I'M TRAVELLING ALONE. HOW WILL I MEET PEOPLE?
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I BOOK?
CAN YOU HELP ME ORGANISE FLIGHTS & INSURANCE?
CAN I TRAVEL WITH SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS?
CAN I TRAVEL WITH A MEDICAL CONDITION?
IS TRAVEL INSURANCE REQUIRED?
HOW MUCH SPENDING MONEY DO I NEED?
WHO WILL I BE TRAVELLING WITH?
WHERE DOES THE TOUR START AND FINISH?
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO TRAVEL TO AUSTRALIA?
WHAT WILL HAPPEN AFTER MY TOUR?
WHAT IS MEDICARE AND WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
HOW CAN I GET A 2ND YEAR WORKING HOLIDAY VISA EXTENSION?
I'M TRAVELLING ALONE. HOW WILL I MEET PEOPLE?
"Meet Me" Sydney is designed to help you make friends as soon as you arrive in Australia for your working holiday! Most people travelling with us arrive alone and stay in touch with friends from the group for the rest of their trip. You’ll spend your first week having loads of fun and getting to know each other. After the arrival week has come to an end, our crew can advise you on finding a shared apartment in Sydney or help you plan your travel adventure around Australia with your new mates. Welcome to Sydney! Chat to others travelling Australia via our Facebook group.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I BOOK?
Once you've booked your "Meet Me" Welcome to Sydney Gap Year package, we'll email you a confirmation along with some important information about your booking. Closer to your tour departure date we'll be in touch to provide you with all the information you'll need prior to your trip to Australia. When you've booked your flights, just let us know your flight number and we'll take care of the rest!
CAN YOU HELP ME ORGANISE FLIGHTS & INSURANCE?
We are unable to book flights, but we always recommend using online search engines to research the best available flight routes, prices and times. To ease your experience, we suggest booking via a Travel Agent or directly with your preferred airline.
Travel insurance is required to participate in this tour. We recommend that you find and compare various policies to ensure you have an appropriate level of coverage for you adventure. Not sure where to start? You can find some trusted Travel Insurers here.
CAN I TRAVEL WITH SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS?
In most cases, we can cater to Vegetarian and Gluten Free diets. We will make every effort to cater to all other diets and needs, but we are unable to guarantee this will be possible in every location we visit. Unfortunately we will not cater for tastes or dislikes. We will ask you to re-confirm any dietary requirements with your Group Leader at the start of your trip.
CAN I TRAVEL WITH A MEDICAL CONDITION?
If you have an existing medical condition or disability that may affect your trip or how deliver our experience, we ask that you inform us in writing at the time of your booking. You may be asked to obtain a medical certificate and if we reasonably feel we are unable to accommodate your particular needs, we reserve the right to decline your booking.
IS TRAVEL INSURANCE REQUIRED?
Yes. It is mandatory that you travel with a comprehensive travel insurance policy to cover the likes of cancellation, personal injury and medical expenses. By joining us on tour, you acknowledge that you have obtained a policy and are covered. You are responsible for reading and understanding the details of the policy that you are taking out. You should book your travel insurance at the time of booking your trip.
HOW MUCH SPENDING MONEY DO I NEED?
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.
WHO WILL I BE TRAVELLING WITH?
Whether you’re travelling solo or with a mate, you’ll meet like-minded travellers from all over the world. "Meet Me" Sydney is designed to help you make friends as soon as you arrive in Australia! Most people travelling with us stay in touch with their friends from the group for the rest of their stay in Australia. Group sizes vary with each tour however you can expect to travel with an average of 15-30 others on "Meet Me" Sydney Gap Year.
WHERE DOES THE TOUR START AND FINISH?
Your welcome to Sydney arrival package starts and finishes in Sydney, Australia. There is one international airport in Sydney also known as the Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO TRAVEL TO AUSTRALIA?
The great thing is, there is no bad time to travel to Australia! The country is so vast that depending when and where you plan on travelling you're always likely to hit some sun! In Sydney the Summer months run from December to February, but warm, beautiful weather can be experienced all year round. Although the 'Winter' months technically run from June to August, it is not like a Winter you may normally experience in your home country. Temperatures generally don't drop too low, and the sun still shines! Our travellers are always welcome to Sydney!
WHAT WILL HAPPEN AFTER MY TOUR?
Your working holiday arrival week may finish, but your support from us will not! Our Work & Travel Experts have been everywhere and seen everything in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji & SE Asia! We can plan or book everything for you and are happy to give you unbiased travel advice! No matter where you want to go and how you want to get there we’ll be able to help plan out the adventure of a lifetime for you! Welcome to Sydney
WHAT IS MEDICARE AND WHO IS 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 GET A 2ND YEAR WORKING HOLIDAY VISA EXTENSION?
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 UltimateOz can assist you in your 2nd year visa jobs search and lots of 2nd year visa jobs are available on our Travellers at Work job database.
