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7-DAY | ARRIVAL WEEK | MEET OTHER TRAVELLERS |
MELBOURNE GROUP ADVENTURE |
GAP YEARS & WORKING HOLIDAYS |
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Tour charges are in AUD. Secure your tour date with a $200 flexible deposit. Find out more here.
This Melbourne Gap Year adventure will have you exploring the city’s hidden laneways and local rooftops in Australia’s Multicultural Hub! We visit the Mornington Peninsula Hotsprings and visit the world renowned Great Ocean Road! If you are on a Working Holiday, we will also get you set up with all of your Working Holiday or Gap Year Essentials to set you up for your time downunder! Your first week is jam packed with information, activities and inclusions and will introduce you to new friends from all over the world.
Start your time in Australia by making new friends.
Working Holiday Makers, Students and Travellers.
5 minutes from the beach & easy access to the CBD!
Help setting up your Bank, TFN and Gap Year essentials.
Visit the famous Great Ocean Road plus more.
Daily Activities and Social Experiences.
This Melbourne Gap Year adventure will have you exploring the city’s hidden laneways and local rooftops in Australia’s Multicultural Hub! We visit the Mornington Peninsula Hotsprings and visit the world renowned Great Ocean Road! If you are on a Working Holiday, we will also get you set up with all of your Working Holiday or Gap Year Essentials to set you up for your time downunder! Your first week is jam packed with information, activities and inclusions and will introduce you to new friends from all over the world.
Adventure and Fun Arrival Week.
1 day exploring the Great Ocean Road
Get a job anywhere in Australia.
Stay in St Kilda accommodation. Upgrades available.
Bank account and tax setup plus more.
Daily Social Activities and Gap Year Setup.
Fully Guided Week with ongoing support.
Thursdays departures
| Welcome Group Dinner Group Dinner on Day 1 with your new travel mates. 6 nights in shared accommodation. 6 nights accommodation at Nomads St Kilda (or similar) ULTIMATE Group Leader Group Leader while on tour. Melbourne City and Laneway Tour Explore Melbourne City and the famous Graffiti Laneways | Day Trip to the Great Ocean Road Visit Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge & London Bridge. Explore St Kilda We stay at the popular beachside suburb Melbourne Night Out Experience Melbourne's Social Scene with a night out Mornington Peninsula (from 1 April 2024) Experience 3 Hours in the local hotpost and Hotspring Pools | Farewell Dinner and Bingo! Wrap up our week with the popular backpacker Bingo and Pizza Your Gap Year Essentials (if on a Working Holiday)
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EASY ARRIVAL
When you arrive catch your transfer from the airport directly to your St Kilda hostel. Everything is pre-arranged so your check-in will be quick & easy.
Trips do book out quickly so secure your start date with a deposit today or get in touch for help planning your trip!
Our awesome Group Leaders will show you the best time! Your Ultimate Melbourne Adventure Group Leader will show you around St Kilda and Melbourne, guide your group activities and will be there to provide you with any support you may need throughout the week, as well as handy Aussie travel and work tips! Our Group Leaders are professional, experienced and first-aid trained. At Ultimate, we live and breathe travel! Our crew are experts in Australia travel and are here to support you throughout your time in Oz!
FINDING WORK
You’ll receive a 12-months membership to Travellers At Work, our in-house recruitment agency, voted Australia’s best backpacker job service. We connect employers and job seekers making sure every job we post is a genuine position suitable for working holidaymakers.
Get started before you arrive! Write your CV, browse jobs online from anywhere and easily apply even on your phone or tablet. Set up your profile and be found by employers on short notice.
Talk to our recruitment experts to get help with writing your CV, advice on second-year visa jobs or necessary certificates and any other questions you may have.
AUSSIE BANK ACCOUNT & TAX FILE NUMBER
We’ll help you open your Australian bank account from home so your bank card will be ready to collect when you arrive! You'll need a Tax File Number to legally work in Australia. We’ll take care of the application so you don't have to worry about the paperwork.
12-MONTH MAIL SERVICE
We’ll provide you with a fixed address for your time in Australia. Your mail will be scanned so you can easily access it online – anytime and anywhere.
SIM CARD
We’ll organise your Australian mobile SIM (any size), with a range of cheap prepaid plans available.
TAX REFUNDS
At the end of your time in Australia, we’ll help you claim a tax refund, which could be worth thousands.
MEDICARE
If eligible, we’ll help you apply for Medicare so you get discounted / free healthcare whilst in Australia.
TRAINING COURSE DISCOUNTS
For most hospitality work in Australia it’s a legal requirement to have a RSA Certificate (Responsible Service of Alcohol). UltimateHQ can help you book your RSA and any other training courses you may wish to book including Bar skills, Cocktail skills, White card (construction work) and more. We’re part of a Registered Training Organisation and offer discounts on all other courses.
HOW TO BOOK
To book the Melbourne Gap Year adventure, select your chosen departure date and any optional extras you would like to book. We'll send you a booking confirmation as well as important information about your tour.
If you have a travel date in mind but you're not ready to pay in full, you can secure your spot with a $200 deposit.
FLIGHTS, INSURANCE & VISA INFO
Flights to Melbourne are not included. Compare flight prices here.
Travel insurance is not included. Get a quote from our recommended travel insurance partners here.
You will require a Working Holiday Visa if you are on a Gap Year and intend to Work while in Australia. If you are here for a shorter visit, you can apply for a tourist visa or obtain your ETA.
ESSENTIAL BOOKING INFORMATION
The Ultimate Melbourne Adventure starts in Melbourne on Mondays at 12pm. Your group leader will meet you in reception for the city tour and then your Welcome Dinner in the evening.
The tour ends in Melbourne on the following Sunday. Extra nights can be selected when you book online. Read our full booking terms and conditions here.
For Tours up to 31 March 2024: Grampians Day Tour
For tours from 1 April 2024: Morning Peninsula Hot Springs Day Trip
Working Holiday Essentials:
We recommend a travel budget of approx $50-$75/ day for meals when not included in the itinerary.
EASY ARRIVAL
When you arrive catch your transfer from the airport directly to your St Kilda hostel. Everything is pre-arranged so your check-in will be quick & easy. Ultimate Melbourne Gap Year Adventure starts on Mondays throughout the year beginning April 2019.
All departures are guaranteed! Trips do book out quickly so secure your start date with a deposit today or get in touch for help planning your trip!
Our awesome guides will show you the best time! Your Ultimate Melbourne Adventure guide will show you around Melbourne, guide your group activities and will be there to provide you with any support you may need throughout the week, as well as handy Aussie travel and work tips! Our guides are professional, experienced and first-aid trained.
At Ultimate, we live and breathe travel! Our crew are experts in Australia travel and are here to support you throughout your time in Oz!
FINDING WORK
You’ll receive a 12-months membership to Travellers At Work, our in-house recruitment agency, voted Australia’s best backpacker job service. We connect employers and job seekers making sure every job we post is a genuine position suitable for working holidaymakers.
Get started before you arrive! Write your CV, browse jobs online from anywhere and easily apply even on your phone or tablet. Set up your profile and be found by employers on short notice.
Talk to our recruitment experts to get help with writing your CV, advice on second-year visa jobs or necessary certificates and any other questions you may have.
AUSSIE BANK ACCOUNT & TAX FILE NUMBER
We’ll help you open your Australian bank account from home so your bank card will be ready to collect when you arrive! You'll need a Tax File Number to legally work in Australia. We’ll take care of the application so you don't have to worry about the paperwork.
12-MONTH MAIL SERVICE
We’ll provide you with a fixed address for your time in Australia. Your mail will be scanned so you can easily access it online – anytime and anywhere.
SIM CARD
We’ll organise your Australian mobile SIM (any size), with a range of cheap prepaid plans available.
TAX REFUNDS
At the end of your time in Australia, we’ll help you claim a tax refund, which could be worth thousands.
MEDICARE
If eligible, we’ll help you apply for Medicare so you get discounted / free healthcare whilst in Australia.
TRAINING COURSE DISCOUNTS
For most hospitality work in Australia it’s a legal requirement to have a RSA Certificate (Responsible Service of Alcohol). UltimateHQ can help you book your RSA and any other training courses you may wish to book including Bar skills, Cocktail skills, White card (construction work) and more. We’re part of a Registered Training Organisation and offer discounts on all other courses.
HOW TO BOOK
To book the Melbourne Gap Year adventure, select your chosen departure date and any optional extras you would like to book. We'll send you a booking confirmation as well as important information about your tour.
If you have a travel date in mind but you're not ready to pay in full, you can secure your spot with a 20% deposit.
FLIGHTS, INSURANCE & VISA INFO
Flights to Melbourne are not included. Compare flight prices here.
Travel insurance is not included. Get a quote from our recommended travel insurance partners here.
ESSENTIAL BOOKING INFORMATION
The Ultimate Melbourne Adventure starts in Melbourne on Mondays at 12pm. Your group leader will meet you in reception for the city tour and then your Welcome Dinner in the evening.
The tour ends in Melbourne on the following Sunday. Extra nights can be selected when you book online. Read our full booking terms and conditions here.
Important Note – This itinerary is applicable to tours after 1 April 2024. If you are travelling on a tour date between February and March 2024, get in touch with our team for a copy of your tour itinerary.
Our Ultimate Melbourne Adventure spends 6 nights in the beachside suburb of St Kilda.
The Ultimate Melbourne Gap Year adventure is designed for those planning a working holiday / gap year in Australia. The majority of our travellers are aged between 18 and 30.
There are various visa options available depending on your reason for travelling to Australia. Download our trip notes or visit our visa information page for information on which visa to apply for.
If you are planning a Working Holiday, you must apply for a 417 or 462 Visa. You can still book the Melbourne Adventure on a Tourist Visa, but you will not be eligible for the Gap Year support elements of the package.
Keen to travel Australia on a tourist visa for a shorter period of time? Check out our 8-day Ultimate Sydney tour, visiting Sydney, Bondi Beach and the Blue Mountains. This tour is ideal for those on a tourist visa and doesn't include any gap year elements.
Travelling to Australia with Ultimate is easy as! Here’s what you need to do:
Arrange a Working Holiday Visa
Book your Melbourne Gap Year Adventure Package plus any other Ultimate trips & tours
Book your flights to Australia
Arrange a travel insurance policy by clicking here
Pack your bag, grab your passport & camera and jump on that plane!
Departures do book out in advance so we recommend you book your Melbourne Gap Year Adventure package sooner rather than later.
If you're planning your trip last-minute, no worries! We'll do what we can to help you with your travel arrangements.
You can also secure your spot on the Melbourne Adventure with a non-refundable 20% deposit. The rest just needs to be paid 6-weeks prior to your trip departure date!
The Melbourne Gap Year Adventure is designed to help you make friends as soon as you arrive in Australia! Most people travelling with Melbourne Adventure 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 Melbourne Adventure week has come to an end, our crew can help you plan your travel adventure around Australia with your new mates. Chat to others travelling Australia via our Facebook group.
Once you've booked your Melbourne Gap Year Adventure, 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!
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.
Ultimate Melbourne Gap Year adventure includes a 12-Month membership to our online job database - Travellers At Work!
During your first week in Melbourne we'll give you valuable information about finding work in Australia. We'll share our tips on where to find work, how to apply and what you can expect to earn!
We’ll provide you with access to the Travellers At Work job database, so you can begin applying for jobs at your earliest convenience. If at any time you need some guidance just swing by and have a one-on-one session with one of our in-house work and travel experts who can help you out in your job search! We'll review your CV and help you adapt your application to suit Aussie employers.
To book Ultimate Melbourne Gap Year, select your chosen departure date, enter your details and we’ll send you a booking confirmation as well as useful information about your tour and where you can meet others booked onto your start date! Got a travel date in mind but not ready to pay in full? Choose to pay a non-refundable $200 deposit to secure a spot on your chosen departure date. Need someone to talk through your travel plans with? Get in touch!
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.
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.
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.
Whether you’re travelling solo or with a mate, you’ll meet like-minded travellers from all over the world. Ultimate Melbourne Gap Year 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 UltimateOz Melbourne.
Of course! You can pre-book extra nights in Melbourne if you’re arriving early, and also extend your stay. You can add them onto your booking, or just get in contact with us! Optional activities are available to add on in country if you are interested in exploring more areas around Melbourne!
The local currency for Australia is Australian Dollars (AUD). You must have access to sufficient funds to support yourself for the initial stage of your holiday in Australia and you may be asked to show evidence of this upon arrival. If you’re travelling on your gap year, we suggest arriving in Australia with at least AU$5000. The amount you need will depend upon your travel plans and length of stay in Australia.
As part of the Ultimate Melbourne Gap Year package you will have the opportunity to open an Australian bank account before you arrive. We send you a link and all the details you need 4 weeks before your tour is due to start. Then during your first week your leader will take you to the bank to finish the final steps in setting up your account.
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!
Your Ultimate Melbourne tour 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!
Yes! We offer furnished shared accommodation tours to help you find a great place to live around the city for the duration of your stay. Ultimate has access to a large selection of flats, apartments, serviced apartments and houses available for rent in a variety of Melbourne suburbs. Stay 4 weeks to 1 year spending an average of $175-$350 per person per week. We’ll organise a free escorted tour of these properties for you whenever it suits you!
The Ultimate Melbourne Gap Year adventure is designed for those planning a working holiday / gap year in Australia. The majority of our travellers are aged between 18 and 30.
There are various visa options available depending on your reason for travelling to Australia. Download our trip notes or visit our visa information page for information on which visa to apply for.
If you are planning a Working Holiday, you must apply for a 417 or 462 Visa. You can still book the Melbourne Adventure on a Tourist Visa, but you will not be eligible for the Gap Year support elements of the package.
Keen to travel Australia on a tourist visa for a shorter period of time? Check out our 8-day Ultimate Sydney tour, visiting Sydney, Bondi Beach and the Blue Mountains. This tour is ideal for those on a tourist visa and doesn't include any gap year elements.
Travelling to Australia with Ultimate is easy as! Here’s what you need to do:
Arrange a Working Holiday Visa
Book your Melbourne Gap Year Adventure Package plus any other Ultimate trips & tours
Book your flights to Australia
Arrange a travel insurance policy by clicking here
Pack your bag, grab your passport & camera and jump on that plane!
Departures do book out in advance so we recommend you book your Melbourne Gap Year Adventure package sooner rather than later.
If you're planning your trip last-minute, no worries! We'll do what we can to help you with your travel arrangements.
You can also secure your spot on the Melbourne Adventure with a non-refundable 20% deposit. The rest just needs to be paid 6-weeks prior to your trip departure date!
The Melbourne Gap Year Adventure is designed to help you make friends as soon as you arrive in Australia! Most people travelling with Melbourne Adventure 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 Melbourne Adventure week has come to an end, our crew can help you plan your travel adventure around Australia with your new mates. Chat to others travelling Australia via our Facebook group.
Once you've booked your Melbourne Gap Year Adventure, 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!
The Melbourne Gap Year Adventure includes a 12-Month membership to an online job database - Travellers At Work!
During your first week in Melbourne we'll give you valuable information about finding work in Australia. We'll share our tips on where to find work, how to apply and what you can expect to earn!
We’ll provide you with access to the Travellers At Work job database, so you can begin applying for jobs at your earliest convenience. If at any time you need some guidance just swing by and have a one-on-one session with one of our in-house work and travel experts who can help you out in your job search! We'll review your CV and help you adapt your application to suit Aussie employers.
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.
Ultimate Melbourne Gap Year adventure includes a 12-Month membership to our online job database - Travellers At Work!
During your first week in Melbourne we'll give you valuable information about finding work in Australia. We'll share our tips on where to find work, how to apply and what you can expect to earn!
We’ll provide you with access to the Travellers At Work job database, so you can begin applying for jobs at your earliest convenience. If at any time you need some guidance just swing by and have a one-on-one session with one of our in-house work and travel experts who can help you out in your job search! We'll review your CV and help you adapt your application to suit Aussie employers.
To book Ultimate Melbourne Gap Year, select your chosen departure date, enter your details and we’ll send you a booking confirmation as well as useful information about your tour and where you can meet others booked onto your start date! Got a travel date in mind but not ready to pay in full? Choose to pay a non-refundable $200 deposit to secure a spot on your chosen departure date. Need someone to talk through your travel plans with? Get in touch!
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.
We are Group Adventure and Gap Year specialists and can’t wait to help you plan your next adventure.
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