Everything you need for your working holiday in Australia: visas, farm work, tax, super, jobs and getting settled.
Working Holiday Visas
Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417): 2026 GuideWorking Holiday visa (subclass 417) guide for 2026: eligible countries, age limits (30 or 35), AUD 840 cost,…Read guide →
Work and Holiday Visa (Subclass 462): 2026 GuideWork and Holiday visa (subclass 462) guide for 2026: eligible countries including the USA, Spain and Brazil, age…Read guide →
Farm Work and 88 Days
Second and Third Year Working Holiday Visa Requirements (88 Days)How to get a second or third year Working Holiday visa in Australia in 2026: 88 days or…Read guide →
Regional Postcodes for Second and Third Year VisasHow to check if a postcode is eligible for second or third year Working Holiday visa specified work…Read guide →
Fruit Picking and Harvest Guide: What Is Picking WhereAustralian fruit picking and harvest calendar by state: crops, towns and months for Queensland, NSW, Victoria, Tasmania, South…Read guide →
Working Hostels in Australia (2026 List and Map)Map and list of working hostels in Australia that help backpackers find farm work for their second year…Read guide →Farm Work FAQs for Working Holiday MakersCommon questions about farm work in Australia for backpackers: pay, piece rates, accommodation, transport, safety, payslips and counting…Read guide →Geld, Steuern und Superannuation
Working Holiday Pay Rates in Australia (2026)Minimum pay rates for working holiday makers in Australia from 1 July 2026: national minimum wage $26.44 an…Read guide →
Working Holiday Tax Rates and Tax Refunds (2026-27)Backpacker tax in Australia for 2026-27: working holiday makers pay 15% on the first $45,000, then 30%, 37%…Read guide →How to Get a Tax File Number (TFN) as a BackpackerHow to apply for a free Australian Tax File Number (TFN) on a working holiday visa: when to…Read guide →
Do Backpackers Need an ABN?When a working holiday maker needs an Australian Business Number (ABN), how to apply for free, tax and…Read guide →Super for Working Holiday Makers: How to Claim It BackSuperannuation for backpackers in Australia: 12% super on top of your wages, payday super from 1 July 2026,…Read guide →Bank Accounts and Sending Money HomeOpening an Australian bank account on a working holiday, and the cheapest ways to move money to and…Read guide →Leben in Australien
Driving in Australia on a Working HolidayDriving in Australia on a working holiday: using your overseas licence, International Driving Permits, road rules, buying a…Read guide →
Health and Safety Tips for AustraliaStaying safe and healthy on a working holiday in Australia: emergency numbers, the sun and heat, beaches, wildlife,…Read guide →
Cost of Living in Australia for BackpackersHow much it costs to live in Australia on a working holiday: hostels, share houses, food, transport and…Read guide →
Planning a Working Holiday in Australia: ChecklistStep by step checklist for planning a working holiday or gap year in Australia: visa, money, insurance, flights,…Read guide →How to Find a Job Fast on a Working HolidayPractical tips to find work fast in Australia on a working holiday: where to look, the tickets employers…Read guide →Travel Insurance for a Working Holiday in AustraliaDo you need travel insurance for a working holiday in Australia? What to look for, Medicare reciprocal agreements,…Read guide →Finding a Job
How to Write a Cover LetterHow to write a short cover letter for jobs in Australia, with a simple structure and tips for…Read guide →
How to Write an Australian CV (Resume)How to write a CV that Australian employers want to read: format, what to include, what to leave…Read guide →
Job Interview TipsJob interview tips for working holiday makers in Australia: how to prepare, what to wear, common questions and…Read guide →Job Safety ChecklistSafety checklist for working holiday makers before taking a job in Australia: spotting scams, accommodation, pay, and staying…Read guide →
Problems at Work and Employer DisputesWhat to do if you are underpaid, not paid or treated unfairly at work in Australia, and where…Read guide →Types of Employment in AustraliaCasual, part-time, full-time, fixed-term and contractor work in Australia explained for working holiday makers, including casual loading and…Read guide →Job-Trainings & Kurse
RSA Certificate: Responsible Service of AlcoholWhat an RSA is, why bar and restaurant jobs need one, and how RSA rules differ between NSW,…Read guide →
White Card Course for Construction WorkWhat the White Card is, why construction and labouring jobs need it, how long the course takes, and…Read guide →
Barista and Hospitality CoursesShort barista, bar skills and cocktail courses that help working holiday makers get café, bar and restaurant jobs…Read guide →