5 or 7 days
Sydney Working Holiday
Work & travel in Australia
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£449
deposit
£49
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Trip Highlights
- Get set up with your working holiday essentials
- Explore Sydney’s most iconic sights
- Tick off the Coogee to Bondi Beach walk
- Enjoy nights out in Sydney with new best mates
Trip Overview
Wouldn’t you rather be in Sydney right now? Your Aussie working holiday chapter starts here. Make new friends, live that beach lifestyle and discover everything that makes Sydney one of the best cities in the world. And with all your working holiday essentials organised, you can skip to the fun part.
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- 4 or 6 nights of accommodation
- Some meals
- Arrival airport transfer
- Sydney walking city tour
- Welcome dinner & drink
- Aboriginal cultural tour
- 1 night at a surf camp*
- Surf lesson*
- Dolphin cruise*
- Street food market*
- Cocktail making class*
- Coogee to Bondi coastal walk**
- Manly day trip**
- Farewell dinner
- Work and travel presentation
- 1-to-1 job support session
- Help setting up an Australian bank account, phone number and Tax File Number
- Access to a huge jobs database
- CV and interview advice
- Mail holding in local office
- 24 hour emergency assistance
*2026 only
**2027 only
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Visas
- Travel Insurance
- Some meals, drinks and snacks
- Return airport transfer or onward travel
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Day 1: Welcome to Sydney!
We will take you to the hostel with an included airport transfer. Get settled in to your new home city, with a rooftop terrace at the hostel.
Day 2: Explore Sydney
This morning you will meet your guide and new group of friends. We'll help you get set up with your Aussie bank account, phone number and Tax File Number before heading off to explore the sights of Sydney. Tonight, we'll enjoy a delicious welcome dinner together.
Day 3: Jobs session, cocktails and food market
We'll start the day with an introductory session on working holidays in Australia, covering everything to help you get started - plus, our top destination tips if you're looking to do more travelling. Get back to exploring Sydney, with an Aboriginal Culture Tour. Then make your favourite drinks at a cocktail-making class, before we head out to find some of Sydney's most delicious street food!
Day 4: Jervis Bay
Today is one you will never forget! We adventure to Jervis Bay, with a stop off at Australia's first National Park and a drive along Sea Cliff Bridge. Then, we will arive at Jervis Bay, which is renowned for the whitest sand in the world, we'll enjoy a magical dolphin cruise.
Day 5: Surf lesson
Get ready to hit the waves this morning, with an included surf lesson at a local surf camp. This evening, we will make our way back to Sydney.
Day 6: Job support and nightlife
Today we have a 1-to-1 job support session planned for you to chat about work opportunities, accommodation options and any future travel plans. Then this evening we're heading out for a farewell meal, celebrating both the memories made and this exciting new chapter of your life!
Day 7: Finish trip
Our trip finishes today, but your time in Australia is just beginning! There are no activities planned for today, so travellers are welcome to depart at any time.
The Job Search
After your first 7 days exploring Sydney and surrounding areas, you can begin focusing on securing your new job down under. On the tour, you will have received a thorough 'Work in Oz' presentation from your group leader. They will offer one-to-one advice on your CV and interview skills and make sure you feel prepared to find the perfect job. The local team will also ensure that you have an Australian bank account, Australian SIM card and Tax File Number sorted too.
Throughout your time in Australia, our job offices have friendly staff who are dedicated to supporting you. If you have specific training or qualifications that need completing for jobs, they can explain what is needed and book you onto any courses. You will also have unlimited access to a jobs board, where amazing opportunities are posted daily.
Day 1: Welcome to Sydney
Ready for your Aussie working holiday? Touchdown in Sydney, then meet your new travel crew and group leader tonight. Enjoy a welcome dinner before we grab drinks on the rooftop, raising a toast to all the memories we're about to make!
Day 2: Sydney
You've seen it online, but nothing compares to the real thing! Tick off Sydney's most famous highlights, from Sydney Opera House to Darling Harbour and The Rocks neighbourhood. Take an Aboriginal heritage walk at the Royal Botanic Gardens, a green oasis in the heart of the city. Tonight's vibe is delicious street food and lantern lights in Spice Alley, aka Sydney's best-kept secret.
Day 3: Working holiday activities
Chat with our working holiday specialists, with employment advice to help answer any questions you may have. Prefer to do your own thing? You can take this as a free day to explore Sydney however you want.
Day 4: Coogee to Bondi Beach
No Sydney break is ever complete without Bondi, so we'll do you one better. Two iconic beaches, one stunning coastal trail and a full day to sleep, swim, repeat! Bring that book you've been meaning to read, or grab a smoothie bowl at the local cafes. As for tonight, we have a sunset picnic planned at Dudley Page!
Day 5: Manly day trip and finish in Sydney
It's our final day together, so let's make it count. Escape to Manly, a beachside neighbourhood that all the locals love (and soon you will, too!). Soak in the sunshine, go shopping at the boutiques, or optionally hire a surfboard if you fancy those ocean waves. Back in Sydney's city centre, our adventure ends upon arrival.
The Job Search
After your first 5 days exploring Sydney, you can begin focusing on securing your new job down under. On the tour, you will have received a thorough 'Work in Oz' presentation from your group leader. They will offer one-to-one advice on your CV and interview skills and make sure you feel prepared to find the perfect job. The local team will also ensure that you have an Australian bank account, Australian SIM card and Tax File Number sorted too.
Throughout your time in Australia, our job offices have friendly staff who are dedicated to supporting you. If you have specific training or qualifications that need completing for jobs, they can explain what is needed and book you onto any courses. You will also have unlimited access to a jobs board, where amazing opportunities are posted daily.
Please note activities and itineraries are subject to change.
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Accommodation
2026: 6 nights of accommodation are included in this trip. 5 nights will be spent at a centrally located hostel in Sydney - the ideal place for exploring the city. You will be sleeping in mixed dorm-style rooms. You will also be staying at a surf camp for one of the nights.
2027: 4 nights of accommodation are included and will be spent at a centrally located hostel in Sydney - the ideal place for exploring the city. You will be sleeping in mixed dorm-style rooms.
Meals
2026: This trip includes 1 breakfast, 3 lunches and 3 dinners.
2027: This trip includes 2 lunches and 2 dinners.
There are some amazing spots in the city for the remainder of your meals. Feel free to ask your tour guide for local recommendations.
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Arrival Information:
You can arrive at any time on Day 1 of your itinerary as there are no planned activities for this day. You will receive the included airport transfer no matter what time you arrive. We will take you to the hostel where you can settle in.
Age & Eligibility:
British citizens aged between 18-35 (inclusive) are eligible for Working Holiday Visa. You can apply through us by selecting "+ Visa" in the dropdown menu when booking, or you can arrange your visa yourself.
To be eligible for a visa, you’ll need to meet the following requirements:
- Hold a passport issued by an eligible country or region*
- Be aged 18-35 (inclusive) at the time of applying*
- Not be accompanied by dependent children at any time during your stay in Australia
- Meet health, character and financial requirements
- Have not previously entered Australia on a Working Holiday visa (unless applying for a second or third year visa)
- Be outside Australia when you apply and when visa is granted
- Apply within 12 months of intended travel to Australia.
- Have sufficient funds to cover your expected living/trip costs during your stay
- Have funds for a return or onward ticket to depart Australia (or an actual ticket)
- Have health insurance
Please note: If you have a criminal record, you are still able to apply for a Working Holiday Visa yourself, but we will not be able to process your visa for you.
*Certain other nationalities are also eligible for this visa, although for some countries the age limit is 30 years old. For full details please see our Australian Working Holiday Visa page.
Second and Third Year Visas
Due to the free trade agreement between the UK and Australia, British citizens can apply for up to 3 working holiday visas without the need to do rural/farm work to be eligible. This allows British citizens to stay in Australia for up to 3 years in total. Each visa is granted separately and is valid for 1 year. Second and third year visas can be done consecutively, but they don't need to be. As long as you meet the standard age and eligibility requirements you can apply at any time, either from Australia or abroad. We can help you apply for the first year visa, but you will need to apply directly for any second or third year visas yourself once you have started your first year visa in Australia.
For more information, check out our Ultimate Guide to the Working Holiday Visa Australia.
Visa rules and regulations are subject to change. Please check the relevant embassy websites for up to date information.
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