Build Your Working Holiday Arrival in Australia

A relaxed cruise on Sydney Harbour with the best views of the Opera House, the Harbour Bridge and the city skyline. A great way to meet other travellers in your first week.

A full day in the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains, about two hours from Sydney. Visit the big lookouts, see the Three Sisters and do an easy bush walk. Pickup and drop off in the city.

A beginner group lesson at Bondi Beach with a qualified surf instructor. Board and wetsuit included, no experience needed. Stay for the Bondi to Coogee coastal walk afterwards.

A full day along the Great Ocean Road with surf beaches, rainforest stops and the Twelve Apostles. Pickup and drop off in Melbourne city.

Spend a few hours in the bathing pools at Peninsula Hot Springs, about 90 minutes from Melbourne. The best way to recover after your first few shifts.

A local guide walks you through Melbourne's laneways, street art and best coffee spots, with tips on getting around and finding hospitality work in the city.

A day at Australia Zoo, home of the Crocodile Hunter. Feed kangaroos, see koalas and watch the croc show at the Crocoseum. Transfers from Brisbane.

Head south to the Gold Coast for the beaches, the Surfers Paradise strip and a swim at Burleigh Heads. A good look around if you are thinking of working there.

The world's first and largest koala sanctuary, 20 minutes from the city. Wander among free roaming kangaroos and see koalas, wombats and platypus.

A full day out to the Great Barrier Reef with two snorkel stops, lunch and all your gear. Optional intro dives can be added on board.

Ride the Kuranda Scenic Railway up through the rainforest, explore the village markets and come back down over the treetops on the Skyrail cableway.

Visit the waterfall circuit on the Atherton Tablelands with swims at Millaa Millaa Falls, lookouts and a chance to spot platypus. Pickup and drop off in Cairns.