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The Ultimate Aussie package is designed for first time travellers or for those that need a safety net! You will fly into Sydney and be met by one of our team ‘down under’. From the moment you book your REAL adventure until the moment you leave, you will have expert assistance from our office. For the first 5 nights you will stay in Sydney, meeting other young travellers, attending orientation meetings and having job consultations. We find you jobs – fast. You choose when you start working.
Programme Age Limit
Minimum age 18, maximum age 30 (due to working holiday via restrictions).
Programme Inclusions
Orientation
A group orientation will be held on the first business day after you arrive into Sydney. It lasts around 3 hours. The session is packed with loads of useful information including info about jobs, tax refunds, traveling around Oz and for some the most important advice – where the best bars and clubs are in Sydney! There will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions.
Job Finding Services
Upon your arrival, our priority is to find you a job, all you need to do is let our team of job consultants know when you want to work and the rest will be done for you! You will then be safe in the knowledge that you have up to 12 months of job support, a nice feeling considering that over 110,000 people enter Oz on a working holiday each year.
Our job service is far more comprehensive and efficient than many other companies offering job packages. Our job team was set up 6 years ago and they have gained a huge number of contacts with employers who want you to work for them.
We have lots of job in Sydney. However we can also help and advise you on finding work in other parts of Australia.
Use of the Sydney office
Only travellers on the Ultimate Aussie programme have 12 months support from our office and staff. This means you can drop in and have a chat with our team and receive all the advice you need.
The office is open 6 days a week and the staff can give you local knowledge regarding jobs, accommodation, what to do, special events, bars, the best beaches to go to at the weekend, transport and anything else that you need to know.
Bank Account
An Australian bank account will be opened for you. You will receive all the details and your bankcard within the first days of arrival.
SIM card, $10 credit and phone number
A Vodafone SIM card and $10 credit (when you top up the phone) is included. You can either bring your current mobile with you (check with your provider that it is compatible) or you can easily buy a cheap mobile in Oz. Our staff can advise you on your best options.
Mail forwarding and holding service
We will set up a mailbox for you before you arrive. The mailroom is located in our Sydney office. The mail service will forward standard letters to any post office at any location within Australia. So no matter where you are, your mail can reach you.
YHA Membership
The YHA membership enables our travellers to get discounts on hostel nights, car hire and travel products. With this card you will receive discounts at hundreds of hostels around the world, including 140 in Australia.
24-hour Emergency Assistance
There is a 24-hour emergency number that you will have access to so you can call a member of staff if you have a problem. You will be given a number to call in Australia as well as having a 24-hour contact number for our office in the UK. Nice to know you can always contact someone in the unlikely event that you have a problem especially when you are so far from home...
Plus loads of other useful stuff…
You will also receive loads of useful stuff during your orientation including a welcome kit, tax file number, free internet, discount voucher book, free travel talks and one months luggage storage.
We organise loads of social events and parties – making meeting new friends really easy. Activities include wine tasting, bush walking, sport events and BBQs.
Programme Support
Throughout your stay in Australia you will have the support and guidance of our team in Sydney. They will provide you with competent assistance and help you with any questions or advice you may need during your stay.
In addition, you will have 24-hour emergency contact numbers for both the UK and Australia so you will always be able to reach someone should you need to.
Accommodation
For the first 5 nights you will stay in a fantastic hostel opposite the Central Station. The hostel has panoramic views of the city from the rooftop and has a heated pool and sauna. Other facilities include self-catering kitchens, dining rooms, laundry, games & TV room, travel desk, 24 hour security, internet, bistro. There are regular activities organised including pub-crawls, sporting events, movie nights with free popcorn and BBQs.
5 nights dorm accommodation and breakfasts are included in the cost. You can easily extend your stay at the hostel or take advantage of our accommodation advice within the Sydney office.
Our Ultimate Aussie team can help find you long-term accommodation. They will offer the best advice on where to look and how to go about renting a flat or house in and around the Sydney area.
Group flight option
If you are worried about travelling alone, or like the idea of meeting fellow travellers before you even arrive in Oz, why not take our group flight option? This is a great way to travel with like-minded travellers. We will give you a list of contact details of Real Gap customers joining your flight. So you can get in touch and make friends before you even leave the UK!
Please contact a Real Gap travel advisor for the group flight dates.
Working Holiday Visa
To take part in this programme you will require a working holiday visa. The working holiday visa is available to anyone age 18-30. The emphasis is on casual employment: you are meant to work for no more than six months at any one job. If you want to stay in Australia for up to 24 months, this is now possible. Speak to one of our sales advisors for more information. We can process the visa for you, alternatively you can apply online at the Australian Immigration website.
Working Holiday Visa restrictions
To be eligible for a Working Holiday Visa, you must:
- Be aged between 18 and 30 years at the time of application
- Have a valid British or Irish passport
- Have no dependant children
- Have not previously entered Australia on a working holiday visa
- Meet health and character requirements
- Be outside Australia at the time of visa grant
- Have sufficient available funds (£2000) on your arrival into Australia To be granted a working holiday visa you must also agree that:
- Your main reason for coming to Australia is to holiday
- You must not undertake studies or training for more than 3 months
- You will leave Australia at the end of your authorized stay You must:
- Have sufficient funds to support yourself for the initial part of your stay. £2000 minimum is regarded as sufficient. You may have to provide evidence of this in the form of a bank statement. If you are concerned about this, then please feel free to contact our travel advisors for additional advice.
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