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Volunteer Australia

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Working as a volunteer in Australia is a great way to be a responsible tourist and make a positive contribution during your time in Oz. The idea of being a volunteer in Australia perhaps isn’t something that immediately springs to mind if you plan to volunteer on your Australia gap year (as most volunteer projects tend to be based in Third World countries). However with Real Gap it is possible to volunteer in Australia by working on a choice of conservation work projects as a Conservation Volunteer Australia (CVA). As the name suggests if you volunteer in Australia as a CVA you’ll be doing your bit to help care for Australia’s delicate ecosystem. Another benefit of being a volunteer in Australia is that CVA projects are located throughout Australia, often in more remote regions few travellers venture to, so it’s a great opportunity to see another side to life Down Under.


Australia volunteer

If you fancy the idea of travel in Australia as a volunteer a real bonus is the fact that you don’t need a visa in order to do so. Therefore if you’re over the age of 30 (or are under 30 and would rather save your visa for another time) you can still travel Down Under and work as an Australia volunteer.

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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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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.
Save 10% on any route by booking in May!
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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.
Save 10% on these tours by booking in May!
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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
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.
Save £90 when you book this programme!
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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 £399

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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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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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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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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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Round the World Gap Year 1
Travel through the USA, Fiji, New Zealand, Australia, Thailand and India during an unforgettable gap year. Fit in volunteer placements, excursions, paid work opportunities, cultural activities and loads more – but also have time to do your own thing. From £7199

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Round the World Gap Year 2
Experience our most popular programmes across three continents. Volunteer in Africa, work, travel and learn to surf in Australia, explore New Zealand and Fiji, and then go coast to coast across America.
From £6299

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Tennis Academy Australia
Improve your tennis stroke on Australia’s Gold Coast. Learn at an academy that pays great attention to detail, and focuses on everything from developing your own style, anticipating opponents’ moves and mental preparation. Perfect for tennis enthusiasts! From £999

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The Real Australia Experience

Travel from Darwin to Adelaide to Sydney and finish in Cairns. Hike in national parks, enjoy spectacular sunsets, see some native wildlife, do a week of activities in Sydney, try your hand at surfing – plus lots more!

From £2499

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Your Complete Africa, Australia and Thailand Gap Year
Combine paid work, volunteering and travelling into one fantastic gap year. Everything from flights to job offers is included – that means less hassle, and more chances to get the best out of Africa, Australia and Thailand! From £5799

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Your Complete Australia and New Zealand Gap Year
See the best of these two amazing countries with flights, a job-finding service, Aussie and Kiwi bus passes, a surfing school session and working holiday visas. All the help you need and all the independence you want. From £3199

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Your Complete Australia Gap Year
Spend up to 12 months in one of our favourite destinations. You’ll get a year-long bus pass, a conservation placement, help with finding paid work, time at a jackaroo school, surfing lessons and more!