Ocean Rafting, Whitsunday Islands, QLD © Ocean Rafting

Work in Australia for your big overseas experience

Imagine yourself sharing the beach with kangaroos in Esperance, working on a vineyard in the Barossa Valley or helping to rehabilitate sea turtles on the Great Barrier Reef. It's all possible when you come to work and travel in Australia.

Find a job

Surfing lessons in Byron Bay, NSW © Tourism Australia

How to get a job in Australia

Here's your guide to securing a job on your working holiday.

Industry Beans, Melbourne, VIC © Josie Withers, Visit Victoria

Easy jobs to get in Australia

Want to earn a wage while you wander? Consider these options.

Nash Lane cafe, Mildura, VIC © Visit Victoria

Best backpacker jobs and where to find them

From fruit picking to tourism, here are the best jobs for backpackers.

Find a place to live

The Bucket List, Bondi, NSW © Brett Hemmings, Destination NSW

Best places to live during your gap year

Australia's coolest neighbourhoods, towns and cities for your gap year.

Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney, NSW © Tourism Australia

How to set up your life in Australia

From phone plans to insurance, here's how to get yourself sorted in Australia.

Why everyone needs a big OE

One Tree Hill, Maleny, Sunshine Coast, QLD © Tourism and Events Queensland

Top reasons to do an overseas experience in Australia

A gap year in Australia is an experience unlike any other. Here's why.

Four Mile Beach, Port Douglas, QLD © Tourism Port Douglas and Daintree

The benefits of backpacking in Australia

Thinking about backpacking Australia? Here’s why it’s time to take the leap.

The Granites, Wheatbelt, WA © Australia’s Golden Outback

Why you should take a gap year while you're young

From new friends to lasting memories, embrace the benefits of a backpacking holiday in Australia.

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