outback or Western Australia, mingle with the natives and see places you wouldn’t see with a bus pass.
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From £699

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Australia Koala Sanctuary Volunteer
Gain an in depth knowledge of koalas and other native species by helping with feeding, monitoring and more. Free time can be spent in nearby Brisbane or getting to know the animals better. From £329

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Australia Nullarbor Desert Experience
An unforgettable journey into the western wilderness – an area that many travellers miss. Camp under the stars, go whale-watching, try out sand sports and get a feel for the real Australia. From £599

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Australia Outback Ranch Package
Save £90 when you book this programme in July! Experience the great outdoors by learning the skills to work on an Australian outback farm. You’ll earn money doing anything from cattle mustering to fruit picking, making it an enjoyable way of funding more travelling.
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From £749

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Australia Seven Day Scuba Dive Course
Gain a basic diving qualification that allows you to dive all over the world. The course combines theory, dives and a three-day trip around the Great Barrier Reef. Look out for turtles, coral, tropical fish and more! From £399

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Australia Surf and Sun Combo

A blockbuster of a trip that brings together a week of fun activities in Sydney, five days of surfing lessons around Byron Bay and a bus pass so you can create your own route to Cairns.

From £899

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Australia Tall Ship Sailing
A never-to-be forgotten cruise on a tall ship around the Great Barrier Reef, with the chance to snorkel, swim and discover the area. Learn the basics of sailing or just relax and soak up the sun. From £299

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Australia Wildlife Park
Hands-on involvement with conservation projects that will give you in depth insight into Australia’s fauna. Help out with fun days and present pythons, lizards and other animals to the public. From £699

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Australia Wildlife Sanctuary Volunteer
Learn more than you thought possible about Australia’s wildlife. Your tasks might include feeding and caring for the animals, maintaining the sanctuary and helping out with animal shows and night walks. From £699

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Australian Jackaroo Jillaroo School
Riders of all abilities are taught to farm the Australian way with lessons in Jackaroo and Jillaroo. Learn about cattle mustering, horse shoeing and lassoing before sitting down to a camp fire at night.
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From £349

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Conservation Volunteers Australia (CVA)

A flexible programme for people wanting to help protect Australia’s amazing flora and fauna. You can choose from ten locations and stay for as little as two weeks – and you get to experience the Great Outdoors, Aussie-style.

From £399

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Cricket Academies New Zealand
Learn cricket from the very best in sunny New Zealand, where you’ll follow a personal programme. They’ll be plenty of chances to play in matches and access to training facilities in your free time. From £3099

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Discover Melbourne
Take a trip down Ramsay Street, have a few beers with the Neighbours and see the Great Ocean Road. Explore the best bits of Melbourne and its surrounding area and make some great friends! From £399

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Fiji Dive, Culture and Conservation

Learn or improve your scuba diving, live with a local family, help build a marine protected area and enjoy the country’s amazing beaches in a 6-week programme of activities that make for the perfect Fijian experience.

From £2299

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Golf Training Academy Australia
Perfect your swing on Australia’s Gold Coast, where you’ll be taught by professionally accredited instructors on top courses, in unBritish weather! Golfers of any standard are welcome and there are ample opportunities to try other outdoor sports. From £699

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Kiwi Conservation

Play a part in conserving the famously beautiful landscapes of New Zealand. Your projects might involve coastal restoration, tree planting and surveying flora and fauna and there’ll be plenty of free time to enjoy outdoor life! 

From £399

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Kiwi Cowboy Experience
Learn or improve your horse riding skills on a country farm, surrounded by pine trees. Gallop along a deserted beach, swim in the lake, make friends with the sheep and end the days with a barbecue. From £399

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Learn to Surf in Australia
Travel the east coast of Australia, learning to ride the waves and living the surfing lifestyle – that means barbies, beach parties and seeing a whole lot of wildlife. A highlight of any gap year! From £259

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New Zealand Bus Pass - Kiwi Experience
Save 10% on selected routes by booking in July! Your 12-month passport to the best bits of NZ. Meet other travellers, get on and off the bus when you want, and benefit from friendly bus drivers who’ll tell you everything you want to know about their country. From £179

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New Zealand Hiking Tours