CHECK DATES & BOOK GET TRIP NOTES PERTH GROUP ADVENTURE WORK AND TRAVEL AUSTRALIA PERTH, FREMANTLE, ROTTNEST
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NEW 7-DAY WORKING HOLIDAY ARRIVAL PACKAGE

PERTH GROUP ADVENTURE

PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

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€750 £625 $1099

Secure your tour date with a $200 fully flexible deposit. Find out more here.

KICK START YOUR WORKING HOLIDAY IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA!

Perth is the UTLIMATE destination in 2022 to kick start your your Working Holiday or backpacking adventure in Western Australia. From vibrant cities that blend the old and new to idyllic island playgrounds, your arrival week will showcase the very best that this city has to offer.  Jam-packed with social activities, we we arrange everything you need to start work in Australia and settle into life Down Under with ease. You’ll experience our Perth Gap Year Adventure with a group of new mates and a fun group leader. Are you ready for your ULTIMATE Adventure?

7 DAY ITINERARY

Adventure and Fun Arrival Week.

SUITABLE FOR

Working Holiday Makers, Students and Travellers.

Job Support

Get a job anywhere in Australia.

GAP YEAR ESSENTIALS

Bank account and tax setup plus more.

START DATES

Monthly departures

INCLUSIONS
WORK & TRAVEL ESSENTIALS
WHERE WE STAY
BOOKING INFORMATION
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3 nights Accommodation in Perth
3 nights Accommodation in Fremantle
Welcome Group Dinner (3 Dinners Total)
ULTIMATE Group Leader
Perth City Tour exploring Kings Park, Swan River Botanic Gardens and Local Beaches
Sand Surfing at Lancelin sand dunes.
Pinnacles desert at sunset, dinner and dessert under the stars
Explore the spectacular Indian Ocean, Nilgen Lookout/Hangover Bay
Explore the port city of Fremantle. Explore Victorian architecture and Fremantle Harbour
Sleep at Fremantle Prison
Rottnest Island Day Trip.
Bike Hire to cycle around Rottnest Island.
Interact with Quokkas.
Farewell Dinner (3 Dinners Total)
Experience Fremantle Nightlife
Gap Year Work & Living Essentials
Tax File Number, Bank Account Setup and 12 month Job Support
Australian SIM Card

WORK & TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

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.

WHERE WE STAY

Our Perth Group Adventure includes 6 nights accommodation in hostels located in Perth, Fremantle and Dunsborough. Rooms are 6-10 bed shared dorms, but private room upgrades are available if you prefer some more comfort and privacy. 

 

   
BOOKING INFORMATION

HOW TO BOOK

 

To book the Perth 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 $99  deposit.


FLIGHTS, INSURANCE & VISA INFO

 

Flights to Perth, Western Australia 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 Perth Adventure starts in Perth on Mondays at 4pm. Your tour guide will meet you in the evening prior to our Welcome Dinner when the tour officially begins. 

An arrival transfer from the airport is not included and you must make your own way to the tour meeting point on Day 1.

The tour ends in Fremantle on the following Sunday. Extra nights can be selected when you book online. Read our full booking terms and conditions here

 

INCLUSIONS
WHERE WE STAY
WORK AND TRAVEL ESSENTIALS
HOW TO BOOK
INCLUSIONS

3 nights Accommodation in Perth
3 nights Accommodation in Fremantle
Welcome Group Dinner (3 Dinners Total)
ULTIMATE Group Leader
Perth City Tour exploring Kings Park,  Swan River Botanic Gardens and Local Beaches
Sand Surfing at Lancelin sand dunes.
Pinnacles desert at sunset, dinner and dessert under the stars
Explore the spectacular Indian Ocean, Nilgen Lookout/Hangover Bay
Explore the  port city of Fremantle. Explore Victorian architecture and Fremantle Harbour
Sleep at Fremantle Prison
Rottnest Island Day Trip.
Bike Hire to cycle around Rottnest Island.
Interact with Quokkas.
Farewell Dinner (3 Dinners Total)
Experience Fremantle Nightlife
Gap Year Work & Living Essentials
Tax File Number, Bank Account Setup and 12 month Job Support
Australian SIM Card  

 

We recommend a travel budget of approx $20-$30/ day for meals when not included in the itinerary.

WHERE WE STAY

Our Perth Group Adventure includes 6 nights accommodation in hostels located in Perth, Fremantle and Dunsborough. Rooms are 6-10 bed shared dorms, but private room upgrades are available if you prefer some more comfort and privacy. 

WORK AND TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

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

HOW TO BOOK

 

To book the Perth 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 $99 deposit.


FLIGHTS, INSURANCE & VISA INFO

 

Flights to Perth 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 Perth Adventure starts in Perth 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 Fremantle on the following Sunday. Extra nights can be selected when you book online and a return transfer back to Perth is available. Read our full booking terms and conditions here

 

// WHERE WE GO

DAY 1 WELCOME TO PERTH

Welcome to Perth – The city of Light and the capital of Western Australia! Check in to your new home before meeting our legendary group leaders and the rest of your group at 4pm. We’ll introduce you to the office crew, give you a brief overview on what’s going to happen for the week and start preparting you for your time in Australia. Our evening involves a group Welcome Dinner and a visit to the Lively Northbridge – popular for our favourite small bars,modern art galleries.asian eateries, stylish cocktail lounges and casual backpacker bars!

DAY 2 CITY EXPLORING

After a good nights sleep, join our comprehensive info session where we’ll explain everything you need to know about working and travelling around Australia. Our team are all experienced travellers and most have started where you are now. We’ll support you in anything you need to set up live in Australia & answer every questions you may have.

Our day is then spent exploring Perth City by foot. We will pass through Kings Park and all the city sights learning about the History, Architecture, Art and Nightlife that the city has to offer.

DAY 3 PINNACLES SUNSET

This afternoon we drive along the spectacular Indian Ocean Drive to the Nilgen Lookout on our way to  Hangover Bay and the Pinnacles desert. Before dinner we experience the thrill of sand boarding at one of Australia’s premier sand boarding destinations, the Lancelin Sand Dunes!  

See the spectacular Pinnacles at sunset before we settle down to have dinner under the stars you can also view the stars and planets from our telescope and attach your phone to the telescope’s adaptor to take pictures of the moon

DAY 4 FREMANTLE

Today we make our way to Fremantle – a port city in Western Australia known for its maritime history, Victorian architecture and remnants from Australia’s days as a British penal colony.  We will spend the next three nights here enjoying the area and food culture.

DAY 5 ROTTNEST ISLAND

This morning we jump onto a Ferry to visit to Rottnest Island! Blessed with picturesque scenery, dazzling marine life and some of the world’s finest beaches and pristine bays we will cycle around the island exploring the white-sand beaches and secluded coves.  A protected nature reserve, Rottnest Island is also home to the quokka, a small wallaby-like marsupial who might be up for a selfie! Tonight we make our way back to Fremantle for our final night celebrating your first weekend in Australia and toasting to your year to come. 

DAY 6 FREMANTLE NIGHT LIFE

Today you get to explore all of Fremantle’s hotspots! Fremantle Prison is a must see when in this amazing city. This penal centre housed convicts from the 1850’s-1991 and it remains an interesting landmark today; noticed as one of the most authentic and intact British convict establishments in Australia  In the evening, we check out the nightlife Fremantle has to offer with heaps of rooftop bars and clubs! This dynamic city has something for everyone.

DAY 7 FAREWELL AND ONGOING SUPPORT

Today is a free day to continue exploring Fremantle and prepare for your time in Western Australia. By the end of the first week, you’re well and truly part of the Ultimate Family! No worries! We’ll help you find the perfect job and a place to live!

// TOUR FAQ’S

CAN ANYONE BOOK THE PERTH GROUP ADVENTURE?
WHAT DO I NEED TO PLAN BEFORE I LEAVE?
HOW FAR AHEAD SHOULD I BOOK?
CAN I TALK TO OTHER TRAVELLERS BEFORE BOOKING?
I'M TRAVELLING ALONE. HOW WILL I MEET PEOPLE?
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I BOOK?
HOW DO YOU HELP ME FIND WORK?
DO MANY PEOPLE TRAVEL ALONE?
WHAT ARE THE COVID TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS?
CAN I BOOK EXTRA NIGHTS?
HOW DO I BOOK?
CAN ANYONE BOOK THE PERTH GROUP ADVENTURE?

The Perth Group Adventure is designed for all travellers aged 18-30 to kickstart their time in Australia. Most of our travellers are Working Holiday Makers or Students. 

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 UltimateOz 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 the ETA or Visitor Visa. 

WHAT DO I NEED TO PLAN BEFORE I LEAVE?

Travelling to Australia with UltimateOz is easy as! Here’s what you need to do: 

HOW FAR AHEAD SHOULD I BOOK?

Departures do book out in advance so we recommend you book your UltimateOz Australia Gap Year 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 UltimateOz with a non-refundable 20% deposit. The rest just needs to be paid 6-weeks prior to your trip departure date!

CAN I TALK TO OTHER TRAVELLERS BEFORE BOOKING?

Absolutely! You can start a conversation or meet other potential travellers via our Facebook Groups!  Just go to our Facebook page, click on ‘Groups’ and choose your country.

I'M TRAVELLING ALONE. HOW WILL I MEET PEOPLE?

Our arrival packages are  designed to help you make friends as soon as you arrive in Australia! Most people travelling with ULTIMATE 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.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I BOOK?

Once you've booked your UltimateOz Australia Gap Year tour, 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! 

HOW DO YOU HELP ME FIND WORK?

UltimateOz includes a 12-Month membership to our online job database - Travellers At Work!

During your first week in Sydney 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.

DO MANY PEOPLE TRAVEL ALONE?

Yes! Most of our customers are solo travellers.  By doing a Group trip, you’ll instantly be part of the Ultimate Family - it’s a great way to meet others and make friends!

WHAT ARE THE COVID TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS?

Australia or the airline you book your flights with have COVID-19 vaccination or testing requirements to enter and travel. It is your responsibility to follow these requirements to ensure your arrival is not impacted and you can join your tour without issue.

CAN I BOOK EXTRA NIGHTS?

For sure! You can book extra nights before the trip starts or after it ends via the Extras section at Checkout. Alternatively you can add them on closer to the time via email with our team.

HOW DO I BOOK?

To book the Perth Group Adventure, 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 $99 deposit to secure a spot on your chosen departure date. Need someone to talk through your travel plans with? Get in touch!

// BOOK PERTH GROUP ADVENTURE

  • MAKING YOUR BOOKING

    To make your booking, select your chosen departure date and any optional extras you would like to book. If you are unsure about optional extras or if you need additional accommodation before or after your tour, you can let us know later via email. 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. We’ll send you a booking confirmation as well as important information about your tour.  Your final payment is due 45 days before your tour date and you will be sent an automatic reminder. You can make payments on your tour balance sooner or regularly via our website here.   A non refundable 1.8% booking processing fee applies to each booking.

  • MEETING OTHER TRAVELLERS

    Travelling solo? Great! Most of the people you meet on tour will also be on a solo adventure! If you are curious as to who you could be travelling with or want to make some friends before arriving, join our Travel Community and reach out to your potential new travel mates! Join the conversation here.

  • BOOKING WITH CONFIDENCE

    Booking with ULTIMATE is easy! We take payments securely via Mastercard or Visa Credit and Debit Card and we will charge you in Australian Currency (AUD). Your deposit is flexible and if you can no longer travel, you can save your deposit for a later trip or destination if you notify us 30 days before your scheduled tour date. Date changes are permitted without additional change fees up until 30 days before your scheduled tour date! Check out our full booking policy here.

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