Updated: September 2019 The rules, they are a-changin’ – Bob Dylan. Sort of. Are you thinking about a working holiday in Australia? Perhaps you’re already here, and are looking to extend your stay into a second or third year. Looking…Read more
For three exciting weeks every January, Sydney is turned on its head in one of the biggest and most entertaining festivals in the country. Take a break from searching for jobs in Sydney. This major arts festival has been running…Read more
Beachside town Byron Bay, in the far north of the state of New South Wales, is popular with surfers, scuba divers, wale watchers, and is big with travelers and tourists. Backpackers can often find work here due to the climate…Read more
Everyone’s travel experience is different. But how do you prepare for traveling to place that you’ve never been to before!? How do you know what to expect? Well the truth is you don’t, so get over it. It’s going to…Read more
The title farm work in some job descriptions can be pretty vague, but that’s because the jobs that take place on various farms can cover such a wide range of skills. Wages vary across the board, but in general it…Read more
When you are traveling you can often get sucked into a world that revolves all around you and your experiences. But fair enough, right? It’s YOUR world adventure. Where are you going next? Are you having fun? Are you seeing…Read more
If you genuinely have a love for children and wish to make a sea change in your life, au pairing in Australia is a great place to start. The location for starter – tops! Home to 10,000 beaches, reputation for…Read more
As you’ve probably noticed, Australia is a HUGE country, with distances covering up to 4000 kilometres across the country from Sydney to Perth. So what is the best way to get from city to city, especially if you are covering…Read more
Have you been browsing the many job postings on our backpacker job board that require a stable hand? You’ll often find them in our farm jobs category. Wondering if you could do it? To work as a stable hand in…Read more
So, lets assume you are going to be in Australia for around about a year. This is a good amount of time to be able to really explore the country and stay a while in various cities or towns. It…Read more
Most travelers to Australia love to visit a city market. They are great places to shop, for yourself or finding a souvenir for someone back home, but also, markets tend to have a strong community vibe that invites you join…Read more
Have you ever been to the Melbourne fringe festival? There is a certain buzz around the town late September, early October each year that brings to life an eclectic jumble of performers, scattered in venues all over town. They are…Read more
