Entries by Ultimate Travel
A Week In The Life Of An UltimateOz Tour Leader
Hey Guys, I’m Sarah, one of the UltimateOz tour leaders! For anyone looking to come out to Australia to travel and work, UltimateOz is definitely one hell of an awesome way to get you started! Every now and then, someone writes a blog post about their week with us or even makes an amazing video […]
Why You Should Do Your Farm Work
If you’ve come to Australia on a working holiday visa, we’ve every confidence that you are going to fall in love and not want to leave … so, you’ll probably be wanting to do some farm work so that you qualify for a second year. I know what you might be thinking (if you’re anything […]
Working Holiday or Tourist Visa In Australia?
If you are planning your trip to Australia with UltimateOz, you’re going to need a visa to get in the country. Now, which visa should you get, a working holiday visa or a tourist visa? Both visas are a great way to get into Australia and explore the country. The most important thing to stress here is visas aren’t set in stone.
How To Save Money In Australia.
Once you’ve arrived in Australia, you’ll quickly realise it’s a pretty expensive place! Don’t worry though, with our help you’ll learn how to save money in Australia and getting ready for your next big adventure! This is the boring bit of travelling but it has to be done. If you want to dive on the […]
Australian Working Holiday Myths
So, you’re thinking about a working holiday visa in Australia?! That is an excellent start but don’t be put off by the many Australian working holiday myths!
Ultimate Guide: Campervan Tips!
You’ve done it. You’ve booked your campervan and are ready for the roadtrip of a lifetime! What next?! Our guide to campervan tips, that’s what! Well, as seasoned professionals of the road, we thought we give you some of the best tips we could think of when it comes to campervanning in Australia. Some are […]
The Ultimate Guide: Campervan or Bus?
When you arrive in Australia, you will soon realise that there are many ways to experience your time Down Under.
Hostel folk will always tell you that their way was best – “You have to travel first…” “No, get a job and save some money first…” “Farm work first, then fun stuff later….”
How To Find Your Regional Work in Australia
There are many options for your regional work but by far the most popular is the farming route.
Regional Work in Australia – FAQs
If you are in Australia on a 417 working holiday visa (the majority of European nations) then it is highly likely that you are able to complete 3 months of regional, specified work to gain another 12 month visa to stay in Australia!
How Much Money Should I Take To Australia?
If you are planning on coming to Australia on a working holiday visa then you’ve already made one of the best decisions of your life but you’re probably stressing out over one simple issue: “how much money should I take to Australia?”
Shark vs Crocodile! Only in Australia!
Australia is famous for its glorious beaches, amazing people and incredibly deadly animals. Whether it is a snake, spider shark or croc, pretty much every animal in Australia wants you dead. Except for Quokka’s – they’re cool. On a recent trip to Darwin, one lucky tourist was able to take some incredibly rare photos of […]
The Ultimate Guide to Aussie Slang!
G’Day Mates! If you are on your way to Australia, you probably know the basics of Aussie slang – basically, what g’day means! The Australian’s talk in a language all of there own, there is some slang that is recognisable to the UK but others just seem to come out of nowhere. It isn’t all […]
Surf Camp is Back!
After a winter break, the good people at SurfCamp are opening their doors once again this week to give you the quintessential Australian experience!! The water may still be a little brisk but it’s got nothing on the water in this clip as these insane surfers travel to the Arctic for a wave! Yes, the […]
Should I Travel Alone or In A Group?
It seems to be an age old argument with Australian working holiday travel – should I travel alone or in a group? Well, I’m glad I asked. There are positives and negatives for both options and, ultimately, it is a personal decision whether you travel alone or with a more organised group. When making this […]
How To Spend Your Tax Refund?
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…no, not Christmas – tax refund time! If you are a backpacker and have been in Australia for more than six months and have paid tax, obviously, it is time to organise your tax refund! Tax refund you say, what exactly is that? Well, it is quite simple […]
A Weekend in the Snow at Thredbo!
It’s pretty much the total opposite of everything you expect when you think of Australia but the snow has arrived and it’s time to get the skis on! There are ski resorts in Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory with several easily accessible from Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra. We at Ultimate […]
Seven Natural Wonders of Australia
When you come to Australia, you don’t just want to take the standard photos.
The Ultimate Trip to Uluru
Uluru is one of the most impressive and iconic places in Australia. Its history and importance to Australia as a nation is unparalleled and it is surely one of the natural wonders of the world.
The Ultimate Trip to Darwin, Litchfield and Kakadu.
One of our awesome Ultimate Travel gurus Holly Walker recently had the trip of a lifetime to the Northern Territory. Flying to Darwin from Sydney, Holly took part in a 4 wheel drive Dragonfly dreaming tour with Wayoutback Australian Safaris. In Darwin, Holly stayed in the Youthshack hostel before heading into the national parks of […]
