Working holiday tours
Land with a group. Get set up. See Australia.
Starter weeks and arrival packs that sort your TFN, bank account, SIM and job search, plus guided East Coast and Outback tours for 18 to 35s.
Work readyTFN, bank, SIM and 12 months of TAW job support on starter weeks
Made for solo travellersMost people come alone. You meet your group on day one
A Sydney addressA TAW Mailbox for your tax and bank letters is included
Local teamRun by a Sydney based youth travel company with Group Leaders on every tour
Arrival packages and starter weeks
The best way to start a working holiday: a guided first week, a group to meet, and the paperwork done for you.
8 days, 7 nightsSydneySydney Starter WeekYour first week in Australia: meet your group, see Sydney and Port Stephens, and get your TFN, bank and job search sorted.- Harbour cruise and BBQ
- Sand dune 4WD
- Dolphin cruise
7 days, 6 nightsMelbourneMelbourne Starter WeekStart your working holiday in Melbourne: laneways, St Kilda, hot springs and the Great Ocean Road, with your paperwork done.- Great Ocean Road
- Peninsula Hot Springs
- Laneways and street art
4 days, 3 nightsYour choice of 6 cities to Same city3 Night Arrival PackThe budget way to land on your feet in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Cairns or Perth.- 6 cities
- 3 nights hostel
- CV and jobs help
East Coast and Outback tours
Sydney to Cairns by coach with a Group Leader: Byron Bay, K'gari camping, Whitsundays sailing and the Great Barrier Reef. Add Uluru for the full trip.
21 days, 20 nightsSydney to Cairns3 Week East Coast TourThe East Coast in three weeks: Byron Bay, K'gari camping, Whitsundays sailing and the Great Barrier Reef.- K'gari camping
- Whitsundays sailing
- Great Barrier Reef
36 days, 35 nightsSydney to Cairns5 Week East Coast TourFive weeks, more stops and more free time: Noosa, Magnetic Island, Mission Beach and the Tablelands as well as the big highlights.- Surf lesson in Byron
- K'gari camping
- Whitsundays sail
25 days, 24 nightsSydney to Alice SpringsEast Coast and UluruThe big one: Sydney to Cairns, then fly to the Red Centre for 3 days camping at Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon.- Uluru sunset
- Outback camping
- Flight included
Compare the tours
| Tour | Length | Route | Work setup | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Starter Week | 8 days, 7 nights | Sydney | Yes | $1,149 |
| Melbourne Starter Week | 7 days, 6 nights | Melbourne | Yes | $779 |
| 3 Night Arrival Pack | 4 days, 3 nights | Your choice of 6 cities to Same city | Yes | $499 |
| 3 Week East Coast Tour | 21 days, 20 nights | Sydney to Cairns | No | $4,139 |
| 5 Week East Coast Tour | 36 days, 35 nights | Sydney to Cairns | No | $5,219 |
| East Coast and Uluru | 25 days, 24 nights | Sydney to Alice Springs | No | $6,498 |
Frequently asked questions
Which should I book first?
If you have just arrived, a starter week or arrival pack. Do an East Coast tour between jobs or after your 88 days of farm work.
Do I need a working holiday visa?
For the work setup on starter weeks and arrival packs, yes: a 417 or 462 visa. East Coast tours suit any visa. Check your visa
Who runs the tours?
Our tour partner Ultimate Adventure Travel, a Sydney based youth travel company.