| EUR | GBP | AUD |
|---|---|---|
| €625 | £549 | $999 |
NEW 7-DAY GAP YEAR PACKAGE |
MELBOURNE GROUP ADVENTURE |
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. |
| EUR | GBP | AUD |
|---|---|---|
| €625 | £549 | $999 |
Confirm with a $49.00 AUD deposit. Deposit now, pay the rest 50 days before your start date.
This Melbourne Gap Year adventure will have you exploring the city’s hidden laneways and local rooftops all whilst getting setup for the Ultimate Gap Year in Australia. Your first week is jam packed with information, activities and inclusions and will introduce you to new friends from all over the world.
We recommend a travel budget of approx $20-$30/ day for meals when not included in the itinerary.
EASY ARRIVAL
When you arrive catch your transfer from the airport directly to your central CBD 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 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 $49 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 4pm. Your tour guide will meet you in the evening prior to our Welcome Dinner when the tour officially begins.
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.
We recommend a travel budget of approx $20-$30/ day for meals when not included in the itinerary.
EASY ARRIVAL
When you arrive catch your transfer from the airport directly to your central CBD 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 4pm. There are no tour arrangements scheduled for earlier on the first day so you are free to arrive anytime on this day. You will meet your tour leaders and group on Monday at 4.00pm when the itinerary officially begins.
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.
Welcome to Australia and welcome to your Melbourne Gap Year adventure. Your arrival transfer is pre-booked and will transport you to our partner hostel. Our itinerary kicks off this afternoon at 4pm where we will all meet for a Welcome Dinner. You are free to arrive in any time today or you can get in touch if you would like to arrive earlier and book some extra nights.
Melbourne is known for its diverse range of cultures, a fact represented in the food options this city is famous for. Our second day is spent learning why… This morning we are going to explore the city landmarks and check out the popular Melbourne laneways. Shortly after lunch we will be checking out the city from Melbourne’s 297.3 m skyscraper located in the Southbank – The Eureka Tower. This afternoon we continue exploring the Victoria Market and Botanical gardens!
Today we depart the city to embark to begin exploring some popular areas around the state of Victoria. We will explore spectacular Australian coastlines and beaches in addition to getting up close with Aussie wildlife. Our first stop is the the famed Grampians and the famous McKenzie falls! This evening, kangaroos, cockatoos and kookaburra will be plentiful as we take in the stunning view of the mountain range.
After a morning hike to the ‘Pinnacle’ (the best viewpoint in the Grampians) we visit the Brambuk Cultural Centre to learn about the local Aboriginal history. This afternoon we reach the renowned Great Ocean Road! We stop at several extraordinary rock formations along the Shipwreck Coast, such as the Bay of Islands, London Bridge and Loch Ard Gorge and the famed 12 Apostles.
Today will be another jam packed day exploring the Great Otway National Park and the artistic beachside villages of Apollo Bay and Lorne. We will stop for lunch where we can watch Aussie surfers in action at famed beaches such as Bells Beach and Torquay. Tonight we get back into the city.
Saturday is the perfect time to reflect on the week and begin planning the week to come. The local team will be on hand to assist you with writing your resume and exploring job opportunities. All of this will be done while ensuring you are set with your own accommodation and plan for the year to come. Tonight we join in on Melbourne’s biggest bar crawl. What better way to spend your first Saturday night Down Under than getting to know the vibrant nightlife of your new home!
This morning your first week down under comes to an end. The itinerary is over but your Gap Year adventure continues. You will have access to our team, mail holding, job guidance and more for your entire time down under.
Welcome to Australia and welcome to your Melbourne Gap Year adventure. Your arrival transfer is pre-booked and will transport you to our partner hostel. Our itinerary kicks off this afternoon at 4pm where we will all meet for a Welcome Dinner. You are free to arrive in any time today or you can get in touch if you would like to arrive earlier and book some extra nights.
Melbourne is known for its diverse range of cultures, a fact represented in the food options this city is famous for. Our second day is spent learning why… This morning we are going to explore the city landmarks and check out the popular Melbourne laneways. Shortly after lunch we will be checking out the city from Melbourne’s 297.3 m skyscraper located in the Southbank – The Eureka Tower. This afternoon we continue exploring the Victoria Market and Botanical gardens!
Today we depart the city to embark to begin exploring some popular areas around the state of Victoria. We will explore spectacular Australian coastlines and beaches in addition to getting up close with Aussie wildlife. Our first stop is the the famed Grampians and the famous McKenzie falls! This evening, kangaroos, cockatoos and kookaburra will be plentiful as we take in the stunning view of the mountain range.
After a morning hike to the ‘Pinnacle’ (the best viewpoint in the Grampians) we visit the Brambuk Cultural Centre to learn about the local Aboriginal history. This afternoon we reach the renowned Great Ocean Road! We stop at several extraordinary rock formations along the Shipwreck Coast, such as the Bay of Islands, London Bridge and Loch Ard Gorge and the famed 12 Apostles.
Today will be another jam packed day exploring the Great Otway National Park and the artistic beachside villages of Apollo Bay and Lorne. We will stop for lunch where we can watch Aussie surfers in action at famed beaches such as Bells Beach and Torquay. Tonight we get back into the city.
Saturday is the perfect time to reflect on the week and begin planning the week to come. The local team will be on hand to assist you with writing your resume and exploring job opportunities. All of this will be done while ensuring you are set with your own accommodation and plan for the year to come. Tonight we join in on Melbourne’s biggest bar crawl. What better way to spend your first Saturday night Down Under than getting to know the vibrant nightlife of your new home!
This morning your first week down under comes to an end. The itinerary is over but your Gap Year adventure continues. You will have access to our team, mail holding, job guidance and more for your entire time down under.
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.
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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.
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