AM I ELIGIBLE FOR A WORKING HOLIDAY VISA?
WHAT DO I NEED TO PLAN BEFORE I LEAVE?
I'M TRAVELLING ALONE. HOW WILL I MEET PEOPLE?
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I BOOK?
HOW DO YOU HELP ME FIND WORK?
HOW DO I APPLY FOR A TAX REFUND IN AUSTRALIA?
WHERE CAN I LIVE?
HOW DO I QUALIFY FOR A SECOND YEAR VISA?
WHAT IS MEDICARE AND AM I ELIGIBLE?
HOW CAN I ACCESS MY MONEY WHEN IN AUSTRALIA AND HOW MUCH SHOULD I BRING?
HOW DO YOU HELP ME FIND WORK?
HOW MUCH SPENDING MONEY SHOULD I BRING?
AM I ELIGIBLE FOR A WORKING HOLIDAY VISA?
If you are eligible for a Working Holiday Visa, you can come and work in Australia for up to 12 months. Only certain countries are available for a 417 and 462 Working Holiday Visa. To see if you hold a permitted passport, check out the eligibility requirements here.
WHAT DO I NEED TO PLAN BEFORE I LEAVE?
Travelling to Australia with UltimateOz is easy as! Here’s what you need to do:
I'M TRAVELLING ALONE. HOW WILL I MEET PEOPLE?
Working Travel and Arrival Packages are the perfect way to make friends as soon as you arrive in Australia! Many people who travel with us arrive solo, but by the end of the first week, you'll have a whole group of new friends to stay in touch with for the rest of your trip. You'll have loads of fun and get to know each other during your first week together. And when your arrival package comes to an end, our crew is here to provide resources and help you find accommodation or plan your travels around Australia with your new mates. You can also chat with other travelers via our Facebook group.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I BOOK?
Once you've booked your Work and Travel Arrival Package, we'll send you a confirmation email filled with exciting details about your upcoming trip to Australia. As your departure date gets closer, we'll touch base again with all the info you need to make your journey smooth and stress-free. Just let us know your flight number and we'll handle the rest. Get ready to explore the beautiful Land Down Under and make unforgettable memories!
HOW DO YOU HELP ME FIND WORK?
Working Travel and Arrival packages include 12-Month job support to help you get started in your new adventure. During your first week in Sydney, we'll provide you with valuable information on finding work in Australia, including tips on where to look, how to apply, and what you can expect to earn. We'll also give you access to the Travellers At Work job database, so you can start applying for jobs right away. And if you need any additional guidance, just swing by for a one-on-one session with one of our in-house work and travel experts. They can review your CV and help you tailor your application to suit Australian employers. Get ready to start your new career Down Under!
HOW DO I APPLY FOR A TAX REFUND IN AUSTRALIA?
As a working holidaymaker in Australia you may be eligible to receive a tax refund. Our tax refund experts will help you with everything, so you’ll get the maximum refund possible. When you leave Australia, we can also help you claim your superannuation refund too.
WHERE CAN I LIVE?
As a holder of a Working Holiday Visa, you have the freedom to live wherever you'd like in Australia. Whether you're interested in Cairns, Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, or Brisbane, our Working Holiday and Arrival Package can help you get settled in your new home. The package includes your first three nights' accommodation, and during this time, we'll introduce you to the online platforms commonly used to find more permanent housing in Australia. Get ready to explore all that the Land Down Under has to offer!
HOW DO I QUALIFY FOR A SECOND YEAR VISA?
To obtain a 2nd year visa extension, you must complete three months (or 88 days) of work in a regional part of Australia. The Crew at Ultimate can assist you in your 2nd year visa jobs search and lots of 2nd year visa jobs are available on www.taw.com.au. Read more about Regional Work here.
WHAT IS MEDICARE AND AM I ELIGIBLE?
Medicare is Australia’s governmental public health policy. If you are on a Working Holiday Visa you may be eligible to be covered by Medicare for the duration of your stay in Australia. Medicare is an add on, not a replacement for any other insurances you may have so you still need to have valid travel insurance! Citizens of the UK, Sweden, Finland, Norway, the Netherlands, Belgium, the Republic of Ireland and New Zealand are covered for the duration of their approved visa time in Australia. Citizens of Malta and Italy are covered by Medicare for a period of 6 months from their date of arrival in Australia. All other countries unfortunately are not eligible for Medicare support but as long as you have travel insurance you’ll be covered!
HOW CAN I ACCESS MY MONEY WHEN IN AUSTRALIA AND HOW MUCH SHOULD I BRING?
The local currency in Australia is the Australian Dollar (AUD). It's important to have access to enough funds to support yourself during the initial stage of your holiday in Australia, and you may be asked to provide evidence of this upon arrival. If you're planning a gap year, we recommend arriving in Australia with at least AUD 5,000. The amount you'll need will depend on your travel plans and length of stay in Australia. As part of the Working and Travel package, you'll have the opportunity to open an Australian bank account before you arrive. We'll send you a link and all the necessary details about four weeks before your arrival package is set to begin.
HOW DO YOU HELP ME FIND WORK?
Working Travel and Arrival packages include 12-Month job support to help you get started in your new adventure. During your first week in Sydney, we'll provide you with valuable information on finding work in Australia, including tips on where to look, how to apply, and what you can expect to earn. We'll also give you access to the Travellers At Work job database, so you can start applying for jobs right away. And if you need any additional guidance, just swing by for a one-on-one session with one of our in-house work and travel experts. They can review your CV and help you tailor your application to suit Australian employers. Get ready to start your new career Down Under!
HOW MUCH SPENDING MONEY SHOULD I BRING?
On our Group Tours, your transport and accommodation along with the meals and activities listed on the itinerary are all included in your tour price. While you are travelling you may wish to participate in additional activities which you will need to budget for. While travelling you may wish to eat and drink out or you may plan to cook and prepare some of your own meals.
As a guide, we recommend you budget an additional $40 - $60AUD per day for spending money. Please note that all travellers are different and you may wish to travel with additional spending money. There are amazing optional activities and food options on offer on the East Coast and if you desire to experience most of them, you may wish to budget for additional spending money.
